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March 12th, 2004, 10:27 AM
FAQ about Islam
(Frequently Asked Questions)
Who is Allah?
Allah means God. It is a personal name, which Allah calls Himself in
the Koran. That is where we get it. It can also be found in an Aramaic
copy of the Bible, and even Christian Arabs say Allah.
Who is Jesus to us?
Jesus peace be upon Him is a true prophet. Sent by Allah like Moses,
Abraham, Lot, Noah, Jonah, Joseph …etc.
Who were Jesus's parents?
Jesus is the son of Virgin Mary, and he had no father. Allah created
Jesus.
Can Jesus, or Mohammed peace be upon them be worshipped?
No, Allah does not accept that a cow, a person, an angel, a prophet, a
stone, or anything be worshipped in place of him, or even along with
Him. Worship must be to Allah the creator of them.
Is Allah the same as what Christians call the father?
Allah is the creator who Jesus worshipped. He is the Creator who spoke
to Moses, and split the sea for Moses, and his followers. That is
Allah. But Allah tells us: "Say Allah is one, He is Perfect, He has never
begotten, nor was He begott, and there is no one equal to Him".
Is there a trinity in Islam?
No. Allah is perfect.
Do we believe that Allah created the heavens and earth in 6 days?
Yes, but He did not rest on the seventh day, because He did not get
tired. Allah is perfect He does not get tired, nor does He sleep, eat, go
to the bathroom, feel pain, or die for that matter.
Can we see Allah?
Allah is not like the sun. Anyone can see the Sun. But Allah is the
most beautiful. Nothing is as beautiful as Allah. Actually looking at
Allah is the greatest pleasure of the people in Pradise. This pleasure
Allah does not give anyone but the believers. So no one will see Allah
before he dies.
Does Allah see us?
Allah sees us, and knows everything about us. He knows us better than
we know ourselves. There is not a leaf on a tree that blows away, or
stays in its place except that He knows it. There is not a dry spot, nor a
wet spot, nor a grain in the depths of the earth except that Allah
knows it.
Do we have free will?
Yes, of course. Allah does not punish us for something we did not do on
our own. But at the same time, our will is not inspire of Allah's will.
We cannot do anything if Allah will not allow it. In other words
nothing goes on in Allah's kingdom without His will.
Did Allah create Evil?
Yes, Allah created the good, and the bad. Whatever bad happens to us is
due to our sins. We sin and Allah pardons much of what we do; however,
when something bad happens to us it is our fault, and we are to blame.
Bad things that happen to a person are a chance for that person to
reflect, and ask: ”Why is this happening to me?” A chance for a person to
return from his sin, and obey, and worship Allah.
Do bad things happen to the believers (good people)?
Yes, they do. But they appear bad to the believers cause they are
things people don't like. Who likes breaking a leg? However, when a bad
thing happens to a believer this believer is patient. He praises Allah in
all circumstances. He knows Allah does not decree something unless it is
for his own good.
But how can breaking a leg are good for a beleiver?
Because it is a chance for the believer to think about what he did
wrong.
Also because Allah forgives much of what we do, but those things we are
not forgiven, they are forgiven due to our patience when we are struck
by a calamity. Allah gives us better reward when a problem strikes us
on earth if we are patient. This reward can be on earth, and it can be
in Heaven.
Does Allah hear my prayers?
Yes.
Does Allah answer my prayers?
We know that Allah answers all the prayers of the believers. This can
be in 4 ways:
1- Get what we are asking for!
2- Get something as good or better!
3- We get spared something bad that would have happened otherwise.
4- We get rewarded on the day of Judgment with a much greater reward
than what we were asking for on earth.
When does Allah not answer our prayers?
* When it is bad for us!
* When we ask, but not from our heart!
* When we say: I asked and asked and He did not answer.
* When we eat, drink, and wear unlawful, food, and clothes, and
property that wa earned either through interest from the bank, or that was
stolen, or if the food was pork, or the like.
What can I ask of Allah?
Any thing but don't ask Him to do things like make you a prophet. Cause
He has already said that there will be no more prophets.
You can ask Allah for guidance. Meaning you can ask Him to show you the
correct religion.
(Frequently Asked Questions)
Who is Allah?
Allah means God. It is a personal name, which Allah calls Himself in
the Koran. That is where we get it. It can also be found in an Aramaic
copy of the Bible, and even Christian Arabs say Allah.
Who is Jesus to us?
Jesus peace be upon Him is a true prophet. Sent by Allah like Moses,
Abraham, Lot, Noah, Jonah, Joseph …etc.
Who were Jesus's parents?
Jesus is the son of Virgin Mary, and he had no father. Allah created
Jesus.
Can Jesus, or Mohammed peace be upon them be worshipped?
No, Allah does not accept that a cow, a person, an angel, a prophet, a
stone, or anything be worshipped in place of him, or even along with
Him. Worship must be to Allah the creator of them.
Is Allah the same as what Christians call the father?
Allah is the creator who Jesus worshipped. He is the Creator who spoke
to Moses, and split the sea for Moses, and his followers. That is
Allah. But Allah tells us: "Say Allah is one, He is Perfect, He has never
begotten, nor was He begott, and there is no one equal to Him".
Is there a trinity in Islam?
No. Allah is perfect.
Do we believe that Allah created the heavens and earth in 6 days?
Yes, but He did not rest on the seventh day, because He did not get
tired. Allah is perfect He does not get tired, nor does He sleep, eat, go
to the bathroom, feel pain, or die for that matter.
Can we see Allah?
Allah is not like the sun. Anyone can see the Sun. But Allah is the
most beautiful. Nothing is as beautiful as Allah. Actually looking at
Allah is the greatest pleasure of the people in Pradise. This pleasure
Allah does not give anyone but the believers. So no one will see Allah
before he dies.
Does Allah see us?
Allah sees us, and knows everything about us. He knows us better than
we know ourselves. There is not a leaf on a tree that blows away, or
stays in its place except that He knows it. There is not a dry spot, nor a
wet spot, nor a grain in the depths of the earth except that Allah
knows it.
Do we have free will?
Yes, of course. Allah does not punish us for something we did not do on
our own. But at the same time, our will is not inspire of Allah's will.
We cannot do anything if Allah will not allow it. In other words
nothing goes on in Allah's kingdom without His will.
Did Allah create Evil?
Yes, Allah created the good, and the bad. Whatever bad happens to us is
due to our sins. We sin and Allah pardons much of what we do; however,
when something bad happens to us it is our fault, and we are to blame.
Bad things that happen to a person are a chance for that person to
reflect, and ask: ”Why is this happening to me?” A chance for a person to
return from his sin, and obey, and worship Allah.
Do bad things happen to the believers (good people)?
Yes, they do. But they appear bad to the believers cause they are
things people don't like. Who likes breaking a leg? However, when a bad
thing happens to a believer this believer is patient. He praises Allah in
all circumstances. He knows Allah does not decree something unless it is
for his own good.
But how can breaking a leg are good for a beleiver?
Because it is a chance for the believer to think about what he did
wrong.
Also because Allah forgives much of what we do, but those things we are
not forgiven, they are forgiven due to our patience when we are struck
by a calamity. Allah gives us better reward when a problem strikes us
on earth if we are patient. This reward can be on earth, and it can be
in Heaven.
Does Allah hear my prayers?
Yes.
Does Allah answer my prayers?
We know that Allah answers all the prayers of the believers. This can
be in 4 ways:
1- Get what we are asking for!
2- Get something as good or better!
3- We get spared something bad that would have happened otherwise.
4- We get rewarded on the day of Judgment with a much greater reward
than what we were asking for on earth.
When does Allah not answer our prayers?
* When it is bad for us!
* When we ask, but not from our heart!
* When we say: I asked and asked and He did not answer.
* When we eat, drink, and wear unlawful, food, and clothes, and
property that wa earned either through interest from the bank, or that was
stolen, or if the food was pork, or the like.
What can I ask of Allah?
Any thing but don't ask Him to do things like make you a prophet. Cause
He has already said that there will be no more prophets.
You can ask Allah for guidance. Meaning you can ask Him to show you the
correct religion.