Amoraboti - Islam: April 2010

If Error – Please Acknowledge Me. (Rz Rasel)

The name of the religion is Islam, which comes from an Arabic root word meaning "peace" and "submission." Islam teaches that one can only find peace in one's life by submitting to Almighty Allah in heart, soul and deed. The same Arabic root word gives us "Salaam alaykum," ("Peace be with you"), the universal Muslim greeting.

A person who believes in and consciously follows Islam is called a Muslim, also from the same root word. So, the religion is called "Islam," and a person who believes in and follows it is a "Muslim."

A person who peacefully submits his or her self to Allah; a follower of the faith of Islam.

moos-lim (with a strong 's' sound as in 'snake')

Alternate Spellings:

Moslem -- but "Muslim" is preferred and renders a pronunciation more faithful to the Arabic word.

Common Misspellings:

"Muslim" is used when referring to people; "Islamic" refers to countries, laws, etc.

How Many and Where?:

Islam is a major world religion, with over 1 billion followers worldwide (1/5 of the world population). It is considered one of the Abrahamic, monotheistic faiths, along with Judaism and Christianity. Although usually associated with the Arabs of the Middle East, less than 10% of Muslims are in fact Arab. Muslims are found all over the world, of every nation, color and race.

Allah is the proper name for Almighty, and is often translated merely as "Allah." Allah has other names that are used to describe His characteristics: the Creator, the Sustainer, the Merciful, the Compassionate, etc. Muslims believe that since Allah alone is the Creator, it is He alone that deserves our devout love and worship. Islam holds to a strict monotheism. Any worship and prayers directed at saints, prophets, other human beings or nature is considered idolatry.

What do Muslims believe about AllAh, prophets, the afterlife, etc.?:

The basic beliefs of Muslims fall into six main categories, which are known as the "Articles of Faith":
* Faith in the unity of Allah
* Faith in angels
* Faith in prophets
* Faith in books of revelation
* Faith in an afterlife
* Faith in destiny/divine decree

The "five pillars" of Islam:

In Islam, faith and good works go hand-in-hand. A mere verbal declaration of faith is not enough, for belief in Allah makes obedience to Him a duty.
The Muslim concept of worship is very broad. Muslims consider everything they do in life to be an act of worship, if it is done according to Allah's guidance. There are also five formal acts of worship which help strengthen a Muslim's faith and obedience. They are often called the "Five Pillars of Islam."
* Testimony of faith (Kalima)
* Prayer (Salat)
* Almsgiving (Zakat)
* Fasting (Sawm)
* Pilgrimage (Hajj)

Daily life as a Muslim:

While often seen as a radical or extreme religion, Muslims consider Islam to be the middle road. Muslims do not live life with complete disregard for Allah or religious matters, but nor do they neglect the world to devote themselves solely to worship and prayer. Muslims strike a balance by fulfilling the obligations of and enjoying this life, while always mindful of their duties to Allah and to others.
* Morals and manners
* Business ethics
* Modesty in dress and behavior
* Dietary rules
* Marriage
* Care of children and elderly
* Racism and prejudice
* Relations with non-Muslims

If Error – Please Acknowledge Me. (Rz Rasel)

Asma al-Husna
The Most Beautiful Names of Allah

* The Greatest Name. Allah, He who has the Godhood which is the power to create the entities.

* The All-Compassionate. The Compassionate, The Beneficient, The One who has plenty of mercy for the believers and the blasphemers in this world and especially for the believers in the hereafter.

* The All-Merciful. The Merciful, The One who has plenty of mercy for the believers.

* The Absolute Ruler. The King, The Sovereign Lord, The One with the complete Dominion, the One Whose Dominion is clear from imperfection.

* The Pure One. The Holy, The One who is pure from any imperfection and clear from children and adversaries.

* The Source of Peace. The Source of Peace, The One who is free from every imperfection.

* The Inspirer of Faith. Guardian of Faith, The One who witnessed for Himself that no one is God but Him. And He witnessed for His believers that they are truthful in their belief that no one is God but Him.

* The Guardian. The Protector, The One who witnesses the saying and deeds of His creatures.

* The Victorious. The Mighty, The Strong, The Defeater who is not defeated.

* The Compeller. The Compeller, The One that nothing happens in His Dominion except that which He willed.

* The Greatest. The Majestic, The One who is clear from the attributes of the creatures and from resembling them.

* The Creator. The Creator, The One who brings everything from non-existence to existence.

* The Maker of Order. The Evolver, The Maker, The Creator who has the Power to turn the entities.

* The Shaper of Beauty. The Fashioner, The One who forms His creatures in different pictures.

* The Forgiving. The Great Forgiver, The Forgiver, The One who forgives the sins of His slaves time and time again.

* The Subduer. The Subduer, The Dominant, The One who has the perfect Power and is not unable over anything.

* The Giver of All. The Bestower, The One who is Generous in giving plenty without any return. He is everything that benefits whether Halal or Haram.

* The Sustainer. The Sustainer, The Provider.

* The Opener. The Opener, The Reliever, The Judge, The One who opens for His slaves the closed worldy and religious matters.

* The Knower of All. The All-knowing, The Knowledgeable; The One nothing is absent from His knowledge.

* The Constrictor. The Constricter, The Retainer, The Withholder, The One who constricts the sustenance by His wisdomand expands and widens it with His Generosity and Mercy.

* The Reliever. The Expander, The Englarger, The One who constricts the sustenance by His wisdomand expands and widens it with His Generosity and Mercy.

If Error – Please Acknowledge Me. (Rz Rasel)

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