Islam is The Truth

On February 27th, I spoke with another class of University students in their "Religion" class. It was an exhilarating experience. I have spoken to maybe 7 or 8 classes, but this class by far was the most engaged and the most engaging. I spoke and answered questions of Islam for about 2 1/2 hours. Many of the students had a previous knowledge of Islam, so the questions were far from rudimentary . Generally I give the basics of Islam and my road to the religion and then answer questions for about an hour. On this occasion, after about an hour and a half, we took a break and I gave out my new booklet "FAQs About Islam" and the class asked me to continue. I truly had a great time. I am eternally grateful to the Professor for allowing me the opportunity to speak with his class. He and a few of the students have encouraged me to seek a larger audience, but my current undertaking, writing about religion, has comsumed most of my free time.

And speaking of my writings, the aforementioned "FAQs about Islam" is a booklet which is something that I intend to give out to those interested in learning about Islam. It has 200 frequently asked questions about Islam and their answers. Quick and easy reading, which may provoke the reader to contact the local Imam or stop a Muslim and ask for further explanations about Islam. I am very close to completion of my booklet abut the Islamic understanding of Jesus (pbuh). I am simultaneously putting together the booklets for "The Most Important Thing in the World" and my assessment of the Palestinian and Israeli conflict. I intend to have all of these books finished before the end of this year, InshaALLAH. There are a few more ideas that I have in their infancy stage, and I will strive to make these ideas a reality. 

 

Shukran for all of the support.

Peace to all.

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How often do you remember God? You spend your day at work, at the computer, watching television, listening to the radio, playing sports, watching sports, reading the newspaper, reading books and exercising. But how much of your time is given to the one who made all those things possible? How often do you think about the one who has you in his knowledge at all times? Some people think of him in times of great pleasure and/or great pain. But perhaps we should think about God more often.

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Some will be surprised, if they have never read the Qur’an, as to the continuous command to believers to show mercy for those you cause them harm. It is often said that the God of Islam and the Hebrew scripture is so cruel, but Jesus (pbuh) is so forgiving. But God is full of forgiveness and he does so inexhaustibly. The source of Jesus' (pbuh) compassionate and forgiving teachings is ALLAH.

Al-Qur'an 42:39 And those who, when an oppressive wrong is inflicted on them, (are not cowed but) help and defend themselves.

42:40 The recompense for an injury is an injury equal thereto (in degree): but if a person forgives and makes reconciliation, his reward is due from Allah: for (Allah) loveth not those who do wrong.

42:41 But indeed if any do help and defend themselves after a wrong (done) to them, against such there is no cause of blame.

42:42 The blame is only against those who oppress men and wrong-doing and insolently transgress beyond bounds through the land, defying right and justice: for such there will be a penalty grievous.

42:43 But indeed if any show patience and forgive, that would truly be an exercise of courageous will and resolution in the conduct of affairs.

If anyone is familiar with the Bible, they knows that Moses(pbuh) gave the punishment “an eye for an eye” (Leviticus 24:19-20). Jesus (pbuh) later suggests that one should turn the other cheek and forgive, instead of using the “eye for an eye” method (Matthew 5:38-39). Later Jesus (pbuh) uses a whip to clear out the temple and asks his disciples to buy swords to defend against those opposing him (John 2:14-15, Luke 22:36). Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) reconciles these two images of Jesus (pbuh) depicted in the Bible, as well as the Law of Moses (pbuh). It is permissible and acceptable to harm someone as they have harmed you in self-defense, as long as you do not transgress bounds (2:190), meaning commit a sin in doing so (a Muslim cannot kill an innocent family member of one who kills his family member because this is a sin), but it is more beneficial to you if you forgive them for their transgressions and reconcile your differences with words. This type of Muslim forgives even when they are angry (42:37), because Allah recommends forgiveness.

Muslims are to forgive the non-Muslims for all the problems that they caused (45:14). This includes those who try to turn him away from Islam (2:108-109). The Qur’an accuses the people of previous scriptures of changing, forgetting or distorting the message of God on several occasions (2:59, 2:57, 3:78), but the Muslims is told to forgive and overlook their deceit (5:13). Those who wage war on ALLAH and the Prophet and cause mischief in the land can repent for their sins (5:33-34, 9:74). How can this be a violent religion, a religion spread by the sword when apostates can try to kill the Prophet and they are still eligible for forgiveness?

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or in the difference of the oppressed. When read in its proper context, there is no verse of the Qur'an that can be used to justify killing Non-Muslims just for being Non-Muslims. The Qur'an on several occasions says "Fight against those who disbelieve in Islam" but when this is quoted it must be quoted in its context. First the word used for "fight" is also translated as "strive" because physical confrontation is not the sole means of dispelling crime in the Qur'an. Striving would also include talking,debating, negotiating,bolstering your people who deter enemies from fighting, and inviting others to our way of life. All of these methods are to be implored according to the Qur'an, when Muslims are striving against those who disbelieve. But when the Qur'an is specifically talking about war, it is always in reference to self-defense or the defense of those who cannot defend themselves. This is what is meant by the phrase "Fight in the cause of ALLAH."

The early Muslims and Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) were in grave danger for speaking out against the ills of their society. There were enormous numbers of Arabs against Prophet Muhammad's (pbuh) upstarts. ALLAH repeatedly commands them in the Qur'an to fight oppression, to fight presecution until it does not exist despite the tremendous odds that they faced. But often times these circumstances are not addressed when the discussion over a verse of the Qur'an is mentioned. For example, Chapter 9 verse 29 says  "Fight against those who believe not in ALLAH, nor the Last Day...." This verse has often been used by detractors of Islam to suggest that the Qur'an allows Muslims to fight any and all who do not believe in ALLAH, but had the verse been read in its proper context, this misunderstanding would have never come about. Had they read the verses preceding this verse, they would know that this was in regards to a specific group of Pagans who entered a treaty with the Muslims and later broke this treaty and attacked the Muslims. Actually 9:13 alone makes this abundantly clear. The Muslims were attacked first, i.e. self-defense, and the Pagans had broken their oath. Not only that, the Qur'an tells the Muslims to take the prisoners of war to a place of safety and even offer them Islam (9:6). These claims against Islam are probably an innocent mistake, but their prepetuation is cause for great concern. It is a Muslim's duty to educate others on the truth of Islam and I would like tothank those who brought up this issue for having made a sincere effort to discuss Islam and their views on Islam.

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There was a man who led the children of Israel into the land of Canaan after Moses’ (pbuh) death. His name was Joshua. In Hebrew it is Yahushua. It is the identical name of the person believed to have died for the sins of man on the cross 2000 years ago. When Christians pray to Jesus (pbuh), are they actually worshiping the Joshua of the Old Testament or Jesus (pbuh) of 2000 years ago?

 There were a number of people who were called the Messiah before Jesus (pbuh) came to this earth. When Christians worship Jesus (pbuh), are they worshiping all the false Messiahs of old? The Jews are still waiting for the Messiah. When a man comes and they pay respect to him as the Messiah, are they paying respect and honor to any of the false messiahs, at all? The answer to these questions is, absolutely not. Because you have the same name or because someone mistakenly named someone or something the name that is rightfully due to someone else in no way, shape or form affects the actual person or being who the name describes. Any rational person will acknowledge this fact, but there are those who go out of their way to discredit Islam, with pitiful

arguments like Arabs use to call the moon-god ALLAH, thus Muslims today are worshiping the moon-god.

 

 Their argument includes the notion that Muslims worship the Kaaba. Because people do not know that it was the first mosque, they are easily convinced that this is a huge idol which the Muslims worship five times a day. I have read great rebuttals to this argument which prove that this entire argument is nonsensical, but I felt it should be said that the argument is inconsequential, if you ask the person posing the question, how can you say that a Muslim worships the moon when no Muslim on earth makes reference to the moon or the Kaaba in worship or in any way of reverence? When the Buddhist prays to a statue of Buddha, they specifically speak to Buddha. When a Muslim prays towards the Kaaba, no one utters words in reference to the sacred mosque. Muslims give

their worship to ALLAH. The only purpose that the Kaaba has is as a centerpiece for the worship of God. The Kaaba is like a king’s ring. If his subjects kiss the ring, he is not paying respect to the ring, but to the king. Does anyone accuse the Christian of worshiping a cross or the Jews for worshiping the Wailing Wall?

 

The direction of prayer, or Qibla was at one time for the Muslims towards Jerusalem. But ALLAH changed the Qibla to the Kaaba in Mecca . This shift was an effort to distinction the true believers from those who were simply in the company of the believers for some benefit besides the worship of ALLAH (mostly amongst the former Jews and Christians). From that point on, Muslims were to pray towards the sacred mosque (2:142-146). But the point is that Jerusalem served as a point of worship, just as the Kaaba does now. Yet no one accuses Muslims of once worshiping the city of Jerusalem. Not to mention that Bilal used to stand on top of the Kaaba to give the call to prayer. It's obvious that he did not worship it. The Kaaba is but a tool to worship God, just as the moon is. Those from western society may not know that some use the lunar time system, instead of the solar time system. So when they hear that Muslims use the moon to determine when to fast or pray, it conjures up thoughts that Muslims must worship the moon.

 

The numerous flags with the star and the moon help to fuel this idea. But claiming that Muslims worship the moon is as credible as saying the entire western society worships the sun because their every action is scheduled by the sun’s activity. The claim that Muslims worship the moon is completely unsubstantiated, but often offered as proof of the invalidity of Islam. Arabs, as well as their Hebrew cousins (which include Jesus (pbuh)) use the moon to tell the time. They do not worship the moon in any form or fashion. And the symbols on the flag have the same bearing on the faith of Islam that the stars and stripes have on Christianity. Absolutely none. The moon and crescent have no religious significance, as it was adopted by Muslim countries from the dream of the founder of Ottoman Empire, Uthman, 800 years after the death of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).

 

 The Arabs despite their worship of a multitude of gods, even before the birth of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), held ALLAH as the supreme deity. ALLAH was viewed, as the Hindus view the Brahman, above description. And like the Hindus, they allocated inferior deities to bridge the gap between them and the supreme God. But there have been some Christian opponents of Islam, who suggest that the Arabs called one of these lesser gods, ALLAH. Of course, this is unsubstantiated and refuted by Muslim scholars who prove the moon god which they are referring to was actually called Sin, not ALLAH.

(http://www.islamicawareness.org/Qur’an/Sources/Allah/moongod.html)

 

But even if their claim is true, they shoot themselves in the foot, when they say that ALLAH is but a contraction of AL-ILAH which is “the God” in Arabic. They have to dissect the word “ALLAH” to have any point to make, because as I have said Arabs have been calling the supreme God, ALLAH forever. Even Arab Christians called God ALLAH before Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) brought Islam. It becomes obvious that the generic word for god, “ilah,” could have been used for every single god that they had. So they play a sad game of associating the word “ilah” with the Canaanite god “Baal.” The first problem that they have is Baal was the sun-god, when they said ALLAH is the moon-god. The second problem that they have is that “ilah” is related to the Hebrew word “el,” which is used in the Bible for the Hebrew God. This means that the word used for God in the Bible is subject to the same criticism as the word for God in Arabic, i.e. they too worship the moon-god (or sun god). And a third problem is that in the mythology of Baal the sun-god, his father was named “EL.” In fact, the words “Baal” and “el” were interchangeable until a rift came between the Jews and the Canaanites.

 

Also, the polytheistic Moabites used Yahweh or Jehovah as the name of God, and even early Jews gave Yahweh, a wife name Asherah. If the discrepancies of people of the past, including Israelites, do not discredit the validity of the God of the Jews and Christians, then the discrepancy of the past Arabs have no bearing on the God of Islam. Furthermore, no Muslim worships any earthly or heavenly body. This point is brought home by the Qur’an itself.

 

Al-Qur'an 41:37 Among His Signs are the Night and the Day, and the Sun and the Moon. Do not prostrate to the sun and the moon, but prostrate to Allah, Who created them, if it is Him ye wish to serve.

 

An interesting note is that the Aramaic word “alaaha” and the Hebrew words “elah” and “eloah” all mean God and they all sound strikingly similar to ALLAH from Arabic. In the movie the passion of Christ, you might notice the similarities when Jesus (pbuh) speaks of God in Aramaic. Perhaps if some were a bit more careful, they would not smear a name for God used by their own prophets and/or their Lord and Master.

 

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What is an experience without others to share it with? Those who you care most about are also those whom you would like to be present with you. In Paradise , there are similarities from this

world, in food, drink, clothes, trees, rivers and so on. There is also the same need for companionship. Some religions have no companionship in heaven, but this is not the case in Islam. Those in Paradise will have their pain and suffering taken away, but not their memory. People in heaven and hell will discuss events that occurred here on earth. What would you remember most about this life but the relationships you shared with your family and friends?

 

AL-Qur'an 13:23 Gardens of perpetual bliss: they shall enter there, as well as the righteous among their fathers, their spouses, and their offspring

 

Al-Qur'an 52:21 And those who believe and whose families follow them in Faith,- to them shall We join their families: Nor shall We deprive them (of the fruit) of aught of their works: (Yet) is each individual in pledge for his deeds.

 

Al-Qur'an 43:70 Enter ye the Garden, ye and your wives, in (beauty and) rejoicing.

 

And for those who are not married, they will be joined to Companions. The word used in the Qur’an for these companions is “houris.” They are characterized as having wide and lovely eyes (52:20), they are virgins and of equal-age to the believer (56:36-37), good, beautiful (55:70) and pure (3:15). They have been often described as only being female, when the Arabic word, “houris,” just like the word companion or spouse, can be either male or female.

 

 I have often seen Islam ridiculed on the account of the companions in Paradise, as well as those who will be reunited with their spouse, for thinking of Paradise in sensual terms. This is quite comical in my view. One of the greatest gifts God gave man is love and companionship. Why would he revoke this gift when rewarding his devotees for eternity? Would not a loving God provide more love in Paradise? The relationships continued or established in Paradise are actually a great tool to help propagate Islam. “If you want to live happily ever after with your wife and

family in Paradise, become a Muslim.”

 

 I have mentioned a few things which both the Qur’an and the words of Jesus (pbuh) as recorded in the gospels agree on pertaining to heaven, but they differ with regards to companionship in heaven. Jesus (pbuh) says you will not be married anymore in heaven (Luke 20:35). This is interesting, because when you read Jesus’ (pbuh) story of the rich man in hell and Lazarus the beggar in heaven, it is clear that both people recognize each other from their time on earth. And though the rich man is in the torment of hellfire, he still feels compassion towards his brothers who are still on the earth sinning (Luke 16:27-28). If you feel compassion in the midst of punishment, it is reasonable to believe that those in heaven will also feel compassion, especially when they recognize a

loved one. In this instance, Jesus’ (pbuh) words are in accordance with the Qur’an, that there exists love and compassion for others in the hereafter. It should also be stated that Jesus (pbuh) is said to have compared Heaven with the courtship that one man might have with 10 virgin women, 5 of which he marries (Matthew 25:1-13). Thus the Bible is conflicted on Jesus’ (pbuh) position on companionship in heaven.

 

 The problem in Islam arises with the notion that those who are martyrs will receive 72 virgins in Paradise. There are a number of problems with this idea. The most glaring one is that this claim is nowhere to be found in the Qur’an. The Qur’an say one who dies while striving in the way of ALLAH will enter Paradise . It also says there will be companions in Paradise. This is somehow joined together and Paradise has become an abode for a man with a harem of women at his disposal. But this is a forbidden act on earth, how exactly would it be permissible in Paradise? What then is the difference between a sinner and a saint, if the saint waits his lifetime to forever indulge in the acts that a sinner performs on earth? The difference would only be the patience of the

saint over the sinner. Fornication is fornication wherever you are. And sex becomes the motive for getting to Paradise. Clearly the Qur’an says you will be united with you wife in Paradise, if she is a believer. And “houris” are for those without a wife or husband in Paradise and no one needs 72 of either.

 

It is obvious that this idea was conjured up by a man to encourage other men to fight fiercely for the cause of ALLAH and for the abundant pleasures of the hereafter, because no chaste woman wants 72 companions. This is another example of the manipulation of Hadiths. Someone put their own words on the lips of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), which is unsubstantiated by the Qur’an and in contrast to the moral code of Islam. Nonetheless, believing men and women should be happy to know that ALLAH will provide all with love and companionship in his utopia.

    
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Ahmed Deedat gave us the solution maybe 30 years ago and we did not take heed. The solution to this problem is to CONVERT them. Propagate Islam to Jews! There are roughly 18 million Jews on earth and 1.8  billion Muslims on earth, yet Judaism is based upon the doctrine in its Torah which precedes the Qur'an by 2,000 years. What is the reason for the disparity? The first reason is that Judaism is a non-proselytizing religion. An overwhelming majority of its followers are born Jewish and they do not have a proclivity to include others. Not one of the 613 laws of the Jewish Torah command Jews to propagate their religion to others. While Judaism is virtually exclusive, Islam is an inclusive religion. It encompasses every person ever born and everything ever brought into existence.

The second reason is that many Jews are secular or non-religious. In fact, a great number of them are atheists. This is possible because as I have stated, most are born Jewish and a belief in Judaism and God are not requisites. In sharp contrast, one can not be a Muslim and not believe in God. And the finally reason is that Islam is the completion and correction of all previous beliefs systems, which of course includes Judaism. You see, many Jewish people become atheists because of what they read in the Jewish Torah. When they read that God rested on the 7th day, that God has regrets, that God is jealous, and that God is vulnerable, they lose faith in God. Yet Islam submits that all of these ideas about God are grave misunderstandings and misinterpretations of the truth of God.

Muslims are given the truth, yet we sit on it. How is it possible that some Jews believe that God rested, when there are Muslims in close proximity who can tell them that the Qur'an says no sleep, slumber or fatigue can seize God? How can a religion which professes that God only chosen one small group of desert dwellers compete with a religion which says that God chose everybody? The Jewish Torah says that two human beings hid from God, while the Qur'an says repeatedly that God sees everything that you do. The Jewish Torah says that God ate food. The Qur'an says God is in need of nothing, ever. The Jewish Torah says that Abraham and Moses (pbut) changed God's mind and actually kindle God's anger or wrath. The Qur'an says that God is the most wise and that he guided these men, not vice versa.  How can Judaism compete with Islam? IT CAN'T! There is no amount of schooling or learning which can explain away these contradiction of ideas. A man who has never attended school can easily articulate these points to another who has been in school for 30 years. Because when true is juxtaposed falsehood, it is clearly distinguishable.

I have written two books, "The Jewish Torah is not the Word of God" and "God the Irresistible"  which are a great help to anyone in need of evidence for claims that I have made above and much more. Whether you encounter an orthodox Jew or an atheistic Jew, these two books have more than enough material to help you demonstrate that a belief in Islam and a belief in God are best for them. Use the sword of intellect and you with overcome your opposition and simultaneously create a brother in the religion of truth.

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Frederick Douglass was born a slave. It was a crime for black people to learn how to read. So Douglass bribed some white kids into teaching him how to read,using food. He traded the bread of nutrition for the bread of knowledge. He risked his life to gain knowledge. Now books are readily available and people do not read at all. With knowledge, nothing and no one can hold you back. So empower yourself. Read a book!

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Muslims all over the world are fighting for their freedom and their right to have a government which represents their interests!

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