Islam in brief
Mahmud murad
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Introduction
This is a message for every free thinking and broadminded human being. It is for every seeker of the truth who might have, once wondered, what the religion of Islam is all about, who is Allah "1", is. What is the ultimate goal of man existence, or what happens after death for these questions and many others are prompted at certain occasions, but brushed aside by various factors.
Islam is indeed a misunderstood and misrepresented religion in the west "this misconception is hardly surprising" remarks the French Dr. Maurice bucaille, in his book, the bible, the Qur'an and science."2" "when we consider the way so many generation is the west were instructed in the religions problems facing humanity and ignorance in which they were kept about anything related to Islam" hence Islamic ideals remains obscure from the vest majority of non-Muslims.
This booklet doesn't claim to answer all the questions you would like to be answered. However, this booklet will open before you a new dimension of thinking, and will enable you to realize the importance of your role as a human being in this universe, to help you understand the relationship between you and your creator, god almighty Allah. It presents Islam to you in a nutshell, and provides straightforward answers to many questions about Islam and its credibility.
In this booklet, you will also be able to know Allah, the last of his scriptures, the last of His prophets and messengers, what Islam is the role of man in this life and other related issues. Lest one may think that there is an English version of the Qur'an, I would like to draw the reader's attention to the fact that Arabic is the only language of the Qur'an. Although the Qur'anic quotations and prophetic traditions cited in the booklet are preceded with "Allah says" only the meaning of such quotations are quoted.
M. Murad
Safer 1410. September 1989
1- The word ALLAH mean god in Arabic language.
2- The book was originally written in French entitled "la bible, le coran et al science". Its English version is published by American trust publication, 1979.
Who is Allah?
Allah is the proper name applied to only true god who exists necessarily by himself, comprising all the excellent divine names and attributes of perfection Allah is One and Unique: He has no partner or equal He is the sole creator and sustainer of the universe. Every creature bears witness of his oneness. Divinity lordship and the uniqueness of his attributes and names. Allah's essence does not resemble other essences;"there is none like unto him" he is the one, the sole, the indivisible. He is the God without whom no affairs are accomplished, and whom lordship ultimately pertains. He neither begets nor does anything in here in him. All creatures stand in need of him, but he stands in need of none. Allah is the omnipotent. The omniscient. Whose knowledge comprehends in the most perfect manner all things? Hidden or manifested. But He is far greater than to be encompassed by knowledge of his creatures. Allah the supreme is the creator of everything, for he has a free hand in the disposal of all affairs. He is the most merciful; whose unbounded mercy encompasses everything. He is far removed from injustice and tyranny. Allah's justice ensures order in the universe, whis has no defect. There is no one to share his domain, nor does he take aid or support from his creatures. He is the god of the worlds. Yet, he is nearer to man than man's jugular vein. Whenever a believer in need or distress calls on him, he responds. He is above the seven heavens mounting his throne is the manner which suits his grandure. Allah has revealed his final scripture, al-Qur'an to the last of his messengers, Muhammad, peace be on him, to convey the message of Islam to mankind. He is the exalted Allah; glory be to him.
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