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seekshidayath 
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 Posted: 31 October 2008 at 7:27am |
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Thankx a lot for the thought of checking them. By the way, what does "Vobiscum" mean ?
Other suggested reading --- ! Shall post them soon. Till then, if you wish , u can post your feedback of the earlier links,
I shall try to share those links by tomorrow, insha Allah
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Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: �All the descendants of Adam are sinners, and the best of sinners are those who repent."
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Imani
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Posted: 31 October 2008 at 8:30am |
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Definitely write more about the Prophets. I am interested to hear a Muslim perspective on them. Could you possibly show me how they were considered Muslims? Like I said, I am drawn to Islam, so I would like to learn much about it. [/QUOTE] Salam alaikum, Dominus.
Welcome to the forum. BRAVO!!!
I'm also a starter and what i will say is that, "May the Almighty ALLAH guide you on the right path. "
well, all the prophets who were sent to mankind were true muslims because they all worshipped and believed in only one and eternal God.
to save most of your time off the internet, i would like you to purcash this book " stories of the prophets" by IBN KATHIR.
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"But those who believe and do righteous deeds are the best of all creatures."(surah98:7)
peace for all peace for the nation. To Allah indeed we are to return. SALAM |
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honeto
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Posted: 04 November 2008 at 6:01pm |
Dominus,
sorry I was away for a few days. I am back with answer to your question. All prophets were Muslims by faith. Well, a Muslim is a person who submits to the will of One and Only God, the Creator of All. Since Adam was the first man and prophet who recieved guidance from God, and after him many many prophets came throughout human history who recieved the same guidance, followed it and preached it. This same guidance was revised through the final prophet, Prophet Mohammed (pbuh). So all of those who followed this beleif in One God and message sent through God's prophets were Muslims by faith.
The Quran states:
3:67 Abraham was not a Jew nor yet a Christian; but he was true in Faith, and bowed his will to God's (Which is Islam), and he joined not gods with God.
22:78 and struggle for God as is His due, for He has chosen you, and has laid on you no impediment in your religion, being the creed of your father Abraham; He named you Muslims aforetime and in this, that the Messenger might be a witness against you, and that you might be witnesses against mankind. So perform the prayer, and pay the alms, and hold you fast to God; He is your Protector -- an excellent Protector, an excellent Helper.
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The friends of God will certainly have nothing to fear, nor will they be grieved. Al Quran 10:62
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Friendship
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Posted: 11 November 2008 at 2:04pm |
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Assalamu alaikum.
Brother Dominus Vobiscum. Christianity according to what I read was coined sometimes after 70 A.C. Muhammad Rasulullah did not call the Muslims following the previous scriptures with a name other than Muslims. Reverend Cantwell Smith a Minister in the Vatican wrote that there was no name other than Islam. All other names were inventions. Christian in Arabic meant 'Helpers' those who helped Propeht Isa (AS) the son of Maryam. Your sin is no hinderance to accepting Islam ie believing in Muhammad and praying. Believe it or not you are Muslim technically. Muhammad Rasulullah never fought the followers of Propeht Isa (AS) and they did not come incontact with him as they were living in Najran until after the conquest of Makka. In dialogue we should be sincere, honest and argue on scientific basis. Friendship. |
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Imani
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Posted: 11 November 2008 at 2:19pm |
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i agree with you friendship.
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"But those who believe and do righteous deeds are the best of all creatures."(surah98:7)
peace for all peace for the nation. To Allah indeed we are to return. SALAM |
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Al Qalam
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Posted: 13 November 2008 at 1:35am |
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Perhaps the primary difference, the monotheistic doctrine of Islam and the Polytheistic nature of Catholicism will be the ultimate deal-breaker.
I was born and raised Catholic, but decided to leave the church when I was 18. I had looked back over those 18 years, and found that I had known virtually no comfort or peace from Catholicism. At the time I didn't fully understand why. Just too young and foolish, I guess.
A few years ago, I began reading the Quran, and realized almost instantly why Catholicism never worked for me. It was the polytheistic nature of it that always left me confused. I never knew who I was supposed to pray to. Was it God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the Blessed Virgin, or one of the many saints? With Islam, there was no question or confusion. There is no God but God, and the concept of the Oneness of God restored my faith that I had lived without for 30 years after leaving Catholicism. It would be impossible for me now to return to Catholicism, knowing what I now know about Islam.
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Imani
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Posted: 13 November 2008 at 2:34pm |
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Al Qalam may ALLAH shower HIS mercy and blessing over you and your household.
I hope that you become an Active member in this forum since you are new in this forum.
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"But those who believe and do righteous deeds are the best of all creatures."(surah98:7)
peace for all peace for the nation. To Allah indeed we are to return. SALAM |
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thomas-philip
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Posted: 15 December 2008 at 10:14am |
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thanks all for your insights on this topic. As a (Roman) Catholic Christian who had a Protestant mother (Dutch Reformed), I was raised to look beyond the rules or doctrine of any faith and not blindly accept what is been taught to me. Although I have read many passages from the Quran and Bible(s), I am by no means an expert, but have come up with my tenants to which God will some day judge me:
1. follow the 10 commandments (and dont lose sight of the 1st commandment.)
2. love one another
3. practice forgiveness
The many people who throughout history have tried to teach God's word to us, be it the prophets and others of good deed, are to be studied and to try to learn how to follow God's way.
Since we ALL are human, our works here on earth are flawed and since the Bible & Quran are of human origin, then the words there will forever be open for interpertation. (I must admit I do struggle with the Quran stating Jesus was not crucified, but I can live with that) Muslims have a valid point when it comes to Jesus's divine status and the proclaimation of the trinty-- again human flaws when trying to comprehend God's work. I do believe Jesus is the son of God, as is ALL of us- for are we not His children? He also is the son of man too. Saints in the Roman Catholic faith are God's instruments in spreading His word; the leaders of my faith I think get a little too carried away in their doctrines, but they are human and warrant my forgiveness--and yours.
To those who follow the Quran:like you, I am a follower of Abraham, Moses, Issiac, Jesus and after reading Mohammed's teachings, there are many that I can learn from in my goal of reaching heaven. BUT, my faith is rooted in that Jesus died on the cross for us all. His words of loving one another and teaching us of God's law has been tainted by numerous people in the past 2000 years. Please dont paint all us Christians with too broad a brush. We have too much in common to be divided by our differences... for God is waiting for us to understand we ALL need to follow no. 2 & 3 above when praticing our faith to Him. the sooner we do this, the sooner we will receive His grace.
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DominusVobiscum wrote: