Faith and belief
Should man believe in God?
Man must believe, whether in the true God or in any false deity, which he might call god or something else. This deity could be a tree, a star in the sky, a woman, one's boss at work, a s...
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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...
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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...
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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:
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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,...
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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...
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What are the pillars of faith without which the Muslim's faith is invalid?
The Pillars of faith are:
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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...
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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...
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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...
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How does Allah bring the dead to life?
Allah brings the dead to life just as He created them the first time.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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Does Islam advocate tolerance?
The Islamic religion is built upon preaching, tolerance, and kind argument.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Does evil come from Allah?
Evil does not come from Allah. Evils are not of existential things, as existence is pure goodness.
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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...
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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...
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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?
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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: