Dr Zakir Nayak

                                              Dr Zakir Nayak


For those who don’t know much about Dr. Zakir Naik, here is the
introduction of him. Who is Dr. Zakir Naik? At a time when there
was confusion in India, while communal disharmony was at it’s
peak, while Muslims were looked by suspicions, while Babri Masjid
was razed down to the ground, while the Muslims didn’t have a
voice to communicate to the world, there appeared a shooting
star in dark horizons of ignorance and impotence; the shooting
star that we Indians witnessed in India was none other than Dr.
Zakir Naik, the shooting star that smashed into the nook and
corners of India. The media was carrying allegations against
Muslims, the Muslims were indulging into innovations, the Muslim
youths were not proud to call themselves as Muslims in public,
while R.S.S and other right wing bodies were adding fuel to the
hatred towards Muslims, while the Muslim Scholars in India had
the knowledge on Islam, but were not successful to motivate the
masses. It was under these dire circumstance that Allah chose a
stammerer; a stammerer who could not spell even his name at one
go. When asked his name, he would say “Za…….Za……Za…..
Za…..Zakir”; and that was Dr. Zakir Naik. Yes, the man who
couldn’t pronounce his name, gave public talks for 3 to 4 hours at
one go. It was not he who spoke; it was Allah who made him
speak. When Dr. Zakir read his supplication that which Musa
alaihissalam read, Allah’s help was witnessed by millions in the
audience. In a land where the Muslims were butchered and
massacred, the confidence that Dr. Zakir Naik instilled in the
veins of the youth was simply amazing. People were amazed to see
the thin man, with a skull cap and beard, wearing the trousers
above ankles, standing with courage alone and facing the Indian
audience, quoting the verses from the Qur’an, reading the
shlokas from the Hindu scriptures, quoting verbatim the verses
and references from the bible; without referring to the notes,
while committing the library of books to memory, was simply a
mind blowing boosting experience to the young Muslims in India.
People saw great results. Many coming to the fold of Islam; lot of
non-muslims embracing Islam, women rushing to the Burkha
stores to buy burkhas, youngsters wearing skull cap to colleges
and office, Muslims purchasing Qur’an, Islamic books and DVDs
were all the signs of a new revival of the Sunnah in India. We in
India didn’t come across another person on the media to
challenge the allegations against Islam, with wisdom and
reasoning. The morale of the Muslims were elevated; and the
outcome was that, today there are many Da’wah centres and
Islamic schools which have erupted after getting convinced with
the trend that was set by Dr. Zakir Naik. So we love Dr. Zakir
Naik, because he stood for the cause of Islam; because he
smashed the allegations against Islam; because he loves Allah and
His Rasool sallallaahu ‘alaihi wasallaam. It is he who started
Peace tv, English, Urdu and Bangla. It is he who invites the
scholars of other parts of India to deliver their talks to the
public. Ulema from Saudi are the regular participants. Scholars
of Madina are his well wishers and advisors. His schools have
produced children who have memorised the entire Qur’an, while
they can understand the meanings too. His son himself haafidh of
the Qur’an, and a dynamic young speaker in the world. I say this
with complete conviction, his son Fariq Naik can even enter into
Guiness book of records for being the youngest public speaker who
addresses thousands of audience in the world. Shame on those
who discredit and disregard the work of Dr. Zakir. When the
grave worshippers hate him we have no problem. When the idol
worshippers hate him we have no problem. When the Jews,
Christians and Atheists hate him, we have no problem. But, when
the people who understand the Manhaj of salaf ( methodology of
the pious predecessors) speak nonsense, while speaking without
proofs, while justifying their arguments based on their personal
experiences with some individuals, and generalising it is utter
nonsense. Hundreds of people work under Dr. Zakir; each one on a different level, coming from a different background. In a school one may find children of various kinds. One must judge the school by what the syllabus, methodology and teachings of the school is; not by looking at some individuals in the school. There are bright students in a school, and there are dull students in the school. I encourage the mischief mongers to look at the good examples and the ideology of that which the management adheres to. As a Dae, we speak about Islam. We defend our DEEN and our Prophet. And we defend our brothers who work for the cause of Islam. As a Dae, one must call people to truth; and at times also deal certain goons with iron hand. The people who speak nonsense about our brothers are those who have not done anything as much the people whom they criticise. I believe that it is Allah’s way to reward Dr. Zakir, by letting him take the deeds of the backbiters on the day of Judgement inshaallaah. The backbiters were behind the screens all these days; and now we see them spitting venom in public forums. If one has any issue with Dr. Zakir, we encourage
him to meet him personally and talk it out. If not, let them be
prepared to see people like me getting hard like bulldozers over
their heads. Be prepared! There are many heroes of Islam; in the past, present and in the future. Allah takes work out of those whom He chooses. We love those who love Allah, His Rasool and the Sahaabaa Ajma’een. Yes, we love Dr. Zakir, for the sake of Allah........may Allaah suhbhanahu wa ta'aala bless dr nice n
protct him frm evil eyes ...

Islamic method of Slaughtering animals is better ...scientific reason...

                           Islamic method of Slaughtering animals is  better
                                                     ...scientific reason...



Al Shaddad Bin Aous has quoted this tradition of the Holy
Prophet (P.B.U.H.) "God calls for mercy in everything, so be
merciful when you kill and when you slaughter, sharpen your
blade to relieve its pain".
Many allegations have been made that Islamic slaughter is not
humane to animals. However, Professor Schultz and his
colleague Dr. Hazim of the Hanover University, Germany,
proved through an experiment, using an electroencephalograph
(EEG) and electrocardiogram (ECG) that *Islamic slaughter is
THE humane method of slaughter* and captive bolt stunning,
practiced by the Western method, causes severe pain to the
animal. The results surprised many.
Experimental Details:
1. Several electrodes were surgically implanted at various
points of the skull of all animals, touching the surface of
thebrain.
2. The animals were allowed to recover for several weeks.
3. Some animals were slaughtered by making a swift, deep
incision with a sharp knife on the neck cutting the jugular
veins and carotid Arteries of both sides; as also the trachea
and esophagusHalal Method.
4. Some animals were stunned using a captive bolt pistol
humane slaughter by the western method.
5. During the experiment, EEG and ECG were recorded on all
animals to record the condition of the brain and heart during
the course of slaughter and stunning.
Results and Discussion:
I - Halal Method
1. The first three seconds from the time of Islamic slaughter
as recorded on the EEG did not show any change from the
graph before slaughter, thus indicating that the animal did not
feel any pain during or immediately after the incision.
2. For the following 3 seconds, the EEG recorded a condition of
deep sleep - unconsciousness. This is due to a large quantity
of blood gushing out from the body.
3. After the above mentioned 6 seconds, the EEG recorded zero
level, showing no feeling of pain at all.
4. As the brain message (EEG) dropped to zero level, the heart
was still pounding and the body convulsing vigorously (a reflex
action of the spinal cord) driving maximum blood from the
body: resulting in hygienic meat for the consumer.
II - Western method by C.B.P. Stunning
1. The animals were apparently unconscious soon after
stunning.
2. EEG showed severe pain immediately after stunning.
3. The hearts of the animal stunned by C.B.P. stopped beating
earlier as compared to those of the animals slaughtered
according to the Halal method resulting in the retention of
more blood inthe meat. This in turn is unhygienic for the
consumer.

Eating Beef Is Not Sinful

Beef is the culinary name of meat from bovines, especially

cattle. In almost every part of the world, Beef is harvested from

cows, bulls, heifers, etc. Acceptability of beef as a food source

varies in different parts of the world according to the

availability.

This scribe is not a strict non-vegetarian by choice and can’t

exactly remember when the beef was consumed at my dinner table

last time. However, God had gifted us INCISORS among the set of

teeth furniture of mouth. That tells me that nothing is added to

human body by nature without purpose. It is known that most of

the world religions sanctify offering of animals in sacrifice and

that includes many practices of Hinduism. Numerous Hindu

scriptures are witnesses to such sacrifices. Being a Muslim, I’m

afraid it would evoke undue reaction if I to reproduce what Dr. D

N Jha, a Professor of History, Delhi University and member of

ICHR, had written in his book ‘the Myth of the Holy Cow. ’ Mr. Jha

had received death threats over his book. Just to bring home the

point, I am quoting the Hindu scriptures like Manusmriti , Vedas,

Upanishads, Brahmins, Grihsutras, Dharmasutras and others.

Manusmriti (Chapter 5 / Verse 30) says, “It is not sinful to eat

meat of eatable animals, for Brahma has created both the eaters

and the eatables.”

Manusmriti (5 / 35) states: When a man who is properly engaged

in a ritual does not eat meat, after his death he will become a

sacrificial animal during twenty-one rebirths.

Maharishi Yagyavalkya says in Shatpath Brahmin (3/1/2/21)

that, “ I eat beef because it is very soft and delicious. ”

Apastamb Grihsutram (1/3/10) says, “ The cow should be

slaughtered on the arrival of a guest, on the occasion of

‘Shraddha’ of ancestors and on the occasion of a marriage.”

Rigveda (10/85/13) declares, “ On the occasion of a girl’s

marriage oxen and cows are slaughtered.”

Rigveda (6/17/1) states that “ Indra used to eat the meat of

cow, calf, horse and buffalo.”

Vashistha Dharmasutra (11/34) writes, “If a Brahmin refuses to

eat the meat offered to him on the occasion of ‘Shraddha’ or

worship, he goes to hell.”

One of the greatest scholar and propagator of Hinduism Swami

Vivekanand says,“ You will be surprised to know that according to

ancient Hindu rites and rituals, a man cannot be a good Hindu who

does not eat beef” . (The Complete Works of Swami Vivekanand,

vol.3, p. 536).

The subsequent Brahmanical texts

Grhyasutras and Dharmasutras provide ample evidence of the

eating of flesh including beef.

The idea of ahimsa seems to have made its first appearance in

the Upanisadic thought and literature. Gautama Buddha and

Mahavira had vehemently challenged the efficacy of the Vedic

animal sacrifice.  Thus, although both Buddhism, and, to a

greater extent, Jainism contributed to the growth

of ahimsa doctrine, neither seems to have developed the sacred

cow concept independently. The practice of flesh eating and

killing cattle for food was customary right through the Gupta

period and later is sufficiently borne out by references to it

found in the Puranas and the Epics. Strange but verified,  most

of the characters in the Mahabharata are meat

eaters. Draupadi promised to Jayadratha and his retinue

that Yudhisthira would provide them with a variety of game

including gayal , sambara and buffalo.

It’s interesting to note that Aruveda provides an impressive list

of fish and animals and speak of the therapeutic uses of

beef. Somesvara shows clear preference for pork over other

meats. Similarly the authors Dharmasastra commentaries and

religious digests from the ninth century permit beef in specific

circumstances.

So, the first inference we can draw is that Muslims rulers or

religion have nothing to do with beef consumption in India. Beef

had been associated with Indian dietary practices much before

the advent of Islam.

Now, the pertinent question is – How did the cow become a symbol

of faith and reverence to the extent of assuming the status of

`motherhood’?

Many scholars believe that a challenge to Brahminical order

appeared with the emergence of Buddhism. It posed a threat to

the Brahminical value system. The low castes were slipping away

from the grip of Brahminism. The rebellion and the emergence of

a new derivative religion pushed hard the concept of the

protection of cattle wealth, which was needed for the

agricultural economy.  It is here that this ideology took up the

cow as a symbol of their reverence, physical and ideological as

well. Buddha’s pronouncements were based on scientific reasons.

Those were not based on mere assertions.

Let the reader know that it was Shahanshah Babur, the first

Mughal to rule India who had advised in his will to his son Humayun

to respect the cow and avoid cow slaughter.

The write would advice those whose livelihood is dependent on the

‘profession of butchery’ in Mahaharshtra or anywhere in India to

respect the sentiments of those who worship cow and regard her

as their mother. They should try to take lead in the business of

the permitted varieties of animals with more emphasis on Hygiene

and Sanitation.

Thanks a lot Hon President Sir for the assent on

MaharashtraAnimalPreservationBill.Our dream of ban

on cow slaughter becomes a reality now.

— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) March 2, 2015

However, I doubt if the buck is going to stop here. The RSS
juggernaut is all out for trouble full throttle as the recent call
of Sadhvi Prachi about the boycott of Khans is any sign of that.
The far right has let loose these communal and political predators
and nothing deterring or monitory is coming from ruling class.
They say – ‘Enjoy rape when it is inevitable.’ I say – ‘We should
learn from history.’

An Urdu poet says – ‘ Mat mere rang-e-zard ka charcha karo ke
dost, rang ek sa kabhi bhee kisi ka naheen rehta .’ Oh my friend
Don’t stress about the paleness of my face, remember that only
one color can’t always dominate all the times.

HIndu scriptures allowed the eating of meat...

HIndu scriptures allowed the eating of meat...

Manusmriti (Chapter 5 / Verse 30) says, “It is not sinful to eat

meat of eatable animals, for Brahma has created both the eaters

and the eatables.”

Manusmriti (5 / 35) states: When a man who is properly engaged

in a ritual does not eat meat, after his death he will become a

sacrificial animal during twenty-one rebirths.

Maharishi Yagyavalkya says in Shatpath Brahmin (3/1/2/21)

that, “I eat beef because it is very soft and delicious.”

Apastamb Grihsutram (1/3/10) says, “The cow should be

slaughtered on the arrival of a guest, on the occasion of

‘Shraddha’ of ancestors and on the occasion of a marriage.”

Rigveda (10/85/13) declares, “On the occasion of a girl’s

marriage oxen and cows are slaughtered.”

Rigveda (6/17/1) states that “Indra used to eat the meat of

cow, calf, horse and buffalo.”

Vashistha Dharmasutra (11/34) writes, “If a Brahmin refuses to

eat the meat offered to him on the occasion of ‘Shraddha’ or

worship, he goes to hell.”

Also, comments of some great scholars of Hinduism are also worth

noting:

· Hinduism’s greatest propagator Swami Vivekanand said thus:

“You will be surprised to know that according to ancient Hindu

rites and rituals, a man cannot be a good Hindu who does not eat

beef”. (The Complete Works of Swami Vivekanand, vol.3, p. 536).

· Mukandilal writes in his book ‘Cow Slaughter – Horns of a

Dilemma’, page 18: “In ancient India, cow-slaughter was

considered auspicious on the occasions of some ceremonies. Bride

and groom used to sit on the hide of a red ox in front of the

‘Vedi’ (alter).”

· A renowned scholar of scriptures Dr. Pandurang Vaman Kane

says, “Bajsancyi Samhita sanctifies beef-eating because of its

purity”. (Dharmashastra Vichar Marathi, page 180)

· Adi Shankaracharya’ commentary on Brihdaranyakopanishad

6/4/18 says : ‘Odan’ (rice) mixed with meat is called ‘Mansodan’.

On being asked whose meat it should be, he answers ‘Uksha’.

‘Uksha’ is used for an ox, which is capable to produce seme.

Tashahud

I've seen people move their finger up and down during
tashahud. Is this Sunna?.
Praise be to Allaah.
Firstly:
It is proven that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah
be upon him) used to point with his index finger and move it
during the tashahhud when praying.
The scholars differed concerning that and there are several
points of view.
1 – The Hanafis say that the finger should be raised when
saying “Laa (no)” in the phrase “Ash-hadu an laa ilaaha ill-
Allaah (I bear witness that there is no god except Allaah)”
and it should be lowered when saying, “ill-Allaah (except
Allaah).”
2 – The Shaafa’is say that it should be raised when saying
“ill-Allaah.”
3 – The Maalikis say that it should be moved right and left
until one finishes the prayer.
4 – The Hanbalis say that one should point with the finger
when saying the name of Allaah, without moving it.
Shaykh al-Albaani (may Allaah have mercy on him) said:
There is no basis for any of these definitions and manners in
the Sunnah. The closest of them to the correct view is the
Hanbali view, were it not that they limited raising the finger
to when saying the name of Allaah.
Tamaam al-Minnah, p. 223.
Secondly:
With regard to the evidence concerning this issue:
(a) It was narrated that ‘Abd-Allaah ibn al-Zubayr
said: When the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of
Allaah be upon him) sat during the prayer, he would place his
left foot between his thigh and calf, and tuck his right foot
underneath him, and place his left hand on his left knee, and
place his right hand on his right thigh, and point with his
finger.
Narrated by Muslim, 579.
In al-Nasaa’i (1270) and Abu Dawood (989) it says: “He used
to point with his finger when making du’aa’ but he did not
move it.”
This addition – “but he did not move it” – was classed as
da’eef by Ibn al-Qayyim in Zaad al-Ma’aad , 1/238. It was
also classed as da’eef by al-Albaani in Tamaam al-Minnah , p.
218.
(b) It was narrated that Waa’il ibn Hajar said: I said: I
will certainly watch how the Messenger of Allaah (peace and
blessings of Allaah be upon him) prays. So I watched him and
he stood up and said takbeer (“Allaahu akbar”), and raised
his hands until they were level with his ears. Then he placed
his right hand on his left hand, wrist and lower forearm.
When he wanted to bow, he raised his hands likewise, and put
his hands on his knees, and when he raised his head he raised
his hands likewise. Then he prostrated and put his hands level
with his ears, then he sat with his left foot tucked
underneath him and put his left hand on his left thigh and
knee, and he put the edge of his right elbow on his right
thigh. Then he held two of his fingers and made a circle, then
he raised his forefinger and moved it, making du’aa’ with
it.
Narrated by al-Nasaa’i, 889; classed as saheeh by Ibn
Khuzaymah, 1/354; Ibn Maajah, 5/170; classed as saheeh by
al-Albaani in Irwa’ al-Ghaleel , 367.
Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen quoted this hadeeth – “moving it,
making du’aa’ with it” – as evidence that moving the
forefinger during the tashahhud should be done with every
phrase of the du’aa’. He said in al-Sharh al-Mumti’ :
The Sunnah indicates that he should point with it when
making du’aa’, because the wording of the hadeeth is
“moving it, making du’aa’ with it”. So every time you make
du’aa’, move your finger thus indicating the exalted nature
of the One to Whom you are addressing your du’aa’s. So we
say:
“Al-salaamu ‘alayka ayyuha’l-Nabiyyu (peace be upon you, O
Prophet)” – you should point your finger because this salaam
is a kind of du’aa’. “Al-salaamu ‘alayna (peace be upon us)”
– you should point your finger. “ Allaahumma salli ‘ala
Muhammad (O Allaah, send blessings upon Muhammad)” – you
should point your finger. “ Allaahumma baarik ‘ala
Muhammad ) O Allaah, send blessings upon Muhammad)” – you
should point your finger. ‘A’oodhu Billaahi min ‘adhaab
jahannam (I seek refuge with Allaah from the torment of
Hell)” – you should point your finger.

“ Wa min fitnat il-maseeh il-dajjaal (and from

the tribulation of the Dajjaal) – you should point your

finger. Every time you make du’aa’ you should point your

finger, indicating the greatness of the One to Whom you are

making du’aa’. This is closer to the Sunnah. End quote.

Thirdly:

It is Sunnah when pointing to look at your finger.

Al-Nawawi said:

The Sunnah is not to let your gaze go beyond the pointing

finger. There is a saheeh hadeeth concerning this in Sunan

Abi Dawood. You should point in the direction of the qiblah

and intend when pointing to affirm the Oneness of Allaah and

exclusive devotion to Him.

Sharh Muslim , 5/81.

The hadeeth to which al-Nawawi (may Allaah have mercy on

him) referred is the hadeeth of ‘Abd-Allaah ibn al-Zubayr

quoted above. The version narrated by Abu Dawood is (989):

“And he should not let his gaze go beyond his pointing

finger.” Classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh Abi

Dawood.

Fourthly:

It is Sunnah to point with it towards the qiblah.

It was narrated from ‘Abd-Allaah ibn ‘Umar that he saw a

man moving pebbles with his hand whilst he was praying.

When he finished, ‘Abd-Allaah said to him: “Do not move

pebbles whilst you are praying, for that comes from the

Shaytaan. Rather do what the Messenger of Allaah (peace

and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to do. He put his

right hand on his thigh and pointed with the finger that is

next to the thumb towards the qiblah, and he fixed his gaze

on it.” Then he said: “This is what I saw the Messenger of

Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) doing.”

Narrated by al-Nasaa’i, 1160; Ibn Khuzaymah, 1/355; Ibn

Hibbaan, 5/273. classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh

al-Nasaa’i.

Fifthly:

Bending the finger slightly when pointing was mentioned in

the hadeeth of Numayr al-Khuzaa’i, narrated by A u Dawood,

991, and al-Nasaa’i, 1275.

But this is a da’eef (weak) hadeeth.

See Tamaam al-Minnah by al-Albaani p. 222.

And Allaah knows best.

MULMANTRA: THE FUNDAMENTAL CREED OF SIKHISM

The best definition that any Sikh can give regarding the concept of God in
Sikhism is to quote the Mulmantra – the fundamental creed of Sikhism,
which occurs at the beginning of Sri Guru Granth Sahib.
It is mentioned in Sri Guru Granth Sahib, volume 1 Japuji, the first verse:
"There exists but one God, who is called The True, The Creator, Free from
fear and hate, Immortal, Not begotten, Self-Existent, Great and
Compassionate."
Sikhism is a monotheistic Religion
Sikhism enjoins its followers to practise strict monotheism. It believes in
only One Supreme God who is, in the unmanifest form, called Ek Omkara.
In the manifest form He is called Omkara and has several attributes such
as:
Kartar – The Creator
Akal – The Eternal
Sattanama – The Holy Name
Sahib – The Lord
Parvardigar – The Cherisher
Rahim – The Merciful
Karim – The Benevolent
He is also called Wahe Guru – the One true God.
Besides Sikhism being strictly monotheistic, it also does not believe in
Avataravada – the doctrine of incarnation. Almighty God does not incarnate
Himself in what is known as Avatara. Sikhism is also strongly against idol
worship.
Guru Nanak was influenced by Sant Kabir
Guru Nanak was influenced by the sayings of Sant Kabir so much that
several chapters of Sri Guru Granth Sahib contain couplets of Sant Kabir.
One of the famous couplets of Sant Kabir is:
"Dukh mein sumirana sabh karein
Sukh mein karein na koya
Jo sukh mein sumirana karein
To dukh kaye hoye?"
"In times of trouble, God is remembered by all
But none remembers Him during peace and happiness.
If God is remembered in good times of happiness
Why should trouble occur?"
Compare this with the following verse of the Qur’an:
"When some trouble toucheth man,
He crieth unto his Lord,
Turning to Him in repentance:
But when He bestoweth
A favour upon him
As from Himself,
(Man) doth forget what he cried
And prayed for before,
And he doth set up
Rivals unto Allah."
[Al-Qur’an 39:8]
The Sikh scriptures therefore emphasise monotheism and God-
consciousness.
Monotheism comes from the combination of the Greek prefixes monos- ,
“alone” or “single,” and theo- , “god.” . Monotheism is the belief in a single
all-powerful god, as
opposed to religions that believe in multiple gods.

Islam and Hinduism

COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN ISLAM AND HINDUISM
PRESENTING ISLAM TO HINDUS
I. Introduction
A. Introduction of Hinduism
1. Definition of a Hindu
The word Hindu has geographical significance and was used originally
for those people who lived beyond the river Sindhu or the region
watered by the river Indus. Some historians say that it was first used
by the Persians who came to India through the north western passes of
the Himalayas. The word Hindu is no where mentioned in Indian
literature or scriptures before the advent of Muslims to India,
according to the Encyclopedia of Religion and Ethics. According to
Jawaharlal Nehru in the book Discovery of India on page 74-75, he
writes that the earliest reference to the word Hindu can be traced to a
tantrik of the 8 th Century CE, where it means a people and not a
follower of a particular religion. The use of the word Hindu in
connection with a particular religion is of late occurrence.
In short Hindu is a geographical definition used for the people living
beyond the river Indus or those living in India
2. Definition of Hinduism
a) Hinduism has been derived from the word Hindu. Hinduism was a
name given in English language in the Nineteenth Century by the
English people to the multiplicity of the beliefs and faith of the people
of the Indus land. According to New Encyclopedia Britannica 20:581.
The British writers in 1830 gave the word Hinduism to be used as the
common name for all the beliefs of the people of India excluding the
Muslims and converted Christians.
b) The term Hinduism is misleading because though it suggests the
unified system of beliefs and ideas, it is certainly not the case.
Hinduism is too broad a phenomenon to be confined to a usual
definitions of religions. It does not owe its origin, formation or
finalization to any historical person or a prophet since there is no
uniformly accepted belief sacraments, rituals and practices in
Hinduism, there are no criteria for establishing rules in Hinduism. In
short a person who calls himself a Hindu becomes a true practicing
Hindu irrespective who he worships and what ever may be his beliefs
and practice.
c) According to the Hindu scholars Hinduism is a misnomer and it
should be referred a Sanatana Dharma, meaning eternal religion or
Vedic Dharma meaning religion of the Veda. According to Swami
Vivekananda the followers of this religion is referred as Vedantist.
B. Introduction of Islam
1. Definition of Islam
Islam is an Arabic word which comes from the word ‘Salaam’ which
means ‘Peace’. It also means submitting your will to Allah - the
Almighty God. In short Islam means peace acquired by submitting your
will to Allah (SWT).
2. Definition of a Muslim
A Muslim is a person who submits his will to Allah - the Almighty God.
3. Misconception about Islam
Many people have a misconception that Islam is a new religion which
came into existence 1400 years ago and Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) is
the founder of the religion of Islam. Infact Islam is there since time
immemorial, since man set foot on the earth. Prophet Muhammad
(pbuh) is not the founder of the religion of Islam but he is the last and
final messenger of Islam.
II. Pillars of Faith (Imaan) - Pillars of Hinduism
Pillars of Faith in Hinduism are not defined. As mentioned earlier that
Hinduism does not have a set of unified or codified beliefs. Neither does it
have any fixed pillars or principles which are obligatory for its followers to
practice. A Hindu has a freedom to practice whatever he pleases, there is
no such thing as compulsory or prohibited for him thus no act committed by
a person can make him a non-Hindu. Neither omission of any act can make
him a non-Hindu. However there are certain beliefs which are common to
most of the Hindus. Even though it may not be agreed upon 100% by all the
Hindus, we shall discuss some of them while discussing the pillars of Islam.
CONCEPT OF GOD IN HINDUISM
The most popular amongst the Aryan religion is Hinduism

1. Common concept of God in Hindu

What Does Islam Say About War?

Like Christianity, Islam permits fighting in self-defence, in defence of
religion, or on the part of those who have been expelled forcibly from their
homes. It lays down strict rules of combat which include prohibitions against
harming civilians and against destroying crops, trees and livestock. As
Muslims see it, injustice would be triumphant in the world if good men were
not prepared to risk their lives in a righteous cause. The Qur'an says:
Fight in the cause of God against those who fight you, but do not transgress
limits. God does not love transgressors. (2:190)
If they seek peace, then seek you peace. And trust in God for He is the One
that heareth and knoweth all things. (8:61)
War, therefore, is the last resort, and is subject to the rigorous conditions
laid down by the sacred law. The term Jihad literally means 'struggle', and
Muslims believe that there are two kinds of Jihad. The other 'Jihad' is the
inner struggle which everyone wages against egotistic desires, for the sake
of attaining inner peace.

How Do Muslims View Death?

Like Jews and Christians, Muslims believe that the present life is only a trial
preparation for the next realm of existence. Basic articles of faith include:
the Day of Judgement, resurrection, Heaven and Hell. When a Muslim dies,
he or she is washed, usually by a family member, wrapped in a clean white
cloth, and buried with a simple prayer preferably the same day. Muslims
consider this one of the final services they can do for their relatives, and
an opportunity to remember their own brief existence here on earth. The
Prophet taught that three things can continue to help a person even after
death; charity which he had given, knowledge which he had taught and
prayers on their behalf by a righteous child.

What Do Muslims Think About Jesus?

Muslims respect and revere Jesus, and await his Second Coming. They
consider him one of the greatest of God's Messengers to mankind. A Muslim
never refers to him simply as 'Jesus', but always adds the phrase 'upon him
be peace'. The Qur'an confirms his virgin birth (a chapter of the Qur'an is
entitled 'Mary'), and Mary is considered the purest woman in all creation.
The Qur'an describes the Annunciation as follows:
'Behold!' the Angel said, 'God has chosen you, and purified you, and chosen
you above the women of all nations. O Mary, God gives you good news of a
word from Him, whose name shall be the Messiah, Jesus son of Mary,
honored in this world and the Hereafter, and one of those brought near to
God. He shall speak to the people from his cradle and in maturity, and shall
be of the righteous.'
She said: 'O my Lord! How shall I have a son when no man has touched me?'
He said: 'Even so; God creates what He will. When He decrees a thing, He
says to it, "Be!" and it is.' (Qur'an, 3:42-7)
Jesus was born miraculously through the same power which had brought
Adam into being without a father:
Truly, the likeness of Jesus with God is as the likeness of Adam. He created
him of dust, and then said to him, 'Be!' and he was. (3:59)
During his prophetic mission Jesus performed many miracles. The Qur'an
tells us that he said:
I have come to you with a sign from your Lord: I make for you out of clay, as
it were, the figure of a bird, and breathe into it and it becomes a bird by
God's leave. And I heal the blind, and the lepers, and I raise the dead by
God's leave. (3:49)
Neither Muhammad nor Jesus came to change the basic doctrine of the belief
in One God, brought by earlier prophets, but to confirm and renew it. In the
Qur'an Jesus is reported as saying that he came:
To attest the law which was before me. And to make lawful to you part of
what was forbidden you; I have come to you with a sign from your Lord, so
fear God and obey me. (3:50)
The Prophet Muhammad said:
Whoever believes there is no god but Allah, alone without partner, that
Muhammad is His messenger, that Jesus is the servant and messenger of
God, His word breathed into Mary and a spirit emanating from Him, and that
Paradise and Hell are true, shall be received by God into Heaven. (Hadith
from Bukhari)

Quran

The Qur'an is a record of the exact words revealed by God through the
Angel Gabriel to the Prophet Muhammad. It was memorized by Muhammad
and then dictated to his Companions, and written down by scribes, who
cross-checked it during his lifetime. Not one word of its 114 chapters,
Suras, has been changed over the centuries, so that the Qur'an is in every
detail the unique and miraculous text which was revealed to Muhammad
fourteen centuries ago.The Qur'an, the last revealed Word of God, is the prime source of every  Muslim's faith and practice. It deals with all the subjects which concern us as human beings: wisdom, doctrine, worship, and law, but its basic theme is the relationship between God and His creatures. At the same time it
provides guidelines for a just society, proper human conduct and an
equitable economic system.

How Does Someone Become A Muslim?

Simply by saying 'there is no god apart from God, and Muhammad is the
Messenger of God.' By this declaration the believer announces his or her
faith in all God's messengers, and the scriptures they brought.

What Do Muslims Believe?

Muslims believe in One, Unique, Incomparable
God; in the Angels created by Him; in the
prophets through whom His revelations were
brought to mankind; in the Day of Judgement
and individual accountability for actions; in God's
complete authority over human destiny and in
life after death. Muslims believe in a chain of
prophets starting with Adam and including Noah,
Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Job, Moses, Aaron, David,
Solomon, Elias, Jonah, John the Baptist, and Jesus, peace be upon them.
But God's final message to man, a reconfirmation of the eternal message
and a summing-up of all that has gone before was revealed to the Prophet
Muhammad through Gabriel.

The Five Pillars Of Islam

Islam has five primary obligations, or
pillars of faith, that each Muslim must
fulfill in his or her lifetime. They are
as follows:
Shahadah, profession of faith, is the
first pillar of Islam. Muslims bear
witness to the oneness of God by
reciting the creed "There is no God but God and Muhammad is the Messenger
of God." This simple yet profound statement expresses a Muslim's complete
acceptance of and total commitment to Islam.
Salah, prayer, is the second pillar. The Islamic faith is based on the belief
that individuals have a direct relationship with God. The world's Muslims
turn individually and collectively to Makkah, Islam's holiest city, to offer
five daily prayers at dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, sunset and evening. In
addition, Friday congregational service is also required. Although salah can
he performed alone, it is meritorious to perform it with another or with a
group. It is permissible to pray at home, at work, or even outdoors;
however it is recommended that Muslims perform salah in a mosque.
Zakat, almsgiving, is the third pillar. Social responsibility is considered part
of one's service to God; the obligatory act of zakat enshrines this duty.
Zakat prescribes payment of fixed proportions of a Muslim's possessions for
the welfare of the entire community and in particular for its neediest
members. It is equal to 2.5 percent of an individual's total net worth,
excluding obligations and family expenses.
Sawm, fasting during the holy month of Ramadan, is the fourth pillar of
Islam. Ordained in the Holy Qur'an, the fast is an act of deep personal
worship in which Muslims seek a richer perception of God. Fasting is also an
exercise in self-control whereby one's sensitivity is heightened to the
sufferings of the poor. Ramadan, the month during which the Holy Qur'an
was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad, begins with the sighting of the new
moon, after which abstention from eating, drinking and other sensual
pleasures is obligatory from dawn to sunset. Ramadan is also a joyful
month. Muslims break their fast at sunset with a special meal, iftar,
perform additional nocturnal worship, tarawih, after evening prayer; and
throng the streets in moods that are festive and communal. The end of
Ramadan is observed by three days of celebration called Eid Al-Fitr, the
feast of the breaking of the fast. Customarily, it is a time for family
reunion and the favored holiday for children who receive new clothing and
gifts.
Hajj, the pilgrimage to Makkah, is the fifth pillar and the most significant
manifestation of Islamic faith and unity in the world. For those Muslims who
are physically and financially able to make the journey to Makkah, the Hajj
is a once in a lifetime duty that is the peak of their religious life. The Hajj
is a remarkable spiritual gathering of over two million Muslims from all over
the world to the holy city. In performing the Hajj, a pilgrim follows the
order of ritual that the Prophet Muhammad performed during his last
pilgrimage.
The five pillars of Islam define the basic identity of Muslims - their faith,
beliefs and practices - and bind together a worldwide community of believers
into a fellowship of shared values and concerns.

What Does Islam Mean?

Praise be to Allaah.
Islam means submitting to Allaah, worshipping Him alone and obeying
Him, and shunning shirk (polytheism, associating others with Allaah) and
those who believe in that. This is the religion which Allaah approves for
His slaves. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“Truly, the religion with Allaah is Islam”
[Aal- ‘Imraan 3:19]
“And whoever seeks a religion other than Islam, it will never be accepted
of him, and in the Hereafter he will be one of the losers”
[Aal ‘Imraan 3:85]
The person who enters this religion is called a Muslim (one who submits),
because he has submitted (aslama) to all the rulings that have come from
Allaah and from the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah
be upon him). Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“And who turns away from the religion of Ibraaheem (Abraham) (i.e.
Islamic Monotheism) except him who befools himself? Truly, We chose him
in this world and verily, in the Hereafter he will be among the righteous.
When his Lord said to him, ‘Submit (i.e. be a Muslim)!’ He said, ‘I have
submitted myself (as a Muslim) to the Lord of the ‘Aalameen (mankind,
jinn and all that exists).’” [al-Baqarah 2:130-131]
“Yes, but whoever submits his face (himself) to Allaah (i.e. follows
Allaah’s religion of Islamic Monotheism) and he is a Muhsin ( a doer of
good who does good deeds solely for the sake of Allaah) then his reward
is with his Lord (Allaah), on such shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve”
[al-Baqarah 2:112].
Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid
When Did Islam Start ?
Praise be to Allaah.
Islam began with the beginning of the Prophet’s mission, when Jibraa’eel
(the Archangel Gabriel) brought down the Revelation from Allaah in
Makkah (Mecca) in the Arabian Peninsula. This occurred on a Monday in
the month of Ramadaan, in the fortieth year of the Prophet Muhammad’s
(peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) life, thirteen years before
his Hijrah (migration) to Madeenah (which marks the beginning of the
Islamic or Hijri calendar). According to the Gregorian calendar, the
beginning of the Prophetic mission happened around 608 or 609 CE.
Salmaan al-Farsi, may Allaah be pleased with him, one of the Companions
of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) reported that
between Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) and
Jesus (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), there were six
hundred years.
And Allaah knows best.

Brief Introductions about ISLAM

Brief Introductions about ISLAM
Islam means, to acquire peace, by submitting your will, to the will of the 1
real GOD of Universe,Abraham Moses David Jesus, Muhammad etc.
It is not a new religion.
It was not founded by Prophet Muhammad.
But it is existing, since the time of Adam.
Prophet Muhammad was the last and final prophet of the 1 real GOD of
Universe,Abraham, Moses, David, Jesus etc.
He was the successor of Prophet Jesus.
He was a descendant of Abraham, through Prophet Ishmael.
He was also illiterate, he could not read and write.
GOD had sent many Prophets, to this world.
All the previous prophets, before Prophet Muhammad, were sent, only for
the particular times and for the particular nations.
But he was sent, for all the humans, with Quran, for ever.
Qur'an is the last and final testament, of the 1 real GOD of
Universe,Abraham, Moses, David, Jesus, Muhammad etc.
Qur'an was sent, for all the humans and for ever.
Now about GOD, in Islam
Islam believes in the only 1 real GOD of universe, Abraham, Moses, David,
Jesus, Muhammad etc.
It believes that there is only 1 real GOD, without any other.
It believes that the GOD has no partner, no mother, no father, no
begotten son etc.
GOD is GOD, not a human.
Humans are humans, not GOD.
Sex, beget and having sons etc, are humans acts, not of GOD,
It believes that the GOD has no beginning, no end.
It believes that the GOD is unique, HE has no similar image.
It believes that the Trinity is a lie.
These are the basic concepts of GOD, in Islam.
Now about Jesus, in Islam.
Islam believes that the Jesus was a prophet / messenger / Christ /
messiah / peace maker / servant, sent by the only 1 real GOD of Abraham,
Moses, David, Muhammad etc.
It believes, glorifies and testifies Prophet Jesus too.
It believes that the Prophet Jesus was sent, only for Israelis, for a
particular time.
It believes that the Prophet Jesus was not and is not GOD.
It believes that the Prophet Jesus was not and is not a begotten son of
GOD.
It believes that the Trinity is a lie.
It believes that the GOD of Prophet Jesus is already the most merciful and
fair too.
It believes that the GOD can easily forgive all the sins, when a person
repents with sincerity and believe righteously.
It believes that each human is responsible for his own deeds, not of any
other.
It believes that the Adam and eve also repented after sin, so GOD also
forgave them.
It also denies the concept of original sin.
It believes that the GOD of prophet Jesus saved him, by raising him up
alive.
It believes that the Prophet Jesus was never died, never crucified.
But as all the humans must die once.So the Prophet Jesus will return and
then die too.
Now about bible, in Qur'an
Qur'an also believes in the previous revelations of GOD, revealed to the
previous Prophets, for the particular nations and for the particular times.
The majors were:
1) Torah = God’s Word to the Prophet Moses
2) Zaboor = God's Word to the Prophet David
3) Injeel = God's Word to the Prophet Jesus
But, all the previous revelations of GOD, were delegated to their
nations, to protect them, as their tests.
But their nations failed to fulfill their tests, by corrupting, changing
and concealing, those pure words of GOD, revealed to their prophets,
directly.
So the Bible is a corrupted, changed and concealed form of those pure
words of GOD, revealed to their prophets, directly.
But as the Qur'an is the only 1 remaining, last and final testament
and guidance from GOD, for all the humans and forever,that’s why, in
the Qur'an, GOD himself promised to protect the Qur'an, by His own.
So I challenge the whole world that the Qur'an was, is and will always
remain 100% pure words of GOD.
I also challenge that if any 1 can prove to me, even a single
contradiction or scientific error in Quran, I am ready to leave Islam!.
I also challenge that the Qur'an was, is and will always remain 100%
purely divine, logical, practical, scientific and spiritual too.Brief Introductions about ISLAM