Kalam and Beliefs

Kalam and Beliefs

	IS THE BASMALA A QUR'ANIC VERSE? (2010-08-27 11:45:51) The opinions of the Muslims who emphasize personal reasoning (ahl al-ra'y) have differed on this. Malik and al-Awza`i have said that the verse is not a part of the Qur'an and have unanimously forbidden its recitation in the obligatory [prayers] whether it be at the beginning of sura al-Hamd or the suraafter it, or whether it (the prayer) is recited loudly or silently. Yes, they have allowed it's recitation in the supererogatory prayers. As for Abu Hanifa, al-Thawri and their followers, they recited it at the beginning of the mother of the Qur`an (sura al-fatiha) but
	Fundamental Principles of the Religion (2010-09-02 22:50:19) ( Usu l-e-Din ) 1. Tawhid [Oneness ofAllah] Tawhid means that God is One. He has no associates or partners. He was not born from anyone, nor is anyone born from him, and there is nothing like Him. 2. Adl [Just] 'Adl means that Allah is just and he does not oppress any of His creations. He will reward and punish everybody according to his or her actions. 3. Nubuwat [Prophethood] Allah sent Prophets to mankind for guidance, and among their great characteristics is that they were Ma'sum - meaning that they were immune from committing sins and errors. A Prophet excels all other people
	God's Description in the Bible (2010-09-02 22:03:44) What kind of God do you think is the God of the Bible? If God has a body and hair; and resides in a certain place; and does not know what is hidden behind a tree; and deceives people and breaks a promise, then what would a man be? 1. The Bible says: God has a human form In the Bible, according to Genesis 1:26-27: "Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground." So God created man in his own image, in the image o
	Is Resting being One of God’s Traits? (2010-09-02 22:01:08) In the Old Testament, in the Book of Genesis, Chapter 2, Verse 2, the following is written: "By the seventh day, God had finished the work he had been doing so on the seventh day he rested from all his work." All are in agreement; God, His Prophet and all of God's wise creatures know that the word "rest" implies getting tired. This trait is a characteristic of the mortal creatures, existing and depending on God. God is the Creator, existing by Himself. Nothing tires Him, whether large or small; and if God wanted to do anything, he would say, "Be", and it would be. So, it is not wise
	COMBINING THE TWO PRAYERS (2010-08-27 11:44:48) There is no difference - between all the Islamic schools of thought amongst the ahl al-qibla - in allowing the combination of the two obligatory prayers,al-zuhr and al-`asr, at `Arafa at the time of the noon (al-zuhr) prayer. Technically, this is [called] jam' al-taqdim (the preceding combination). Similarly, there is no difference between them in allowing the combination of the two obligatory [prayers] - al-maghrib and al-`isha' - at al-Muzdalifa at the time of the `isha' [prayers]. Technically, this is called jam' al-ta'
	Justice in All Islamic Laws (2010-08-26 13:58:10) After we have dealt with the Justice of Allah we now switch over to social justice. Since the subject of social justice has a wider range we confine ourselves to quoting relevant matters from the Holy Qur'an, the traditions, and Nahjul Balaghah, and have at the same time given explanation of every verse and tradition because these will help project our view-point on relevant matters and their knowledge will be beneficial to the people in general. The purpose of our discussion on social justice is to mention those verses of the Holy Qur'an and the traditions through which the Holy Qur'an and o
	THE SYSTEM OF JIZYAH (2010-09-01 23:34:19) In Islamic states the other communities viz: Jews, Christians and Magians, had all the civic rights provided they lived amicably with the Muslims and remained faithful to the state and did not cooperate or collaborate with the enemies of Islam. If these conditions were fulfilled, the state would be responsible for their safety and they will be free to follow the tenets of their own Faith. However, they were not allowed to drink intoxicants, eat pork or marry such women who are taboo for marriages under the Islamic system. In a state subscribing to a certain system, when the rights of
	THE FIRST TO ACCEPT THE FAITH OF ISLAM (2010-09-01 22:34:04) Islam is a discipline of life, which is in consonance with the human nature, and the temperament of the Universe. It does not neglect the requirements of nature at any stage. The aims of Islam and the Nature are identical and their destination is the same! Therefore, in the Holy Qur’an “Din-Religion” is also called Islam: إِنَّ الدِّينَ عِنْدَ اللَّهِ الإِسْلامُ. The Religion for Allah is only Islam. (3:19) It is described as Nature too. فَأَقِمْ وَجْهَكَ لِلدِّينِ حَنِيفًا فِطْرَةَ ال�
	The Hadith of the Wilayah (2010-09-01 14:13:14) It is a well known fact in history that the Messenger made his Valedictory Pilgrimage during the tenth year after the Hijrah and that thousands of Muslims accompanied the Prophet in his pilgrimage . Another well known event of this pilgrimage is that the Messenger while on his way back to Medina stopped thousands of pilgrims at a place called "Ghadeer Khum" (between Mecca and Medina) to declare to them that it is their duty to follow "Al-Thaqalain" (The Two Valuables) who will never part with each other until they join him at the Basin (on the Day of Judgment). He informed them also t
	THE CALIPHATE IN THE ISLAMIC LAW (2010-09-01 14:03:25) In order to know the legitimate government from the Islamic point of view we ought to know the attitude of Islam towards the human freedom and the legitimate way by which freedom could be restricted. We ought to know also the extent of the freedom of the people in electing their governments and the extent of the freedom of the government in legislating rules and regulations. We ought to know also whether the nature of the Islamic principles agrees with the establishment of the government by election or inheritance or appointment. The faith of Islam respects the freedom of the individu
	Divine Outlook on Universe (2010-08-26 13:52:11) We all have heard the word "Outlook on Universe" which means a complete enunciation of life. Some people who observe this Universe find it a meaningful creation which has come into existence through purposeful intention with a definite purpose, discipline and order. This is called "Divine Outlook on Universe". Some people say that neither there is any pre-arranged plan for the existence of the Universe, nor is there any creator of it. Neither it has any aim nor has it any purpose. This school of thought belongs to "Materialistic Outlook on Universe". These are the two schools of thought whic
	Belief in God, The Exalted (2010-08-26 22:19:22) Since the earliest times of human history, man had attained faith in God, worshipped Him alone in sincerity and manifested a deep relationship with Him. This took place before man reached any stage of purely philosophical reasoning or the comprehension of the methods of demonstration. This faith was not the child of class struggle, nor was it the invention of exploiters or tyrants as a justification of their exploitation. It was not the invention of the exploited in order to justify their own suffering. This is because faith has preceded all such conflicts in human history. Faith in God was
	Man's Faith and Conviction (2010-08-26 21:52:18) Human beliefs, like man's knowledge, science and technology, advance with the centuries. Religion predates history, and has always engaged mankind's particular affection and attention. Language, writing, and means of livelihood have all progressed in parallel with man's mental and spiritual growth. They wax and wane, as is the human condition. Religions multiplied; deities proliferated. Some were represented as imaginary beings, some as animals, then some as humans; and so step by step ascended towards the metaphysical, the spiritual, and the transcendent, to the ultimate reality of the Unit
	Beliefs and Practices in Common (2010-08-09 12:55:45) The pillars of Islam are well known: belief in God, angels, the prophets, the books of revelation, and the Day of Judgement. These are among the first criteria Muslim scholars use in evaluating the orthodoxy of any movement. The concept of God is a complicated subject, and is described in some detail in chapter two. There may be some differences in both theological detail and lore relating to angels, but the basic belief is common to Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Although Muslims accept a number of prophets unknown to Christianity and Judaism, as well as Muhammad, the basic belief i
	The Sins of Muslims (2010-08-09 12:46:14) As for the sins of Muslims, this issue has the exact opposite form of first issue (the good deeds of non-Muslims) and is the completion of the previous discussion. The issue is whether the sins committed by Muslims are similar to the sins of non-Muslims with regard to punishment or not. Broaching the previous issue was necessary from the aspect of its being a matter of intellectual belief; but broaching this issue is a practical necessity, because one of the factors in the fall and ruin of Muslim societies in the present age is the undue pride which in the latter days has come i
	Good Deeds Without Faith (2010-08-09 12:42:17) It has become clear that, first of all, our discussion has a general aspect, and we don’t want to pass decisions about individuals. Second, our discussion is not about whether the true religion is one or several; rather, we have accepted that the true religion is one and that all are obligated to accept it. Third, our discussion is this: if a person, without accepting the true religion, performs a deed which the true religion considers good, does that person receive a reward for that good deed or not? For example, the true religion has emphasized doing good to others. Th
	How Islam Views the Universal Creation (2010-08-09 12:11:04) Wilson: With the progress of science, many questions may arise about the creation of the universe. These questions do not seem to have their answers in the Bible, and sometimes we find some Biblical statements contrary to the scientific knowledge of today. I wonder if we can find answers to some questions in the book of Islam. The universe now has been proven to be very old. Its age is estimated to be billions of years. It seems that the Bible reduces the age of the universe to just a few thousand years. Does the Holy Qur'an contain any definition of the age of the universe? Chirri: The Ho
	Good Deeds of Non-Muslims (2010-08-09 12:31:32) One of the issues which is discussed regarding “Divine justice” is the issue of the good deeds performed by non-Muslims. Today, the issue of whether the good deeds of non-Muslims are accepted by God or not is under discussion amongst the different classes - whether learned or unlearned, literate or illiterate. If they are accepted, what difference does it make if a person is a Muslim or not; the important thing is to do good in this world. If a person is not a Muslim and practices no religion, he or she has lost nothing. And if their actions are not acceptable
	Why Is Islam Popular? (2010-08-09 12:09:22) Wilson: History indicates that Islam spread in its early times through Asia, Africa, and Europe very rapidly. Probably no other religion spread throughout the world as fast as Islam did. There must be some distinguishing features in Islam that caused its rapid growth and made it so phenomenal. I would like to know those factors which contributed to its rapid growth. Chirri: There are many factors which contributed, and are still contributing, to the spread of Islam. Among them are the following factors: 1. The Holy Qur'an It is an undeniable fact that the Qur'an is a living book that ha
	Authority from a Shi‘ite Perspective (2010-08-09 12:06:33) In this paper I propose to describe the teachings of Shi'ite Islam about authority in a manner accessible to Catholic partners in dialogue. For this purpose, I will contrast Shi'ite views on these issues with those of Catholics, and those of Sunni theologians, and I will also mention a few of the differences of opinion on these matters among the various Shi'ite sects and Sufis. To begin with, we need to clarify what is meant by authority. Needless to say, there is no concept in the Muslim intellectual traditions that is exactly equivalent to the concept of authority as understood by C

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