The Muslim's Creed

The Muslim's Creed



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Question No.1
Why has Allaah created us?

Answer
To worship Him alone and to worship no other besides Him.

Evidence from the Noble Qur.aan
{And I have not created Jinn and human beings except they should
worship Me}, {Soorah adh-Dhaariyaat, Aayah 56]

Evidence from the authentic Sunnah
((The right of Allaah upon slaves is to worship Him and not to
associate partners with Him)), Transmitted by al-Bukhaaree and
Muslim]


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Question No.2
How should we worship Allaah?

Answer
As Allaah and His Messenger commanded us.

Evidence from the Noble Qur.aan
{And they were commanded not, but that they should worship Allaah, and
worship none but Him alone}, {Soorah al-Bayyinah, Aayah 5]

Evidence from the authentic Sunnah
((Whoever does any deed (in religion) which our matter in not in
accordance with, it will not be accepted)), [Transmitted by Muslim]


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Question No.3
Should we worship Allaah with fear and hope?

Answer
Yes, we worship Him with fear and hope.

Evidence from the Noble Qur.aan
{And invoke Him with fear and hope}, {Soorah al-A'raaf, Aayah 56]

Evidence from the authentic Sunnah
((I beseech Allaah to grant me Paradise and I seek refuge in Him from
Hellfire)), [Transmitted by Abu Daawood]


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Question No.4
What is Ihsaan (perfection in worship)?

Answer
Ihsaan is to be conscious that Allaah sees us during worship.

Evidence from the Noble Qur.aan
{Who sees you (O Muhammad) when you stand up (alone at night for
Tahajjud prayer)}, {Soorah ash-Shu'araa, Aayah's 218]

Evidence from the authentic Sunnah
((Ihsaan is to worship Allaah as if you are seeing Him, yet truly He
is seeing you)), [Transmitted by Muslim]


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Question No.5
Why did Allaah send the Messengers?

Answer
To call mankind to His worship and to reject the worship of anything
besides Allaah.

Evidence from the Noble Qur.aan
{And verily We have sent among every nation a Messenger (proclaiming)
worship Allaah alone and avoid Taaghoot (false deities)}, {Soorah an-
Nahl, Aayah 36]

Evidence from the authentic Sunnah
((The prophets are brothers and their faith is one)), [Transmitted by
al-Bukhaaree and Muslim]


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Question No.6
What is meant by (Tawheed) oneness of Allaah?

Answer
It means devoting worship to him alone like supplication, vow,
judgment.

Evidence from the Noble Qur.aan
{So know (O Muhammad) that there is no God except Allaah}, {Soorah
Muhammad, Aayah 19]

Evidence from the authentic Sunnah
((Let the first thing you invite them to do is to testify that none
has the right to be worshipped but Allaah)), [Transmitted by al-
Bukhaaree and Muslim]


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Question No.7
What is the meaning of there is no God but Allaah?

Answer
It means there is no deity that truly deserves to be worshipped except
Allaah.

Evidence from the Noble Qur.aan
{That is because Allaah, He is the truth and that is which they invoke
besides Him is al-Baatil (falsehood, Satan, and all other deities)},
{Soorah al-Hajj, Aayah 62]

Evidence from the authentic Sunnah
((Whoever says there is no God except Allaah and rejects whatever is
worshipped besides Allaah, his property and blood become sacrosanct
and his reckoning with Allaah , the Mighty and Exalted)), [Transmitted
by Muslim]


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Question No.8
What is meant by oneness of names and attributes of Allaah?

Answer
To confirm the names and attributes as Allaah described them in His
Book and as His Messenger described them in authentic Sunnah.

Evidence from the Noble Qur.aan
{There is nothing like unto Him and His the All-Hearer, the All-Seer},
{Soorah ash-Shooraa, Aayah 11]

Evidence from the authentic Sunnah
((Allaah descends each night to the first heaven)), [Transmitted by
Ahmad]


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Question No.9
What is the benefit of monotheism (oneness of Allaah) to the Muslim?

Answer
Right guidance in this world and salvation from eternal punishment in
the Hereafter.

Evidence from the Noble Qur.aan
{It is those who believe (in oneness of Allaah) and confuse not their
belief with Thulm (wrong) by worshipping others besides Allaah) for
them (only) there is security and they are guided}, {Soorah al-An'aam,
Aayah 82]

Evidence from the authentic Sunnah
((The right of worshippers upon Allaah is that He will not punish
those who worship none beside Him)), [Transmitted by al-Bukhaaree and
Muslim]


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Question No.10
Where is Allaah?

Answer
Allaah is over the Throne which is above the seven heavens.

Evidence from the Noble Qur.aan
{ar-Rahmaan (The Merciful) Istawaa (rose over) the Throne}, {Soorah
Taa Haa, Aayah 5]

Evidence from the authentic Sunnah
((Allaah wrote out in a book with Him over the throne that His Mercy
preceded His Wrath)), [Transmitted by al-Bukhaaree]


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Question No.11
Is Allaah with us by His entity or knowledge?

Answer
Allaah with us by His knowledge, He hears and sees us.

Evidence from the Noble Qur.aan
{He (Allaah) said: Fear not, verily I am with you both, Hearing and
Seeing}, {Soorah Taa Haa, Aayah 46]

Evidence from the authentic Sunnah
((You call upon the one Who hears, Who is near and is with you)),
[Transmitted by Muslim]


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Question No.12
What is the greatest sin with Allaah?

Answer
It is the major Shirk (polytheism).

Evidence from the Noble Qur.aan
{Verily whoever sets partners with Allaah, then Allaah has forbidden
paradise for him and the Fire will be his abode}, {Soorah al-Maa.idah,
Aayah 72]

Evidence from the authentic Sunnah
((The Prophet was asked : what is the greater sin , he said: To
ascribe partners to Allaah even though he created you)), [Transmitted
by al-Bukhaaree]


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Question No.13
What is the major shirk (polytheism)?

Answer
It is to devote any forms of worship to one other than Allaah.

Evidence from the Noble Qur.aan
{Verily Allaah forgives not that partners should be set up with Him in
worship, but He forgives except that to whom He pleases}, {Soorah an-
Nisaa., Aayah 48]

Evidence from the authentic Sunnah
((The greatest sins are polytheism etc.)), [Transmitted by Muslim]


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Question No.14
What is the harm of major shirk?

Answer
The reason for eternity in Hellfire.

Evidence from the Noble Qur.aan
{Verily whoever assigns partners (commits Shirk) to Allaah, Allaah
makes it impermissible for him to enter al-Jannah}, {Soorah al-
Maa.idah, Aayah 72]

Evidence from the authentic Sunnah
((Whoever died while joining partners with Allaah (commits Shirk)
enters Hellfire)), [Transmitted by Muslim]


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Question No.15
Are good deeds of any benefit to one who worships others besides
Allaah?

Answer
No, good deeds are of no benefit to those who worship others besides
Allaah.

Evidence from the Noble Qur.aan
{But if they had joined in worship others with Allaah, all that they
used to do would have been of no benefit to them}, {Soorah al-An'aam,
Aayah 88]

Evidence from the authentic Sunnah
((Who ever does any deed in which he associates partners with Me, I
reject him and his Shirk)), [Transmitted by Muslim]


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Question No.16
Does Shirk exist among Muslims today?

Answer
Yes, it does exist.

Evidence from the Noble Qur.aan
{And most of them believe not in Allaah except that they attribute
partners (unto Him)}, {Soorah Yoosuf, Aayah 106]

Evidence from the authentic Sunnah
((The doom Day will not occur until some tribes of my Ummah (Islaamic
nation) have joined the idolaters and they will even worship idols)),
[Transmitted by at-Tirmidhee]


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Question No.17
What is ruling concerning praying (supplicating) to other than Allaah
like the dead?

Answer
Praying to them is a major Shirk.

Evidence from the Noble Qur.aan
{Invoke not with Allaah another ilaah (God) Lest you be among those
who receive punishment}, {Soorah ash-Shu'araa, Aayah 213]

Evidence from the authentic Sunnah
((Whoever dies having called upon partners besides Allaah shall enter
Hellfire)), [Transmitted by al-Bukhaaree]


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Question No.18
Is supplication a form of worship?

Answer
Yes, supplication is worship.

Evidence from the Noble Qur.aan
{And your Lord said: Invoke Me, I will respond to your invocation},
{Soorah Ghaafir, Aayah 60]

Evidence from the authentic Sunnah
((Supplication is worship)), [Transmitted by at-Tirmidhee]


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Question No.19
Do dead hear our supplication?

Answer
No, they do not hear.

Evidence from the Noble Qur.aan
{But you can not make hear those who are in graves}, {Soorah Faatir,
Aayah 22]

Evidence from the authentic Sunnah
((Allaah Has assigned angels to inform me of my nation salutation)),
[Transmitted by Ahmad]


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Question No.20
Do we seek help from those who are dead, or from those who are not
present?

Answer
No we do not seek help from, we rather seek help from Allaah.

Evidence from the Noble Qur.aan
{Remember when you sought help of your Lord, and He answered you},
{Soorah al-Anfaal, Aayah 9]

Evidence from the authentic Sunnah
((O Ever-Living, Self-Subsistent, upon Him all subsist, I seek help
through Your Mercy)), [Transmitted by at-Tirmidhee]


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Question No.21
Is it permitted to seek help from any other besides Allaah?

Answer
No, it is not permitted.

Evidence from the Noble Qur.aan
{You (alone) we worship and you (alone) we ask for help}, {Soorah al-
Faatihah, Aayah 5]

Evidence from the authentic Sunnah
((If you ask, ask of Allaah, if you seek help seek help of Allaah)),
[Transmitted by at-Tirmidhee]


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Question No.22
May seek help from the living?

Answer
Yes, in the matters in which they are able to help.

Evidence from the Noble Qur.aan
{Help one another in al-Birr and at-Taqwa (virtue, righteousness)},
{Soorah al-Maa.idah, Aayah 2]

Evidence from the authentic Sunnah
((Allaah helps the worshipper as long as the worshipper helps his
brother)), [Transmitted by Muslim]


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Question No.23
Is it allowed to make vows to other than Allaah?

Answer
No, it is not allowed to swear oaths except in Allaah's Name.

Evidence from the Noble Qur.aan
{O my Lord I have vowed to You what is in my womb to be dedicated for
Your services}, {Soorah Aal-'Imraan, Aayah 35]

Evidence from the authentic Sunnah
((Whoever vows to obey Allaah should obey Him, and whoever vows to
disobey Him should not disobey Him)), [Transmitted by al-Bukhaaree]


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Question No.24
Is it allowed to sacrifice in any name besides Allaah?

Answer
No, it is not allowed.

Evidence from the Noble Qur.aan
{Therefore turn in prayer to your Lord and sacrifice (to Him only)},
{Soorah al-Kowthar, Aayah 2]

Evidence from the authentic Sunnah
((Allaah curses whoever sacrifices and slaughters in any name other
than Allaah)), [Transmitted by Muslim]


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Question No.25
Is it permitted to circumambulate the graves of pious men?

Answer
No, it is not allowed.

Evidence from the Noble Qur.aan
{And circumambulate the Ancient House (the Ka'bah in Makkah)}, {Soorah
al-Hajj, Aayah 29]

Evidence from the authentic Sunnah
((Whoever circumambulate the House (Ka'bah) seven times and prays two
rak'ah)), [Transmitted by Ibn Maajah]


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Question No.26
Is it allowed to pray while the grave is in front of you?

Answer
No, it is not allowed.

Evidence from the Noble Qur.aan
{So turn your face in the direction of al-Masjid al-Haraam}, {Soorah
al-Baqarah, Aayah 144]

Evidence from the authentic Sunnah
((Don`t sit on the graves and do not pray towards them)), [Transmitted
by Muslim]


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Question No.27
What is the ruling in Islaam concerning the practice of sihr (black
magic/sorcery)?

Answer
The practice of sihr is considered an act of disbelief.

Evidence from the Noble Qur.aan
{But the Devils disbelieved, teaching men sihr (magic and such
things)}, {Soorah al-Baqarah, Aayah 102]

Evidence from the authentic Sunnah
((Avoid seven destroyers: Shirk, sihr...)), [Transmitted by Muslim]


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Question No.28
Should we believe the claims of fortunetellers and soothsayers?

Answer
No, we should not believe them.

Evidence from the Noble Qur.aan
{Say: None in the heavens and the earth knows the Ghayb (unseen)},
{Soorah an-Naml, Aayah 65]

Evidence from the authentic Sunnah
((Whoever goes to a fortuneteller or soothsayer, and believe what they
say, has disbelieved in what has been revealed to Muhammad)),
[Transmitted by Ahmad]


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Question No.29
Does any one have the knowledge of the (unseen)?

Answer
No one but Allaah alone has the knowledge of the unseen.

Evidence from the Noble Qur.aan
{And with Him are the keys of Ghayb (unseen), none knows them but He},
{Soorah al-An'aam, Aayah 59]

Evidence from the authentic Sunnah
((No one has the knowledge of the unseen except Allaah)), [Transmitted
by at-Tabaraanee]


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Question No.30
By what sources do the Muslims govern?

Answer
Muslims govern by laws laid down in the Qur.aan and authentic
Ahadeeth.

Evidence from the Noble Qur.aan
{And so judge (you O Muhammad) between them by what Allaah has
revealed}, {Soorah al-Maa.idah, Aayah 49]

Evidence from the authentic Sunnah
((Allaah is the judge and to whom is the return)), [Transmitted by al-
Bukhaaree and Muslim]


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Question No.31
What is the ruling in Islaam concerning applying non - Islaamic laws?

Answer
It is an act of disbelief.

Evidence from the Noble Qur.aan
{And whosoever does not judge by what Allaah has revealed, such are
the disbelievers}, {Soorah al-Maa.idah, Aayah 44]

Evidence from the authentic Sunnah
((When the leaders do not rule by Allaah's Book (Qur.aan) and choose
the good from that which Allaah has revealed, Allaah will cause
conflict among them)), [Transmitted by Ibn Maajah]


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Question No.32
Is it permitted to swear by other than Allaah's Name?

Answer
No, it is not permitted.

Evidence from the Noble Qur.aan
{Say: Yes! By my Lord you will certainly be resurrected}, {Soorah at-
Taghaabun, Aayah 7]

Evidence from the authentic Sunnah
((Whoever swears by anyone other than Allaah, has associated partners
with Allaah)), [Transmitted by Ahmad]


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Question No.33
Should we wear good luck charms (like amulets or talismans)?

Answer
No, we should not wear them.

Evidence from the Noble Qur.aan
{And if Allaah touches you with harm none can remove it but He},
{Soorah al-An'aam, Aayah 17]

Evidence from the authentic Sunnah
((Whoever wears an amulet has committed Shirk)), [Transmitted by
Ahmad]


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Question No.34
Through what may we seek intercession with Allaah?

Answer
By His Names and Attributes.

Evidence from the Noble Qur.aan
{And (all ) the most beautiful Names belong to Allaah, so call on Him
by them}, {Soorah al-A'raaf, Aayah 180]

Evidence from the authentic Sunnah
((I ask you by all your names, with which you wave named your self)),
[Transmitted by Ahmad]


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Question No.35
Does any supplication to Allaah require a human intermediary?

Answer
No, prayer does not require a human intermediary.

Evidence from the Noble Qur.aan
{And when my slaves ask you (O Muhammad) concerning Me, then I am
indeed near (to them by My knowledge)}, {Soorah al-Baqarah, Aayah
186]

Evidence from the authentic Sunnah
((You pray to the one who hears all and He is near and He is with
you)), [Transmitted by Muslim]


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Question No.36
What is the mediation (waasitah) of the Messenger?

Answer
The mediation of the Messenger is the transmission of Allaah's
Message.

Evidence from the Noble Qur.aan
{O Messenger (Muhammad) proclaim what has been sent down to you from
your Lord}, {Soorah al-Maa.idah, Aayah 67]

Evidence from the authentic Sunnah
((Oh Allaah, have I proclaimed your message? Oh Allaah bear witness.
(In response to the statement of the Sahaabah, "Indeed, we bear
witness that you have proclaimed the message."))), [Transmitted by
Muslim]


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Question No.37
From whom may we seek the Messenger's intercession?

Answer
From Allaah alone.

Evidence from the Noble Qur.aan
{Say: To Allaah belongs all intercession}, {Soorah az-Zumar, Aayah
44]

Evidence from the authentic Sunnah
((Oh Allaah grant to him (the Prophet) intercession for me)),
[Transmitted by at-Tirmidhee]


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Question No.38
How do we demonstrate our love for Allaah and his Messenger?

Answer
By obeying and following their commands.

Evidence from the Noble Qur.aan
{Say (O Muhammad to mankind) if you really love Allaah then follow me,
Allaah will love you}, {Soorah Aal-'Imraan, Aayah 31]

Evidence from the authentic Sunnah
((None of you have perfect faith until you love me more than your
parents, children, and all mankind)), [Transmitted by al-Bukhaaree and
Muslim]


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Question No.39
Should we be excessive in our praise for the Messenger?

Answer
No, we should not be excessive in our praise to him.

Evidence from the Noble Qur.aan
{Say I am only a man like you. It has been inspired to me that your
god is one ilaah (Allaah)}, {Soorah al-Kahf, Aayah 110]

Evidence from the authentic Sunnah
((Do not exaggerate in praising me, I am only a slave. So say Allaah's
slave and Messenger)), [Transmitted by al-Bukhaaree]


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Question No.40
Who were the first creation?

Answer
From human being was Adam and from things was the pen.

Evidence from the Noble Qur.aan
{Remember when your Lord said to the angels truly I am going to create
man from clay}, {Soorah Sa'd, Aayah 71]

Evidence from the authentic Sunnah
((The first thing created by Allaah was the pen)), [Transmitted by at-
Tirmidhee and Abu Daawood]


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Question No.41
From what was Prophet Muhammad created?

Answer
He was created from Nutfah (drops of semen - male and female
discharges).

Evidence from the Noble Qur.aan
{It is He Who created you (Adam) from dust, then from a Nutfah},
{Soorah Ghaafir, Aayah 67]

Evidence from the authentic Sunnah
((In every one of you, all components are created together in your
mother's womb by 40 days)), [Transmitted by al-Bukhaaree and Muslim]


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Question No.42
What is the status of jihad for the sake of Allaah in Islaam?

Answer
It is obligatory with lives, wealth and speech.

Evidence from the Noble Qur.aan
{March forth , whether you are light (being healthy, young and
wealthy) or heavy (being ill, old and poor) strive hard with your
wealth and your lives in the cause of Allaah}, {Soorah at-Towbah,
Aayah 41]

Evidence from the authentic Sunnah
((Fight against the polytheisms with your wealth, lives and speech)),
[Transmitted by Abu Daawood]


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Question No.43
What is Walaa (friendship and loyalty)?

Answer
Walaa (friendship and loyalty) is love and help of the faithful
believers.

Evidence from the Noble Qur.aan
{The believers men and women are Awliyaa (helpers, supporters friends
and protectors) of one another}, {Soorah at-Towbah, Aayah 71]

Evidence from the authentic Sunnah
((The faithful believers are as a brick structure, each supporting the
other)), [Transmitted by Muslim]


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Question No.44
Is seeking the friendship and help of disbelievers permitted?

Answer
No, it s not permitted.

Evidence from the Noble Qur.aan
{And if any amongst you take them as Auliyaa then surely he is one of
them}, {Soorah al-Maa.idah, Aayah 51]

Evidence from the authentic Sunnah
((The people of such and such clan are not my supporters (Awliyaa))),
[Transmitted by al-Bukhaaree and Muslim]


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Question No.45
Who is Walee (friend)?

Answer
A Walee is a true believer, who fears Allaah very much.

Evidence from the Noble Qur.aan
{Verily, Awliyaa of Allaah no fear shall come upon them nor shall they
grieve}, {Soorah Yoonus, Aayah's 62-63]

Evidence from the authentic Sunnah
((My only Walee is Allaah then the most pious among the true
believers)), [Transmitted by al-Bukhaaree and Muslim]


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Question No.46
Why did Allaah reveal the Qur.aan?

Answer
So as to apply it to our daily life.

Evidence from the Noble Qur.aan
{Follow what has been sent down to you from your Lord}, {Soorah al-
A'raaf, Aayah 3]

Evidence from the authentic Sunnah
((Read Qur.aan and apply it, do not make your living from it)),
[Transmitted by Ahmad]


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Question No.47
Is the Qur.aan alone sufficient for us without the Hadeeth
(statements, actions, tacit approvals of the Prophet)?

Answer
No, it is not sufficient.

Evidence from the Noble Qur.aan
{And We have sent down unto you (O Muhammad ) the reminder and the
advice (the Qur.aan) that you may explain clearly to men what is sent
down to them, and that they may give thought}, {Soorah an-Nahl, Aayah
44]

Evidence from the authentic Sunnah
((Indeed I have been given Qur.aan and along with it that which is
like it)), [Transmitted by Abu Daawood]


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Question No.48
Should we give priority to other opinions over the Word of Allaah and
His Messengers?

Answer
No, we should not.

Evidence from the Noble Qur.aan
{Oh you who believe, do not be forward (hasten not to decide) in the
presence of Allaah and His Messenger}, {Soorah al-Hujuraat, Aayah 1]

Evidence from the authentic Sunnah
((There is no obedience to the creatures if it means disobeying the
Creator)), [Transmitted by Ahmad]


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Question No.49
What should we do if we differ in the religious matters?

Answer
We should refer to holy Qur.aan and authentic Sunnah.

Evidence from the Noble Qur.aan
{And if you differ in any thing amongst yourselves, refer back to
Allaah and His Messenger}, {Soorah an-Nisaa., Aayah 59]



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For more information about Islam

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You forgot the top ten!

http://www.thereligionofpeace.com/Pa...10-Reasons.htm

Ten Obvious Reasons Why
Islam is NOT a Religion of Peace



#1 10,000 deadly terror attacks committed explicitly in the name of
Islam in just the last six years. (Other religions combined for perhaps a
dozen or so).


#2 Muhammad, the prophet of Islam, had people killed for insulting
him or criticizing his religion. This included women. Muslims are told to
emulate the example of Muhammad.


#3 Muhammad said in many places that he has been "ordered by Allah to
fight men until they testify that there is no god but Allah and that
Muhammad is his messenger." In the last nine years of his life, he ordered
no less than 65 military campaigns to do exactly that.

Muhammad inspired his men to war with the basest of motives, using
captured loot, sex and a gluttonous paradise as incentives. He beheaded
captives, enslaved children and raped women captured in battle. Again,
Muslims are told to emulate the example of Muhammad.



#4 After Muhammad died, the people who lived with him, and knew his
religion best, immediately fell into war with each other.

Muhammad's favorite daughter, Fatima, and her husband, Ali (the second
convert to Islam, who was raised like a son to Muhammad) fought a war
against an army raised by Aisha, Muhammad's favorite wife - and one whom he
had said was the "perfect woman."

Not only was her husband, Ali, eventually murdered, but Fatima (who
survived the early years at Mecca safe and sound) died of stress from the
persecution of fellow Muslims only three months after her father died.

Three of the first four Muslim rulers (caliphs) were murdered. All of
them were among Muhammad's closest companions. The third caliph was killed
by the son of the first. The fourth caliph was killed by the fifth, who
subsequently poisoned one of Muhammad's two favorite grandsons. Muhammad's
other grandson was later beheaded by the sixth caliph.

Within 50 years, the Kaaba, which had stood for centuries under pagan
religion, lay in ruins from internal Muslim war.



#5 Muhammad directed Muslims to wage war on other religions and bring
them under submission to Islam. Within the first few decades following his
death, his Arabian companions invaded and conquered Christian, Jewish,
Hindu, Buddhist and Zoroastrian lands.


#6 Muslims continued their Jihad against other religions for 1400
years, checked only by the ability of non-Muslims to defend themselves. To
this day, not a week goes by that Islamic fundamentalists do not attempt to
kill Christians, Jews, Hindus and Buddhists explicitly in the name of Allah.

None of these other religions are at war with each other.



#7 Islam is the only religion that has to retain its membership by
threatening to kill anyone who leaves. This is according to the example set
by Muhammad.


#8 Islam teaches that non-Muslims are less than fully human.
Muhammad said that Muslims can be put to death for murder, but that a Muslim
could never be put to death for killing a non-Muslim.


#9
The Qur'an never once speaks of Allah's love for non-Muslims, but it
speaks of Allah's cruelty toward and hatred of non-Muslims more than 500
times.


#10

"Allahu Akbar! Allahu Akbar! Allahu Akbar!"

(The last words from the cockpit of Flight 93)

On Dec 5, 11:08 pm, "ÇáåÇÏí" <smhy...@gmail.com> wrote:
> The Muslim's Creed
>
> Sorry for not sending anything related to this group but it might be
> something new to you.

Please do not spam rec.motorcycles with your message of hatred.

On Dec 6, 12:08 am, "ÇáåÇÏí" <smhy...@gmail.com> wrote:
> The Muslim's Creed
>
> Sorry for not sending anything related to this group but it might be
> something new to you.
<snip>

Well I *do* send things related to this group, so I guess I have a
greater right to share the alternative - what Christian theology
teaches on the same subjects!

To wit:

http://www.canrc.org/resources/bop/candort/index.html
http://www.canrc.org/resources/bop/hcat/index.html
http://www.canrc.org/resources/bop/belgic/index.html

On Dec 5, 11:08 pm, "ÇáåÇÏí" <smhy...@gmail.com> wrote:
> The Muslim's Creed
>
> Sorry for not sending anything related to this group but it might be
> something new to you.
>
> Question No.1
> Why has Allaah created us?
>
> Answer
> To worship Him alone and to worship no other besides Him.

You gotta be kidding! It takes a gullible fool to believe that. Put
yourself in Allahs place for a minute: Would you want everyone kissing
your ass all the time? I wouldn't.

If *I* created the human race, I wouldn't wan't everyone kissing my
ass all the time. I've had employess do that to me, and I really
couldn't stand to be around 'em. I've also had jack-ass bosses that
wanted all his employees to worship him (and no-one could stand to be
around him). Is Allah a Jack-Ass? I don't believe that. If he is, I
wouldn't want to spend eternity with the guy anyway...

If I was Allah, I'd just wan't all the humans to have fun and be nice
to eachother. You know; Don't cut off people's heads, or hands/
fingers. Don't fly planes full of people into occupied buildings.
Things of that nature!
--
Rayvan

Rayvan wrote:

>You gotta be kidding! It takes a gullible fool to believe that. Put
>yourself in Allahs place for a minute:

Well, that would get you arrested and thrown in jail, if you said it in Saudi
Arabia. In traditional Islamic theology, God is beyond all comprehension;
Muslims are not expected to visualize God but to worship and adore him as a
protector.

One of the founders of a branch of Islam called Sufism said, in his religious
fervor, "I am Allah", meaning that he felt like he was *in* Allah, *of* Allah,
and *full* of Allah.

His listeners thought that he was saying that he was on Earth to replace
Allah and they beheaded him...

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On Dec 6, 10:49 am, Rayvan <rvannul...@cachevision.com> wrote:
> On Dec 5, 11:08 pm, "ÇáåÇÏí" <smhy...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > The Muslim's Creed
>
> > Sorry for not sending anything related to this group but it might be
> > something new to you.
>
> > Question No.1
> > Why has Allaah created us?
>
> > Answer
> > To worship Him alone and to worship no other besides Him.
>
> You gotta be kidding! It takes a gullible fool to believe that. Put
> yourself in Allahs place for a minute: Would you want everyone kissing
> your ass all the time? I wouldn't.
>
> If *I* created the human race, I wouldn't wan't everyone kissing my
> ass all the time. I've had employess do that to me, and I really
> couldn't stand to be around 'em. I've also had jack-ass bosses that
> wanted all his employees to worship him (and no-one could stand to be
> around him). Is Allah a Jack-Ass? I don't believe that. If he is, I
> wouldn't want to spend eternity with the guy anyway...
>
> If I was Allah, I'd just wan't all the humans to have fun and be nice
> to eachother. You know; Don't cut off people's heads, or hands/
> fingers. Don't fly planes full of people into occupied buildings.
> Things of that nature!

That's maybe the central error of our times, in regards to religion,
Rayvan - viewing God as if he is just another (albeit very powerful)
human, when there's really no basis for assuming it should be so and
then dismissing any other possibility. Reality may not be shaped to
our liking. Atheists appear quite able to consider that possibility.
Perhaps more people of faith should as well.

Put another way, just because it's wrong for you and me to be self-
centered, it does not automatically follow that it's wrong for God to
be that way. If he is the creator of the universe (which is what's
being talked about, right?) he is in a completely different category
and owes nobody anything. His creatures, on the other hand, owe him
everything. Quite different situations.

The problem arises because we have a personal stake in what the answer
to this question is. So, of course, we prefer one answer over another
(e.g. that God has to live by our rules). But, looked at objectively,
maybe we should admit our personal preferences and goals likely place
no constraints at all on a such a being. Let God be God, in other
words.

On Dec 6, 11:19 am, "Albrecht via MotorcycleKB.com" <u33665@uwe>
wrote:
> Rayvan wrote:
> >You gotta be kidding! It takes a gullible fool to believe that. Put
> >yourself in Allahs place for a minute:
>
> Well, that would get you arrested and thrown in jail, if you said it in Saudi
> Arabia. In traditional Islamic theology, God is beyond all comprehension;
> Muslims are not expected to visualize God but to worship and adore him as a
> protector.
>
> One of the founders of a branch of Islam called Sufism said, in his religious
> fervor, "I am Allah", meaning that he felt like he was *in* Allah, *of* Allah,
> and *full* of Allah.
>
> His listeners thought that he was saying that he was on Earth to replace
> Allah and they beheaded him...

Such a peaceful (pieceful?) group of people. If "Allah" approves if
this behavior, I don't want to go to his "heaven."
--
Rayvan

On Thu, 06 Dec 2007 19:19:16 GMT, "Albrecht via MotorcycleKB.com"
<u33665@uwe> wrote:

>Rayvan wrote:
>
>>You gotta be kidding! It takes a gullible fool to believe that. Put
>>yourself in Allahs place for a minute:
>
>Well, that would get you arrested and thrown in jail, if you said it in Saudi

It would get you beheaded in many places. Stoned to death in
others.

>Arabia. In traditional Islamic theology, God is beyond all comprehension;
>Muslims are not expected to visualize God but to worship and adore him as a
>protector.
>
>One of the founders of a branch of Islam called Sufism said, in his religious
>fervor, "I am Allah", meaning that he felt like he was *in* Allah, *of* Allah,
>and *full* of Allah.
>
>His listeners thought that he was saying that he was on Earth to replace
>Allah and they beheaded him...

What'd I tell ya ?


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On Thu, 6 Dec 2007 11:28:52 -0800 (PST), "Road Glidin' Don"
<d.langkd@gmail.com> wrote:


>That's maybe the central error of our times, in regards to religion,
>Rayvan - viewing God as if he is just another (albeit very powerful)
>human, when there's really no basis for assuming it should be so and

Your religion tells you we are 'made in his image'. Look
through that telescope from the other end, and what do you get ?

>then dismissing any other possibility. Reality may not be shaped to
>our liking. Atheists appear quite able to consider that possibility.
>Perhaps more people of faith should as well.

Atheists are also able to answer questions with 'I don't know'
( why are we here ? What happens after death ? etc etc ) and to
simply admit their own lack of knowledge and signifigance, rather than
claim some kind of supernatural validation of their existence, and
assurance of some form of immortality.

>Put another way, just because it's wrong for you and me to be self-
>centered, it does not automatically follow that it's wrong for God to
>be that way.

Your religion teaches that he is not.

> If he is the creator of the universe (which is what's
>being talked about, right?) he is in a completely different category
>and owes nobody anything. His creatures, on the other hand, owe him
>everything. Quite different situations.

We didn't ask to be created. That was His call, for His
reasons ( if you assume the existence of Him, that is ), done at His
pleasure ( can God feel pleasure ? This would imply that he can feel
pain. This would imply that He is not powerful enough to stop his own
pain. ). We are not indebted for it.

>
>The problem arises because we have a personal stake in what the answer
>to this question is. So, of course, we prefer one answer over another
>(e.g. that God has to live by our rules). But, looked at objectively,
>maybe we should admit our personal preferences and goals likely place
>no constraints at all on a such a being. Let God be God, in other
>words.

Or, admit that He is a fanatsy, of human derivation, to give
our weak little psyches the illusion of having control and knowledge
that in fact we do not have. Quite similar to a nightlight that keeps
the monsters from crawling out from under the bed at night.

The very essence of all religions is a God-figure, whom we can
communicate with, for instance through 'worship', and, implicitly,
prayer. Which directly implies A ) a 'protection from above', B ) a
power above all other powers that can be appealed to, and influenced
by such appeal.

Take for example someone on their death-bed. Religion would
have us believe that there is some kind of supernatural Guardian
watching from above, stopwatch and clipboard in hand, thinking 'OK,
Sally is scheduled to die at 11:37 tonight. That is part of my
Eternal Plan for the Universe, a Plan I devised before time began (
before I invented Time, that is to say ). Howsomeever - if enough
people say enough nice things about me to each other or themselves,
and ask me to re-schedule, I might think about it.

Later that night, Sally either dies or lives. The people
around her then either say 'It was God's plan' ( implying that God
ignored their requests, of course, while still maintaining the
illusion that the requests were listened to From Above at all ), or
'God saved her', implying that it wasn't His decision for her to die
in the first place ( what did He save her FROM, other than His Own
Plan ??? ), or that they changed His mind and His Vast Eternal Plan,
which apparently wasn't Perfect in the first place.

All things considered, it's quite amazing that these people
don't still put out cookies and milk for Santy Klaus even as adults.

YHBT.


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