AL-HIKMAT - THE WISDOM WEBSITE Serving the Muslim and Non-Muslim Community for the past 28 years, through the distribution of publications, DVD's, CD's, radio & TV shows, lectures, seminars, dialogues etc.,establishing tolerance and better understanding among different faiths and cultures. AL QUR'AAN Ch: 16 V: 125 “Invite To the Way of Thy Lord With Hikmat” (Wisdom).

Bismillaah Hir Rahmaanir Raheem

The

ORIGiN

Of

True

ISlAM

Prophet

Moses Jesus Muhammad

( Peace Be Upon Them)

One God

Same

Religion

Designed & Compiled

by

Shaikh Shafayat Mohamed

(Ameer/Principal Of Darul Uloom Institute Florida USA)

Printed & Published By

Al-Hikmat Services Inc.

P.O. Box 6277 Hollywood Fl. 33081 U.S.A

Tel: 954-986-0158 Fax: 954-967-8177

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Terrorism

Terrorism and unjustified violence are not allowed in Islam. Islam is a religion of peace.

The extreme actions of those who claim to be Muslim may be a result of their anger, ignorance, traditional or cultural beliefs.

WHAT IS Jihad

The word “jihad” does not mean “holy war.” Instead, it means the inner struggle that one endures in trying to practice Islam. Some Muslims may say they are going for “jihad” when fighting in a war to defend their faith; but they only say this because they are conceding that it will be a tremendous struggle. There are many forms of jihad (struggle) such as the struggle against self-desire, against a tyrant ruler and against the Devil himself.

Islam
 Not By The Sword

Islam was not spread by the sword. It was spread by the Message of the Qur’aan, the characteristics of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) and the example of its followers. Islam teaches that there is no compulsion in religion. (The Holy Qur’aan 2:256 and 10:99)

Women
Are Not Oppressed

Women are not oppressed in Islam. Any Muslim man that oppresses a woman is not following true Islam. Prophet Muhammad S.A.W once said, “..the best among you are those who treat their wives well.”(Related by Imaam Tirmidhi)

No
Forced Marriages

Arranged marriages are allowed in Islam but are not required. The decision in marriage is ultimately up to the individual. “ Forced” marriage are cultural practices and Un-Islamic.

Divorce In Islam

Divorce is permissible in Islam, however, reconciliation is what’s most encouraged. Indeed, if there are irreconcilable differences, then a fair and just annulment usually is best.

All Muslims
are not arabs

All Muslims are not Arabs. Islam is a universal religion and way of life which includes followers from all races of people. There are Muslims in and from Europe, China, Japan, South America, Russia, Australia, Jamaica, the Philippines, and throughout North America! Arabs only constitute about 20% of Muslims worldwide. Indonesia has the largest concentration of Muslims at about 120 million!

MUSLIMS
DO NOT

WORSHIP THE KA’BAH

Kaaba is the Qibla, the direction Muslims face during their prayers. It is important to note that though Muslims face the Kaaba during prayers, they do not worship the Kaaba. Muslims worship and bow to none but Allah.

Its name is an Arabic word that means a home or a room that looks like a cube. It is a cube shaped stone structure built in the middle of the Sacred Mosque. The Kaaba was built by Prophet Abraham (Peace be upon him) as a landmark for the sole purpose worshipping of God alone.

SADAQA JAARIYA

FOR YOUR

PARENTS WHO PASSED AWAY

Due to the demand and need for the daily use of the Qur’aan and Salaah books, plus the many request by Non-Muslims and New Muslims for Qur’anic Arabic Readers, Da’wah Brochures and Sermons on Cds etc, we hereby recommend you to sponsor one of these items as Sadaqa Jaariya for your parents who have passed away or you could sponsor one of the items for yourself, Fee Sabee Lillaah, Inshaa Allaah.

* 100 Qur’aans $300.00

* 100 Salaah Books $150.00

* 500 Da’wah Brochures $150.00

* 100 Arabic Readers $150.00

* 100 Khutbas on CDs $150.00

Contact Al-Hikmat Office for more Details:

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AL-HIKMAT SERVICES INC.

EST. 1983

Serving the Muslim and Non-Muslim Community for the past 25 years, through the distribution of publications, DVD’s, CD’s, radio & tv shows, lectures, seminars, dialogues etc., establishing tolerance and better understanding among different faiths and cultures.

AL QUR’AAN Ch: 16 V: 125 (Invite To The Way Of Thy Lord With Hikmat ( Wisdom ).

What Is Islam

“Islam” literally means “ peace through the submission to God”.
WHO IS A MUSLIM

A Muslim is one who submits to the will of God Almighty

ISLAM IS NOT A CULT

Islam is not a cult. It’s followers number over one billion worldwide. Its basic beliefs and practices are very similar to those of Prophet Moses and Prophet Jesus (Peace Be Upon Them)
There are five pillars of Islam:

1) Shahadah - declaration of faith in the oneness of God and that Muhammad (s.a.w) is the final Messenger of God.

2) Formal prayer five times a day.

3) Fasting in the month of Ramadhan.

4) Charity - 2.5% of one’s savings given to the needy at the end of each year.

5) Pilgrimage to Mecca at least once, if physically and financially able.
A Muslim Believes In:

1) The One and only God

2) All the Prophets of God

3) The original books revealed to David, Moses, Jesus and Muhammad ( Peace Be Upon Them)

4) The Angels of God

5) The Day of Judgement and the Hereafter

6) Predestination.

Islam is a complete way of life that governs all facets of life - spiritual, social, political, economical, etc

Fastest Growing Religion

Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world. Approximately one out of every five people today designate their religion as Islam.

ALLAAH MEANS GOD

“Allaah” is an Arabic word that literally means “the God.” Muslims also believe that “Allaah” is the personal name of God.

Allaah is not God of the Muslims only. He is the God of all people and all creation. Just because people choose to call God by different names does not mean that they are different gods. Interestingly, most Arab Jews and Arab Christians also refer to God as “Allaah.”

The Islamic concept of God is that He is loving, merciful, and compassionate. But Islam also teaches that He is just and swift in punishment, much like a father is to his child. Nevertheless, Allaah once said to Muhammad (s.a.w), “My Mercy prevails over my wrath.” (Hadith Qudsi)

Muslims believe that God has revealed 99 of His names (or attributes) in the Qur’aan. It is through these that one can come to know the Creator. Some names are: the All Merciful, the All-Knower, the Protector, the Provider, the Helper, the Near, the One, the Source of Peace.

What Muslims Believe

Muslims believe in and acknowledge all the Prophets, from Adam to Jesus (Peace be upon them). Muslims believe that they brought the message of peace and submission (Islam) to different nations at different times. Muslims also believe that these prophets were “Muslims” because they submitted their wills to God.

Muslims accept the original unaltered Torah (the Gospel of Moses) and Bible (the Gospel of Jesus) since they were revealed by God. However, Muslims follow the subsequent, final and preserved revelation of God - The Holy Qur’aan.

Muslims Don’t Worship

Prophet Muhammad ( S.A.W)

Muslims neither worship Muhammad (s.a.w) nor pray through him. Muslims solely worship the unseen and Omniscient Creator, Allaah.

WHAT IS THE HOLY QUR’AAN

The Holy Qur’aan was not authored by Muhammad (s.a.w). It was authored by God, revealed to Muhammad (s.a.w), and written into physical form by Muhammad’s (s.a.w) companions.

The Holy Qur’aan has no flaws or contradictions.

If all Qur’aans in the world today were burned and destroyed, the original Arabic would still remain. This is because millions of Muslims (called Hafiz or “preservers”) have memorized the text letter for letter from beginning to end - every word and syllable. Chapters from the Qur’aan are precisely recited by memory in each of the five daily prayers.

Forgiveness 
&
 Punishment

Muslims do not believe in the concept of “vicarious atonement” but rather believe in the natural law of personal responsibility. Islam teaches that each person is responsible for his or her own actions. On the Day of Judgement Muslims believe that every person will have to answer to God for their every word, thought, and deed. Consequently, a practicing Muslim is always striving to be righteous. However the Qur’aan teaches that Allaah forgives whomsoever He wishes and punishes whomsoever He wishes. Allaah is the most Merciful and most Forgiving.