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The Unmistakable Echo of Peace in Islam

In a world often marred by conflict and misunderstanding, the assertion that Islam is a religion of love and peace can sometimes be met with skepticism. However, a deeper exploration into the foundational texts and historical examples of Islam reveals a profound and enduring emphasis on tranquility, compassion, and reconciliation.  The very word "Islam" is derived from the Arabic root "salam," which means peace. This linguistic connection is not a mere coincidence but a reflection of the core principles that underpin this global faith. From the verses of the Qur'an to the teachings of Prophet Muhammad and the rich history of interfaith engagement, the call to peace resonates as an unmistakable echo. The Qur'an: A Divine Invitation to the Abode of Peace The Qur'an, the holy book of Islam, repeatedly calls believers towards a state of peace, both internally and externally. It describes God as "As-Salaam," which translates to "The Source of P...
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Muhammad and the Religion of Islam

Islam is the major world religion belonging to the Semitic family; it was promulgated by the Prophet Muhammad in Arabia in 7th century AD. The Arabic term Islam, literally "surrender," illuminates fundamental religious idea of Islam-that the believer (called a Muslim, from the active particle of islam ) accepts "surrender to the will of Allah (Arabic: God)."  Allah is viewid as the sole God-creator, sustainer, and restorer of the world. The will of Allah, to which man must submit, is made known through the sacred scriptures, the Quran (Koran), which Allah revealed to his messenger, Muhammad. In Islam Muhammad is considered the last of series of prophets (including Adam, Noah , Jesus, and others), and his message simultaneously consummates and abrogates the "revelation" attributed to earlier prophets. Retaining its emphasis on uncompromising monotheism and a strict adherence to certain essential religious practices, the religion taught by Muhammad to ...

The world needs The Islamic Research Foundation

Soon the year will be changed to the new year 2013, there are many people who are used to commemorate every turn of the new year, and even now they are preparing for the celebration of the new year 2013 . For Muslims in the world, every turn of the year is the extension of the distance from the birth of the prophet Muhammad. The farther away from the birth of the prophet Muhammad, the more people in the world away from the teachings and Aqeedah carried by him. There are more and more people who do not know Koran the holy book , there are more people who do not know the hadith, not only non-Muslims but also people who claim to be a Muslim. They know Al-Quran and Hadith but did not understand the meaning, rules, and instructions inside them. They know the mosque and the Kabah but many of them do not perform daily prayers. They know Ramadan but there are many people who do not perform fasting in the month. Why? Who is to blame? Not all Muslims understand the rules of the life of ...

New Year 2013 Celebration

It was very fast we are at the end of 2012, this suggests that reduced time of our lives and remind us the approach of death. It is strange when there are some people who actually have fun with a spending spree in the new year including the new year 2013 . Things like that is fine but do not forget our duty as human beings and forget about the coming death and the Day of Judgement. As Muslims, we are forbidden to make these activities into a special worship that should be done every year. On the other hand, the new year celebration is never exemplified by the Prophet Muhammad and his companions. In fact, it is precisely the custom made ​​by the people who disbelieve. God l have mentioned about them in His Word: "And they (the disbelievers) are proud of the life of his world, but it is not the life of the world (compared with) the Hereafter, except just happiness (a little)." Verses like that much was mentioned in the Qur'an that remind us not to follow the morals o...

Islamic Banking

There are so many banks that have been established under Sharia Islamic religion around the world. Islamic banking (or participant banking) (Arabic: المصرفية الإسلامية‎) is banking or banking activity that is consistent with the principles of sharia law and its practical application through the development of Islamic economics. Sharia prohibits the fixed or floating payment or acceptance of specific interest or fees (known as riba, or usury) for loans of money. Investing in businesses that provide goods or services considered contrary to Islamic principles is also haraam ("sinful and prohibited"). Although these principles have been applied in varying degrees by historical Islamic economies due to lack of Islamic practice, only in the late 20th century were a number of Islamic banks formed to apply these principles to private or semi-private commercial institutions within the Muslim community. ( Wikipedia ) In principle, the Islamic banking aims to avoid the way of money ...

The Islamic Research Foundation (IRF)

The Islamic Research Foundation (IRF), which was established in February 1991 in Mumbai, India is a registered non-profit public charitable trust. IRF become the seat of the Islamic da'wah in order to remove the misconceptions about Islam and to enhance the understanding of Islam among Muslims who are less aware. To carry out activities, IRF uses advanced technology viable so it can be accessed from anywhere and by anyone as through various presentations on international television, cable TV, internet, and print media. Activities that dikaukan The Islamic Research Foundation provides much needed understanding about the truth and excellence of Islamic teachings - based on the glorious Qur'an and authentic Hadith, and follow reason, logic and scientific facts. If we want to gain knowledge and to gain an understanding of Islam through the internet, we are able to access Islamic Research Foundation through http://www.irf.net . On the site everyone (Muslims and non-Muslim...

A Moving Leaf

When we travel to a forest, mountain, or a village there are still a lot of trees, of course we will not loose sight of trees, grass, leaves, and other natural phenomena. The following story is a true story witnessed by Ustadz Sharif Suhendar and Saeful Rohman (Master SAE) when traveling to one location in Rancaupas Bandung West Java Indonesia. They watched a leaf that does not stop moving even though there was no wind. This is different from other leaves that only move when there was a breeze that touches the leaves. The leaf could also be held for a while, but after being released, the leaf is moving back to normal (moving on without stopping). Although no direct research on this incident but based on modern science, it can certainly be a normal phenomenon just like the theory of aero dynamics. A Muslim may claim that it is (a moving leaf) is one of power and miracles of God , but only within reasonable limits as a form of self-introspection of obedience to Allah . Do not let thi...