After we have learned the Qur’anic injunctions with regards to “combative Jihad,” now it’s time to learn the orders and rules which Prophet Muhammad placed for Muslims when they fight their enemies in order to differentiate between true combative Jihad, and any other kind of fighting. Prophet Muhammad P.B.U.H. said: “Don’t look forward to meet… Continue reading Roots of “JIHAD” Part X – Wrap Up
In this post, I shall finalize explaining the Qur’anic verses ordering Muslims to fight. I know that it has been a long journey for those reading this series of posts, but that’s quiet it, the verses I shall tackle in this post are the only remaining Qur’anic verses speaking about combative Jihad. But beware, if you… Continue reading Roots of “JIHAD” Part IX
In Chapter No.5 of the Qur’an, part of Jesus’s story is told as a parable for those who are truthful and faithful. Allah tells us that on the judgement day, He shall bring Jesus P.B.U.H. forth ahead in front of his people, and He shall ask him, “O Jesus, son of Mary, did you tell… Continue reading A Night in the Prophet’s Life
Our fifth and final stop is with chapter 9 of the Qur’an. Its revelation took place in the 9th year A.H., 14 months after retrieving Makkah from pagans. It includes several verses that speak about fighting. Allah says: “This is a declaration of immunity from Allah and His Messenger to the polytheists, with whom you… Continue reading Roots of “JIHAD” Part VIII
Now let’s go back to the reaction towards the prophet’s invitations to Islam; like King Negus, Ja’far Ibn Al-Julanda, king of ‘Oman, also accepted Islam after consulting with his minister and brother ‘Abed. They spent several days thinking and directing their questions about Islam to the prophet’s emissary, until finally, they embraced Islam. Most of the… Continue reading Roots of “JIHAD” Part VII
In some previous posts I have discussed what the Qur’an represents for Muslims, how it was gathered, why we believe that it’s a divine book revealed by the sole creator of all that exists, etc. Among the facets of its inimitabiliy is the divine rhyme included in its verses. I know that reading a translation of… Continue reading The Divine Rhyme
The most important thing that anyone can learn from studying the lives of prophets, righteous and pious humans, and those who followed their path, is how to live like they lived, and how to be endowed with a pinch of their characters. True understanding of religion is to acquire the spirit with which we should… Continue reading Inhabitants Of Paradise
“Believers, take not Jews and Christians as friends.” [The Qur’an (5:51)] “This verse is enough to prove that Islam is a religion of hatred and enmity. It orders Muslims not to befriend the people of the book (i.e. Jews and Christians) on account of their faith.” [A fellow non-Muslim in a western TV program]. Now… Continue reading Verse 5:51 Unfurled
The farthest journey I have made yet was when I performed pilgrimage to the sacred city of Makkah. I was prickling with excitement and overawed by this once in a lifetime trip. Our plane landed in Jeddah that is one hour drive from Makkah. Traveling between the mountains surrounding the way to Makkah helped clear… Continue reading Journey To The Valley Of Bakkah
Leading a hard life in the desert, the Arabs were accustomed to making their hearts the pages inside which they memorized their endless poems, lineages, glorious events, and stories of old. Many of the people back then were unlettered. Even for those who knew how to read and write, the writing tools as such of ink… Continue reading Organization Of The Qur’an
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