After the prophet passed away, news about his death spread all over Arabia. At that time, tribal arrogance still controlled many Arabs. When the companions declared Abu-Bakr the Caliph, some tribes refused to obey him. As such, each of those tribes chose their own Caliph. Choosing a caliph who hadn’t learned directly from the prophet… Continue reading Islamic Tales For Children – The Prince of Believers, Part III
Dear Readers,Please find attached herein the latest Pdf version of “Islamic Methodologies Made Easy” By Ehab Shawky. This book is a compilation of important knowledge deemed beneficial for all Muslims, especially students of the Islamic sciences and those interested. It consists of three sections. The first is a concentrated introduction to the famous Schools of thought, the… Continue reading IMME Latest Edition
4.“The infidels should not think that they can get away from us. Prepare against them whatever arms and weaponry you can muster so that you may terrorize them.” [The Qur’an (8:59)]. Islam bashers say that this verse is enough to accuse Islam of being the religion of terrorists. It orders its adherents to utilize whatever… Continue reading Verses Utilized In Smearing The Qur’an, Part II
Some Qur’anic verses are always used by non-Muslims in smearing the Qur’an. They have some kind of a list for those verses which they always use in the media, on internet sites dedicated to this issue, and sometimes in movies. In the next few pages, I shall tackle some of these verses and clear up… Continue reading Verses Utilized In Smearing The Qur’an, Part I
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
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
I was once asked by a friend, “Why didn’t Allah create us compelled to obey Him like those creatures you call angels for instance? Why did He create us having lusts and free wills? It’s as if He wants us to make sins!” I answered, “This was His method in creating the most perfect creatures ever.… Continue reading Fighting Lusts
This post continues to trace out the political shape of the world back during Prophet Muhammad’s life, and it continues to explain the roots of combative Jihad as understood by main stream Muslims. The kingdoms surrounding Arabia during Prophet Muhammad’s life were: Abyssinia (Ethiopia), ruled by King Negus. Bahrain, ruled by Al-Mundhir Ibn Sawi. It was occupied… Continue reading Roots of “JIHAD” Part VI
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