Islam 101

[patrizekirsten]

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In the last quarter of the sixth century occurred an event which was destined to change the history not only of Europe, but of the whole world. One summer day in the year 581, a caravan of camels laden with the costly products of southern Arabia appeared in the little town of Busra. The leader of the caravan was accompanied by a boy who was the nephew of the guardian of the Caaba, the sacred Temple of the Arabs in Mecca. The boy's name was Mohammed. During his stay in Busra Mohammed was entertained in the Nestorian monastery. He had many conversations with the monks and became deeply interested in their religious and philosophical views, particularly in their aversion to idolatry and their revolt against the carnalized Trinity of the orthodox Christian Church. As Mohammed grew to manhood he came more and more under the influence of the Nestorians. Finally he retired to a grotto and gave himself up to meditation. From this silent communication with his own thoughts one conviction was born: the Unity of God. He then left his retreat, determined to devote his whole life to the promulgation of that one truth. By the end of six years he had gained only 1500 converts. But when he departed from Medina on his last pilgrimage to Mecca, he was accompanied by 114,000 followers..

Like Jesus and the Buddha before him, Mohammed had no intention of founding a new religion. His purpose was to reform Christianity and Judaism, to destroy the sectarianism and idolatry into which these two religions had fallen. For many centuries the Muslims considered their religion merely as an offshoot of Nestorianism. Not until it had become intoxicated with its own success did Islam repudiate the original intentions of its founder and assert itself as a distinct revelation.

[Malic]

I have so many doctrinal opposition to koran (specially how ladies are rated) but i like the way you post sir Malic Friendly as possible,,,dapat ka tularan sa ibang tao dito, specially that catholic bot who does not know how to sell his product (church)

thank you ma'am. Actually right now Muslim women are now actively defining their position in Islam.

if only all Muslims are as open-minded as you, sadeek malic, then we may have a true shot at peace. same goes for our Christian brothers.

tolerance breeds peace. and peace breeds love.

Shukran Sadeek...all we ask from the Muslim community to you guys is your acceptance and support Im afraid to say this but I'll say it anyway...Islam need to be reformed and I know that there are Muslims out there specially those who graduated from the Western School, are trying all their effort in putting Islam back to its proper place.

[Malic]

In the last quarter of the sixth century occurred an event which was destined to change the history not only of Europe, but of the whole world. One summer day in the year 581, a caravan of camels laden with the costly products of southern Arabia appeared in the little town of Busra. The leader of the caravan was accompanied by a boy who was the nephew of the guardian of the Caaba, the sacred Temple of the Arabs in Mecca. The boy's name was Mohammed. During his stay in Busra Mohammed was entertained in the Nestorian monastery. He had many conversations with the monks and became deeply interested in their religious and philosophical views, particularly in their aversion to idolatry and their revolt against the carnalized Trinity of the orthodox Christian Church. As Mohammed grew to manhood he came more and more under the influence of the Nestorians. Finally he retired to a grotto and gave himself up to meditation. From this silent communication with his own thoughts one conviction was born: the Unity of God. He then left his retreat, determined to devote his whole life to the promulgation of that one truth. By the end of six years he had gained only 1500 converts. But when he departed from Medina on his last pilgrimage to Mecca, he was accompanied by 114,000 followers..

Like Jesus and the Buddha before him, Mohammed had no intention of founding a new religion. His purpose was to reform Christianity and Judaism, to destroy the sectarianism and idolatry into which these two religions had fallen. For many centuries the Muslims considered their religion merely as an offshoot of Nestorianism. Not until it had become intoxicated with its own success did Islam repudiate the original intentions of its founder and assert itself as a distinct revelation.

wow... Salamt kaayo ani sir. keep it coming...

[Hellblazer 2.1]

In the last quarter of the sixth century occurred an event which was destined to change the history not only of Europe, but of the whole world. One summer day in the year 581, a caravan of camels laden with the costly products of southern Arabia appeared in the little town of Busra. The leader of the caravan was accompanied by a boy who was the nephew of the guardian of the Caaba, the sacred Temple of the Arabs in Mecca. The boy's name was Mohammed. During his stay in Busra Mohammed was entertained in the Nestorian monastery. He had many conversations with the monks and became deeply interested in their religious and philosophical views, particularly in their aversion to idolatry and their revolt against the carnalized Trinity of the orthodox Christian Church. As Mohammed grew to manhood he came more and more under the influence of the Nestorians. Finally he retired to a grotto and gave himself up to meditation. From this silent communication with his own thoughts one conviction was born: the Unity of God. He then left his retreat, determined to devote his whole life to the promulgation of that one truth. By the end of six years he had gained only 1500 converts. But when he departed from Medina on his last pilgrimage to Mecca, he was accompanied by 114,000 followers..

Like Jesus and the Buddha before him, Mohammed had no intention of founding a new religion. His purpose was to reform Christianity and Judaism, to destroy the sectarianism and idolatry into which these two religions had fallen. For many centuries the Muslims considered their religion merely as an offshoot of Nestorianism. Not until it had become intoxicated with its own success did Islam repudiate the original intentions of its founder and assert itself as a distinct revelation.

wow, cardinal j. thanks for that. and welcome back.

[pigrah]

Let me be the first one to greet RAMADAN KAREEM !
As a reminder, please commit the following Du’a to memory and make a habit of reciting it daily until the day of Ramdhan.
اللهم بارك لنا في رجب وشعبان وبلغنا رمضان
“O Allah, make the months of Rajab and Sha’ban blessed for us, and let us reach the month of Ramadhan.” [Musnad-e-Ahmed]

[Malic]

Ramadan is the month where able Muslims practice sawm or in english fasting. Tradition has it that it was the month of Ramadan where the Qur'an was revealed to Prophet Muhammad(SAW).

Ramadan officially starts on the next day after the " Hilal " ( first slight crescent moon ) appears in the sky.

Muslims all over the world will then rise up as early as 4am to take their Suhoor, the meal taken before the fasting, and prepares himself for fajr, the first obligatory prayer of Islam.

as soon as he hears the Adhan(call for prayer) for the Fajr prayer, around 4:30am, Muslims are no longer allowed to take any food and liquid, he then goes to the mosques to participate in Jumaah prayer (congregational prayer).

It is suggested that the Muslims must spend more time in reading and if possible memorizing any Surah or ayah in the Qur'an. He is required to control all of his senses and intentions as not to violate any laws and do only what is Halal or allowed.


When darkness strikes the sky and hears the Maghrib Call to prayer, around 5:40-6:00pm, he can then break the fast.

this cycle will go on till the Month of Ramadan ends.

[redline]

In christians jesus is Lord, Son of God and savior.

In Muslims who is he? ( a prophet, ordinary man, great teacher or whatever?)

[Malic]

He is a prophet.

[LIBER777]

In christians jesus is Lord, Son of God and savior.

In Muslims who is he? ( a prophet, ordinary man, great teacher or whatever?)

MAO NI NINDOT E-DEBATE

ANG TEMA KAI :

Why is jesus only a prophet in Islam while in Christian hes a redeemer



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[Malic]

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