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Faith and belief
Who is the True God?
The true God is the Creator and worshiping other than the true God implies the claim that they are deities. The God must be a creator and the proof of his being a creator must be either b...
Faith and belief
What are the attributes of the Creator and why is He referred to as Allah?
In the Middle East, the Christians, Jews, and Muslims use the word "Allah" to refer to God. It means the only true God, the God of Moses and Jesus. The Creator has introduced Himself in t...
Faith and belief
Who created the Creator?
This question is the result of a misconception about the Creator and comparing Him to the creation. Such misconception is refuted by mind and logic, for instance:
Faith and belief
What are the proofs of the Creator's existence?
Belief in the Creator is built upon the fact that things do not appear without a cause, not to mention the fact that the huge material populated universe and the creatures in it possess a...
Faith and belief
What is the tangible proof of the Creator's existence?
Although we could see the rainbow and the mirage, yet they do not actually exist. Moreover, we believe in the existence of gravity without seeing it just because its existence was proven...
Faith and belief
Why is the Creator not embodied in the form of any of His creatures?
As an example to make things clear only, bearing in mind that Allah has the highest attributes, when man uses an electronic device and controls it from outside, he by no means enters insi...
Faith and belief
Why does taking mediators in worshiping the Creator lead to eternity in Hellfire?
It is known, according to the human laws, that violating the rights of the king or the one in charge does not stand on an equal footing with other crimes. So, what about the King of all k...
Faith and belief
Why does the Creator refer to Himself in the plural form although He is the One and Only God?
When the Lord of the worlds uses the word "We" to refer to Himself in many of the Qur’anic verses, this indicates that He alone combines all the attributes of beauty and majesty. In the A...
Faith and belief
Why has the Creator granted mankind the will to choose between disbelief and belief?
{Say, “The truth is from your Lord. Whoever wills may believe, and whoever wills may disbelieve...} [28] Surat al-Kahf: 29.
Faith and belief
Why did Allah create mankind although He does not need them?
When one finds himself very rich and extremely generous, he invites his friends and loved ones for food and drink.
Faith and belief
Why has the Creator not given mankind the chance to choose whether to exist in life or not?
If Allah wanted to give His creation the chance to choose whether to exist in life or not, then, they had to exist in the first place. How could mankind have a say while being non-existen...
Faith and belief
What is religion?
Religion is a way of life that regulates man's relation with his Creator and with those around him, and it is the path that leads to the Hereafter.
Faith and belief
What is the need for religion?
The need for religion is more essential than the need for food and drink. Man is religious by nature, so if he is not guided to the true religion, he will invent a religion for himself as...
Faith and belief
What are the qualities of the true religion?
First of all, the true religion must be compatible with man's initial natural disposition that needs a direct relationship with its Creator without the interference of mediators, which re...
Faith and belief
What is the importance of commitment to morals under the umbrella of religion?
When humanity perishes, none will remain except the Ever-Living Who never dies. Whoever says that the commitment to morals under the umbrella of religion is unimportant is like one who st...
Faith and belief
Does referring to religion deactivate the mind and logic?
The mind's role is to judge things and approve them; however, the mind's inability to reach the purpose behind man's existence, for instance, does not cancel its role; rather, it gives re...
Faith and belief
Why is it not correct for mankind to replace religion with the experimental science?
Many people, in our present time, believe that light exists outside the boundaries of time, yet they cannot accept the fact that the Creator does not submit to the rules of time and place...
Faith and belief
Is religion the opium of the people?
As a matter of fact, religion is commitment and responsibility. It makes the conscience alert and urges the believer to hold himself accountable for all his deeds, the big and small. The...
Faith and belief
How is it possible to distinguish the right religion?
It is possible to distinguish the right religion from others through three main points, which are: [44] Quoted from "Khurāfat al-Ilhād" by Dr. ‘Amr Sharīf, the edition of 2014.
Faith and belief
What is the difference between the religion of Allah and people's traditions?
There is something called the sound Fitrah (natural disposition) or the sound logic. So, whatever conforms to logic and to the sound natural disposition and the sound mind is from Allah,...
Faith and belief
What makes Islam the true religion?
The teachings of Islam are flexible and inclusive of all aspects of life because it is a religion that is related to the human natural disposition that Allah created. This religion is com...
Faith and belief
What are the pillars of faith without which the Muslim's faith is invalid?
The Pillars of faith are:
Faith and belief
Is belief in the previous messengers essential in the Muslim's creed?
Belief in all the messengers sent by Allah to mankind, without making distinction between them, is one of the pillars of the Muslim's creed without which his faith is invalid. Moreover, t...
Faith and belief
What is the difference between the angel, the jinn, and the devil?
As for the angels, they are great creatures of Allah. They were created from light and have a natural disposition to goodness. They obey the commands of Allah Almighty, exalt Him, and wor...
Faith and belief
What is the evidence on resurrection after death?
All proofs from the universe and phenomena indicate the fact that there is a constant process of reconstruction and recreation in life. There are many examples of this including the reviv...
Faith and belief
How does Allah bring the dead to life?
Allah brings the dead to life just as He created them the first time.
Faith and belief
How does Allah bring His servants to account at the same time?
Allah will bring His servants to account at the same time just as He provides for them at the same time.
Faith and belief
Why does the Muslim not believe in reincarnation?
Everything in the universe falls under the control of the Creator. He alone possesses comprehensive and absolute knowledge, and the ability and strength to subjugate everything to His wil...
Faith and belief
Why does Allah hold people accountable for deeds that are already written in His eternal knowledge, represented in the divine decree and predestination?
When someone, for instance, wants to buy something from the store and decides to send his first son to buy him that thing because he knows in advance that this boy is wise and will go str...
Faith and belief
What is the main purpose of life?
The main purpose of life is not to enjoy a transient feeling of happiness; rather, it is to attain inner and profound peace by knowing and worshiping Allah.
Faith and belief
What is the value of the worldly life?
An exam is meant to distinguish between the students and classify them into levels and degrees before starting their new practical life. Despite the shortness of the exam, it decides the...
Faith and belief
How can man achieve happiness?
Man could achieve happiness by submitting to Allah and obeying Him and by being content with His decree and predestination.
Faith and belief
Is embracing Islam available for all people?
Yes, Islam is available for all people. Every child is born with a sound natural disposition, worshiping Allah without a mediator (being a Muslim). So he, without the interference of fami...
Faith and belief
What is the stance of Islam on the interfaith dialogue?
The right religion that came from the Creator is only one religion. It is built upon belief in the One and Only Creator and worshiping Him alone. Anything else other than this is invented...
Faith and belief
Does Islam advocate tolerance?
The Islamic religion is built upon preaching, tolerance, and kind argument.
Faith and belief
What is the stance of Islam on the concept of enlightenment?
The Islamic concept of enlightenment is built on a solid foundation of faith and knowledge, which combines between the enlightenment of the mind and that of the heart through faith in All...
Faith and belief
What is the stance of Islam on the Natural Selection Theory? "Atheism a Giant Leap of Faith" by Dr. Raida Jarrar.
Some of Darwin's followers, who used to consider the natural selection (a physical and irrational process) a unique creative power that solves all the complicated developmental problems w...
Faith and belief
Why does the Muslim not accept the idea that apes are the origin of man?
Islam absolutely rejects this idea. The Qur’an makes it clear that Allah has distinguished Adam from all other creatures by creating him independent as a sign of honoring mankind and to a...
Faith and belief
What is the stance of Islam on the Evolution Theory?
Science provides convincing proofs of the concept of evolution from one common origin, which is mentioned in the Noble Qur’an.
Faith and belief
How did the Qur’an rectify the concept of evolution?
The Noble Qur’an has rectified the concept of evolution through narrating the story of Adam's creation.
Faith and belief
Why does Islam restrict the theories of the origin of existence in the inevitability of the existence of one valid truth?
The existence of diverse theories and convictions among mankind does not negate the fact that there is only one valid truth. For example, regardless of the number of concepts and notions...
Faith and belief
Does the Muslim accept the theories of the relativity of morals, history, and others?
It is illogical to leave the decision up to a person, who is driven by his personal desires, to decide whether rape is something evil or not; rather, it is evident that rape in itself is...
Faith and belief
What is the evidence on the existence of one absolute truth for the origin of existence and morals?
The statement that there is no absolute truth, which is adopted by many, represents in itself a belief concerning what is right and wrong, and those who adopt it are trying to impose it o...
Faith and belief
What is the only absolute truth about the source of existence?
The existence of mankind on the earth planet that floats in space resembles the passengers who belong to various cultures who gathered on board of an airplane that takes them on a flight...
Faith and belief
Is calling the non-Muslim a "disbeliever" a derogatory term?
Does the Christian not consider the Muslim a disbeliever, for instance, because he does not believe in the Trinity, and that he will not be admitted to the Kingdom of God except through h...
Quran
What is the Qur’an?
The Qur’an is the last book sent by the Lord of the worlds. Muslims believe in all the Books sent before the Qur’an, i.e., the Scriptures of Abraham, the Psalms, the Torah, the Gospel, et...
Quran
Did Prophet Muhammad copy the Qur’an from the Torah?
If the Qur’an had come originally from the Jews, they would have hastened to attribute it to themselves. Did the Jews claim this at the time of its revelation?
Quran
Did Prophet Muhammad quote what is mentioned in the Qur’an from the previous civilizations?
Some of the sciences of the ancient civilizations were sound, whereas many of them were only myths and superstitions. How was an illiterate Prophet, who grew up in a barren desert, able t...
Quran
Why was the Qur’an revealed in the Arabic language?
There are thousands of languages and accents spread around the world, and if the Qur’an had been revealed in any of these languages, people would have wondered why it was not revealed in...
Quran
What is the Nāsikh (abrogating) and the Mansūkh (abrogated)?
The abrogating and the abrogated represent a development in the legislation rulings like cancelling a previous ruling or replacing it with another, restricting the unrestricted, or unrest...
Quran
What is the story of collecting the Qur’an during Abu Bakr's era and burning it during ‘Uthman's era?
The Messenger of Allah left the Qur’an documented and written down by the Companions to recite it and teach it to others. When Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) became the Caliph,...
Quran
Is there any contradiction between the Qur’an and the experimental science?
Islam does not contradict the experimental science; rather, many of the western scientists, who did not believe in Allah, have reached the reality through their scientific discoveries tha...
Prophethood and seerah
Who is Prophet Muhammad and what proves the truthfulness of his message?
Prophet Muhammad (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) is Muhammad ibn ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib ibn Hāshim, from the Quraysh, an Arab tribe that lived in Makkah. He is from...
Prophethood and seerah
How did Prophet Muhammad reach Jerusalem, ascend the heaven, and return on the same night?
The human technology has succeeded in transmitting people's voices and images all around the world at the same moment, is it not possible for the Creator of mankind to make His Prophet as...
Prophethood and seerah
Why did Prophet Muhammad marry ‘Ā’ishah when she was still so young?
In "Shaīh al-Bukhāri", which is the most authentic book of the Prophet's Hadīths, we find what indicates ‘Ā’ishah's great love for the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him...
Prophethood and seerah
Are the massacre of the Jews of Banu Qurayzhah and the Hirābah (highway murder or robbery) punishment not inhuman?
The Jews of Banu Qurayzhah breached the covenant and allied with the polytheists against the Muslims, so their own evil scheme turned against them. The corporal punishment that is prescri...
Prophethood and seerah
There is no compulsion in religion, so, why does Allah say: Fight those who do not believe in Allah?
The first verse reads: {There is no compulsion in religion; the truth has been made distinct from falsehood...} [154], establishes a great Islamic principle, which is the prohibition of c...
Prophethood and seerah
Why should an apostate be killed according to the Sharia of Islam?
Faith is a relationship between the slave and his Lord, whenever he wants to sever it, his matter is left up to Allah. However, if he declares it publicly and uses it as a pretext to figh...
Prophethood and seerah
Jesus did not fight against his enemies, so why was Prophet Muhammad a fighter?
Prophet Moses was a fighter, and so was Prophet David. Both Prophets, Moses and Muhammad (peace be upon them all), were in charge of the political and worldly affairs, and both of them em...
Prophethood and seerah
What is Jihad?
Jihad means striving against the self to prevent it from committing sins. The mother's Jihad is in her pregnancy by enduring the pregnancy pains. The student's Jihad is in his study. Ther...
Prophethood and seerah
Does Islam permit the suicide operations and promise to reward this with the Hūr ‘Īn (maidens with wide gorgeous eyes) in Paradise?
It is not logical to say that the Life Giver commands the one to whom He has given life to kill himself and kill innocent without having committed sin, as He Almighty says: {And do not ki...
Prophethood and seerah
Has Islam spread with the sword?
The word "sword" is not mentioned in the Noble Qur’an, not even once. The countries that did not witness any wars in the history of Islam are the countries where the majority of Muslims o...
Prophethood and seerah
Are there saints and righteous people in Islam? Do Muslims sanctify the Companions of Prophet Muhammad?
The Muslim follows in the footsteps of the righteous and the Prophet's Companions. He loves them and tries to be as righteous as they were, and he worships Allah alone just as they did. H...
Prophethood and seerah
What is the difference between the Shiite and the Sunni?
Muhammad was neither a Sunni nor a Shiite; rather, he was a monotheist Muslim. Jesus also was not a Catholic or anything else. Both were the slaves of Allah alone without a mediator. Jesu...
Prophethood and seerah
Is the Imam in Islam like the priest in Christianity?
"Imam" is a word that means the one who leads his people in prayer or manages their affairs and their leadership. It is not a religious rank restricted to certain people. In Islam there a...
Prophethood and seerah
What is the difference between the prophet and the messenger?
The prophet is the one who received divine revelation but was not sent with a message or a new methodology. The messenger, on the other hand, is the one sent by Allah with a methodology a...
Prophethood and seerah
Why did Allah send human messengers to people instead of sending angels?
It is more appropriate to send mankind human messengers to talk to their in own language and act as role models for them. Had Allah sent an angel to mankind as a messenger, and he did wha...
Prophethood and seerah
What is the evidence that Allah communicates with His creation through revelation?
Some of the proofs indicating Allah's communication with His creation through revelation are:
Prophethood and seerah
What is the stance of Islam on the original sin?
The lesson that Allah taught mankind, on accepting Adam's repentance for eating from the forbidden tree, represents the first incident of the Lord's forgiveness to mankind. The Christians...
Prophethood and seerah
What is the stance of Islam on the crucifixion of Jesus?
The Creating God is Ever-Living, All-Sustainer, All-Sufficient, and Omnipotent. He does not need to die crucified, while embodied in the form of Jesus, for the sake of mankind as the Chri...
Islam and society
Why does not a Muslim give his daughter in marriage to a Jew or a Christian?
A Muslim husband respects the origin of his wife's religion, be she a Christian or a Jew, her Book, and her messenger and his faith is deemed incomplete without that. He also gives her th...
Islam and society
What did make the Islamic civilization distinct?
The Islamic civilization dealt with its Creator in a perfect way; putting the relationship between the Creator and His creation in the right place. Whereas other human civilizations faile...
Islam and society
Is it not contradictory that Islam is so logical whereas the Muslims' conditions are so haphazard?
Islam calls for good morals and prohibits evil deeds. Thus, the reason behind bad conduct of some Muslims is their cultural customs or their ignorance of their religion and their distance...
Islam and society
Why is religion not separated from the state, considering man's opinion as the criterion, as in the West?
The western experience came as a reaction to the dominance and alliance between the church and the state, by dominating people's properties and minds during the middle ages. However, the...
Islam and society
Does Islam approves democracy?
Muslims already have what is better than democracy, namely the Shūra (consultation) system.
Islam and society
The Islamic Sharia is a unique religious law, which does not contradict the reason, so why is there a need for Hudūd (legal prescribed punishments)?
The Hudūd have been prescribed to deter and punish whoever causes corruption deliberately. This is proven by the fact that they are not put in action in cases of unintentional killing or...
Islam and society
How did Islam achieve social balance?
One of the general rules of Islam states that wealth belongs to Allah and people are entrusted with it and that wealth must not circulate only among the rich. Islam forbids the act of hoa...
Islam and society
How did Islam achieve economic balance?
By drawing a simple comparison between the economic system in Islam, capitalism, and socialism, for instance, it becomes obvious how Islam has achieved this balance.
Islam and society
Is Islam a religion of extremism?
Extremism, fanaticism, and bigotry are nothing but qualities that are basically forbidden by the right religion. The Noble Qur’an urges people in many verses to be gentle and merciful, pa...
Islam and society
Is Islam a religion of moderation and ease?
Religion, in principle, came to alleviate many of the restrictions that people impose on themselves. In the pre-Islamic era of ignorance, for instance, abominable practices became widespr...
Family and women
Why does the Muslim woman wear Hijab?
{O Prophet, tell your wives and your daughters, and the believing women to draw their outer garments over themselves; that is more likely that they will be known [as chaste women] and wil...
Family and women
Does the woman's head-cover indicate backwardness and retardation?
As a matter of fact, uncovering the head is complete and utter backwardness. Is there any further backwardness beyond the time of Adam; Allah ensured for Adam and his wife concealment and...
Family and women
Why, in Islam, men and women do not cover their bodies in the same manner?
The difference between men's physical structure and that of women is an unquestionable axiom to all people, simply because men's swimsuits differ from those of women in the West. A woman...
Family and women
Has Islam guaranteed women equality with men?
A Muslim woman seeks justice rather than equality, since equality with man causes her to lose many of her rights and a great deal of her distinctions. Let us assume that someone has two s...
Family and women
Why does Islam permit polygamy?
According to global statistics, the male and female birth rates are almost equal. However, it is scientifically acknowledged that the rates of females' survival are higher than those of m...
Family and women
Why is it not permissible for a woman to be married to four men at the same time as it is permissible for man?
One of the extremely important points that is often neglected by modern society is the right that Islam has granted women but not to men. Man can only marry unmarried women, whereas a wom...
Family and women
Why are men in charge of women in Islam?
Man's Qiwāmah (being in charge) is nothing but an honor bestowed on women and a responsibility placed on men's shoulders to look after women and fulfill their needs. A Muslim woman plays...
Family and women
Why does a woman inherit half of what man inherits in Islam?
In the pre-Islamic era, women were deprived of inheritance. When Islam came, they were not only included in inheritance but they were also granted more or equal shares to those of men, an...
Family and women
Why has Islam permitted man to beat the woman?
Muhammad (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) has never beat a woman in his whole life. As for the Qur’anic verse that talks about beating, it refers to non-violent beating in ca...
Family and women
How did Islam honor the woman?
Islam has honored the woman by considering her guiltless of Adam's sin, unlike other religions, and by holding her in high esteem.
Ethics, rights and dealings
Why did Prophet Muhammad implement the Hadd (prescribed legal punishment) of adultery whereas Jesus forgave the adulteress?
There is a total agreement between Judaism, Christianity and Islam on imposing a heavy penalty for the adultery crime. [223] The Old Testament, Book of Leviticus 20: 10-18.
Ethics, rights and dealings
What is the stance of Islam on the principle of justice and fairness?
Islam calls for the establishment of justice among people and fairness in measure and weight.
Ethics, rights and dealings
What is the stance of Islam on parents' and relatives' rights?
{Your Lord has ordained that you worship none but Him, and show kindness to parents. If one or both of them reach old age in your care, do not say to them a word of annoyance nor scold th...
Ethics, rights and dealings
What is the stance of Islam on the neighbor's right?
The Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) said: "By Allah, he is not a believer! By Allah, he is not a believer! By Allah, he is not a believer." It was said: "...
Ethics, rights and dealings
What is the stance of Islam on animals' rights?
{There is no moving creature on earth or a bird flying with its two wings, but are communities like you. We have missed nothing in the Record, then to their Lord they will be gathered.} [...
Ethics, rights and dealings
Has the Qur’an tackled environmental issues?
{Do not spread corruption on earth after it has been set aright, but call upon Him with fear and hope. Indeed, the mercy of Allah is close to those who do good.} [256] Surat al-A‘rāf: 56.
Ethics, rights and dealings
How does Islam maintain social rights?
Islam teaches us that social duties must be built on love, kindness, and respect for others.
Ethics, rights and dealings
Why did Islam forbid adoption?
Islam encourages orphan sponsorship and urges the sponsor to treat the orphan the way he treats his children; however, it maintains the orphan's right to know his real family to protect h...
Ethics, rights and dealings
Why is it permissible in Islam to eat red and white meat?
Meat is an essential source of protein. Humans have flat and sharpened teeth suitable and prepared for chewing and grinding meat. Allah has granted man teeth suitable for eating plants an...
Ethics, rights and dealings
Is not the manner of slaughtering animals in Islam inhuman?
The Islamic manner of slaughter, namely cutting the animal's throat and esophagus with a sharp knife, is much more merciful than the electric shock and strangulation that cause the animal...
Ethics, rights and dealings
Is it not true that animals, slaughtered to be eaten, have souls like human beings?
There is a big difference between the animal's soul and man's soul. The animal's soul is the moving force of the body; once it departs by death, it becomes a lifeless body, which is a typ...
Ethics, rights and dealings
Why does the Muslim not eat pork?
It is out of Allah's mercy and kindness to His creatures that He allowed us to eat what is pure and forbade us from eating what is impure.
Ethics, rights and dealings
Why does Islam forbid Riba (usury)?
Money, from an Islamic perspective, is a means of trade, exchange of commodities, services, and construction. However, when we lend money to earn a profit, we deprive money of its chief p...
Ethics, rights and dealings
Why does Islam forbid the consumption of intoxicants?
Allah Almighty has made man distinct from all other creatures by the faculty of mind. He has forbidden us from whatever could harm us, our minds, or our bodies. Thus, He has forbidden us...
Worship
What are the pillars of Islam brought by Prophet Muhammad?
The testimony of faith, which includes testifying the Creator's oneness and worshiping Him alone along with testifying that Muhammad is His slave and messenger.
Worship
Why does a Muslim pray?
A Muslim prays in obedience to his Lord Who commanded him to pray and Who made prayer one of the pillars of Islam.
Worship
Why does a Muslim pray five times a day?
A Muslim follows the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) and prays in the exact manner the Prophet used to pray.
Worship
Why do Muslims pray facing the Ka‘bah?
Allah Almighty made the Ka‘bah [297], the Sacred House, the first House for worship and a symbol of the believers' unity since all Muslims from around the world form circles at the time o...
Worship
Why was the prayer direction changed from the Aqsa Mosque to the Sacred Mosque in Makkah?
The Ka‘bah was mentioned many times throughout history. People used to visit it every year even from the farthest parts of the Arabian Peninsula, which showed great reverence for its holi...
Worship
Are the rituals of Hajj, including the glorification of the Ka‘bah, not considered pagan rituals?
There is a huge difference between paganism and revering certain places and rituals, whether religious, national, or ethnic.
Worship
Why do Muslims kiss the Black Stone if they do not worship it?
Can we blame someone for kissing the envelope that contains a message from his father, for instance?! All rituals of Hajj are meant to establish the remembrance of Allah and to indicate o...
Worship
Considering the possibility of death of some Muslims due to extreme crowdedness, are the rituals of Hajj not deemed scary?
Death caused by crowdedness during Hajj has only occurred in a limited number of years, and usually those who die because of the crowdedness are extremely rare. However, those who die bec...
Faith and belief
If Allah loves His slaves according to Islam, why does He not permit them to adopt the individualism methodology? [304] Individualism considers the individual's interests a fundamental issue that must be achieved before the interests of the state and the communities, while they oppose any external interference in one's own interests by society or institutions such as the government.
There are many verses in the Qur’an that refer to Allah's mercy and His love for His slaves. However, the love of Allah Almighty for His slave is different from the slaves' love for one a...
Faith and belief
If the Creator is merciful to His slaves, then why does He not accept the tendencies of someone who is homosexual?
{And [We sent] Lot, when he said to his people, “Do you commit such a shameful act that nobody has ever done before you? For you approach men lustfully instead of women; you are but a tra...
Faith and belief
How could Allah describe Himself as the All-Forgiving the Most Merciful one time and as the One Severe in punishment another time?
Allah is All-Forgiving and Most Merciful with those who commit sins without insistence, given man's human nature and weakness, and who repent of such sins and do not mean thereby to chall...
Faith and belief
Does evil come from Allah?
Evil does not come from Allah. Evils are not of existential things, as existence is pure goodness.
Faith and belief
What is the Creator's wisdom behind natural catastrophes?
The Creator has laid down nature's laws and rules that regulate it. On the outbreak of any corruption or ecological disorder, it protects itself by itself and maintains this balance with...
Faith and belief
Does the existence of evil indicate the non-existence of God?
The one who wonders why evil exists in this life, taking it as a pretext for negating the existence of God only reveals his shortsightedness and his fragile thinking in realizing the wisd...
Faith and belief
Why does Allah punish with the fire?
How would you feel about someone who dissociated himself from his parents, kicked them out of the house, and left them in the street?
Faith and belief
Allah is Most Merciful and the source of all goodness, so, why does He not admit us all to Paradise without reckoning?
As a matter of fact, Allah wants all His slaves to have faith.
Faith and belief
Why does the Creator punish His slaves with eternal torment for few sins committed during their short lives?
Many crimes lead those who commit them to life sentence. Does anyone object saying that this life sentence is unjust because the criminal committed his crime only in a few minutes? Is a t...
Faith and belief
Why does Allah repeatedly warn against the Fire, does it not contradict the attribute of divine mercy?
A mother exhausts her children with her numerous warnings whenever they travel or go to work to be careful to themselves in their each commute. Is she considered a cruel mother? This is a...
Faith and belief
Why does the Qur’an mention repeatedly that Allah loves the believers and does not love the disbelievers, are they not all His slaves?
Allah Almighty guided all His slaves to the way of salvation and He does not approve of disbelief for them. However, He does not love the wrong attitude itself that man adopts by disbelie...
Faith and belief
Why does Allah torment His slaves when they do not believe in Him?
We must differentiate between faith and submission to the Lord of the worlds.
Faith and belief
Can one change the religion of his fathers and forefathers?
It is man's right to seek knowledge and explore the horizons of this universe, as Allah Almighty has granted us these minds to use them not to suspend them. Everyone who follows the relig...
Faith and belief
What is the destiny of those whom the message of Islam has not reached?
Allah will not wrong such people; rather, He will test them on the Day of Judgment.
Faith and belief
What is the shore of safety?
The conclusion of the journey of life and the reaching the shore of safety are summed up in the following verses:
About this guide
By answering the common questions about Islam, this book aims at introducing this great religion to people. It aims at highlighting its uniqueness and flexibility throughout the ages in embracing the various cultures and peoples, coexisting with events, and going hand in hand with developments. It also emphasizes its stability and its ability to survive and sustain despite all malicious endeavors to distort its image and endurance that are part of the negative publicity waged against it and which identifies it with terrorism and calls people to fight it.
I ask Allah, the High and the Omnipotent, to make this book a lantern that illuminates the way for those who seek the truth and those with open minds and hearts, and to make it a message of peace addressed to all people to know about the religion of Islam.