•Islam 101- What Is Islam?
This short article is the first in a seven part series called Islam 101. As the name indicates, this series of articles is meant to, Insha Allah, give a brief, succinct overview of some of the basic beliefs of Islam.
So what exactly is Islam? The name itself comes from the root word "salam" which means "peace" in Arabic. "Islam" actually means "submission", which is understood as submission of the human being's will to the will of God. So, a complete definition for the word Islam would be...
•Islam 101- Who Is Allah?
One of the greatest misunderstandings of Islam in the west today is the perception of whom or what is Allah. Many people think that Allah is the "Muslim God", as if He were a separate entity from the "Christian God". In fact, Allah is the standard word for God amongst all Arabic speakers; Muslims, Christians and Jews. If you pick up an Arabic version of the Bible you will find the name Allah used for God. Surprised?
Islam teaches that there is only one God, the same God that has revealed...
•Islam 101- Who Is Muhammad? (PBUH) Part 1 Of 2
Muhammad (PBUH) is, without a doubt, the most controversial figure in world history. No other personality throughout time has conjured up such overpowering emotion from the masses. On the Muslim side he is absolutely the most venerated and beloved man ever, a mercy sent to the entire world from God and the final prophet to all of mankind. The western view, however, has been anything but philanthropic. Rather, there has been a continuous "smear campaign" raged against this man from the very...
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