Browsing articles in "Teachings and Values of Islam"
Aug
13
2011

What does the Qur’an say about Jesus?

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In the Qur’an, there are many stories about the life and teachings of Jesus Christ (called ‘Isa in Arabic). Says Huda Dodge. The Qur’an recalls his miraculous birth, his teachings, the miracles he performed by God’s permission, and his life as a respected prophet of God. The Qur’an also repeatedly reminds that Jesus was a human prophet sent by God, not part of God Himself. Below are some direct quotations from the Qur’an regarding his [...]

Aug
6
2011

Islam as a Lifestyle

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Islam is more than a religion but a way of life for millions of Muslims. A person is recognised as a Muslim by birth, naturally following his parent’s religion. A person is also recognised as a Muslim on their ID card, under the ‘Religion’ section. Having said this, have we, as Muslims, ever taken a moment to pause and ask ourselves what this word, ‘Muslim’, means? This article aims to summarise the conceptual meaning of [...]

Jul
22
2011

Islam Versus Terrorism

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Terrorism is when innocent people are specifically targeted to instill fear in a population. It is categorically prohibited in Islam. The present era of our history has been blemished by indiscriminate violence in almost every society. The loss of innocent life has become extremely commonplace. Unfortunately, due to the actions of some ignorant Muslims as well as biased reporting in the media, Muslims have come to be associated with terrorism. However, the appropriate question to [...]