Swedish Ambassador convert to Islam قصه اسلام سفير السويد

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[@meelusine]

May Allah reward him so much for what this brother did ! An important work he did and at the same time him being so simple in his faith ! AlAmdulillah !

[@AdorIslam]

The beauty of Islam always attract people to Islam even though the countries they visit do not practice Islam or follow Islamic law but what attract people to Islam is Islamic manners and virtue which some good Muslims follow.

[@TheAlibabaa1]

يا ليت إخواني في الخليج يدعمون المغرب .لأنه بلد جميل و شعبه طيب.كثير من الناس يزورونه و له الفضل في إسلام العديد من الشخصيات!!!

[@Dr.Khalafzai]

Masha Allah. Allah bless you and your family.

[@ujangkosasih7105]

Welcome to Islam. The true and peaceful religion.

[@saniyabegum9257]

Takbeer ... allahuakhbar.

[@MII1212able]

Masha Allah. May Allah bless

[@367alawi]

Mashallah, may Allah be with you.

[@blue62945]

we don't want to convert people to islam . but when some on does we feel happy and inspired

[@Som-Hanoolaato]

Allahu Akbar, Masha Allah, welcome to Islam our new brother, we all love you. Baarak Allahu feekum for sharing.

[@elielias6006]

Masha Allah

[@syedismail822]

Congratulation,...for making great decision n strategy for Islam; a good strategy puts u 2 peaceful life quicker by doing the right things. Always associate yrself with great believers n leaders of Islam and soon their faith n effective ways wl rob off on u...inshaAllah

[@hollieraymond7273]

You were looking for the truth? You are welcome to Islam? Now You have 1.7 Billion Muslim brothers & sisters around the world? Islam is the only valid ticket to salvation. all praise be to Allah only

[@makpak100]

... "I became more that ever convinced that it was NOT the sword that won a place for Islam in those days in the scheme of life. It was simplicity ,the utter self-effacement of The Prophet, the scrupulous regard for pledges, his intense devotion to his friends and followers, his fearlessness, his absolute trust in God and his own mission.These and not the sword carried everything before them and surmounted every obstacle"

[@truthseekingtraveller]

Amazing story...thank you for sharing mr ambassador.

[@coolvidic7457]

Ma sha Allah. For those who abusing him or Islam please stop! Hon ambassador is better than u. He is in a sun set age nd God had choosed him to be an Islam ambassador . Please respect him and stop abusing Islam or muslim.

[@nataliechaoui145]

WELLCOME TO ISLAM!!!!

[@SurabQadiri]

ALLAHU AKBAR! mashaAllah brother)

[@makpak100]

This is what the Indian Leader Mahatma Ghandi had to say about our Great Prophet Muhemmed pbuh.There have been many more non- muslim individual of the same or higher status as Mahtama Ghandi who has praised Prophet PBUH on a much higher scale than this.However, this is what he said. "I wanted to know the best of the life of one man who holds today an undisputed sway over the hearts of millions of mankind....."( Today about 1.5 billion) CONTINUED......

[@adnanformula]

Elhamdulillah. Happily for you and like you...

[@nataliechaoui145]

People, welcome to islam!!! Chajtan, he is in yours souls....... Dont go way chajtan

[@makpak100]

Here what SIR Thomas Carlyle(1795-1881) a Scottish Philosopher, Satirist writer, Essayist, Historian and a Teacher had to said about Prophet Mohammad. "The lies which well-meaning zeal has heaped this man,Muhammed, are disgraceful to ourselves only.The word of such a man is a voice direct from nature's own heart; men must listen to that, as to nothing else; all else is WIND IN COMPARISON".... (On Heroes,Hero Worship and the Heroic in History,The Hero as Prophet)

[@almurabiton]

wise man.

[@blue62945]

I love what you say

[@jordylatukonsina9668]

subhanallah

[@blue62945]

and what is funny some convert to islam are much better that born muslims .it inspire us when we see an old person learning islam that make us or at least me to improve to be a better muslim

[@makpak100]

"He was a Caesar and Pope in one, but he was Pope without Pope's pretension, Caesar, without Caesar's legion: without a standing army,without a bodyguard,without a palace, without a fixed revenue. If ever a man had the right to say that he ruled by the right divine, it was Muhemmed (PBUH), for he had all the power without its' instruments and without it's supports. (muhemmed (or Mohammad), London 1874 P 9 by Bosworth Smith

[@tropicalstrings]

Van het licht naar de duisternis. Van de zon naar de maan van christendom naar islam van liefde naar haat. Kijk naar 'the magic flute'

[@sehwyndoron3973]

The first part of the phrase is correct: "There is no god". the second part should be "but the ones we create in our minds".

[@kishwarfatema6354]

you may seeing various type of god such as greek,hindus, chinese many many etc.you may bored & become atheist.question arise of 2nd part "except allah"what is the theology of islam.god says"say god is one & only,absolute & eternal.begets not,nor begotten,there is nothing like him"

[@RenegadeDr]

the funny thing here that when mohammad entered Mecca victorious he removed all the idols from the ka'ba except this black stone that he was seen kissing often yet muslims do not stop talking about the monotheism in islam.

[@jdemeulenaer123]

Of course I think so

[@alialk]

we do not need to apologize to the kufaar

[@RenegadeDr]

which part of my comment made you think that I am lost??!!

[@kazakhseven]

Hans Wurst - That comment says more about your state of mind. Please study instead of being ignorant.

[@dajjal666]

"Worshipping the muslim way is alwo embraced by the buddhists, they too bow to the ground in adoration and respect of what is beyond human understanding" Muslims bow to G-D not to the ground. Also, Buddhists aren't supposed to 'worship' Buddha. I know it sounds awkward, but Buddhism is essentially an atheist religion; albeit with a superstitious element that is present in most religions. "Muslims are warlike on top of their religion" So is every other religious group. And Stalin was an Atheist.

[@SanaullaMohammedNazrulla-zx2my]

So all things that you or any one kisses are gods as per you! Your girl friend, your wife if you marry, those you kiss including a trophy you may or may not win like the all the winners of a sport event do, your children, your mother and father and all! Moral: abstain from kissing any one and any thing lest you are branded Polytheist! WOW! You must be nominated for the Noble prize! Great discovery and finding!

[@jdemeulenaer123]

Sorry I have no time for that.. Loving fellow humans is fundamental to all religions and islam is an exception, that can be seen in muslims' lifestyles, see Tunisia, Egypt, Syria etc,,,even Qaudi Arabia, why more and more "muslims" fly to Europe seeking a "better future and a better life altogether"....that says there is sth wrong in the only book they read or read to, because many muslims are illiterate....Sorry, no time to try to comprehend what shows so much inconsistencies with life itself.

[@dajjal666]

"Swedish ambassador [...] All he knows is what he reads but does not even consider what is going on" NEWS FLASH: He doesn't have to. I've studied most major religions and cultural mythologies and can say for a fact that the only thing he -or anyone who wishes to become a Muslim- has to do (other than believe) is to read the Koran and abide by the pillars of the faith. So much for HIM being 'completely blind.' I wonder why the West is funding and arming those 'violent rebels' in the Muslim world?

[@faataabdi5659]

muslimer är rätt alla subxana watacalaa sägar laqadkafaral ladena qaalu Ina laaha huwal masiixi ibnu maryam waqalal masiixi yaabanii israaila yacbudu laaha rabi warabikum

[@jdemeulenaer123]

This Swedish ambassador does not even know what he is talking about...All he knows is what he reads but does not even consider what is going on in this world about islam and how islam is acting in facts...Syria, Tunisia, Egypt, and now Kenya, more and more violence ..he is completely blind..

[@islamb2b]

Purpose of Life - the Spiritual Quest by Dr Ahmed Adam [Please read this out of curiosity 7 compare to your own views about your Life’s Purpose - it may be a life-transforming experience. A list of concepts is given which serves as a summary of a much more detailed thesis on this topic] Treat everyone you meet with kindness and politeness. Every person has a burden to bear. Your smile and kind words may just make a beautiful difference in another person’s life. When a person is rude to you, be polite. If a person is vulgar and crude, respond politely -Dr Ahmed Adam FIRST: we are all experiencing the Material Terrestrial Physical Dimension on Earth; this physical experience of 100 years is sandwiched between the 2 Spiritual Transcendental Eternities: the Eternity of the Past and the Eternity of the Future. Paradoxically, we do not exist on Earth: 100 years on Earth divided by Eternity= Zero. Yet, this brief Earthly experience, will determine our ultimate outcome for the rest of Eternity depending on the free choices that we make on how we wish to live our life. “We are not human beings having a spiritual experience; we are spiritual beings having a human experience -Teilhard de Chardin” SECOND: For many people, the question of “What is the Purpose of Life?” is usually dependent upon whether we believe in God or not. Certain sections of the Scientific community (for example, Evolutionists) assume that Religious people are stupid, while certain sections of Religious communities (for example, Creationists) assume that the Scientific community is stupid with regard to the question of “Origin of Life” and the “Existence of a Merciful, Kind and Loving Supernatural Supreme Creator, referred to as God”. I am not here to debate the pros and cons of this dichotomous thinking, but instead, my job is simply to focus on our Purpose in Life. THIRD: Who are we? We are all products of our environment [this is the information we absorb by “osmosis” from family, friends, school, parents, teachers, the one-eyed-babysitter (TV), neighbourhood, country etc.) that determine our built-in prejudices, biases, love or hate and dislike of people, Religions, cultures and nations that are not the same as us. These ideas originate in our childhood and are then re-enforced as we grow older until they become firmly entrenched in our brain, and this determines our view of the world, whether good or bad. Each of us is a unique human being: hence, our “Purpose in Life” is often shaped by our upbringing and environment. Some people set Goals for success in this World (material success); some people set Goals for success in this World and the Next World (material and Spiritual success); some people don’t set any Goals and simply live each day like the next (similar to a photocopy machine that prints out the same tasks, day-after-day, with little change) FOURTH, Everybody is given a unique talent and gift: your first job is to find your Talent and then use it in pursuit of giving meaning to your Purpose in Life. The starting point in determining your Purpose in Life is to find answers to such questions as: Who Created me? Why was I Created? Why am I born in a certain country in a certain age (for example, born in 2000 and not year 1000)? Who is God? Are there many gods? What does God expect from me? Did I fall from a tree as an Ape by natural selection and random mutations, or was I Created by a Supremely Intelligent, Kind, Merciful and Compassionate Creator? If I cannot find the correct answer to the first question “Who Created me?”, then my entire life on Earth is a delusion and meaningless existence, because then I will not have good answers for the rest of the questions. I will demonstrate briefly why there can only be One God for all human beings and all of Creation. Our Mission is to find Him and then understand His Mission for each and every one of us by following His Guidance for all of Mankind. Every car, every washing machine and every cell-phone comes with a “Manual of Instructions” from the manufacturer. Similarly, because Human Beings have been “manufactured” or “Created”, they too deserve a Manual of Instructions from their Creator. The Creator sent many Manuals over thousands of years, but they were either lost or became contaminated by human interference. The Holy Qur’an is the Final and Latest Manual of Instructions from the Creator for the benefit of all of Mankind, irrespective of race, religion, ideology or country of origin. This Manual affirms emphatically without a shadow of a doubt, that there is Only ONE True God in the Entire Universe (whether you accept it or not; it is more than likely that for some people, their brain cannot grasp this Concept). Furthermore, Islam is the Religion of Truth and is the ONLY Religion acceptable to the ONE TRUE GOD for all of Mankind (whether you like this Truth or not). Islam is the Primordial Religion that came with the very 1st Prophet to the Final Prophet (Peace be upon them all) Islam is not a new Religion as some people mistakenly believe; in fact, Islam came with the First Man and Woman on Earth; they all preached the fundamental Truth that God is One, and that all of Creation worships this One True God, except some human beings. Hence, Muslims find contentment because they are in harmony with the rest of Creation in the Heavens and the Earth, in that they are all worshipping the One True God. Mankind has been Created by Allah (Sub'ha'na'hu Wa Ta'ala), the One and Only True God and by no one else; humans have not been Created by any other “god” or “man” or “woman” or “saint” or “prophet” or “idol” or “alien” and neither have humans evolved from Fish or Apes. However, it is your God-Given-right and freedom to believe in the “Theory” of Evolution that your great-grandfather was an Ape, and I respect your decision. It is also your right to believe that Jesus (Peace be upon him) or anyone else is your Lord (whether right or wrong). If you “believe” that Jesus (peace be upon him) is your Lord and God, then also ask yourself why he did not create humans or the planets or the oceans or all the animals on Earth? If Jesus (Peace be upon him) came for all Mankind, then surely he should have appeared at the beginning of Creation and not at the end stage of the World? The One True God can lift entire Stars, Galaxies & Mountains without any effort, yet Jesus (Peace be upon him) struggled to even carry his own wooden cross. Why? Furthermore, if Jesus is “Lord” or the “Son of God”, why does he not have the “strength” to overpower his enemies and climb down from the Cross? Surely, an all-powerful “god” cannot be kidnapped, tortured, humiliated, interrogated and put on display with steel spikes through his limbs in the company of thieves? Please also remember that only Adam and Eve (Peace be upon them both) did not have umbilical cords (they were Created, they were not born), but every human and Prophet after that, including Jesus (Peace be upon him) all had/have umbilical cords (i.e. a navel) because they have all been delivered from a womb. On the other hand, I firmly believe, without a shadow of a doubt, that Human Beings, have been Created [by an All-Loving Supreme Creator with Might and Power and Supreme Intelligence] in the Best of Moulds and have been Granted the Gift of Intelligence and the Rational Intellect to discern right from wrong, and to use their faculties of observation, namely, Seeing, Hearing, Touch, Taste and Smell, to Witness the Signs of God in every act of Creation. If you see a motorcar, you instinctively know that someone designed it and then built it. A car does not grow out of a torch battery over millennia. If you see a house, you instinctively know that someone designed it and then built it. A house does not grow out from a small brick over several millennia. Both the car and the House [and other structures such as the Pyramids, City of Petra, Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Ancient Inca Civilisation, the Tomb of Soldiers in China etc.] are “SIGNS” or “EVIDENCE” of “engineers, technicians, architects, builders, electricians, labourers etc.” even though you no longer see them. But you instinctively know by reason and common sense, that somewhere in a factory, a car is being built. Evolutionists and those who reject their Creator, are in serious error in their thinking. They have not yet awakened their Spiritual enlightenment which is a far higher stage of intellectual development than the physical dimension. Deeply Religious people may not know everything about Science, but they know a great deal about the Spiritual Dimension and the Eternal Life to follow. Men and women who reject Creation, reject the One True God and deny the Resurrection (life after Death) should ponder over the many Verses in the Qur’an which opened the gateway for the Scientific Method (skill of meticulous Observation) which led to the Love for Knowledge among Muslims, from the Cradle to the Grave. It is Allah (Sub'ha'na'hu Wa-Ta'ala) Alone Who has Created the Seven Heavens, the Earth and everything else with awe-inspiring mathematical Precision and mesmerizing Beauty; even though we can only Observe the Lowest Heaven comprising Trillions upon Trillions of Stars, this alone is sufficient to produce a scintillating effect on the Human Intellect. Similarly, even though we cannot see God, He has left for us this Entire Universe for us to study and ponder over His Trillions of Signs of His Existence. Furthermore, this Supreme Creator has honoured us with direct communication with Him at all times without the need for a Priest or any other intermediary: this has relieved Mankind from a great burden. The Qur’an keeps urging the reader to observe the Signs of your Lord in the Heavens, the Earth and within yourselves. This emphasis on deep pondering, thinking and using the intellect to arrive at a rational conclusion, is a unique feature of the Qur’an since it encourages belief based on reason and logic. For example, the Signs of the Existence of God are clearly evident from the tiniest sub-atomic spinning particle, to the Magnificent Expanding Galaxies, and from the tiniest drop of crimson blood to the fabulously intricate mind-boggling double-helix DNA Molecule, to the blazing Sun, the tranquil Moon, innumerable twinkling Stars, Quasars, Pulsars, Red Giants, White Dwarfs, Black Holes, anti-matter, burnt-orange sunsets, Baby-blue Skies, pastel Rainbows, 4000 year old Trees, fresh-water lakes, salt lakes, mystical Rivers, majestic waterfalls, Haunting Deserts with shifting dunes and moving rocks, incredible Oceans, craggy Mountains, delicate cotton-candy Clouds, twisters & hurricanes, thunder & lightning, Day and Night, Blue Glaciers, White Cliffs of Dover, Animals on Lands, Graceful Birds in Flight, Millions of Species of swarming Insects and Bats, dazzling Marine Life, the delicate Coral Reefs, the Magical Forests in the Ocean, the fiery Volcanoes both on land and under the Sea, and the wonderful Polar Ice Caps...all of these and billions more (including the amazing physiology, anatomy, neurology, cardiology, osteology, ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology, myology, endocrinology and trillions of cells of the human body), all bear the Flawless Signature of the Creator that is so clearly evident in the awesome Artistry in Nature as well as in all things that are “Science” - such as: Gravity; Kepler’s Laws of Planetary Motion, Newton’s Laws, Speed of Light, Relativity, Molecular Chemistry, Mathematics, Human Circulation, Respiration, amazing Brain etc.. In Islam there is perfect harmony between Faith and Science: each one strengthens the other instead of being divisive in nature. A Human Being has a Choice: there is NO compulsion in the Religion of Islam: no one has the right to force you to become a Muslim or to believe in God or not to believe in God; Faith is a personal choice and is the matter of the heart between you and your Creator. You either believe that you are a Magnificent Handiwork of a Powerful All-Loving God, Who has Created you with fabulous talents and potentials and has placed you on Earth to test you (to rise above your circumstances) or you can simply scoff and say that "there is no Religion" or “there is no God” and that you have simply been an Ape who has dropped from a tree to now live on land; that is fine. It is YOUR choice, and people should respect you for your choice and neither scorn nor mock nor insult you. You have common sense and intelligence and you have made a choice that makes sense to you. It does not make your choice correct…it simply means that you have made a choice for better or for worse. Similarly, the Believers in Allah have made a CHOICE based on the Truth in the Qur’an that they believe in the One True God, without a shadow of a doubt. I love Islam and I am honoured to be a Muslim who worships the Supreme Creator of all that exists. I am passionate about my Religion (including Science and Medicine) and I do not have to apologise to anyone about my personal beliefs. Believers respect all of creation and all of Humanity irrespective of race, Religion or ideology, because they know that all humans have originated from the same ONE source, thus forming the “Family of Humanity”. Ergo, it would be nice if atheists and agnostics and people of other faiths who don’t know much about Islam, or the Prophet Mohamed or the Qur’an or the Muslims, are more polite or respectful in their discussions instead of being so arrogant, vitriolic, mocking and ignorant while spewing hatred and lies - it just makes you look like a childish, boorish, ignorant, cruel and pathetic bully who has no other Purpose in Life. Most people who hate Islam and Reject Allah, their Theological Knowledge about Islam is less than that of a 5 year old kid in Kindergarten School. What many people forget is that in the End however, there are 2 (two) ABSOLUTE Guarantees for every human being from the Prince to the Pauper irrespective of race, religion, ideology, nationality, wealth or intelligence: First Guarantee: You will die one day. Second Guarantee: You will finally get to meet the One True God, Allah (SWT - the all Merciful) Who Created you. There is no doubt about these Meetings. The Day you stand in front of God, you will be all alone: no cell-phone, no internet, no ATM, no lawyers, no money, no bail, no family or friends to support you. There is no escape. God has been a Witness to your whole Life; your Guardian Angels (who protect you) and your Recording Angels (the one on the Left shoulder writes down your sins, while the one on your Right Shoulder writes down your good actions): hence, you are never alone, but under 24/7 CCTV camera observation from your moment of birth to your Death. Your whole life will be Revealed (including the good or vulgar things that you have written on the Internet or Media); depending on how you lived your life on Earth, your status will be raised higher than the Angels or lower than the animals; and if you rejected the One True God (Allah), you need clear, logical rational explanations as to why you rejected Him, and why you spoke lies about Him and His Messengers, when His Signs of Existence are all around us. To each be his/her own. To you be your way, and to me be my way. However, those who reject Allah (Sub'ha'na'hu Wa Ta'ala) will face torment after torment in Eternity- some people wrongly and tragically assume that they will get a free pass into Paradise. My wish for the Unbelievers [those who reject Allah (Sub'ha'na'hu Wa Ta'ala)] is this: I am not abandoning you; I am not going to respond by pointing out the many (man-made politically motivated) errors in your own Scriptures -that is not your fault. You have sincerely believed your priests and elders whether right or wrong; but when you face God, you will be all alone. Hence, instead of condemning or criticising or responding to the many hateful and hurtful comments against Muslims on numerous websites by ill-informed people, I am offering you a Royal, Pure Gold, Diamond-encrusted Shimmering Invitation for you to embrace the Truth of Islam with your mind, body and Soul. Your Life on Earth is very short as mentioned in the Introduction. You do not even make a blip on the Timescale of Life, yet some people are so audacious as to assume and genuinely believe that there is no God or insist in believing in their own version of god. Wow. What are they waiting for? Don’t they study the mesmerizing complexity, mathematical precision and flawless structure of the Atom, the Brain, the Galaxies, the Cardiovascular system, the DNA double-helix and even the human eye? Are they so naïve as to wait for the Day when they finally get to see God coming down with His Trillions of Angels? Then it will be too late. To believe in God, means to have unshakeable FAITH in the Unseen. But Science only measures and studies that which can be seen, observed and measured (known as the Principle of Observation which forms the Foundation of the Scientific Principle/Method). Hence, Science will never, ever be able to develop the Technology to “see” God. Never! Absence of evidence of God, is not evidence of the absence of God. Hence, Science and Spirituality or Science and Religion are at odds with regard to the Existence of God. That is why there is the Truth known as FAITH in the UNSEEN. What is the point of Belief if everyone sees God every day? It’s like a Scientist saying: I believe in a Tree because I can see it. Ironically, many Scientists have not seen their own Brain - yet they “believe” that they have a Brain - that is “Faith in the Unseen”! The Conundrum of Life is that you ONLY get permission to see God after you are dead (Death is not the “end” - it is simply a transition from one form of existence to another - like a caterpillar becoming a beautiful butterfly), and then you have no chance of changing your mind or returning to Earth to get a second chance. You only get one shot at Life…It is then too late for tears. How can you reject the Faith in Allah? - Seeing that you were without Life (before being born you were not existing for Eternity or at least for 14,5 Billion years since the Beginning of the known Physical Universe), and He Gave you your Life (so that you can grow in your mother’s womb and live on Earth) - every human being is born pure and without any sin (unlike the concept of “original sin” in some Religions); then will He cause you to Die (everyone dies: no one can escape Death even if you fly away with a Spaceship or freeze yourself in Liquid Nitrogen), and will again bring you to Life (every human being from the 1st to the Last will be Raised to Life again after Death-known as the Resurrection); and again to Him will you return (to face Allah (Sub'ha'na'hu Wa Ta'ala) on the Day of Judgement to be punished or forgiven for Eternity: no one can carry your sins on their shoulders; Jesus (Peace be upon him) did not die for your sins nor is he part of a “trinity” -he is simply a Great Messenger from Allah, the Supreme Creator: no one can die for your sins; it is like saying: I killed the King and I tortured and killed 10 innocent children, but my uncle said he will go to jail for me. Really? That type of warped thinking and brainwashing will not work in any Court on Earth and it will most certainly not work in God’s Court and His Divine Justice. Life is about taking responsibility for your actions. If you commit a sin, you are responsible for it: why put the blame on an innocent person? Please also remember that God, in His Infinite Power, is watching all your Deeds and sins even behind closed doors or dark dungeons; the plotting and planning, lies and falsehoods of some Governments are all being Witnessed and they will all be Revealed on the Day of Judgement. Every innocent life that has been killed will have the opportunity to face its killer whether it is a serial killer or a President or the millions of unsolved rapes, cold cases and massacres of entire villages hidden in mass graves. The simplest of many questions on Judgement Day will be: Did you Believe in Allah (Sub'ha'na'hu Wa Ta'ala), your Creator, or did you reject Him? The Supreme Creator would like His best creation to return to Him safely after their Trial on Earth is over. Hence, in His Mercy and Love for Humanity, He sent 124,000 Prophets to every Nation on Earth with Guidance and the identical Core Message: There is no god worthy of worship, except Allah, the One True God. All the Prophets (Peace be upon them all) are Muslims (people who submit their free will and desires to the Will of Allah), and those few people who sincerely followed their Prophets in each generation, were also Muslims. Furthermore, everything that has been Created (atoms; Galaxies; Trees; Flowers; animals; plants; fish etc.) all worship their Creator, Allah (Sub'ha'na'hu Wa Ta'ala) Alone. Hence, anything and everything that worships Allah (Sub'ha'na'hu Wa Ta'ala) Alone, is a Muslim. Hence, everything in the Universe is “Muslim” and 2 Billion out of 7 Billion people are Muslims. Ergo, Muslims are in harmony with the rest of Creations in all of the Universes, while those people who are not Muslims, are in dis-harmony with the rest of the Universe. It is this harmony and sense of belonging, that gives Muslims their peace, contentment and the Hope for the Eternal (real) Life after Death. Furthermore, it is important to understand that All the Divine Scriptures are from the SAME One True God. Hence, the Author (that is, God and not human beings), has the Absolute Right to add or remove from HIS Books, whatsoever He wishes, depending on the TIME period in which His Books were Revealed - it is not plagiarism as some ignorant people keep parroting. For example, a University Professor writes a Book: 1st Edition, then a Revised 2nd Edition a few years later …7th Edition etc. All the books will be similar, with some changes as new knowledge is added. University and College Students know that it is best to study from the latest Edition because it contains the latest knowledge and supersedes the earlier Books. It is really a stupid student who will accuse the Professor of plagiarising his own books. It is for this reason that Muslims respect the Qur’an (the only Divine Book that has not been tampered with by humans) and all other Divine Books in their Original form (not the current distorted forms that have been corrupted by pressure from Politicians) and respect every single Prophet (Peace be upon them all), since the Books and the Prophets have all come from Allah, the One and Only True God (Exalted be His Name). Remember, it is Allah, Who has Created for you, all things that are on Earth; moreover, His Design Comprehended the Heavens, for He Gave Order and Perfection, to the Seven Firmaments; and of all things, He has Perfect Knowledge. Read Islam from Authentic Sources, spring-clean the garbage in your head, remove the chain around your brain and hopefully, if you search God with absolute sincerity, God will indeed show you the Straight Way. The Qur’an has the Spiritual GPS coordinates to Light your way back Home through the complex mazes of confusion and darkness. If you turn your back on God, he will most surely abandon you now and for all Eternity, an outcome far worse than Death. FIFTH: The malicious lies, myths, falsehoods, fear, Islamophobia and ignorance surrounding the terms “terrorist” or “suicide bomber” or “911” or “Jihad” or “Hijab” or “Islam” or “Muslim” or “Qur’an” or “Sha’riah” or “Mohamed” or “Allah” are so far away from the Truth, that it would take several Volumes just to show the woeful ignorance of the Islamophobes and haters of Islam. These enemies of Islam fail to comprehend that their remarks are emotionally traumatic to the vast majority of innocent Muslims who are simply battling to earn a living and provide for their family and worship their Lord in Peace which is a fundamental right. Such foul-mouthed abusers and internet trolls are worse than arrogant racists and miserable bigots and hence I will not even touch on those topics in this limited space. Insofar as the Ban on the Hijab is concerned in some countries, it is important to remember that Pious, honourable, morally upright and respectable Women throughout the History of Human Civilization, have always covered their hair and bosom - [for example, Honourable Mary, mother of Jesus (peace be upon them both); furthermore, from Early Victorian days to the current age, millions of women of all nationalities and Religions have worn hats of various shapes and designs to “cover” the hair. So what is the difference between a “hat” and a “cloth” that covers the head? A Hijab is simply a polo-neck with a Scarf. The Hijab is not a new form of dress code brought in by Islam. Those countries that ban the Hijab are simply saying that they don't like the dress code of Mother Theresa, Nuns and Mary (Peace be upon her) and they don’t want good, beautiful, intelligent, respectable, drug-free, alcohol-free pious women in their country, because they prefer the foul-mouthed, half-dressed, cocaine-snorting drunk women parliamentarians and entertainment celebrities sitting next to them having adulterous relationships while smiling like reptiles into cameras. That is your freedom of choice for which you will have to answer to your Creator when you meet Him. SIXTH: The basic questions that intrigue all (or most) of us are: where did I come from? What am I supposed to do here on Earth? Why was I born now, and not in the year 1400 or 2400? Where am I headed? What is my Final Destination? How do I know if I have succeeded in my Mission/Purpose in Life? Is my Goal to be the Richest person in the Cemetery, or is my Goal to find my True Purpose and then live my life with honour, dignity and respect for all creation big and small, until the Day that I finally meet my Maker and give Him an account of my Life on Earth (though He Knows better). Those people who sincerely have an unshakeable belief in the One True God, the biggest question on every believers mind is: Have I succeeded in earning the Pleasure of my Creator or have I achieved His Displeasure and Disappointment in me, knowing full well, that He has Created me and all Human Beings in the Best of Moulds and the Best of Creations. This is the basis of Islam. In simple terms, a Muslim is a follower of the Religion of Islam. The root letters S-L-M mean “PEACE”; ISLAM; MUSLIM; SALAAM all mean peace. A Muslim attains a State of Peace and contentment when he/she submits his (wild and untamed) free-will, driven by passion and desire, to be in harmony with the Divine Will and the rest of creation, so that the individual lives a morally upright life, which is pious, helpful, well-mannered, kind, gentle and compassionate. The starting point of any form of Success is to have a Goal and a Definiteness of Purpose: that is, a Mission that drives you with passion to succeed in your business, or career or life with guts, determination and an indomitable spirit to overcome challenges and obstacles with dignity and grace. However, the world is made up of a small Material Dimension and a Huge Limitless Parallel Spiritual Dimension. Human Beings are made up of a Mind (Intellect) and Body (material existence and source of passions and desires) and a Soul (which comes from the Spiritual Dimension, resides in the Body during our brief sojourn on Earth, and then returns to the Spiritual Dimension). The Soul, that is, the Spiritual Dimension is far more important than the brief Material (Physical Dimension). The passionate chase for money, lust, greed and enormous riches are simply a delusion. If you have not found your True Creator, then you have lost everything. We are Spiritual Souls on a Journey, coming from the Spiritual Dimension to experience the Physical Dimension for a brief moment, and then we return for all Eternity back to our Real Home: Death is not the End. The Grave is our portal to enter the Spiritual Dimension. Earth is our roadside Motel where we take a brief rest en-route to our Real and Final House. If we are deluded by the neon lights, temptations and glitter of the World and we then deny or reject our Creator, and cheat, kill and oppress our fellow humans, then we will be lost forever in the Darkness of Eternity. However, if we understand, that our sole Mission on Earth is to find out clearly and exactly “Who?” Created me; and then spend the rest of my life in Obedience to His Commands and what He expects of me. SEVENTH: Are there many Creators? No. There is only One Supreme Creator. Is there a “god” for every Nation? No. Is every Religion acceptable to God? No. There is Only ONE True God for all of Mankind and for all time periods in the Eternity of the Past and the Eternity of the Future. The One True God is Allah (Sub'ha'na'hu Wa Ta'ala) [no one else], no matter how much you fail to understand this Basic Truth or hate Islam and Muslims. It is natural for followers of every Religion to believe that “their” Religion is the correct one and everyone else is misguided. Furthermore, it is a myth and fallacy to assume that “all roads or every road leads to God”; in a classroom of Grade 1 students, a Maths sum is put on the Board: 1+1=? Each of the 20 children gives a different answer. Only one student writes down: “2”. This is the ONLY possible correct answer, and the rest of the 19 children are wrong, no matter how much they have Faith in their own answer. EIGHTH: if, at this very moment, you are not worshipping Allah (Sub'ha'na'hu Wa Ta'ala) Alone, without associating any partners with Him, then you are on the Road to Error, no matter how fanatical you may be about your own Religion or Evolution or Atheism or Agnosticism. Islam is one of the Abrahamic Faiths (Judaism; Christianity; Islam) whose fundamental Truth is Monotheism: the unshakeable belief that there is Only ONE Indivisible Unseen God. If anyone introduces another “god” or splits the Original God into multiple “gods”, then it is no longer Monotheism, but Polytheism (belief in many gods: 3 gods; 33 gods, 1000 gods etc.)… a concept which is man-made, unfounded and will never be recognised by the One True God. If you do not recognise your Creator, you are a lost Soul, not only in the Physical World, but forevermore. Millions of people per year (25 Million per year, which is a 2% growth of the 2 Billion Muslim Population) are embracing Islam (making it the fastest growing Religion in the World, even though some of the Non-Muslims may hate or dislike this incredible growth despite their avalanche of falsehoods against Islam), without any force or compulsion {this is clear proof that Islam was NEVER spread by the sword, but it appeals to the heart and human intellect}. Ignorant or malicious people spew out hatred about Islam by reciting lies, false quotes and phrases about Islam. How do you get to speak to such a person, whose head is filled with stones and who talks like a parrot with an IQ commensurate with his/her age? The best reply to an internet troll is silence. Unfortunately, many good, kind and decent people all over the world develop a fear about Islam based on the Media, political propaganda and dubious internet sites. In addition, there are many people who may not be Muslims, but have the intelligence, honour and respect for Muslims and Islam and will often come to the defence of the helpless Muslims who are under unfair verbal abuse, physical attacks or warfare - they are the real heroes in this saga of Life. NINTH: If you don’t believe in Evolution, but you are unsure if you are following the Correct Path to your Creator and thereby discover your most important Purpose in Life, please do the following simple exercise for a few days: Take a good clean bath (head to toe) including a good brushing of the teeth; apply your special fragrance; find a quiet space for an hour or more. Wear very loose fitting clothes; Sit or kneel on the floor or prostrate by placing your forehead on the Ground in humility; remove all negative or other thoughts from your mind about all religions, politics, races, bills to pay, etc. and then speak directly to YOUR Creator from the depths of your heart filled with sincerity and emotions (you can whisper or speak in your mind with feeling and sincerity): O my Creator! If the Religion that I am currently following is incorrect or it will lead me away from You or earn Your Displeasure, then please Guide me to the Correct Religion that will earn me Your Love and Closeness for all of Eternity. O my Creator! If the Religion that I am currently following, is the Correct Religion, and it is the Straight Way to finding You and earning Your Pleasure, then O my Creator, strengthen me and keep me firm on this Way and never abandon me! Do this exercise as often as you can until the fog lifts and clarity and Truth embraces your heart, mind and soul. If you are satisfied with your existing life and Religion, then so be it, and I respect your freedom to choose. However, if you get the feeling deep inside that Islam is the Primordial Religion of the Heavens and the Earth, then the Mercy of your Creator has Descended upon you, so that you finally affirm with absolute conviction and sincerity that: I bear witness that there is no god worthy of worship except Allah (Sub'ha'na'hu Wa-Ta'ala) and I bear witness that the Prophet Mohamed (S.A.W. - Sal’lal’laa’hu A’lay’hi Was’sal’lam - Peace, salutations, Mercy and Blessings of Allah SWT be upon him & his family & his companions & all those who follow and love him) is His Beloved Ab’d (loyal servant) & Final Messenger (Seal of Prophets) for all of Mankind, and that the Holy Qur’an is the Latest and Final Divine Scripture (Seal of Scriptures) from the One True God to all of Humanity till the end of Time The Arabic Transliteration of the above Sha’ha’da is as follows: Ash’ha’doo Allah i’la’ha il’lal’laah Wa-Ash’ha’doo An’na Mohamed Abd’du’hu Wa-Ra’soo’lal’laah ’ TENTH: As mentioned earlier, we are all products of our environment. Most people believe in the Religion of their household or country. That Religion may or may not be the correct one, but in childhood, we accept everything what adults tell us. This is how our beliefs are formed. Is it possible to change your mind about your Religion or your view about people that you hate? Yes. For example, in Apartheid South Africa, the “White” race was brainwashed by the Government, Church, Priests, School, Media and the Dinner table that “White people are superior to all other races and these races should be subservient to us and should be placed in “Bantustans” -homelands” - similar to Gaza (Palestine) or the Native Indian Reservations. When Apartheid was dismantled, 80% of these White People lamented: How could we have been so stupid and so fooled and betrayed by people that we trusted? The same thing is happening with Religion. The only way to find the One True God, is to seek Him out. The responsibility is on you. When you read the Qur’an, a non-Muslim person filled with hate will read “poison, confusion and hate” while a believer or non-Muslim sincere seeker of the Truth who is Guided by Allah’s Love reads “beauty, forgiveness and Love” - this is the Miracle of the Qur’an. ELEVENTH: I would encourage you to read at least 3 Books before you Die: [1] The Qur’an; [2] Biography of the Prophet Mohamed (Peace, salutations, Mercy and Blessings of Allah SWT be upon him); [3] Book of Nature. The “Book of Nature” is that you look and observe at everything in Nature (or view National Geographic) and then ponder and contemplate on the beauty and complexity of Nature that has been Created by an All-Supreme Creator for our benefit. My dear reader: my intention is simply to present Islam as I see it from a Muslim’s viewpoint, since I have indeed been fortunate to have been born and raised as a Muslim. I prefer to present Islam without condemning any other Religion, person or Nation, because I firmly believe in the Freedom of Choice and Free Will and that Islam emphasizes that “there is no compulsion in Islam (Religion)”. If I have unintentionally offended you in the least manner, then I do apologise to you in advance for this oversight on my part and sincerely hope that that will not stop you from reading further. There is no doubt that Islam is currently the fastest growing Religion in the World, yet this is happening without the use of a single sword, knife, gun or other weapon. What is the value of “Belief” or “Faith” if you are “forced” to make a life-changing Sacred Confirmation or you pretend to “believe” in a Religion in exchange for a loaf of bread in disaster-stricken areas? Religion is not about “numbers” but it is about the “quality” and sincerity of the people that comprise the sub-set of any Religion. The main question that you need to ask yourself is: does any Religion make sense to my brain and heart? Islam is the Religion that appeals to the intellect and requires rational thinking and logic as important criteria for firm unshakeable belief in the Unseen Hereafter and in the Unseen One True God TWELFTH: Please ponder over the following. There is no Scientist who can give a clear explanation how the FIRST life started. Scientists cannot measure or test “Life”; if “Life” was an organ, then they could have transplanted in a patient in ICU. But Doctors and Scientists are still baffled at this Mystery called Life, yet the Evolutionists claim that life started on its own. Life did not start on its own. It is God Who started Life on Earth and no one else, without a shadow of a Doubt. My Dear reader: your life can be taken away before the next sunrise: please make a clear Decision: if you Believe in the One True God, Allah (Sub'ha'na'hu Wa Ta'ala), then you are in the Company of the Righteous Believers. If you reject the One True God, then you are in the Company of the Unbelievers destined for a humiliating punishment. My appeal to you is to please save yourself and your family and your loved ones. Don’t just say that you will decide “one day” - then it may be too late. CONCLUSION: You have to embark on a Journey of Personal self-discovery so that when you finally see the Truth, you will be embraced by Peace, Contentment and Love for all Eternity, Insha-Allah (God-Willing). This fabulous way of Life has given meaning, purpose and tranquillity to 2 Billion Muslims as at February 2015. May all that is good for you and your family come to you in great abundance and may you live a Life that is filled with Purpose and Meaning that makes you yearn to finally meet your Majestic and Perfect Creator. Best wishes and warmest regards from Dr Ahmed Adam, [South Africa] There is a God. He is fair and just, and He wants us to achieve the reward of Paradise. However, God has placed us in this worldly life as a test, to weed out the worthy from the unworthy. And we will be lost if left to our own devices. Why? Because we don’t know what He wants from us. We can’t navigate the twists and turns of this life without His Guidance, and hence, He has given us Guidance in the form of Revelation. - Dr. Laurence Brown Sure, previous Religions have been corrupted, and that is one of the reasons why we have a chain of Revelation. Ask yourself: wouldn’t God send another Revelation if the preceding Scriptures were impure? If preceding Scriptures were corrupted, humans would need another Revelation, to keep upon the Straight Path of His Design. So we should expect preceding Scriptures to be corrupted, and we should expect the Final Revelation to be Pure and unadulterated, for we cannot imagine a Loving God leaving us astray. What we can imagine is God giving us a Scripture, and men corrupting it; God giving us another Scripture, and men corrupting it again … and again, and again. Until God sends a Final Revelation He Promises to preserve until the End of Time. Muslims consider this Final Revelation to be the Holy Quran. Why should we believe that Islam is the Religion of Truth, the Religion that possesses the Pure and Final Revelation? Don’t trust what people tell you: Trust our Creator. Read the Quran, read good books and study good websites. But whatever you do, get started, take it seriously, and pray for our Creator to Guide you. Your life may not depend on it, but your Soul most definitely does -Dr. Laurence Brown If there is no God, then man and the universe are doomed. Like prisoners condemned to death, we await our unavoidable execution. There is no God, and there is no immortality. And what is the consequence of this? It means that life itself is absurd. It means that the life we have is without ultimate significance, value, or purpose.” ― William Lane Craig The purpose of life is to find your way back to a spiritual way of thinking and living-to be able to get past the physical stuff. That’s pretty much the whole test. And every Soul is given talents and strengths to help them along the way.” ― Wendy Higgins [Dr Ahmed Adam, South Africa: Current life for the past 10 years: victim of serious double gunshot injuries; Chronic illness; constant bone pain; spinal disability & traumatic brain injury; spend most of my time in deep thought in spiritual meditation in a Cave of Solitude. Pure Sunni Islam, embracing Qur’an and Sunnah. Dedicated student of Religion.] My previous life: Dr Ahmed Adam brief bio BSc.[ Zoology, Botany, Human Genetics]; BSc. (Med) [Human Physiology; Comparative Anatomy]; BSc. Hons (Anthropology, Astronomy & Evolution); MBBCh {Medical Doctor}; Strategic & Marketing Director of a 300 bed Private Hospital; Human Rights activist (Vice Chair: Human Rights Foundation); Life Coach and Leadership Training (NBI and Meta-Thinking utilising Whole Brain Thinking); TV host and presenter ; Public speaker, Motivation of Medical Personnel; CEO of Alpha Brain Creativity {Training & Development; the Amazing Human Brain}; Author of: “Islam in the Media”; “Coping with Chronic Illness- a Doctor’s personal battle”; “Marriage is a Relationship”; “The Amazing Brain”; “Hope and Positive Thinking”; “Passion for Education and Knowledge”; “Coping with Death”; “Hospital Management”; “Clinical Care”; “Goals”; “Time”] [***Please share widely on all social media. 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[@silhouettepelican289]

Who gives that man life? who gives that man fish? do you know how complex is it the human body? In religion, or believing in God, it does enjoined you or command you to pray to Him every second of each day.. but enjoined you to look for your daily needs.. There is a certain muslim, who after knowing the real God, they only do it once, the rest are for earthly affairs, so long the basics tenets are in them internalize...peace brother..

[@RenegadeDr]

you didn't get it,did you? mohammad spent the 40 years of his life before he claimed prophecy as a mushrik could you please tell me what was he worshipping during this period of his life? and after he conquered Mecca he removed the 100s of idols ( from & off ) the Ka'ba except his precious black stone,doesn't that give us an idea on what was he worshipping before his prophecy?!

[@SanaullaMohammedNazrulla-zx2my]

Ignorance is bliss and hatred at its nadir!

[@blue62945]

THE JEW BOW TOO . by the way try seeing islam in a new light

[@dajjal666]

Um, Zara: Do you suspect that you might have responded to the wrong individual with the wrong comment? I believe you intended to respond to the user who goes by the handle name of "Ath eist" as I was responding to his/her hateful, uneducated, illiterate, discriminatory nonsense comment. I wasn't preaching anything -atheism or otherwise- he (or possibly she) was. And I believe you responded to me, thinking I was him/her. Just to let you know, I never said anything negative about Islam/Muslims.

[@alialk]

"somebody has to apologize"? but u said in ur earlier comment "i do not in any way apologize in their behalf"... contradicting urself? or what we like to say these days "imran hoseining urself" haaa but no on a serious note... may Allah guide you, Imran Hosein and the rest that hes influenced

[@aancalgary]

dude,,Bing bang state only one universe however scientist nowdays says there are multiple,,Quran state there are 7 universe,, Bing bang did happen,,that was in the Quran 1400 years ago. "the heavens and the earth were joined together as one unit, before We clove them asunder" [QURAN(21:30)]. "turned to the sky, and it had been (as) smoke. He said to it and to the earth: 'Come together, willingly or unwillingly.' They said: 'We come (together) in willing obedience'" [QURAN(41:11)

[@islamb2b]

Your most important Purpose in Life by Dr Ahmed Adam [There is no Copyright in this Islam: B2B series. If you like these articles, please share it in any form digital or print, distribute and use it for Da’wah with family, friends and all Mankind. The articles are non-confrontational and simply seek to present the beauty of Islam in very simple terms, hence, “Back-to-Basics”; I respect all human beings and the choices that they have made regarding the Religion they follow or if they don’t follow any Religion at all. However, every Muslim has a duty to invite all of Humanity to the One True God, because many myths abound in many Religions. The Scientific community assumes that Religious people are stupid, while Religious people assume that the Scientific community is stupid. I am not here to debate the pros and cons of this dichotomous thinking, but instead, my job is simply to remind me and you about our Purpose in Life. Please read with a clear mind and a positive mental attitiude] Sub'ha'nal'laah! Allah (SWT-Glorified be His Exalted Name) is the Greatest. Islam is the Religion of Truth and is the ONLY Religion acceptable to the ONE TRUE GOD for all of Mankind (whether you like it or not). Mankind has been Created by Allah (Sub'ha'na'hu Wa Ta'ala); humans have not been Created by any other “god” or “man” or “saint” or “prophet” or “idol” and neither have humans evolved from Apes. However, it is your right and freedom to believe in the “Theory” of Evolution that your great-grandfather was an Ape. I respect your decision, because it is not for me to argue with an animal (Biologists warn us that Apes can be dangerous). On the other hand, I firmly believe, without a shadow of a doubt, that Human Beings have been Created [by an All-Loving Supreme Creator with Might and Power and Supreme Intelligence] in the Best of Moulds and have been Granted the Gift of Intelligence and the Rational Intellect to discern right from wrong, and to use their faculties of observation, namely, Seeing, Hearing, Touch, Taste and Smell, to Witness the Signs of God in every act of Creation from the tiniest sub-atomic spinning particle, to the Magnificent Expanding Galaxies, and from the tiniest drop of blood to the fabulous mind-boggling double-helix DNA Molecule, to the Sun, Moon, Stars, Quasars, Pulsars, Red Giants, White Dwarfs, Black Holes, Rainbows, Trees, fresh-water lakes, salt lakes, Rivers, majestic waterfalls, Haunting Deserts, incredible Oceans, craggy Mountains, delicate cotton-candy Clouds, twisters & hurricanes, thunder & lightning, Day and Night, Blue Glaciers, White Cliffs of Dover, Animals on Lands, Graceful Birds in Flight, Millions of Species of Insects, dazzling Marine Life, the Volcanoes and the wonderful Polar Ice Caps...all of these and billions more, all bear the Flawless Signature of the Creator that is so clearly evident in the awesome Artistry in Nature and in all things that are “Science” -such as: Gravity; Kepler’s Laws, Newton’s Laws, Speed of Light, Relativity, Time, Physics, Chemistry, Molecular Chemistry, Mathematics, Abel’s Theorem, Archie’s Law (Geology), Avogadro’s Law (Thermodynamics), Bell’s Theorem (Quantum Mechanics), Beer-Lambert Law (Optics), Buys Ballot’s Law (Meteorology), Curie’s Law (Physics), De Morgan’s Law (Logic), Plank’s Law (Electromagnetism), Human Circulation, Respiration, amazing Brain etc.. A Human Being has a Choice: there is NO compulsion in the Religion of Islam: no one has the right to force you to become a Muslim or to believe in God or not to believe in God; Faith is a personal choice and is the matter of the heart. You either believe that you are a Magnificent Handiwork of a Powerful All-Loving God, Who has Created you with fabulous talents and potentials and has placed you on Earth (having unique parents with certain beliefs, in a certain geographic place, at a specific period in time, having a certain skin colour, all of which are out of your control) to test you (to rise above your circumstances) or you can simply scoff and say that "there is no Religion" or "Belief" or “God”; that is fine. It is YOUR choice, and people should respect you for your choice and neither scorn nor mock nor insult you. You have common sense and intelligence and you have made a choice that makes sense to you. Similarly, the Believers in Allah have made a CHOICE that they believe in the One True God, without a shadow of a doubt. Believers respect all of creation and all of Humanity irrespective of race, Religion or ideology, because they know that all humans have Originated from the same ONE source, thus forming the “Family of Humanity”. Ergo, it would be nice if atheists and agnostics and others are more polite or respectful in their discussions instead of being so arrogant, vitriolic, mocking and ignorant. For most Unbelievers or those who Reject God, their Theological Knowledge about Islam is less than that of a 5 year old kid in Kindergarten School - their only "knowledge" comes from dubious sources such as junk media or junk internet websites that fill your brain with trash, garbage, lies and sewerage. In the End however, as stated earlier, there are 2 (two) ABSOLUTE Guarantees for every human being from the Prince to the Pauper: FIRST GUARANTEE: You will die one day. SECOND GUARANTEE: You will finally get to meet the One True God, Allah (SWT - the all Merciful) Who Created you. There is no doubt about this Meeting. The Day you stand in front of God, you will be all alone: no cell-phone, no internet, no lawyers, no money, no bail, no family or friends to support you. There is no escape. Your whole life will be Revealed, your good deeds and your bad deeds; depending on how you lived your life on Earth, your status will be raised higher than the Angels or lower than the animals; and if you rejected the One True God (Allah), you need clear, logical rational explanations as to why you rejected Him, when His Signs of Existence are all around us. To each be his own. To you be your way, and to me be my way. My Prayer for the Unbelievers in Islam and those who reject Allah (Sub'ha'na'hu Wa Ta'ala) is this: I am offering you a Royal, Pure Gold, Diamond-Embossed Shimmering Invitation to embrace the Truth with your mind, body and Soul. Your Life on Earth is very short. In fact, if you live for 100 years, the future ahead is Eternity. So 100 divided by Eternity = Zero. That means, you do not even make a blip on the Timescale of Life, yet some people are so audacious as to assume and genuinely believe that there is no God or insist in believing in their own version of god. Wow. What are they waiting for? Are they so naïve as to wait for the Day when they finally get to see God coming down with His Trillions of Angels? Then it will be too late. To believe in God, means to have unshakeable FAITH in the Unseen. But Science only measures and studies that which can be seen, observed and measured (known as the Principle of Observation which forms the Foundation of the Scientific Principle). Hence, Science will never, ever be able to develop the Technology to “see” God. Never! Absence of evidence of God, is not evidence of the absence of God. Hence, Science and Spirituality or Science and Religion are at odds with regard to the Existence of God. That is why there is the Truth known as FAITH in the UNSEEN. What is the point of Belief if everyone sees God every day? It’s like a Scientist saying: I believe in a Tree because I can see it. The Conundrum of Life is that you ONLY get permission to see God after you are dead, and then you have no chance of changing your mind or returning to Earth to get a second chance. You only get one shot at Life…It is then too late for tears. How can you reject the Faith in Allah? - Seeing that you were without Life (before being born you were not existing for Eternity or at least for 14,5 Billion years since the Beginning of the known Physical Universe), and He gave you your Life (so that you can grow in your mother’s womb and live on Earth) - every human being is born pure and without any sin (unlike the concept of “original sin” in some Religions; it is illogical to accept that new-born babies are sinful creatures…they are pure like Angels); then will He cause you to Die (everyone dies: no one can escape Death even if you fly away with a Spaceship), and will again bring you to Life (every human being from the 1st to the Last will be Raised to Life again after Death-known as the Resurrection); and again to Him will you return (to face Allah (Sub'ha'na'hu Wa Ta'ala) on the Day of Judgement to be punished or forgiven for Eternity: no one can carry your sins on their shoulders; no one can die for your sins: it is like saying: hey, I killed the King or I tortured and killed 10 innocent children, but my uncle said he will go to jail for me. Really? That type of warped thinking and brainwashing will not work in any Court on Earth and it will most certainly not work in God’s Court and His Divine Justice. Life is about taking responsibility for your actions. The simplest of many questions on Judgement Day will be: Did you Believe in Allah (Sub'ha'na'hu Wa Ta'ala) or did you reject Him? Allah (Sub'ha'na'hu Wa Ta'ala) in His Mercy and Love for Humanity, sent 124,000 Prophets to every Nation on Earth with the identical Core Message: There is no god worthy of worship, except Allah, the One True God. All the Prophets (Peace be upon them all) are Muslims (people who submit their free will and desires to the Will of Allah), and those few people who sincerely followed their Prophets in each generation, were also Muslims. Hence, Islam has been in existence from the very First Human on Earth, the Prophet Adam (Peace be upon him). Most Prophets spoke to their people verbally, while some of the Great Prophets (Peace be upon them all) were given Divine Books. With the passage of time, the verbal messages became distorted and people started making images of these Prophets or other holy people, and started worshipping them, instead of the One True God. Furthermore, All the Books are from the SAME One True God. Hence, the Author (that is, God and not human beings), has the Absolute Right to add or remove from HIS Books, whatsoever He wishes, depending on the TIME period in which His Books were Revealed - it is not plagiarism as some ignorant people keep parroting. For example, a University Professor writes a Book: 1st Edition, then a Revised 2nd Edition a few years later, …7th Edition etc. All the books will be similar, with some changes as new knowledge is added. It is really a stupid student who will accuse the Professor of plagiarising his own books. It is for this reason that Muslims respect the Qur’an and all other Divine Books in their Original form, and respect every single Prophet (Peace be upon them), since the Books and the Prophets have all come from Allah, the One and Only True God (Exalted be His Name). Remember, it is Allah, Who has Created for you, all things that are on Earth; moreover, His Design Comprehended the Heavens, for He Gave Order and Perfection, to the Seven Firmaments; and of all things, He has Perfect Knowledge. Read Islam from Authentic Sources, spring-clean the garbage in your head, remove the chain around your brain and hopefully, if you search God with absolute sincerity, God will indeed show you the Way. But if you turn your back on God, he will most surely abandon you now and for all Eternity. The lies, myths, falsehoods and ignorance surrounding the terms “terrorist” or “suicide bomber” or “911” or “Jihad” or “Hijab” or “Islam” or “Muslim” or “Qur’an” or “Sha’riah” or “Mohamed” or “Allah” are so far away from the Truth, that it would take several Volumes just to show the woeful ignorance of the Islamophobes and haters of Islam. Such people are worse than arrogant racists and miserable bigots and hence I will not even touch on those topics in this limited space. Insofar as the Ban on the Hijab is concerned in some countries, it is important to remember that Pious, honourable, morally upright and respectable Women throughout the History of Human Civilization, have always covered their hair and bosom - [for example, Mary, mother of Jesus (peace be upon them both); the Hijab is not a new form of dress code brought in by Islam. Those countries that ban the Hijab are simply saying that they don't want good, beautiful, intelligent, respectable, drug-free, alcohol-free pious women in their country, because they prefer the foul-mouthed, half-dressed, cocaine-snorting drunk women parliamentarians and entertainment celebrities sitting next to them having adulterous relationships while smiling like reptiles into cameras. That is your freedom of choice for which you will have to bear the responsibility in this world and the next world. The basic questions that intrigue all (or most) of us are: where did I come from? What am I supposed to do here on Earth? Why was I born now, and not in the year 1400 or 2400? Where am I headed? What is my Final Destination? How do I know if I have succeeded in my Mission/Purpose in Life? Is my Goal to be the Richest person in the Cemetery, or is my Goal to find my True Purpose and then live my life with honour, dignity and respect for all creation big and small, until the Day that I finally meet my Maker and give Him an account of my Life on Earth (though He Knows better). The biggest question on every believers mind is: Have I succeeded in earning the Pleasure of my Creator or have I achieved His Displeasure and Disappointment in me, knowing full well, that He has Created me and all Human Beings in the Best of Moulds and the Best of Creations. The starting point of any form of Success is to have a Goal and a Definiteness of Purpose: that is, a Mission that drives you with passion to succeed in your business, or career or life with guts, determination and an indomitable spirit to overcome challenges and obstacles with dignity and grace. However, the world is made up of a small Material Dimension and a Huge Limitless Parallel Spiritual Dimension. Human Beings are made up of a Mind (Intellect) and Body (material existence and source of passions and desires) and a Soul (which comes from the Spiritual Dimension, resides in the Body during our brief sojourn on Earth, and then returns to the Spiritual Dimension). The Soul, that is, the Spiritual Dimension is far more important than the brief Material (Physical Dimension). We live for a 100 years and then we die. The Future ahead of us is Eternity. 100 years divided by Eternity= Zero (as mentioned earlier). That means that we don’t even exist while we are on Earth. All of this is simply a delusion. If we are deluded by the neon lights, temptations and glitter of the World and we then deny or reject our Creator, and cheat, kill and oppress our fellow humans, then we will be lost forever in the Darkness of Eternity. However, if we understand, that our sole Mission on Earth is: First, to find out clearly and exactly “Who?” Created me; and then spend the rest of my life in Obedience to His Commands and what He expects of me. Why? Because, there are 2 Guarantees in Life: First, everyone will die. Second, everyone will meet their Creator [Allah, and no one else!]. Only Allah (Glorified be His Name) can Forgive you on that Day which is 50,000 years long: Noah, Moses, Jesus and Mohamed (Peace be upon them all) cannot sit in Judgement on you. Allah (Sub'ha'na'hu Wa Ta'ala) Alone is the Master of the Day of Judgement, the King of all kings. Are there many Creators? No. Is there a “god” for every Nation? No. Is every Religion acceptable to God? No. There is Only ONE True God for all of Mankind and for all time periods in the Eternity of the Past and the Eternity of the Future. The One True God is Allah (Sub'ha'na'hu Wa Ta'ala) [no one else], no matter how much you fail to understand this Basic Truth. Furthermore, it is a myth and fallacy to assume that “all roads or every road leads to God”; in a classroom of Grade 1 students, a Maths sum is put on the Board: 1+1=? Each of the 20 children gives a different answer. Only one student writes down: “2”. This is the ONLY possible correct answer, and the rest of the 19 children are wrong, no matter how much they have Faith in their own answer. Similarly, if, at this very moment, you are not worshipping Allah (Sub'ha'na'hu Wa Ta'ala) Alone, without associating any partners, family, children or shareholders with Him, then you are on the Road to Error, no matter how fanatical you may be about your own Religion or Evolution or Atheism or Agnosticism. Islam is one of the Abrahamic Faiths (Judaism; Christianity; Islam) whose fundamental Truth is Monotheism: the unshakeable belief that there is Only ONE Indivisible God. If anyone introduces another “god” or splits the Original God into multiple “gods”, then it is no longer Monotheism, but Polytheism (belief in many gods: 3 gods; 33 gods, 3 million gods etc.)… a concept which is man-made, unfounded and will never be recognised by the One True God of all. If you do not recognise your Creator, you are a lost Soul, not only in the Physical World, but forevermore. Millions of people per year (25 Million per year, which is a 2% growth of the 2 Billion Muslim Population) are embracing Islam, without any force of compulsion {this is clear proof that Islam was NEVER spread by the sword, but it appeals to the heart and human intellect}. In fact, more women are embracing Islam than men, because the women find more equality and respect and honour in Islam for women, then they would ever find anywhere else. In Islam, Paradise is at the feet of your mother; parents are granted the greatest respect and honour; neighbours, friends, strangers, orphans, widows, travellers and those-in-need are treated with honour, respect, dignity and compassion. It is a lazy thinking ignorant person who spews out hatred about Islam by reciting lies and false quotes and phrases about Islam. How do you get to speak to such a person, whose head is filled with stones and who talks like a parrot with an IQ commensurate with his/her age? The best reply to a pompous fool is silence. As stated earlier, there are many ignorant people including politicians, journalists and haters of Islam, who are perpetuating many falsehoods, lies and myths about Islam; they may have good secular knowledge, but their Knowledge about Islam is rudimentary, distorted, unchanging and fossilized. Unfortunately, many good and decent people develop a fear about Islam based on the Media, political propaganda and dubious internet sites. My prayer for you is to find answers through this simple exercise: take a good clean bath (head to toe); apply your special fragrance; find a quiet space for an hour or more. Sit or kneel on the floor or prostrate by placing your forehead on the Ground in humility; remove all negative or other thoughts from your mind about all religions, politics, races, bills to pay, etc. and then speak to YOUR Creator from the depths of your heart filled with sincerity and emotions: O my Creator! If the Religion that I am currently following is incorrect or will lead me away from You or earn Your Wrath, then please Guide me to the Correct Religion that will earn me Your Love and Closeness for all of Eternity. O my Creator! If the Religion that I am currently following, is the Correct Religion, and it is the Straight Way to finding You and earning Your Pleasure, then O my Creator, strengthen me and keep me firm on this Way and never abandon me! Do this exercise as often as you can until the fog lifts and clarity and Truth embraces your heart, mind and soul, so that you finally affirm with absolute conviction and sincerity that: I bear witness that there is no god worthy of worship except Allah (Sub'ha'na'hu Wa-Ta'ala) and I bear witness that the Prophet Mohamed (S.A.W. - Sal’lal’laa’hu A’lay’hi Was’sal’lam - Peace, salutations, Mercy and Blessings of Allah SWT be upon him & his family & his companions & all those who follow and love him) is His Beloved Ab’d & Final Messenger (Seal of Prophets) for all of Mankind, and that the Holy Qur’an is the Latest and Final Divine Scripture (Seal of Scriptures) from the One True God to all of Humanity till the end of Time We are all products of our environment. Most people believe in the Religion of their household or country. That Religion may or may not be the correct one, but in childhood, we accept everything what adults tell us. For example, in Apartheid South Africa, the “White” race were brainwashed by the Government, Church, Priests, School and the Dinner table that “White people are superior to all other races.” When Apartheid was dismantled, 80% of these White People lamented: How could we have been so stupid and so fooled by people that we trusted? The same thing is happening with Religion. The only way to find the One True God, is to seek Him out. The onus is on you. When you read the Qur’an, a non-Muslim person will read “poison, confusion and hate” while a believer who is Guided by Allah’s Love reads “beauty, forgiveness and Love” - this is the Miracle of the Qur’an. You have to embark on a Journey of Personal self-discovery so that when you finally see the Truth, you will be embraced by Peace, Contentment and Love for all Eternity, Insha-Allah. May all that is good for you and your family come to you in great abundance. Best wishes and warmest regards from Dr Ahmed Adam, [South Africa] Terminology: Revert: someone who comes from another Religion to the Original Religion of Islam (that is, you revert back to your original roots) Convert: someone who leaves the Original Religion of Islam and joins another Religion However, there is no hard and fast rule; both terms are acceptable when describing someone who has become a New Muslim once again [The reason the word “Revert” is used when describing someone who has entered into Islam, is the following: as explained earlier, there is Only One God: Allah (Sub'ha'na'hu Wa Ta'ala) and no one else. God Created human beings. One of the Beautiful Attributes of God is that He is Just. Hence, because of this Justice, God has Created every single human being as a MUSLIM. A child remains a Muslim until the age of Understanding. This age varies between 7 and 8 years while some people suggest that it occurs at the time of Puberty. The Pure Muslim Child (totally without any sin: a condition or state of “Fit’rah”) then remains a Muslim if he/she is born in a Muslim home; or, the Child is then brought up by his/her parents to be a Christian, Jew, Magian or any other ideology - it is not the fault of the child. However, when the child becomes an adult, the child then has the duty to question if the Religion that she /he has been devoutly following, is in fact the correct Religion. If it is the correct Religion, then well-done. If it is not the correct religion, then you are wasting precious days on Earth in Darkness and spiritual death. Furthermore, because of the Purity of every human child, Muslims believe that every human child under the age of 5, 6 or 7, irrespective of race, religion, ideology, geography or parents, that child goes to Heaven if it dies for any reason whatsoever. When we remove the trimmings, most human beings irrespective of race, religion, culture, ideology or country have a few common concerns: to find a job; to earn sufficient money to raise a family; to have a home; to have a car; to have food on the table; to have money to send our kids to College and maybe to go for the occasional holiday. Yet we get so caught up in these activities, that we sometimes forget that our stay on Earth is only temporary: we are visitors. Earth is not our Home. Our Final Home is waiting for us after we die and enter the Spiritual Dimension. Our Boarding ticket for Death is already available in our name: only the day, date, time, place and manner of Death is not mentioned on the Boarding Card: this means that we can die at any point in time: even before the next sunrise. Will tonight be your last supper? Are you ready to die? Have you made preparations for Death? Do you know what kind of life awaits you after Death? If not, please repeat the exercise mentioned above so that you can truly and sincerely find out for yourself WHO Created you, and then lead a purposeful life till the end of your days. When you truly find the Only True God, Allah, then your Faith becomes unshakeable and you can overcome obstacles by turning to Him, for He is the One to hear our Prayers, He is the One to Guide and He is the One to Help. You have a direct line to Allah (Sub'ha'na'hu Wa Ta'ala) 24/7 without the need for any intermediaries: He is simply waiting for you to talk to him. The best way of talking to Him is to raise your hands, or prostrate in humility or speak to Him in the Darkness of the Night between Midnight and Dawn. May sincere prayer for you is that you accept the Royal Invitation from God, and you turn towards Him, and you do not reject Him. If you turn towards Him, he turns towards you with Love. If you reject Him who Created you, then He turns away from you, and you become lost forever in the Depths and Darkness of Eternity] With best wishes and warmest regards, Dr Ahmed Adam, South Africa]

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Mashallah. This is only truth you found. You will see the proof after death (surely)

[@aancalgary]

There is no God But ALLAH and Adam,Noah Abraham,Isaac,Ismael,Moses,Jes­us and Muhammad are the messengers of GOD(ALLAH). worship ALLAH alone and not His creation or human.

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aancalgary, you are absolutely right ....

[@RenegadeDr]

you mean mohammad by those words,of course?

[@blue62945]

well why not my teacher is a merican why not ?? and no the book has no wrong in it it is the fault of human who control the power for there love of money when they let go of there greed every one will live . in my country all of us are educated may be the older generation but the new every one is educated in my country at least . and there is no help in being poor

[@RenegadeDr]

its ENGLISH not ( englisCh) so I suggest you take your own advice,whats your problem anyway??!!

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What others say about Islam By Dr Ahmed Adam God Exists without any doubt! Evolutionists delude themselves by rejecting God {though I respect their right whether to believe or not to believe) Treat everyone you meet with kindness and politeness. Every person has a burden to bear. Your smile and kind words may just make a beautiful difference in another person’s life. When a person is rude to you, be polite. If a person is vulgar and crude, respond politely. The reason that you are always well-mannered and polite, is because your purpose is to spread love and kindness to people that you know as well as to the strangers who hate you for no reason -Dr Ahmed Adam Dear Reader, this section is comprised mainly of quotes by reputable people about their view on Islam and the reason for some of the ignorance that prevails in the minds of some people. There are so many wonderful, kind and good people in the World who are being deceived by TV, internet comments, junk articles and the Media, that they are becoming confused about Islam. Hence, I am reaching out to all the good people in the world (which comprises 99%). Please read each quote slowly and ponder over it It is not true that Muslims are filled with a hatred of the West. Muslims want modernity, but not one that has been imposed on them by America, Britain or France. Muslims admire the beautiful technology of the West, but when they look at Western society, they see no light, no heart and no spirituality. -Karen Armstrong I wanted to know the best of the life of one who holds today an undisputed sway over the hearts of millions of mankind…I became more than ever convinced that it was not the sword that won a place for Islam in those days in the scheme of life. It was the rigid simplicity, the utter self-effacement of the Prophet, the scrupulous regard for pledges, his intense devotion to his friends & followers, his intrepidity, his fearlessness, his absolute trust in God and in his own mission. These, and not the sword, carried everything before them and surmounted every obstacle. When I closed the second volume (of the Prophets biography), I was sorry there was not more for me to read of that great life -Mahatma Gandhi, (Young India), 1924[Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1869-1948) Indian thinker, statesman, and nationalist leader. In his message to Muslims in 1993, Mandela said, “I have always been particularly attached to the Muslim greeting - I thus greet you in the name of Peace.” He has also praised the Muslim community, praying that their “sacrifice and discipline during the fast will stand this nation in good stead.” He concluded his message saying, “On behalf of the National Executive Committee of the ANC and its entire membership I wish you all `Eid Mubarak and may you have a joyous day.”-- 24 March 1993: `Eid Message to the Muslim Community from ANC President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Incidentally these well-established facts dispose of the idea so widely fostered in Christian writings that the Muslims, wherever they went, forced people to accept Islam at the point of the sword.- Lawrence E. Browne in ‘The Prospects of Islam,’ 1944 My problem to write this monograph is easier, because we are not generally fed now on that (distorted) kind of history and much time need not be spent on pointing out our misrepresentations of Islam. The theory of Islam and sword, for instance, is not heard now in any quarter worth the name. The principle of Islam that “there is no compulsion in religion” is well known.- Professor K. S. Ramakrishna Rao in 'Mohammed: The Prophet of Islam,' 1989 By reading quotes I realized that some of them contain simple words, but these simple words could change our lives. How if we read the Holy Quran? That has the best words. It will change our lives and Our death. Thank God that I was born Muslim” ― Abood Dweik The concept of “holy war”, as jihad is nowadays usually translated, is un-Islamic -Professor Annemarie Schimmel Too many people look at it as though it (the hijab) has bizarre powers sewn into its microfibers. Powers that transform Muslim girls into UCOs (Unidentified Covered Objects), which turn Muslim girls from an 'us' to a 'them.” ― Randa Abdel-Fattah, Does My Head Look Big In This? The Qur’an clearly says “There shall be no compulsion in Religion” (S2:V256). The belief that the Arabs swept out of the peninsula on some fanatical religious mission, a mission embodied in the term, jihad, has been substantially refuted. The concept of jihad, which is customarily but erroneously translated as “holy war”, inspires a collective fear of Islam even today. Jihad must be the most overused and ill-understood word in contemporary Islam. Literally, the word means “utmost effort” in promotion and defence of Islam -Thomas W. Lippman (Understanding Islam, 1982) 'It is extremely shameful to anyone to believe that Islam is nothing but a bunch of lies. And, it is equally shameful to believe that Mohammed is a liar.' We must fight such shameful rumours. The mission that Mohammed achieved and fulfilled is still the lit candle for the past twelve centuries for approximately two hundred million people. -Thomas Carlyle, (The Nobel Prize winner, in his book, 'The Heroes & Hero worship’) [Ed: Today the Muslim population is 2 Billion) An abhorrence of Arab peoples has become firmly embedded in the American psyche. They are being collectively indicted because of the crimes, or alleged crimes, of a few -Professor Jack. G. Shaheen To begin to resist the impact of falsehood and stereotyping, it is essential to improve one’s knowledge of Islam. The word Islam means peace. Advocating brotherhood and understanding, Islam is a religion of Peace. -Professor Jack. G. Shaheen One can only wonder how long it will be before people begin to understand that just because someone is different, does not mean he is bad and that it is unbefitting to denigrate people because of their religion, colour, ancestry or country of birth-Professor Jack. G. Shaheen Arabs and Muslims have been the victims of ugly racial stereotypes in recent years. It has to stop -Editors of the New Republic, 1980. There can be little doubt that the public’s perception of Islam has tended to be characterized by ignorance, confusion and misinformation-Professor J. L. Esposito Centuries of ignorance and widely-spread but false ideas concerning Islam have indeed prevailed in the West, thus poisoning the atmosphere. The time has come for a change.-Dr Maurice Bucaille, The Bible, The Qur’an & Science, 1976 Nobody, regardless of geographic location, will deny that the future development of his World is going to be influenced, if not determined, by what will happen in the Muslim World and to Islam itself. Could Islam, as a consequence, turn out to be the very therapy that could save the West from itself? - Murad Wilfried Hofmann, Religion on the Rise, 2001 A headscarf is perceived as appropriate in paintings if it adorns a person like Mary or Christian sisters. But the same piece of cloth stirs up negative reactions whenever a Muslima covers her head that way”-Murad Wilfried Hofmann, Religion on the Rise, 2001 Ever since the Crusades, the people of Western Christendom developed a stereotypical and distorted image of Islam. It was Christians who had instigated a series of brutal holy wars against the Muslim world. Karen Armstrong (in, Islam, a short History) Muslims are absolutely aghast when non-Muslims attempt to interpret the Qur’an for them. Muslim society views such opinions of “experts” as Euro-centrism and cultural imperialism -Murad Wilfried Hofmann, Religion on the Rise, 2001 Many western people are becoming uncomfortable about the absence of spirituality in their lives. Islam kept the notions of social justice, equality, tolerance and practical compassion in the forefront of the Muslim conscience for centuries. Western people must become aware that it is in their interest too, that Islam remains healthy and strong. Hence the west should cultivate a more accurate appreciation of Islam - Karen Armstrong The Muslims understand that everything Created praises the Creator with its own silent eloquence for this is the purpose for which they were Created. Thus, the entire Universe could be seen, as it were, in a Religious Light: that is why every human act is judged from Religious viewpoints and regulated according to the Divinely Revealed Laws- Professor Annemarie Schimmel When he was asked why he practiced science, he said: “I had the intention of becoming a theologian…but now I see how God is also glorified in Astronomy for ‘Heavens declare the Glory of God’. Kepler believed that God’s Glory is manifested in everything that He Created. Kepler shows by his endeavours that a sincere scientist finds the Creator through his endeavours -Johannes Kepler (1571-1630) Pascal contributed Mathematics (especially Geometry) and Physics. Besides his monumental discoveries in Science, Pascal was also a deeply spiritual man. He referred to the power of God when he said, “God is the Creator of everything from Mathematics to the order of the Elements.”-Blaise Pascal (1623-1662) Reputed British botanist, John Ray, was an authority in both Botany and Zoology. In his famous book, ‘The Wisdom of God in Creation’, he introduced thousands of plants, insect, bird and fish species. He reported that Nature reveals the existence of a Creator. Further, he said, “the works Created by God at first, and by Him conserved to this day, are in the same state and condition in which they were first made.” Furthermore, as a deeply believing scientist, he stated, “there is for free man no occupation more worth and delightful than to contemplate the beauteous works of Nature and honour the Infinite Wisdom and Goodness of God.”-John Ray (1627-1705) Robert Boyle, known as the father of Chemistry, made many revolutionary scientific discoveries. He was also a devout believer in God. He believed that there is an intelligent design in Nature, which was Created by an All-Powerful Creator. Boyle taught in his lectures and writings that science and belief in God should stand side by side”-Robert Boyle (1627-1691) Isaac Newton is considered one of the greatest scientists for his contribution to the discovery of the Law of universal gravitation. In addition to his ground-breaking work in Mathematics and Physics, he wrote many critical essays rejecting atheism (that there is no god) and defending Creation (that God Created everything). He defended the idea that ‘creation is the only scientific explanation.” Furthermore, Newton believed that the mechanical universe, like a gigantic clock working non-stop, could only be the work of an all-powerful and all-wise Creator. Underlying Newton’s obsession with nature was his desire to come closer to God. In his famous writings in the Principia Mathematica, he wrote: He (God) is Eternal and Infinite, Omnipotent and Omniscient; that is, his duration reaches from Eternity to Eternity; his presence from Infinity to Infinity; He Governs all things, and knows all things that are or can be done. He is Eternal, Infinite. He endures forever and is everywhere present. We know Him only by His most wise and excellent contrivances of things… we reverence and adore Him as his servants-Isaac Newton (1642-1727) Faraday has been universally acknowledged as a remarkable and gifted scientist for his contribution to the sciences of electricity and magnetism. He firmly believed in the existence of a Creator and said:” Because One God Created the world, all of Nature must be interconnected as a single whole”-Michael Faraday (1791-1867) Mendel gained historical acclaim for his discovery of the Laws of genetics and the principles of inheritance. He said, “God had Created the world - blind chance could not be responsible for the outcome”-Gregory Mendel (1822-1884) Pasteur is a well-known contributor to the fields of Science and Medicine. He said “little science takes you away from God, but more of it takes you to Him” -Louis Pasteur (1822-1895) The world is God’s Creation, and scientists in understanding the world, are simply retracing God’s Thoughts. Scientists are not creators but discoverers. The important thing about the act of Creation is that it reveals the Creator. The act of creation always bears the signature of the Creator -William Dembski, Mathematical Scientist & researcher As a matter of fact, there is teleology, purpose, and design all over the place. One cannot escape it, in the Heavens above or on the Earth below. To deny a Great Designer is quite illogical. -Prof Dale Swartzendruber. Soil scientist :University of California. “I argue that neither chance nor ‘pre-biotic selection’ nor physical-chemical necessity, can explain the origin of information in the first cell” -Professor Stephen Meyer Associate-Professor of Philosophy, at Whitworth College. “The world we live in and its natural laws, are very precisely set for us by the Creator, for the benefit of us humans” Professor Edward Boudreaux, Professor of Chemistry University of New Orleans Yes I am as certain that there is a God as I am certain of everything. Belief in the existence of God provides the only complete, ultimate and rational meaning to existence. Belief in God is the only ultimate reason for the absolute certainty that man is a person and something more than a parcel of matter and energy. Belief in God is the source and the ultimate basis of the most inspired conception of the Human Mind. Professor Andrew Conway Ivy (Head of the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology of North-western University Medical School and Distinguished Professor of Physiology and Head of Clinical Science, University of Illinois, College of Medicine, Chicago) “Given the truth of the maxim ex nihilo nihil fit (out of nothing comes nothing), the Big Bang requires a supernatural cause. Since the initial Cosmological singularity represents the terminus of all space-time trajectories, there cannot be any physical cause of the Big Bang. Rather, the cause must transcend physical space and time: it must be independent of the Universe, and unimaginably powerful. Moreover, this cause must be a personal Being endowed with a free Will. The cause of the origin of the Universe must therefore be a personal Creator, who a finite time ago brought the Universe into existence by His free agency-Professor William Lane Craig (Professor of Philosophy, at the University of Birmingham, England) “Creation isn’t a theory. The fact that God Created the Universe is not a theory - it is true” -Dr Kurt Wise, Palaeontologist and assistant Professor of Science, Department of mathematics and Natural Science, Bryan College ‘We put Our signs into the horizons and into themselves.’ (S41V53). For the Muslim, everything could serve as an Ayah, a Sign from God, and the Quran repeats this Truth over and over again.-Professor Annemarie Schimmel All activities begin from Him. He began the dialogue with humanity in pre-eternity by asking in the Primordial Covenant alastu bi-rabbikum, “Am I not your Lord?” (Qur’an S7 V172) -Professor Annemarie Schimmel God is the absolute Truth, al-Haqq. God is absolute Wisdom, and the Muslim knows that there is wisdom in everything. For Allahu A’lam, “God Knows better”-Professor Annemarie Schimmel Mercy and Compassion are expressed in His two Names, which precede every Surah of the Koran, namely, Ar-Rahman, Ar-Ra'heem, “The All Merciful, the All Compassionate.” They come from the root R-H-M, which also designates the mother’s womb, and thus conveys the warm, loving care of the Creator for His creatures -Professor Annemarie Schimmel For Muslims, Allah (God) is the central fact of reality; He is the same God who revealed Himself to all the Prophets (Adam, Moses, Jesus) and finally, and most completely, to the Prophet Mohamed. This revelation to Muhammad, the Last of the Prophets, is contained in the Qur’an, the actual, literal living Word of God. A Muslims duty is obedience and submission (Islam) to the Will of God. However, the submission incumbent upon the Muslim is not that of mere passivity or acceptance of a set of rituals; rather, it is submission to the Divine Command, to strive (jihad) to actively realize God’s Will in space-time, in history. Thus, the Qur’an declares that man is God’s vicegerent or representative (Khilafah) on Earth. God has given creation to man as a Divine Trust (Amanah). -Professor J. L. Esposito, Director of the Centre for Muslim-Christian Understanding at Georgetown University. Man needs Divine Guidance to have a correct perception of Reality. Man, unaided by Divine Guidance, is incapable of solving the riddles of Creation or of deriving those values and principles whose application in life can produce peace and harmony in man’s soul and personality-Professor Thomas Ballantine Irving, The Qur’an - Basic teachings, 1979 The Prophet Mohamed (Peace be upon him) has been described as the ‘greatest man that ever lived.” His teachings produced an ever growing base of loyal supporters who cherish his ideals that there is Only One God, that Man has been born free, that Man’s role is to serve God by serving humanity, that racism, slavery, discrimination and injustice are against human nature and that we have been Created by God and we have to return to Him either in a state of Purity or corruption of our Soul. -Dr Ahmed Adam Every person goes through 15 Stages of Existence: 1st, a Stage of Eternity before a human comes into existence 2nd, a stage between fertilisation and the first 4 months 3rd, a stage when the Angels appear and insert the Soul 4th, a stage between the 4th month to delivery and transition from water breathing to air breathing 5th, a stage from birth to the age of Understanding (usually before puberty; some scholars determine this to be at about 7 years); all children in this Stage are considered to be Muslims (after which they change to the Religion of their Parents) 6th, a stage of strength from youth to late 30’s 7th, a stage from 40 years, when Wisdom begins to embrace the human: he can either embrace this Wisdom or ignore it; this Wisdom has to do with increased Spirituality and pondering about Life and Death and the Concept of the One True God 8th, a stage that continues until the physical Death of the person. This stage ends the Life on Earth. After this Stage, no human can ever return to live on Earth again. The Stage on Earth is that of a trial to determine the purity or impurity of his/her Soul and whether he will eventually lead a life of Bliss or a Life of Misery after Death 9th, a stage in the Grave; this can be years, centuries or millennia 10th, a stage when the Trumpet will be blown for the First Time; all living beings will collapse at the sound of the First Trumpet; the duration of this Stage is Known only to Allah (Sub'ha'na'hu Wa-Ta'ala) 11th, a stage when the Trumpet is blown for the second time; everyone in the graves and those that collapsed, will all be resurrected to a new Creation and a new Life 12th, all human beings irrespective of race, religion (or atheism, agnostics etc.) will all be gathered in front of Allah (Sub'ha'na'hu Wa-Ta'ala) on a Day of Judgement that will last 50,000 years 13th, the Accountability of each person in front of their Lord and Creator; the duration of this stage is different for each person, the time period is known Only by Allah (Sub'ha'na'hu Wa-Ta'ala) 14th, the completion of the Day of Judgement and the entry of people into Heaven or Hell 15th, after a certain time spent in either Heaven or Hell, there will be an announcement where all the people of Heaven will gather, and all the people of Hell will Gather at a place determined by Allah (Sub'ha'na'hu Wa-Ta'ala). Then “Death” will be summoned and brought forth, and Death will be slaughtered. An announcement will then be made, that henceforth there will be no more Death. At this news, the people of Heaven will celebrate with Joy for Eternity and the people of Hell will moan in misery because Death can no longer end their suffering. The above stages apply to all human beings irrespective of their correct or incorrect beliefs while they are on Earth. It is therefore important for all human beings to realise that the religion that they are currently following has been inherited from their parents or ancestors whether right or wrong. Very few people question their own Religion. My appeal to you, dear reader, is for you to find the True Path that will lead to your Lord and Creator and not to a man-made illusion-Dr Ahmed Adam The life of the Prophet Muhammad is a story of overpowering pathos and beauty. It is history, tragedy and enlightenment compressed into one tale. It is also a story virtually unknown to the West -Barnaby Rogerson Muhammad, the Prophet of God, the last and greatest of that long line of men, from Adam through to Abraham, Moses and Jesus, who have struggled to bring the Word of God to Mankind. Even when viewed in an entirely secular perspective, he remains a superhero. -Barnaby Rogerson It is impossible for anyone who studies the life and character of the great Prophet of Arabia, who knows how he taught and how he lived, to feel anything but reverence for that mighty Prophet, one of the great messengers of the Supreme. -Annie Besant The Life & Teachings of Muhammad, Madras, 1932, p. 4. It was the genius of Mohammad, the spirit that he breathed into the Arabs, through the soul of Islam that exalted them. That raised them out of the lethargy & low level of tribal stagnation up to the high watermark of national unity and empire. Arthur Glyn Leonard (Islam: Her Moral & Spiritual values) He was Caesar and Pope in one; but he was Pope without Pope's pretensions, Caesar without the legions of Caesar: without a standing army, without a bodyguard, without a palace, without a fixed revenue; if ever any man had the right to say that he ruled by the right Divine, it was Mohammed, for he had all the power without its instruments and without its supports." -Bosworth Smith (Mohammad and Mohammedanism, London, 1874, p. 92). Muhammad had in fact finally achieved victory by an ingenious policy of non-violence; the Qur’an adamantly opposes force and coercion in religious matters, and its vision - far from preaching exclusion and separation- is tolerant and inclusive.- Karen Armstrong (Islam, a short History) Undoubtedly, Mohammed is one of the greatest Muslim religious leaders.-Dr Zuwaimer (In his book entitled, 'The East and its customs) The good sense of Mohammed despised the pomp of royalty. The Messenger of God, submitted to the menial offices of the family, he kindled the fire, swept the floor, milked the ewes, and mended with his own hands his shoes and garments-Edward Gibbon (Decline & fall of the Roman Empire, 1823) He was by far the most remarkable man that ever set foot on this Earth. He preached a Religion, founded a State, built a Nation, laid down a moral code, initiated numerous social and political reforms, established a powerful and dynamic society to practice and represent his teachings and completely revolutionized the worlds of human thought and behaviour for all times to come. "His Name is Muhammad" May Peace of God Be Upon Him. He was born in Arabia in the year 570 C. E. (common era), started his mission of preaching the religion of Truth, Islam (submission to One God) at the age of forty and departed from this world at the age of sixty-three. During this short period of 23 years of his Prophethood, he changed the complete Arabian Peninsula from paganism and idolatry to worship of One God, from tribal quarrels and wars to national solidarity and cohesion, from drunkenness and debauchery to sobriety and piety, from lawlessness and anarchy to disciplined living, from utter bankruptcy to the highest standards of moral excellence. Human history has never known such a complete transformation of a people or a place before or since.-The Genuine Islam (Singapore, Vol. 1, No. 8, 1936) I have always held the religion of Muhammad in high estimation because of its wonderful vitality. It is the only religion, which appears to me to possess that assimilating capacity to the changing phase of existence, which can make itself appeal to every age. The clergymen in the middle ages, as a result of discrimination and ignorance, had painted a dim picture for Mohammed. They considered him an enemy for Christianity! However, after researching his personality, I discovered that he was a great man. He was never an enemy for Christianity; rather he should be called the saviour of humanity. I believe that if a man like him were to assume the dictatorship of the modern world, he would succeed in solving its problems in a way that would bring it the much needed peace and happiness: I have prophesied about the faith of Muhammad that it would be acceptable to the Europe of tomorrow as it is beginning to be acceptable to the Europe of today-George B. Shaw (The Genuine Islam, Vol.1, No.8, 1936). He is the implacable lawgiver, the guide who has clearly pointed out the roads of destiny: this way leads to Heaven, this way to hell. He is the loving grandfather, leading the prayers in the Mosque while his infant grandson clambers upon his shoulders. He is the sacrificial hero who goes into the spiritual world for the benefit of mankind. He is the wise sage who despised the luxurious trappings of royalty, the halls, the guards, courtiers, silks and gold, that hitherto had always been associated with power. He is also the savant of the mystics, the guide who has led generations of dervishes, Sufi’s, poets, and lovers of God on their quests. He is the only man to have journeyed to Heaven and back. He is the Hero of Heroes -Barnaby Rogerson Never has a man set himself a more sublime aim to subvert superstitions, which had been interposed between man & his Creator, to render God unto man and man unto God; to restore the rational & sacred idea of divinity amidst the chaos of the material & disfigured gods of idolatry. Never has a man undertaken a work so far beyond human power with so feeble means. Never has a man accomplished such a huge and lasting revolution in the world. If greatness of purpose, smallness of means & astounding results are the three criteria of human genius, who could dare to compare any great man to Mohamed? -Lamartine (Historie de la Turquie, Paris 1854, Vol. 11 pp. 276-277) On the basis of a Book, every letter of which has become law, he created a spiritual nationality, which has blended together peoples of every tongue and of every race. He has left to us the indelible characteristic of the Muslim nationality, the hatred of false gods & the passion for the One & immaterial God. The idea of the Unity of God was in itself such a miracle that upon its utterance from his lips, it destroyed all the ancient temples of idols. -Lamartine When the Quraish violated the peace treaty, Muhammad marched upon Mecca with an army of 10,000 men. Faced with this overwhelming force, the Quraish conceded defeat. Muhammad took Mecca without shedding a drop of blood. He destroyed the idols around the Kaaba and rededicated it to Allah, the One God. Single handed, Muhammad had brought peace to war-torn Arabia. Karen Armstrong (Islam, a short History) Philosopher, orator, apostle, legislator, warrior, conqueror of ideas, restorer of rational dogmas, of a cult without images; The founder of twenty terrestrial empires and of one spiritual empire, that is Muhammad. As regards all standards by which human greatness may be measured, we may well ask, is there any man greater than he? "-Lamartine (French Historian, excerpts from Historie de la Turquie, Paris, 1854, Vol. II, pp 276-277) If ever man on this earth found God; if ever man devoted his life to God’s service with a good & great motive, it is certain that the Prophet of Arabia was that man; Not only great; but of the greatest man that humanity has produced-Major Arthur Glyn Leonard (In “Islam: Her moral & spiritual value”) This unparalleled combination of secular & religious influence, which I feel, entitles Mohamed to be considered the most influential single figure in human history -Michael H Hart (in his book on ratings of men who contributed towards the benefit and upliftment of Mankind, “The 100: A Ranking of the 100 most influential persons in History, New York, 1978) There are messengers, prophets and wise men who started great missions, but they died before completing them, such as the Messiah in Christianity and Moses in Judaism. But Mohammed is the only messenger who completed his religious message and all it rulings were complete. Complete nations and peoples followed the religion of Mohammed during his lifetime. Therefore, he is the only man throughout the history who succeeded on the religious and secular levels -Michael H. Hart The Prophet of Islam taught self-control and discipline to the extent of praying even on the battlefield. In an age of barbarism, the Battlefield itself was humanized and strict instructions were issued not to cheat, not to break trust, not to mutilate, not to kill a child or woman or an old man, not to hew down date palm nor burn it, not to cut a fruit tree, not to molest any person engaged in worship. His own treatment with his bitterest enemies is the noblest example for his followers. At the conquest of Mecca, he stood at the zenith of his power. The city which had refused to listen to his mission, which had tortured him and his followers, which had driven him and his people into exile and which had unrelentingly persecuted and boycotted him even when he had taken refuge in a place more than 200 miles away, that city now lay at his feet. By the laws of war he could have justly avenged all the cruelties inflicted on him and his people. But what treatment did he accord to them? Mohammad's heart flowed with affection and he declared, "This day, there is no reproof against you and you are all free." "This day" he proclaimed, "I trample under my feet all distinctions between man and man, all hatred between man and man." By Prof. K. S. R. Rao, (Head of the Department of Philosophy, Government College for Women University of Mysore, Mandya-57140; from "Islam and Modern age", Hyderabad, March 1978) Mohammad has been admitted by friend and foe as Al Amin, or the faithful. If a conqueror is a great man, here is a person who rose from helpless orphan and a humble creature to be the ruler of Arabia, the equal to Chosroes and Caesars, one who founded a great Empire that has survived all these 14 centuries. If the devotion that a leader commands is the criterion of greatness, the Prophet's name even today exerts a magical charm over millions of souls, spread all over the world. -By Prof. K. S. R. Rao, (Re-printed from "Islam and Modern age) He had not studied philosophy in the school of Athens of Rome, Persia, India, or China. Yet, he could proclaim the highest truths of eternal value to mankind. Illiterate himself, yet he could speak with an eloquence and fervour which moved men to tears, to tears of ecstasy. Born an orphan blessed with no worldly goods, he was loved by all. He had studied at no military academy; yet he could organize his forces against tremendous odds and gained victories through the moral forces, which he marshalled. Gifted men with genius for preaching are rare. In the person of the Prophet of Islam the world has seen this rarest phenomenon walking on the earth, walking in flesh and blood.-By Prof. K. S. R. Rao, (Re-printed from "Islam and Modern age) Orphanages had sprung up for the first time under the teaching of the Prophet Mohamed, the Prophet of Islam. The world owes its orphanages to this Prophet, who himself was born an orphan-Professor Nassignon Muslims call Islam the ‘Religion of Love’, for Muhammad appropriated the station of Perfect Love beyond any other Prophet, since God took him as His Beloved: Muhammad habibi; Muhammad is regarded as the one who shows God’s Love and His Will and thus guides humanity on the Straight Path: “Say: if you love God then follow me, so that God Loves you” (S3V31) -Professor Annemarie Schimmel As an inspired man, as the vessel of Divine Revelation, as a Prophet, guide, leader, commander, exemplar and lawgiver, Muhammad is revered, admired and imitated, but he is not worshipped. The basic tenet of Islam is that Allah is One God and that no person, creature or thing may be associated with Him -Thomas W. Lippman (Understanding Islam, 1982) These observations make the hypothesis advanced by those who see Muhammad as the author of the Qur'an untenable. How could a man, from being illiterate, become the most important author, in terms of literary merits, in the whole of Arabic literature? How could he then pronounce truths of a scientific nature that no other human being could possibly have developed at that time, and all this without once making the slightest error in his pronouncement on the subject? -Maurice Bucaille (Dr Maurice Bucaille addressed the French Academy of Medicine in 1976 concerning the existence in the Qur’an of certain statements concerning physiology and reproduction. The above is an extract of his speech based on his famous book, The Bible, The Qur’an & Science, 1978, p. 125). Mohammad, thirteen hundred years ago, assured to the mothers, wives, and daughters of Islam, a rank and dignity not yet generally assured to women by the laws of the West-Pierre Crabites (in Dictionary of Islam, 1986) Muhammad’s greatest gift to the World is revealed every time a Muslim stands alone to pray directly to God. This revolution in spiritual attitude, the direct communion between believer and Divine, is Muhammad’s triumphant achievement. He himself always possessed an extraordinarily close relationship with the Divine, revealed in that haunting Revelation that “God is closer to you than your Jugular Vein.” -Barnaby Rogerson (in, The Prophet Muhammad) I ask you to temporarily suspend any negative judgements. Simply assume Islam to be among the great wisdom traditions of humanity, all of which are worthy of fundamental respect. This will create an attitude of openness in which the reader can drink from the illuminating fountain of the Holy Koran -Lex Hixon (In the preface to his book, Heart of the Koran) The revealed words of the Koran, when experienced reverently and profoundly, are not relics from the past, but exist in a timeless present, communicating as vividly as when they were first uttered. These Words of Allah, often refer with mysterious precision to whatever historical or personal situation presents itself to us - Lex Hixon Muhammad had achieved his success by being the recipient of a Divine revelation. Throughout his career, God had sent down the Oracles that formed the Qur’an. His life had thus represented a constant dialogue between transcendent reality and the violent, puzzling and disturbing happenings of the mundane world. The Qur’an had therefore, followed public and current events, bringing Divine Guidance and illumination to politics. Karen Armstrong (in, Islam, a short History) The Qur’an’s approach was practical and it appealed to the pragmatic Arabs. The old religion was simply not working. There was spiritual malaise, chronic and destructive warfare and injustice. The way forward lay in a single God and a unified Ummah. The Qur’an insisted that its message was simply a reminder of truths that everybody knew. This was the primordial faith that had been preached to the whole of humanity by the Prophets of the past.-Karen Armstrong There is an unearthly, timeless magic about the Qur’an. There are verses in it that must have seemed mysterious and indecipherable for centuries, but which suddenly glow with an acute relevance in later ages whose outlook has been changed by scientific discoveries and an expanding understanding of the World.-Barnaby Rogerson (in, The Prophet Muhammad) Qur’anic beliefs are based on reason -Dr Sir Tritton (In his book "Belief & practices") The Qur’an deals with many subjects of interest to science, far more in fact than the Bible. There is no comparison between the limited number of Biblical statements which lead to a confrontation with Science, and the profusion of subjects raised by the Qur’an that are of a Scientific Nature.-Dr Maurice Bucaille (in, The Bible, The Qur’an and Science, 1981, page 18) The Qur’an was revealed at a time when Greek & Roman civilisations were plainly dead. The Qur’anic people created their own sciences and arts-Professor Arberry (Cambridge University, in his book "The Qur’an interpreted") The scientific, economic, political, social & literary concepts were given to Europe by the Qur’anic civilisation"-Professor Max Mayer (Paris University in French Research Le Monde Islamique) The Qur’an has abolished the greatest misery from humanity at large by the abolition of priesthood-Professor Will Durrant The Qur’an is undeniably a book of great importance even to non-Muslims, perhaps more today than ever. One aspect of Islam that is unexpected and yet appealing to the post-Christian secular mind, is the harmonious interplay between Faith and Reason. Islam does not demand unreasoned belief. Rather, it invites intelligent Faith, growing from observation, reflection & contemplation, beginning with nature and what is all around us. This connection between Faith and Reason enabled Islamic Civilisation to absorb and vivify useful Knowledge, including that of ancient people’s, whereby it eventually nursed Europe out of the Dark Ages, laying the foundation for the Renaissance-Thomas Cleary (The Essential Qur’an (1993), page vii) The extinction of race consciousness as between Muslims is one of the outstanding achievements of Islam and in the contemporary world there is, as it happens, a crying need for the propagation of this Islamic virtue...-A. J. Toynbee Islam will continue to blossom throughout the future of the planet, awakening human beings to the true nobility of the Soul -Lex Hixon And there arose among the Arabs, philosophers, mathematicians and Physicians, who surpassed the ancient sages in the exactness of their knowledge-E .A. W. Budge (in Chronography, London, 1932) It has become clear that global peace, order and self-determination of people’s cannot be achieved without intelligent respect for Islam and the inalienable rights of Muslims to live their religion. The second immediate benefit in reading the Qur’an therefore, is that it is a necessary step toward the understanding and tolerance without which world peace is in fact inconceivable. For non-Muslims, one special advantage in reading the Qur’an is that it provides an authentic point of reference from which to examine the biased stereotypes of Islam to which Westerners are habitually exposed. Primary information is essential to distinguish between opinion and fact in a reasonable manner -Thomas Cleary (The Essential Qur’an (1993), page viii): Islam is the fastest growing of the world’s religions -Professor Jack. G. Shaheen From the 8th-12th Century the European language was Arabic. Arabic was the scientific & progressive language of mankind because the whole history of science is proof to it; Muslims were aroused by enthusiastic curiosity & scientific genius in the fields of mathematics, astronomy, chemistry, physics, medicine, geography, botany and technology -Carnegie Research Publication (#376) The emancipation of women was a project dear to the Prophet’s heart. The Qur’an gave women rights of inheritance and divorce, centuries before Western women were accorded such status. The Qur’an also came to permit polygamy; at a time when Muslims were being killed in the wars against Mecca, and women were left without protectors, men were permitted to have up to four wives provided that they treat them all with absolute equality and show no signs of favouring one rather than the others. The women of the first Ummah in Medina took part in its full public life. They did not experience Islam as an oppressive religion -Karen Armstrong Islam came as the defender of the weaker sex and entitled women to share the inheritance of their parents. It gave women, centuries ago, the right of owning property, yet it was only 12 centuries later, in 1881, that England, supposed to be the cradle of democracy, adopted this institution of Islam and the act was called "the married woman act." But centuries earlier, the Prophet of Islam had proclaimed that "Woman are twin halves of men. The rights of women are sacred. See that women maintained rights granted to them." By Prof. K. S. R. Rao, (Head of the Department of Philosophy, Government College for Women University of Mysore, 1978) The Qur’an was revealed piecemeal; it is always rewarding to read the Qur’an a little at a time, to reflect and meditate on what has been read, and to try and follow it step by step. Only then does the Qur’an reveal its secrets to its seekers, help them traverse its spiritual landscape and enable them gradually to move forward in communion with its spirit and ethos -Professor Thomas Ballantine Irving (In, The Qur’an - Basic teachings, 1979) Any preconceived notions and prejudices will cause the spirit of the Qur’an to elude the reader -Professor Thomas Ballantine Irving (In, The Qur’an - Basic teachings, 1979) The Qur’an is God’s Final Revelation to man, preserving and protecting what was revealed to mankind through earlier prophets, and completing and perfecting that guidance for the future. Whether one believes in the Qur’an or not, a book which makes such a claim should be studied and understood with great sympathy and reverence -Professor Thomas Ballantine Irving (In, The Qur’an - Basic teachings, 1979) "No other religion in history spread so rapidly as Islam. The West has widely believed that this surge of religion was made possible by the sword. But no modern scholar accepts this idea, and the Qur’an is explicit in the support of the freedom of conscience. “Like almost every major prophet before him, Muhammad fought shy of serving as the transmitter of God’s word sensing his own inadequacy. But the Angel commanded ‘Read’. So far as we know, Muhammad was unable to read or write, but he began to dictate those inspired words which would soon revolutionize a large segment of the earth: "There is one God".In all things Muhammad was profoundly practical. When his beloved son Ibrahim died, an eclipse occurred and rumours of God 's personal condolence quickly arose. Whereupon Muhammad is said to have announced, ‘An eclipse is a phenomenon of nature. It is foolish to attribute such things to the death or birth of a human being'. At Muhammad's own death an attempt was made to deify him, but the man who was to become his administrative successor killed the hysteria with one of the noblest speeches in religious history: ‘If there are any among you who worshiped Muhammad, he is dead. But if it is God you Worshiped, He lives for ever'.” --James Michener in ‘Islam: The Misunderstood Religion,’ Reader’s Digest, May 1955, pp. 68-70. I am no Muslim scholar proclaimed by any institution, but I can think and command myself with discerning mental ability. What you will read on my page has no praises for intellectual manipulation of any Mullah whose view is to instil hate in your heart. My source is the Holy Quran and my instrument is not MY INTERPRETATION but after an objective analysis of all details written therein and conducting my in-depth personal research. I am doing this sharing because I am a part of the community that cannot just watch and clap my hands when the human intellect is fed with extremism and senseless violence ― Princess Maleiha Bajunaid Candao “Today is the birthday of the Prophet Mohammed and our thoughts will be with you and the entire Muslim community, wherever in the world they may be, as you all gather at the various mosques to pay homage to a unique religious leader, whose influence continues to spread to practically every part of the world and to every nation,” Mandela said in his message.- 1994: Nelson Mandela received Sheikh Yusuf Peace Award from the Muslim Women’s Federation, 10 September. Message by Mr Nelson Mandela to Sheikh Gabier and the Muslim community on the birthday celebrations of Prophet Mohammed(Meelad un Nabi) In his speech in Johannesburg, Mandela congratulated Muslims on their `Eid, reflecting on the deep roots of Islam in the history of South Africa. “Africa has made Islam its own, from the very beginning when the African Christian King Negus and Abyssinia gave protection to the followers of Prophet Muhammad. That example of respect and co-operation points to the role religion can play, and the spiritual leadership it can provide, in contributing to the social renewal on our continent,” he said as part of his speech. “Now that South Africa is free, the ties which the Islamic community has always had with other parts of our continent can flourish and enrich our nation without restraint or distortion. They are part of our common African heritage.” - 30 January 1998: Speech by President Nelson Mandela at an Intercultural Eid Celebration "South Africa’s vibrant Islamic heritage is a valued and respected part of our nation." ~ Nelson Mandela in a Lecture at the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, Sheldonian Theatre , Oxford, England, 11 July 1997 My dear reader. I hope that the above few quotes taken from my book “Islam in the Media”, has piqued your curiosity to learn about Islam with an open and unbiased mind. Please suspend any judgement that you may have about Islam for 6 months and read as much as you can from reliable sources. After that, you are an educated and informed person, making an informed decision whether you want to believe in Allah (Sub'ha'na'hu Wa Ta'ala) as your Creator and the One True God, or you don’t want to believe in Islam, and would prefer continuing on your own journey. But at least you would have made the decision with knowledge instead of following the crowd. With best regards and sincere wishes for your Journey of Self-Discovery, from Dr Ahmed Adam, South Africa] [Dr Ahmed Adam, South Africa: Current life for the past 10 years: victim of serious double gunshot injuries; Chronic illness; constant bone pain; spinal disability & traumatic brain injury; spend most of my time in deep thought in spiritual meditation in a Cave of Solitude. Pure Sunni Islam, embracing Qur’an and Sunnah. Dedicated student of Religion.] My previous life: Dr Ahmed Adam brief bio BSc.[ Zoology, Botany, Human Genetics]; BSc. (Med) [Human Physiology; Comparative Anatomy]; BSc. 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Well I think it is. To me, this is a bragging video. Christian migration to the middle east, then they start creating videos about the people they convert... Now I dont care too much about these isssues, Im just putting in my thoughts about it as a "christian" western. And yes, offcourse everyones entitled to their free will of choice regarding religion.

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How to deal with internet Trolls - Just ignore them Troll: is a person who does not have a respectful discussion. Such a person swears, lies, makes statements that are totally false, bullies people, hates everyone else for their religion or race or country or sport or gender or politics. A troll is not a nice person. Don’t reply to their comments no matter how rude or disrespectful. The best medicine for them is to ignore them so they continue to live a lonely life with no friends Please do not be a victim of an Internet Troll. A troll is the same as a low IQ coward bully at school. They want to hurt you emotionally by posting lies, falsehood and hatred about you, your race, your religion or anything you may have commented about on the Internet. Please do not give them the pleasure of taking their comments seriously. A troll is a person whose sole purpose in life is to provoke people to argue with on the internet over extremely trivial issues. Generally, they use vulgar words, swearing, bullying, anti-social, racist comments, Religious hatred, disagreeing with everything, totally disrespectful and very annoying. They ignore logic, common sense and those people who try to reason with them. When people get upset, angry and emotional with comments, this is exactly what the trolls enjoy and they keep swearing you. The best medicine is to ignore them. Some quotes about trolls: “Freaking **** who try to piss you off on places like KZbin vids and such, they're really annoying and will keep you going back and forth for HOURS!” “Someone who causes dismay to someone on the internet that they don't even know. They are most likely known to put lame or hurtful comments on someone's Facebook, KZbin video, or anywhere you can openly post comments. Internet Trolls are known to also have never contributed to the site they terrorize on and have a lame username” “An internet troll is a person who uses anonymity to cause frustration, anger, impatience or to generally be disruptive for no seemingly good reason EXCEPT to be a nuisance” “Most are soulless ****, touched by daddy/priest, and instead of coping with that trauma in a healthy way, take out their aggression, anger, impotence, frustration on others” “Trolls have problems forming real-life relationships; have a hard time attracting members of the opposite/same sex, generally introverts” “A troll can be male or female, mostly males, including the popular 'gender-bender' 44 year old man that acts like 14 year old girl” “Someone who is really hard to talk with, because of his/her intention to annoy others in the internet - they contribute nothing of value” “A person, often hiding behind a fake name and a fake photo who derails the topic or uses vulgarity at other peoples comments. They often use personal attacks, bad language and lack of respect toward participants while adding nothing to the conversation at hand” “Trolls are biased and angry because of envious or unreasonable emotions; trolls will degrade you for even speaking or making any statement at all. Chat trolls usually fight in groups because of cowardice and because they are afraid of your intelligence and strength. Trolls usually attack or pounce on users for silly reasons and excuses most notably grammar or punctuation even though they can't spell” “A troll usually makes remarks that are controversial, stupid, off-topic, inflaming, illogical, or childish. Sometimes, the comments are enough to enrage the people in the forum to want to respond back with their own negative remarks which starts a flame war and changes the topic and attention of the discussion. Since, internet trolls are attention whores, this is exactly what they want since they probably don't get enough attention in real life and needs someone else to acknowledge their self-worth and existence. Trolls are the worst parasites on the Internet. It is best to ignore them” “Psychological characteristics :Two studies published in 2013 and 2014 have found that people who are identified as trolls tend to have dark personality traits and show signs of sadism, antisocial behavior and psychopathy. The 2013 study suggested that there are a number of similarities between anti-social and flame trolling activities and the 2014 study suggested that the noxious personality characteristics known as the "dark triad of personality" should be investigated in the analysis of trolling, and concluded that trolling appears "to be an Internet manifestation of everyday sadism." Their relevance is suggested by research linking these traits to bullying in both adolescents and adults” Internet trolls are narcissists, psychopaths and sadists. Trolls will lie, exaggerate and offend, to get a response - Jennifer Golbeck, PhD, in Psychology Today, 18 September 2014 Many trolls can be found invading Islamic websites with racist, hurtful, inflammatory and vulgar comments. The best way to deal with them is simply to ignore them. If you reply to them, it just gives them more energy because they have caught another fish. They don’t care about hurting your feelings. The lesson is: Don’t feed the Trolls (that is, don’t reply to them, don’t acknowledge them; just pretend they don’t exist) If someone uses vulgar language, don’t respond with vulgar language; People who use vulgar language, swear words, racist remarks, hateful comments are people with low self-esteem, low intelligence and a very small vocabulary. Ignore them. They have not yet fully developed into intelligent humans. The majority of people, who make false and hateful comments about Islam, don’t know what they are talking about: their knowledge about Islam and Muslims is worse than a 5 year old child in kindergarten school. A professor in Cardiology does not waste time debating heart surgery with taxi driver; similarly, Muslims should not waste time debating with people whose hearts and minds are sealed to the Truth. You should simply invite them to seek the Truth and then it is up to them. Maybe one day they will realize the big mistake they have done to innocent people. The Day of Judgement is coming for everyone. There are only a few people who keep making noise about Muslims, but there are many non-Muslims who are kind, understanding and helpful towards Muslims. The Sad Truths of Internet Trolls: 1. Trolls are immune to criticism and logical arguments. True trolls cannot be reasoned with, regardless of how good your logical argument is. 2. Trolls do not feel remorse like you and me. They have sociopathic tendencies, and accordingly, they delight in other people having hurt feelings. 3 .Trolls consider themselves separate from the social order. 4. Trolls do not abide by etiquette or the rules of common courtesy. 5. Trolls consider themselves above social responsibility. 6. Trolls gain energy by you insulting them. 7. Trolls gain energy when you get angry. 8. The only way to deal with a troll is to ignore him, or take away his ability to post online The best way of dealing with an internet Troll is simply to Ignore them. They get pleasure from leaving their comment, but no pleasure from reading responses. They silently question why no one is loving them as much as they love themselves “Silence is the best reply to a fool” A troll is a person who sows discord on the Internet by starting arguments or upsetting people, by posting inflammatory or extraneous messages with the deliberate intent of provoking readers into an emotional response Media attention in recent years has equated trolling with online harassment. For example, mass media has used troll to describe "a person who defaces Internet tribute sites with the aim of causing grief to families. In this case, if someone has died or is seriously ill in hospital, and many supportive messages are sent to families and friends, then suddenly a message appears that insults, humiliates and degrades the dead person, thereby causing shock, disbelief and more grief for those undergoing bereavement. literatecomments.com/2015/01/27/how-to-deal-with-the-narcissistic-troll-online-commenter/ Tragic outcome of Internet Bullying: Vile online messages from internet trolls led a 16 year old teenage girl from Florida, to hang herself (16th February 2015) Treat everyone you meet with kindness and politeness. Every person has a burden to bear. Your smile and kind words may just make a beautiful difference in another person’s life. When a person is rude to you, be polite. If a person is vulgar and crude, respond politely. The reason that you are always well-mannered and polite, is because your purpose is to spread love and kindness to people that you know as well as to the strangers who hate you for no reason -Dr Ahmed Adam The strong person is not the good wrestler. Rather, the strong person is the one who controls himself when he is angry. (Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 73, #135) [Dr Ahmed Adam, South Africa: Current life for the past 10 years: victim of serious double gunshot injuries; Chronic illness; constant bone pain; spinal disability & traumatic brain injury; spend most of my time in deep thought in spiritual meditation in a Cave of Solitude. Pure Sunni Islam, embracing Qur’an and Sunnah. Dedicated student of Religion.] My previous life: Dr Ahmed Adam brief bio BSc.[ Zoology, Botany, Human Genetics]; BSc. (Med) [Human Physiology; Comparative Anatomy]; BSc. Hons (Anthropology, Astronomy & Evolution); MBBCh {Medical Doctor}; Strategic & Marketing Director of a 300 bed Private Hospital; Human Rights activist (Vice Chair: Human Rights Foundation); Life Coach and Leadership Training (NBI and Meta-Thinking utilising Whole Brain Thinking); TV host and presenter ; Public speaker, Motivation of Medical Personnel; CEO of Alpha Brain Creativity {Training & Development; the Amazing Human Brain}; Author of: “Islam in the Media”; “Coping with Chronic Illness- a Doctor’s personal battle”; “Marriage is a Relationship”; “The Amazing Brain”; “Hope and Positive Thinking”; “Passion for Education and Knowledge”; “Coping with Death”; “Hospital Management”; “Clinical Care”; “Goals”; “Time”]

[@dajjal666]

I didn't make/upload this video but I can address this, "You do realize all these videos about you successfully converting christians to muslims...is conlfict building" No. According to Muslim thought, "Allah (G-D) guides whomever He Wills" which in the natural translates to: People do so of their own Free Will. Not because they were converted by or at the behest of someone else; as such conversions are not recognised in Islam. "muslim immigrators behave...CRIMINAL" bobokittyFukk is your handle?

[@jdemeulenaer123]

If it is "no different" then why do you change religion...??? Chritianity is what you were born with, Sir ! Doing what you do, is the most aukward move in your life...

[@silhouettepelican289]

and by the way, I doubt if you are muslim,,may be your name..

[@nataliechaoui145]

I realy think, you go not ,good way......You must be think about your next life....Where it will be????

[@andythrust1]

Is he deranged? Betraying his own culture for Islam? Maybe he wants to marry a little girl....

[@TheSunsetboulevards]

Why do you not have respect?????

[@jdemeulenaer123]

You must be blind and out of this world...What is going on in Kenya tells you of something...?

[@Tervinger]

Even diplomats are not immune against religious insanity

[@rizwanrafeek3811]

Converts from all walks of life from top mathematician to physicist, from doctors to engineers, from Hollywood to Bollywood, from U.S military General to everyday Joe, law-professionals from high-courts judge to lawyers, we have converts from all colors. It is Allah who guides whom HE wills to right path. Just imagine your meaning of your existence on Earth, eat, sleep, mate, make money, spent money and on one day you die. Now, animals, eat, sleep, mate and then die on one day. In comparison the highest creation in intellect (i.e. human) to lowest creation (animals) should have same meanings for their existence on Earth?

[@blackwhite3628]

*+Rizwan Rafeek*

[@SanaullaMohammedNazrulla-zx2my]

Tervinger insanity is ingrained in you! That is why you cannot see good in the world!

[@pantheroleoleo536]

You're not immune against stupidity yourself !

[@MrFefefofo]

to solve the human problems with islam is very simple. Let's have 8 children similar to the pigs, and in 50 years the people will eat each other because there will be not enough food for themSo when teh people will eat each other and no more people on the eartch the human problems are solved. this man had a very good life and he could not to do anything with it. Typical case of a routelost man's story.

[@mumtazshamsee5029]

I think too much consumption of swine has rotted your brain.

[@SanaullaMohammedNazrulla-zx2my]

MrFefefofo The ambassodor is the winner! you? The cheapo ignorant prejudiced hate monger, the looser! A biased mind like yours only can. Dude open up your closed tight shut eyes and mind! When Islam was flourishing throughout the world with plenty of rich culture, scientific discoveries and progress, there was poverty! Dire on! Europeans died in millions! Almost half of them succumbed to diseases like black plague due to their extreme shitty hygiene! Bathing once a year and not changing clothes any time in their entire lives? There is no exaggeration in this!

[@aancalgary]

wanna see GOD badly,?,go to the rail way and lay down there,,see what happen? try it.lol

[@Valtyful]

Sweden is doomed...

[@jdemeulenaer123]

He converted because he did not see the Light and now he has gone from darkness to the Bottomless Pit....SOrry for this great ambassador.

[@jdemeulenaer123]

Pathetic...!

[@SanaullaMohammedNazrulla-zx2my]

The very reason you are here commenting shows your are shit scared, your pants are wet and messy, filled with Piss and shit and from a long rime and you are unable to stop it!.