The True Religion

THE RELIGION OF ISLAM


The first thing that one should know and clearly understand about Islam is what the word "Islam" itself means.

The religion of Islam is not named after a person as in the case of Christianity which was named after Jesus Christ, Buddhism after Gotama Buddha, Confucianism ...

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Salman the Persian, Zoroastrian, Persia (part 1 of 2)

From Zoroastrianism to Christianity

The blessed Companion of the Prophet Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, Salman al-Farisi narrates[1] his journey to Islam as follows:

"I was a Persian man from the people of Isfahaan[2] from a town known as Jayi. My father was the ...

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The Return of Jesus (part 5 of 5)

Description: The end of Gog and Magog, followed by peace and plenty, a world without war, the universality of God's True Religion, and the death of Jesus.

By Jeremy Boulter (© 2006 IslamReligion.com) - Published on 19 Jun 2006 - Last modified on 01 Apr 2008

The End of Gog and Magog

When the ...

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Love


Q: If a girl loves a boy from afar, has she committed a sin?.


A: Praise be to Allaah.

Islam came to close the doors that lead to evil and sin, and is keen to block all the means that may lead to corruption of hearts and minds. Love and infatuation between the sexes are among the worst of ...

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I was Born Today

Born on the Day of Arafah

I was Born Today


Sheikh Hany Hilmy
Monday, 01 December 2008


I seek refuge in Allah from Satan the outcast

Praise be to Allah, we thank Him, we seek His aid and we ask for His forgiveness. We seek the protection of Allah from our bad souls and deeds. ...
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The Story of Noah (part 1 of 3)

Who was Noah?


The accounts of the flood in the Jewish and Christian traditions acknowledge Noah as being a righteous man in a world crushed under the weight of sin and disbelief. The Quran and the sayings of Prophet Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, teach us that ...

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Jesus, son of Mary (part 4 of 5): Did Jesus Really Die?

Jesus, son of Mary (part 4 of 5): Did Jesus Really Die?

The idea of Jesus dying on the cross is central to the Christian belief. It represents the conviction that Jesus died for the sins of mankind. The crucifixion of Jesus is a vital doctrine in Christianity; however Muslims reject it ...
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Thomas Webber, Ex-Christian, UK

Like most reverts to Islam my story is simple from the perspective of an outsider. Young man finds a religion that's different to his family's and eventually tells them and reverts.

However, like many things in life, it is the travelling of the journey and not the getting to the destination ...

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Al-'Ateerah and rulings thereon

 

 

Q: What is al-'ateerah, and what is the ruling on it?.

A: Praise be to Allaah.

Al-'ateerah is a sacrifice was that was offered by the people of the Jaahiliyyah during the month of Rajab. They made that a tradition amongst themselves, like the offering of the udhiyah sacrifice on Eid ...
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The Story of Prophet Job

Information about the various prophets sent by God to humankind can be found throughout the 114 chapters of Quran. The information is presented in a variety of ways. From a few short verses, to the long narrative concerning Prophet Joseph, that takes an entire chapter. Additionally, almost ...

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Ruling on attending Easter celebrations

I would like to know if it is haram to go to the Sydney royal Easter show. Although it is called the Easter show it really has nothing to do with easter. I like to go for the craft, fruit, animal shows; they all have nothing to do with Easter.
 
Praise be to Allaah.
 
It is not ...
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Murder in the Bible

Murder in the Bible

The act of murder is rampant in the Bible. In much of the Bible, especially the Old Testament, there are laws that command that people be killed for absurd reasons such as working on the Sabbath, being gay, cursing your parents, or not being a virgin on your wedding night. ...
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