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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Islam?

Simply put, Islam is to acquire peace through willingly submitting to our Merciful Creator.
No intermediaries, no person, no thing needed to talk to God Almighty.

Through our prayers, we talk directly to God Almighty.

What are the characteristics of God in Islam?

In Islam,

God is One and Unique:

God has no partners, no equals, and no rivals.

God has no father, mother, sons, daughters, or wives.

God alone is worthy of all worship.

What is the purpose of life in Islam?

In Islam, life is a test for our deeds. We have clear purposes in life:

  1. Worship one God, to please Him alone.
  2. Work for the welfare (development) of society.
  3. To save oppressed people.
  4. To call people to worship Allah alone without any association or partners.

What are the teachings of Islam?

Islam teaches us that all humans are equal regardless of their race, color, or nationality. Helping and supporting the weak, poor, needy, and the disabled is heavily encouraged. It is mandatory upon followers to show respect and tolerance, even to those who do not share their faith.

 

In Islam, all Muslims are brothers and sisters in one big family. We must love for each other as we love for ourselves.

 

Women in Islam are precious and protected. Men must provide for them, take care of them, and treat them with respect and honour. Women in Islam inherit, unlike other religions, where women aren’t allowed any inheritance.

 

Islam teaches us to respect our neighbours, regardless of their faith, and not cause any harm or disturbance to them. We must support them in their times of need.

How Islam is different from other religions?

Unlike other religions, Islam is not named after its founder or the community of its birth. Islam is an attributive title that signifies obedience to God, the Creator of the Universe. One of its main beauties is that it acknowledges the complete perfection, greatness, and uniqueness of God with no compromises. This is reflected in Islam’s pure teachings of the attributes of God.

How does Islam treat other religions?

Islam emphasizes respect and tolerance towards other religions, encouraging peaceful coexistence and recognizing the right to religious freedom. The Quran and Islamic teachings highlight the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and justice, regardless of their faith. While acknowledging differences in belief, Islam promotes dialogue, understanding, and cooperation with people of other faiths. 

The Quran explicitly states that there is no compulsion in religion (2:256). This makes it a necessary condition that no one is forced into Islam against their will. Establishing the fundamental right of individuals to choose their faith.

Why Islam is logical religion?

  1. The true religion should have come from God.
  2. It should call for the worship of God alone, directly with no mediators.
  3. It should be in accordance with the principles advocated by the messengers.
  4. It should not be self-contradictory.
  5. It should guarantee to protect people’s religious commitment, honor, wealth, lives, and children.
  6. It should be a mercy to mankind.
  7. It should include guidance regarding the laws of God.
  8. It should advocate the best attitudes and actions.
  9. It should bring happiness to those who believe.
  10. It should point towards the truth and warn against false.

Sound logical? It is all mentioned in the Quran (the Holy scripture of Islam).

Why Islam is the true religion not others?

Islam is the only religion that has logical, historical, scientific, and many other proofs.

Islam is a complete way of life.

Islam has solutions to all the world’s problems.

Why do we need a religion?

1 We need a clear, proven, logical answer for our existential questions.
2 We need a peaceful mind and to fulfill our souls.
3 We need to know where we are going after death.
4 We need guidelines, discipline, and structure for our lives.

Why do I have to follow a religion?

If you listen carefully to a believer, you will find the answer.

Those who submit themselves to the Almighty Creator feel a connection between the soul and its Creator, and it has the quality that, if practiced correctly, it leads to the highest of virtues in this life as well as the next.

Religion transforms the believer inside and out, just as it is said that a person is delivered from darkness into light.

Spiritual needs are inherited in us as humans; we feel it when we see the scene of prayers, when we are lost and need inner peace.

When we get our questions answered, we feel mentally satisfied.

When we fall into perplexity and need specific guidance, we all reach out to the Creator.

Some misconceptions about Islam

Islam is not an Arab religion. Islam is a Universal religion. About 80% Muslims are Non-Arabs.

Allah is not an Arab Deity; it’s just the Arabic term used to denote the Creator and sustainer of the heavens and the earth and everything in between.

Islam didn’t start with Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, rather it’s the same message which was preached by all the prophets, such as Adam, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, peace and blessings be upon them all

Similarities between Christianity and Islam

  • Abrahamic Religions Based on Revelation (Scripture).
  • Prophets and Messengers.
  • Jesus (PBUH): miracle birth
  • Promised messiah (Christ)
  • Jesus (PBUH) performed miracles
  • Jesus (PBUH) ascended to the heavens
  • Jesus (PBUH) returns in the last days

Islam in Comparison to Christianity

  • No Trinity: Strict Monotheism, One God, One being, One Person.
  • No Original Sin: Human Beings are born with a Clean slate.
  • Personal Accountability: No one died or needs to die for anyone’s sins.
  • Forgiveness and Mercy: Try your best, for our shortcomings, God forgives freely