There is a hadith (story or tradition) where Prophet Muhammad – may Allah be pleased with him – stated that the Islamic religion started off as a strange thing. Prophet Muhammad also predicted that the Islamic faith would return to being strange.
If you are not familiar with Islam, you may also agree that Islam is different. Islam is a very unique faith. Islam is more than just a series of rituals and commandments.
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Prophet Jesus in Islam
Jesus is the most important historical figure that separates the three primary monotheistic faiths, i.e. Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. The role of Jesus in Islam is much different than either Christianity or Judaism, and his role also differs between those two faiths as well. Jesus In Islam, Christianity, And Judaism Jesus In Islam First, we [...]
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The Dajjal
One of the major signs of the last day is the Anti-Christ, or Dajjal, as he is known in Islam. Also known as the False Messiah, he is the greatest challenge the Muslim world will ever face. The word Dajjal comes from the Arabic verb dajala which means to mix. It generally refers to mixing what is [...]
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Signs Of The Last Day
There has been a strange obsession of late with the end of the world. People of many faiths seem to think the signs of the last day are all around them. And who can blame them? With all the news of devastating natural disasters, endless warfare, perpetual suffering, and indiscriminate violence, it’s no surprise many [...]
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There are three levels of belief that Muslims should aspire to. They are: Islam – The easiest level attained by simply taking Shahada and fulfilling the five pillars. This person is called a Muslim.Imaan – The second level is when we sincerely and truly accept the articles of Islamic faith. This person is called a Mu’min. Ihsaan ...
Prophets In Islam
The Purpose of the Prophets in Islam Before talking about the prophets in Islam, I would like to give you an analogy. Well, it’s kind of like a story and an analogy, but it should help explain the significance of the prophets in Islam. I remember when I ...
Articles of Faith in Islam
Are you a believer? You’ve taken the Shahada. You fasted during Ramadan. You make your five Islamic prayers a day. You paid your zakah. You have plans to make Hajj. Great. Without a doubt you are certainly a Muslim. ...