Salman, a Persian man, became interested in Christianity after seeing Christians praying in a church. Despite his father's opposition to any religion other than their own, Salman fled and eventually made his way to ash-Shaam (Levant region) to learn more about Christianity. There, he humbly offered to serve the bishop in order to gain religious knowledge. Salman was determined in his search for truth, even at the risk of opposing his family and community.
Salman, a Persian man from Isfahan, became interested in Christianity after visiting a church and liking their prayers. Despite his father's religion forbidding it, Salman was drawn to Christianity. When his father learned of this, he chained and confined Salman. Undaunted, Salman arranged passage to Ash-Shaam to learn more about Christianity. Upon arriving, he sought out the best person to learn from, the Bishop. Salman expressed his desire to serve at the church to gain knowledge and pray with them.
This document is an edited booklet from the Australian Islamic Library about the Sunnah of Love based on an article by Sheikh Yahya Ibrahim. It discusses examples from the life of the Prophet Muhammad and his companions of their expressions of love within marriage, including how 'Ali came home to find his wife Fatimah brushing her teeth and praised her in poetry. It questions why expressions of love are sometimes lacking within modern Muslim communities despite the examples set in the Sunnah, and argues that the Sunnah of Love should be properly understood and applied to all aspects of life, including mundane domestic matters.
Surah Yasin is one of the most frequently read chapters of the Quran. It is believed to provide benefits when read in difficult situations or for those who are ill. However, the document argues that it is more important to understand the message and wisdom of Surah Yasin and apply it to one's life, rather than just reciting it without comprehension. The Quran's purpose was to warn past nations who had become heedless, reminding people to follow Allah and the Prophet Muhammad. However, most people do not truly reflect on or follow the Quran's teachings due to pride and distraction with worldly matters. Readers are encouraged to properly study and contemplate the Quran to gain guidance for living according
The document describes the history surrounding the succession of leadership following the death of the Prophet Muhammad. It tells of the divisions that emerged between those who supported Abu Bakr and those who believed Ali bin Abi Talib should have led as he was appointed by the Prophet. Over time different groups formed, including the Sunnis who followed the elected caliphs, and the Shias who believed in the divine authority of the Imams descended from Ali and Fatima. The letter aims to promote unity among Muslims and a return to the original message of the Prophet.
In order to become a Muslim, there are no specific religious rituals or customs that you need to perform, neither in specific areas nor in front of people.
This book is a humble attempt to help settle some of the common doubts and misconceptions people have about the great religion of Islam. A religion that has captured the hearts of hundreds of millions of people around the world and answered their questions about the unseen. Listen to the Book on SoundCloud.
This document provides an introduction to the topic of dreams in Islam. It begins with a poem about how the heart experiences emotions alone, even when the body experiences joy with others. Dreams are said to belong to the heart, and studying them allows one to probe human nature and conduct. The document notes that some dreams are divine gifts that come to sound hearts, while others attack the heart. It also mentions that most people today cannot "see" due to sealed and veiled hearts. The introduction criticizes a Muslim who advised against attaching importance to dreams, saying this view is new and emerges from secularization rather than authentic Islamic tradition.
Of all the promises made in the world, the best promise is the one made with the perfect spiritual guide where you offer your spiritual self and he blesses you with the closeness and vision of Allah. This book is an English translation of “Bayat ki ahmiyat aur Zaroorat.” Al-bayah refers to the trade between a slave and his Lord wherein one pledges to give Allah his ownself and everything he owns in exchange for His proximity though everything belongs to Allah in reality.
Among the essentials of Islam, al-bayah has the utmost importance. In this book importance of pledge of allegiance is revealed according to the teachings of Quran and Hadith along with quotes of Sufi Saints in a very beautiful and comprehensive manner. Along with pledge of allegiance of women, renewal of pledge of allegiance and different types of pledge of allegiance are also described very precisely in this book. It also highlights the fact that pledge of allegiance is the only Sunna of Prophet Mohammad sall’Allahu alayhi wa’alihi wasallam that is the Sunna of Allah as well. May this book be a source of guidance for all the seekers of Truth. Amen
Salman, a Persian man from Isfahan, became interested in Christianity after visiting a church and liking their prayers. Despite his father's religion forbidding it, Salman was drawn to Christianity. When his father learned of this, he chained and confined Salman. Undaunted, Salman arranged passage to Ash-Shaam to learn more about Christianity. Upon arriving, he sought out the best person to learn from, the Bishop. Salman expressed his desire to serve at the church to gain knowledge and pray with them.
This document is an edited booklet from the Australian Islamic Library about the Sunnah of Love based on an article by Sheikh Yahya Ibrahim. It discusses examples from the life of the Prophet Muhammad and his companions of their expressions of love within marriage, including how 'Ali came home to find his wife Fatimah brushing her teeth and praised her in poetry. It questions why expressions of love are sometimes lacking within modern Muslim communities despite the examples set in the Sunnah, and argues that the Sunnah of Love should be properly understood and applied to all aspects of life, including mundane domestic matters.
Surah Yasin is one of the most frequently read chapters of the Quran. It is believed to provide benefits when read in difficult situations or for those who are ill. However, the document argues that it is more important to understand the message and wisdom of Surah Yasin and apply it to one's life, rather than just reciting it without comprehension. The Quran's purpose was to warn past nations who had become heedless, reminding people to follow Allah and the Prophet Muhammad. However, most people do not truly reflect on or follow the Quran's teachings due to pride and distraction with worldly matters. Readers are encouraged to properly study and contemplate the Quran to gain guidance for living according
The document describes the history surrounding the succession of leadership following the death of the Prophet Muhammad. It tells of the divisions that emerged between those who supported Abu Bakr and those who believed Ali bin Abi Talib should have led as he was appointed by the Prophet. Over time different groups formed, including the Sunnis who followed the elected caliphs, and the Shias who believed in the divine authority of the Imams descended from Ali and Fatima. The letter aims to promote unity among Muslims and a return to the original message of the Prophet.
In order to become a Muslim, there are no specific religious rituals or customs that you need to perform, neither in specific areas nor in front of people.
This book is a humble attempt to help settle some of the common doubts and misconceptions people have about the great religion of Islam. A religion that has captured the hearts of hundreds of millions of people around the world and answered their questions about the unseen. Listen to the Book on SoundCloud.
This document provides an introduction to the topic of dreams in Islam. It begins with a poem about how the heart experiences emotions alone, even when the body experiences joy with others. Dreams are said to belong to the heart, and studying them allows one to probe human nature and conduct. The document notes that some dreams are divine gifts that come to sound hearts, while others attack the heart. It also mentions that most people today cannot "see" due to sealed and veiled hearts. The introduction criticizes a Muslim who advised against attaching importance to dreams, saying this view is new and emerges from secularization rather than authentic Islamic tradition.
Of all the promises made in the world, the best promise is the one made with the perfect spiritual guide where you offer your spiritual self and he blesses you with the closeness and vision of Allah. This book is an English translation of “Bayat ki ahmiyat aur Zaroorat.” Al-bayah refers to the trade between a slave and his Lord wherein one pledges to give Allah his ownself and everything he owns in exchange for His proximity though everything belongs to Allah in reality.
Among the essentials of Islam, al-bayah has the utmost importance. In this book importance of pledge of allegiance is revealed according to the teachings of Quran and Hadith along with quotes of Sufi Saints in a very beautiful and comprehensive manner. Along with pledge of allegiance of women, renewal of pledge of allegiance and different types of pledge of allegiance are also described very precisely in this book. It also highlights the fact that pledge of allegiance is the only Sunna of Prophet Mohammad sall’Allahu alayhi wa’alihi wasallam that is the Sunna of Allah as well. May this book be a source of guidance for all the seekers of Truth. Amen
This book addresses an important subject, The only way to achieve true happiness is Islam and call for the faith in Allah and His angels, His Books, His Messengers, the Last Day, and destiny.
Now that you have converted to Islam, what is the next step?. The answer can be overwhelming, however, if you take one step at a time, your journey within Islam will be fruitfil and beneficial.
Islamic Facts For The Christians And The Jewsislaam
This document provides responses to questions about Islamic beliefs from Christians and Jews. It summarizes the key Islamic beliefs and refutes some Christian doctrines. The document discusses why Muslims do not believe in the Trinity or that Jesus was divine. It also addresses questions about Muhammad's miracles and why a Muslim man can marry people of the book but not vice versa. The overall purpose is to educate non-Muslims about core Islamic concepts and clarify misconceptions.
The book is dedicated to non-Muslims who desire to know Islam in brief and look forward to know its most important teachings. We hope the book will also be useful for Muslims as well as the newly converted. The book has been translated to many languages, and its core shall be a basis to a new huge site that is being prepared now.
This book is an English version of the Urdu text „Haqeeqat-e- Namaz‟ that is written by the present Shaikh of the Sarwari Qadri Order, Sultan-ul-Ashiqeen Hazrat Sakhi Sultan Mohammad Najib-ur-Rehman. It is not an ordinary book, it has the power to enliven the soul and open one‟s spiritual eye because it has gems and pearls of knowledge and wisdom in it.
Remembrance and prayer the way of the prophet muhammad (saw) by muhammad al g...docsforu
HAYKH MUHAMMAD AL-GHAZALl (1335-1416 AH/
1917-1996 CE) was one of the pioneers of the contemporary
Islamic revival. Born in Egypt, he graduated from Al-Azhar
University in 1941 and embarked on a career of writing,
lecturing, and calling people to Allah. As the author of over
fifty books, Shaykh Muhammad Al-Ghazali was a leading
authority on Islam throughout his life. For many years he
served in the Department of Awqaf in Egypt before moving on
to teach at Umm al Qura University in Makkah. He was also
an academic advisor at both Qatar University and the Islamic
University of Amir Abdul Qadir in Algeria. In his lifetime,
Shaykh Muhammad Al-Ghazali lived the ideals of his faith,
and his character reflected the close relationship he had
established with Allah. On the 19th of Shawwal in 1416
(March 9,1996) he passed on to the mercy of Allah while on
a visit to the Holy Places, and was buried at al-Madinah.
YUSUF TALAL DELORENZO is an American who, after his
conversion to Islam while still an undergraduate, went on to
study Islamic jurisprudence in the traditional madrassah
system in Pakistan. Following completion of his studies, Yusuf
Talal began a career of teaching Islamic law which in 1980
brought Shaykh Muhammad Al-Ghazali to him for ten days as
his house guest in Sri Lanka where he was director of the
Naleemiyah Institute of Islamic Studies. At the Shaykh’s
suggestion, 1 usuf Talal undertook the translation of this book.
Today, Yusuf Talal DeLorenzo is an expert on Islamic finance
and serves on the Shariah boards of numerous Islamic funds
and financial institutions, including the Dow Jones Islamic
Market Index.
The document discusses different approaches to dawah, or calling others to Islam, specifically regarding atheists. It provides advice on engaging with atheists respectfully and using wisdom. It suggests referring atheists to scientific evidence and signs of Allah in the universe as described in Quranic verses. The document also contains an excerpt of a response on proving Allah's existence to an atheist by referring to modern scientific facts mentioned in the Quran.
The document provides context on Jesus' status in Islam through summaries of Quranic passages. It discusses how Islam views Jesus as an important prophet who was chosen by God and born miraculously to Mary. The passages describe Mary's lineage and virtuous upbringing. They also explain that Jesus spoke as an infant and was given many honors, but that he remained a human servant of God, not divine. The document aims to clarify Jesus' respected but not deified status for Muslims.
The book then discusses the life story of Prophet Jesus, the Son of Mary, Peace be upon both of them. It starts with the time before he was born, till He was ascended to Heaven by Almighty Allah.
The document discusses the importance of loving and respecting the Prophet Muhammad according to the Quran. It states that true faith requires believing in Allah and the Prophet, and respecting the Prophet is more important than any other relationship. It warns that maintaining friendly relations with those who disrespect the Prophet would mean losing one's faith and incurring Allah's punishment. The document urges cutting ties with anyone, even family, who fails to honor the Prophet.
This book explains that Islam is a code of living that covers all aspects of life. It comprises a set of acts of worship: some verbal, some practical and others that are constituents of belief.
The document summarizes some key aspects of Islam, including the five pillars of faith: Shahadah (declaration of faith), Salat (prayer), Zakat (charity), Sawm (fasting during Ramadan), and Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca). It discusses the story of the prophet Muhammad and the origins of some Islamic beliefs and practices, such as daily prayers, fasting, and the annual pilgrimage retracing the steps of Ibrahim and Hajar in Mecca.
The document is a compilation of 30 hadiths on tazkiyyah, or purification of the heart, collected by Muhammad Nabeel Musharraf for Ramadan 2019. It is published by the Islamic Circle of Australia and New Zealand. The hadiths provide guidance on purification of the heart through acts like fasting, avoiding excessive speech, remembering Allah, treating others well, and controlling one's anger. The hadiths emphasize that Allah looks at the condition of people's hearts and that purification of the heart is essential for faith and righteousness.
This document provides an introduction and overview of hadiths and their importance in Islam. It discusses how hadiths record the sayings and actions of the prophet Muhammad and form a model for Muslims to follow. It also summarizes some key hadiths about the attributes of God, including God's kindness, forgiveness, mercy and love. It discusses concepts like heaven, hell, faith, Islam and the importance of prayer in Islam based on hadiths.
The document discusses how all prophets from Adam to Muhammad conveyed the same message from God - that God is One and should be worshipped alone. It provides verses from the Bible and Quran supporting theological monotheism. The document argues that Christianity's concept of the Trinity contradicts biblical verses stating no one can see God. It concludes that Islam is the true religion of all prophets, and that believing this message and all prophets, including Muhammad, is key to salvation.
The universe arose and its creation from the things that occupied man throughout the ages, especially non-Muslims. Because Islam has clarified and explained all the matters that need clarification.
This document provides guidance for students of knowledge on properly seeking and implementing Islamic knowledge. It emphasizes that knowledge should only be sought to please Allah by understanding and following His commands, and to guide others to the truth. The document advises students of knowledge to study with the intention of worshipping Allah alone, to avoid laziness and forbidden acts that could influence others negatively, and to exemplify the Quran and hadith in speech and deeds. Overall, it stresses the importance of seeking knowledge with pure intentions and using it to benefit oneself and society through righteous actions and calling others to obedience of Allah.
Being muslim, a practical guide by asad tarsintopbottom1
This document provides an introduction to the Islamic faith through a practical guide for Muslims. It begins with foundational concepts like the testimony of faith and core beliefs. It then covers worship practices such as prayer, fasting, and pilgrimage. It discusses spiritual refinement through virtues and noble character. Biographies of the Prophet Muhammad and explanations of the Quran and Islamic holy days are also provided. The guide aims to give new and returning Muslims essential knowledge to understand and live according to Islamic teachings.
Salman, a Persian man, became interested in Christianity after observing Christians praying in a church. When he told his father, who followed the local religion of Zoroastrianism, his father forbade him from learning about Christianity and chained him. Determined to learn more, Salman arranged to travel with Christian merchants to the region of Syria. There, he devoted himself to serving the bishop in order to learn about Christianity.
This document summarizes the story of Salman the Persian, who was originally from a Magian background that worshipped fire. After seeing Christians praying, he was interested in their religion and felt it was better than his own. When he told his father this, his father opposed him strongly and chained him. However, Salman managed to escape by contacting Christian traders and accompanying them to ash-Shaam, beginning his search for religious truth.
This document provides a summary and translation of a book titled "Islam Its Foundations And Concepts" by Dr. Muhammad bin Abdullaah As-Suhaym. The summary discusses the translator's introduction, noting some limitations in translating foreign names and texts. It then briefly outlines the author's preface, where he explains the purpose of the book is to invite people to Islam and call them to follow Allah and His final prophet Muhammad. The summary concludes by presenting the first section of the book, which discusses establishing proof for the existence of Allah as the one true God and his lordship over all creation.
This book addresses an important subject, The only way to achieve true happiness is Islam and call for the faith in Allah and His angels, His Books, His Messengers, the Last Day, and destiny.
Now that you have converted to Islam, what is the next step?. The answer can be overwhelming, however, if you take one step at a time, your journey within Islam will be fruitfil and beneficial.
Islamic Facts For The Christians And The Jewsislaam
This document provides responses to questions about Islamic beliefs from Christians and Jews. It summarizes the key Islamic beliefs and refutes some Christian doctrines. The document discusses why Muslims do not believe in the Trinity or that Jesus was divine. It also addresses questions about Muhammad's miracles and why a Muslim man can marry people of the book but not vice versa. The overall purpose is to educate non-Muslims about core Islamic concepts and clarify misconceptions.
The book is dedicated to non-Muslims who desire to know Islam in brief and look forward to know its most important teachings. We hope the book will also be useful for Muslims as well as the newly converted. The book has been translated to many languages, and its core shall be a basis to a new huge site that is being prepared now.
This book is an English version of the Urdu text „Haqeeqat-e- Namaz‟ that is written by the present Shaikh of the Sarwari Qadri Order, Sultan-ul-Ashiqeen Hazrat Sakhi Sultan Mohammad Najib-ur-Rehman. It is not an ordinary book, it has the power to enliven the soul and open one‟s spiritual eye because it has gems and pearls of knowledge and wisdom in it.
Remembrance and prayer the way of the prophet muhammad (saw) by muhammad al g...docsforu
HAYKH MUHAMMAD AL-GHAZALl (1335-1416 AH/
1917-1996 CE) was one of the pioneers of the contemporary
Islamic revival. Born in Egypt, he graduated from Al-Azhar
University in 1941 and embarked on a career of writing,
lecturing, and calling people to Allah. As the author of over
fifty books, Shaykh Muhammad Al-Ghazali was a leading
authority on Islam throughout his life. For many years he
served in the Department of Awqaf in Egypt before moving on
to teach at Umm al Qura University in Makkah. He was also
an academic advisor at both Qatar University and the Islamic
University of Amir Abdul Qadir in Algeria. In his lifetime,
Shaykh Muhammad Al-Ghazali lived the ideals of his faith,
and his character reflected the close relationship he had
established with Allah. On the 19th of Shawwal in 1416
(March 9,1996) he passed on to the mercy of Allah while on
a visit to the Holy Places, and was buried at al-Madinah.
YUSUF TALAL DELORENZO is an American who, after his
conversion to Islam while still an undergraduate, went on to
study Islamic jurisprudence in the traditional madrassah
system in Pakistan. Following completion of his studies, Yusuf
Talal began a career of teaching Islamic law which in 1980
brought Shaykh Muhammad Al-Ghazali to him for ten days as
his house guest in Sri Lanka where he was director of the
Naleemiyah Institute of Islamic Studies. At the Shaykh’s
suggestion, 1 usuf Talal undertook the translation of this book.
Today, Yusuf Talal DeLorenzo is an expert on Islamic finance
and serves on the Shariah boards of numerous Islamic funds
and financial institutions, including the Dow Jones Islamic
Market Index.
The document discusses different approaches to dawah, or calling others to Islam, specifically regarding atheists. It provides advice on engaging with atheists respectfully and using wisdom. It suggests referring atheists to scientific evidence and signs of Allah in the universe as described in Quranic verses. The document also contains an excerpt of a response on proving Allah's existence to an atheist by referring to modern scientific facts mentioned in the Quran.
The document provides context on Jesus' status in Islam through summaries of Quranic passages. It discusses how Islam views Jesus as an important prophet who was chosen by God and born miraculously to Mary. The passages describe Mary's lineage and virtuous upbringing. They also explain that Jesus spoke as an infant and was given many honors, but that he remained a human servant of God, not divine. The document aims to clarify Jesus' respected but not deified status for Muslims.
The book then discusses the life story of Prophet Jesus, the Son of Mary, Peace be upon both of them. It starts with the time before he was born, till He was ascended to Heaven by Almighty Allah.
The document discusses the importance of loving and respecting the Prophet Muhammad according to the Quran. It states that true faith requires believing in Allah and the Prophet, and respecting the Prophet is more important than any other relationship. It warns that maintaining friendly relations with those who disrespect the Prophet would mean losing one's faith and incurring Allah's punishment. The document urges cutting ties with anyone, even family, who fails to honor the Prophet.
This book explains that Islam is a code of living that covers all aspects of life. It comprises a set of acts of worship: some verbal, some practical and others that are constituents of belief.
The document summarizes some key aspects of Islam, including the five pillars of faith: Shahadah (declaration of faith), Salat (prayer), Zakat (charity), Sawm (fasting during Ramadan), and Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca). It discusses the story of the prophet Muhammad and the origins of some Islamic beliefs and practices, such as daily prayers, fasting, and the annual pilgrimage retracing the steps of Ibrahim and Hajar in Mecca.
The document is a compilation of 30 hadiths on tazkiyyah, or purification of the heart, collected by Muhammad Nabeel Musharraf for Ramadan 2019. It is published by the Islamic Circle of Australia and New Zealand. The hadiths provide guidance on purification of the heart through acts like fasting, avoiding excessive speech, remembering Allah, treating others well, and controlling one's anger. The hadiths emphasize that Allah looks at the condition of people's hearts and that purification of the heart is essential for faith and righteousness.
This document provides an introduction and overview of hadiths and their importance in Islam. It discusses how hadiths record the sayings and actions of the prophet Muhammad and form a model for Muslims to follow. It also summarizes some key hadiths about the attributes of God, including God's kindness, forgiveness, mercy and love. It discusses concepts like heaven, hell, faith, Islam and the importance of prayer in Islam based on hadiths.
The document discusses how all prophets from Adam to Muhammad conveyed the same message from God - that God is One and should be worshipped alone. It provides verses from the Bible and Quran supporting theological monotheism. The document argues that Christianity's concept of the Trinity contradicts biblical verses stating no one can see God. It concludes that Islam is the true religion of all prophets, and that believing this message and all prophets, including Muhammad, is key to salvation.
The universe arose and its creation from the things that occupied man throughout the ages, especially non-Muslims. Because Islam has clarified and explained all the matters that need clarification.
This document provides guidance for students of knowledge on properly seeking and implementing Islamic knowledge. It emphasizes that knowledge should only be sought to please Allah by understanding and following His commands, and to guide others to the truth. The document advises students of knowledge to study with the intention of worshipping Allah alone, to avoid laziness and forbidden acts that could influence others negatively, and to exemplify the Quran and hadith in speech and deeds. Overall, it stresses the importance of seeking knowledge with pure intentions and using it to benefit oneself and society through righteous actions and calling others to obedience of Allah.
Being muslim, a practical guide by asad tarsintopbottom1
This document provides an introduction to the Islamic faith through a practical guide for Muslims. It begins with foundational concepts like the testimony of faith and core beliefs. It then covers worship practices such as prayer, fasting, and pilgrimage. It discusses spiritual refinement through virtues and noble character. Biographies of the Prophet Muhammad and explanations of the Quran and Islamic holy days are also provided. The guide aims to give new and returning Muslims essential knowledge to understand and live according to Islamic teachings.
Salman, a Persian man, became interested in Christianity after observing Christians praying in a church. When he told his father, who followed the local religion of Zoroastrianism, his father forbade him from learning about Christianity and chained him. Determined to learn more, Salman arranged to travel with Christian merchants to the region of Syria. There, he devoted himself to serving the bishop in order to learn about Christianity.
This document summarizes the story of Salman the Persian, who was originally from a Magian background that worshipped fire. After seeing Christians praying, he was interested in their religion and felt it was better than his own. When he told his father this, his father opposed him strongly and chained him. However, Salman managed to escape by contacting Christian traders and accompanying them to ash-Shaam, beginning his search for religious truth.
This document provides a summary and translation of a book titled "Islam Its Foundations And Concepts" by Dr. Muhammad bin Abdullaah As-Suhaym. The summary discusses the translator's introduction, noting some limitations in translating foreign names and texts. It then briefly outlines the author's preface, where he explains the purpose of the book is to invite people to Islam and call them to follow Allah and His final prophet Muhammad. The summary concludes by presenting the first section of the book, which discusses establishing proof for the existence of Allah as the one true God and his lordship over all creation.
This document introduces Islam and its key principles as explained through a dialogue between the Prophet Muhammad and Gabriel. It discusses how Islam means total submission to God, and that its pillars include declaring faith in God and the Prophet, performing prayers and charity, fasting during Ramadan, and pilgrimage if able. It aims to explain Islam to understand its true essence rather than criticisms of some followers or enemies.
This document is a translation of a book titled "Islaam: Its Foundations And Concepts" by Dr. Muhammad bin Abdullaah As-Suhaym. The translator provides some context for the translation, noting that some quotes and names from other languages may not be exact translations from the original sources. The author's preface introduces the book as an invitation to Islam, explaining some key Islamic concepts like prophethood, revelation, and the finality of Muhammad's message. The first chapter discusses proofs for God's existence and attributes, citing Quranic verses describing God as the creator of the universe and establishing signs for humanity. It argues creation implies a creator.
This document summarizes the Islamic beliefs about what happens after death based on quotes from the Quran and hadith. It describes:
1) How the soul is taken by the Angel of Death at the time of death, even though the dying person can see and speak to the angel in a way the living cannot perceive.
2) How pure souls are greeted by loved ones in heaven and taken before Allah, while impure souls are wrapped in rough cloth and denied heaven.
3) A hadith describing how the soul is returned to the body in the grave for questioning by angels about faith, and the rewards or punishments that follow for believers and non-believers based on their answers.
Guide To Islam For New Muslims
Yahiya Emerick
Language: English | Format: PDF | Pages: 39 | Size: 1 MB
Assalamu ‘alaykum, peace be with you. We would like to welcome you to the world of Islam. After receiving so many requests from new and potential Muslims for Islamic information, we have decided to compile this resource guide to further your search for knowledge and to put the resources of the entire Muslim Ummah (community) within reach.
This resource guide covers four main areas:
# The first section is a summary of basic Islamic teachings and practices.
# The second section concerns advice for Muslims on the path to truth.
# The third section is a listing of the best books for a Muslim to read.
# And finally, a listing of basic Islamic terms that you, as a new Muslim,
ought to learn is provided.
May your path to knowledge be fruitful and may your road to truth lead you to the right way. Ameen (Let it be so).
To become a Muslim you only have to sincerely believe in and say the following phrase:
أشهد أن لا إله إلا الله وأشهد أن محمد رسول الله
“Ash hadu an la ilaha ill Allah wa ash hadu anna Muhammadar Rasul Allah.”
“I declare there is no god but Allah and I declare that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.”
This document provides an overview of basic Islamic teachings and practices for new Muslims. It covers the six main beliefs in one God (Allah), angels, holy books, prophets, the last day of judgment, and destiny. The five pillars of Islam are also outlined as declaring faith, praying five times daily, paying charitable alms, fasting during Ramadan, and pilgrimage if possible. Other practices include calling others to Islam and struggling in the way of God. The only two Islamic holidays are Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. Guidelines are provided for permissible (halal) and forbidden (haram) behaviors and activities.
This document provides an introduction to Islam written by Dr. Munqidh Ben Mahmoud Assaqar of the Muslim World League. It begins by acknowledging those who helped complete the work. The introduction then discusses the meaning of "Islam" and explains that it means total submission to Allah. It notes that Islam was the religion of all prophets, including Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus and Muhammad. The five pillars of Islam are then explained as declaring faith in Allah and Muhammad, performing prayers, paying charity, fasting during Ramadan, and pilgrimage if able. The document aims to explain Islamic principles and rebut false claims about Islam.
This document provides an overview of Islam through several sections:
1. It defines Islam as submitting to God through monotheism, obedience, and avoiding worship of anything other than God.
2. It outlines some of the key pillars and principles of Islam, including its emphasis on mercy, compassion, tolerance and spiritual peace.
3. It notes that Islam is a universal religion for all of humanity, not specific to any race or people. It also abolishes all previous religions and scriptures.
4. The document seeks to explain Islam to readers through concise definitions and quotes from the Quran and hadith to dispel misconceptions and prejudice about the religion.
The document provides an overview of several major world religions including Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, Christianity, and animism. For Islam, it summarizes the origins and basic beliefs, including the five pillars of faith. For Judaism, it outlines the basic beliefs and three main branches. Buddhism is summarized by outlining the life of Buddha and the basic teachings including the four noble truths and eightfold path. Christianity is summarized by describing its origins and basic beliefs centered around Jesus. Lastly, animism is defined as the oldest form of religious belief involving spirits.
This document contains an introduction to the levels of Deen in Islam according to a hadith narrated by Umar ibn al-Khattab. In the hadith, a mysterious man asks the Prophet Muhammad to define Islam and Eeman. The Prophet responds that Islam is to testify there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is his messenger, and to perform the pillars of Islam. Eeman is defined as believing in Allah, his angels, books, messengers, the Final Day, and Qadar. The man approves of the Prophet's answers.
This document contains an introduction to the levels of Deen in Islam according to a hadith narrated by Umar ibn al-Khattab. In the hadith, a mysterious man asks the Prophet Muhammad to define Islam and Eeman. The Prophet responds that Islam is to testify there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is his messenger, and to perform the pillars of Islam. Eeman, the Prophet says, is to believe in Allah and all aspects of the unseen as outlined in the articles of faith. The man approves of the Prophet's answers. The document goes on to explain the articles of faith in more detail.
This document provides an introduction and first chapter of a book discussing life after death in Islam. It begins by establishing Ibn al-Qayyim as a reliable source on the topic, being a renowned Damascus-based scholar. The chapter then describes what happens at the moment of death, with the soul seeing and interacting with the Angel of Death. It discusses the soul's journey to meet others in the next world and to be brought before Allah. It also describes the soul returning to witness funeral rites and reside with the body until questioning in the grave.
Islam - Testimonies of Jewish Converts To IslamArab Muslim
Thousands of Jews have converted to Islam after studying and comparing the religions. The document shares the testimonies of 20 Jewish individuals who converted to Islam. It highlights the story of the Rabbi of Makhachkala synagogue who embraced Islam after extensively reading the Quran and finding answers to questions he could not find in Judaism, such as descriptions of the final prophet that matched Muhammad. He felt a great responsibility in becoming Muslim but also acknowledged the difficulties in fully following Islamic practices.
Thousands of Jews convert to Islam, from Rabbis to reform Jews, as well as
Jews for Jesus, each after research, study and comparison, discover the Truth
and Beauty of Islam and how Islam completes our lives, fills our spirits, and
brings us closer to God and on the path of Righteousness.
Included here are the testimonies of a few of our fellow Jewish brothers and
sisters who have accepted Islam as their religion, Allah as their God, and
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Table of Contents
Introduction ........................................................................................... 7
The Beginning ..................................................................................... 11
A Different Religion? ......................................................................... 12
The Interest Arises .............................................................................. 12
The Opposition ................................................................................... 13
The Way Out ....................................................................................... 15
This is it, But!........................................................................................ 16
The Urge is Strong .............................................................................. 19
Another Move ..................................................................................... 20
One More Move .................................................................................. 20
The Big Move ...................................................................................... 21
The Slavery to Allah Alone ............................................................... 29
But They will Come! ............................................................................30
References ............................................................................................ 31
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In The Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate.
Introduction
All Praise is due to Allah; we praise Him, seek His Help, and seek
His forgiveness. We seek refuge in Allah, the Most High, from
the evils of our own selves and from our wicked deeds. Whomso
ever Allah guides, none can misguide him, and whomsoever Allah
leads astray, none can guide him. I bear witness that there is no
true deity worthy of being worshipped except Allah, Alone, with-
out any partner or associate. I further bear witness that Muham-
mad is His true slave and Messenger. May Allah, the Exalted, bes-
tow His Peace and Blessings upon the final prophet, Muhammad,
his good and pure family, and upon all of his noble companions.
Today, many people are curious about Islam, but their knowledge
about this faith may vary. Their knowledge may have been gained
from an article, a book, or part of a religious text book at high
school they may have read. They may have known some Musl-
ims, passed by a Mosque, watched a documentary or the evening
news, or they might have traveled to a Muslim country. To some,
Islam is ‘just another religion’, but for many others, it has become
something ‘interesting’ to ‘look’ at. I have written this book for
those who are searching within themselves for answers to the
many questions they have. “Who am I? Who is the True God?
What is the true road to salvation? Is it Islam? If I become a Mus-
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lim, what does it mean to me, my family, and the society at
large?”
Today, many people realize that all of the materialistic and secular
progress which has taken place in society has produced a spiritual
vacuum, which in turn has led to social, economic, political and
psychological problems. For this reason, those who previously
said, “Let us live this life and enjoy it,” or “Hey! We don’t want
to know about God,” are now again searching for the truth. They
are raising questions similar to those raised above. This is because
the innate nature of man recognizes what is good and bad, and
what is true and false. It does not feel at ease when Allah’s
attributes are degraded, and also when humanlike qualities are
associated with Him. It recognizes that there can be no more
than One and Only True God, and thus One and Only true reli-
gion accepted by Him. Allah does not request some of the crea-
tion to worship Him alone, while ordering to worship Jesus ,1
Buddha, fire, light, Krishna, Joseph Smith, the Sun, the Moon,
Khomeini, Rama, temples, Prophets, Eliajah, Farakhan, a cross, a
tree, a triangle, saints, priests, monks, or anything else.
Everything besides Allah is a creation! They are imperfect. They
are in need of others, but Allah is Self-Sufficient. He is The First,
having nothing before Him, and The Last, having nothing after
Him. To Him is the Final Return. He does not beget nor is He
begotten. No human gave Him the name Allah; rather, He named
Himself with this name. It means ‘the True and Only Deity Who
Deserves to Be Worshipped’. He is not a nationalistic or a tribal
god. He is the Creator of everything. He, therefore, deserves that
1 This symbol represents the phrase ‘ 'alayh-is-Salam’ which means: peace be
upon him. Out of respect, Muslims are commanded to state this phrase after
mentioning the name of any prophet or messenger.
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we submit to Him Alone, and He called this type of submission
‘Islam’.
Confusion, though, came on the part of man when people started
to worship creation, whether animate or inanimate, besides Allah!
In the final Revealed Message to mankind, the Qur'aan, Allah
clearly explains the purpose for man’s presence in this world.
Outwardly and inwardly, man is called to live in accordance with
Allah’s way. This is the meaning of worship in Islam, and it is the
purpose for which we all have been created. There are those,
though, who accept Allah as the Only True God who deserves to
be worshipped, but do not live in accordance with Allah’s com-
mandments. Their practices are deviated from Islam. They are
not the criteria upon which Islam should be judged. Islam is per-
fect but people are not. We are called to search into Islam.
The objective of this book is to call people to search for their sal-
vation by examining the story of a long search by a man called
Salman ‘Al-Farisee’, or ‘the Persian’. Why not? Do we know eve-
rything? When we know that we do not even posses the air we
breath, and that we were not created by nothing, nor did we
create ourselves, it becomes natural that one desires to learn more
about God (Allah), Who created us, gave us life, and Who, one
Day, will call us back to Him. On that Day, there will either be
endless bliss or endless torment.
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Salman and His Story
The Beginning
No one can tell the story of Salman better than he himself. Sal-
man narrated his story to one of the companions and a close
relative of the Prophet Muhammad 2
by the name of Abdullah
bin 'Abbaas, who in turn narrated it to others.3
Ibn 'Abbaas said,
Salman said, “I was a Persian man from the people of Is-
fahaan4
from a town known as Jayi. My father was the
town chief. To him, I was the most beloved creature of
Allah. His love for me reached the point to which he
trusted me to supervise the fire5
he lit. He would not let it
die down.”
This is an indication of good behavior of a son towards his fa-
ther. Here Salman used the correct name of the true God, Allah.
The name Allah is the same name used by all of the Prophets and
Messengers . Allah is the same name of God in the Aramaic
language of our beloved Prophet Jesus .
2 This symbol represents the phrase ‘Sall-Allahu 'alayhi wa sallam’, which
means: May Allah exalt him and send peace be upon him. Out of respect,
Muslims are commanded to state this phrase after mentioning the name of the
Prophet Muhammad .
3 This hadeeth was related in the ‘Musnad’ of Imaam Ahmed.
4 Isfahaan: A Region in northwest Iran.
5 His father was a Magean who worshipped fire.
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A Different Religion?
“My father owned a large area of fertile land. One day,
while busy with his construction, he told me to go to his
land and fulfill some chores he desired. On my way to his
land, I came across a Christian church. I heard the sound
of people praying inside. I did not know how people lived
outside, for my father kept me confined to his house! So
when I came across those people [of the church] and I
heard their voices, I went inside to watch what they were
doing.”
Interest Arises
“When I saw them, I liked their prayers and became in-
terested in their matter [i.e., religion]. I said [to myself],
‘By Allah, this religion is better than that of ours.’ ”
Salman kept an open mind, free from blind imitation.
“By Allah, I did not leave them until sunset. I did not go
to my father’s Land.”
Salman gave himself the time to contemplate this religion which
he, at that point, thought was the correct belief. A perceptive and
kind heart charged with patience are virtues which are necessary
to free oneself from being confined to a thought such as, “O
well! I will try to find out, but I’m too busy now,” etc. Death may
knock at the door sooner than one may hope.
“I asked [i.e., the people of the church]. ‘From where did
this religion originate?’ ”
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Seeking the ‘origin’ is a guide for those in search of the true reli-
gion. The ‘origin’ and ‘essence’ are essential terms that help in the
search process. What is the ‘origin’ of Islam and what is its es-
sence? Islam came from Allah, the Creator, the True God, and its
essence is submission to Him .6
“They said, ‘In ash-Shaam.’7
I returned to my father who
had become worried and sent [someone] after me. Upon
my arrival, he said, ‘O son! Where have you been? Didn’t
I entrust you with an assignment?’ I said, ‘O my father, I
came across some people praying in their church and I
liked their religion. By Allah I stayed with them until
sunset.’ ”
This is amazing honesty shown by a person who knows well his
father’s commitment to his religion. This is the kind of openness
which one who is in search for the truth must have.
The Opposition
“My father said, ‘O Son! There is no good in that reli-
gion, the religion of you and your forefathers’ is better.’ ”
This is the theme of all those who blindly follow others in mat-
ters of faith. It reminds us of the saying of Allah,
6 This symbol represents the phrase ‘Subhaanahu wa Ta'aalaa’ which means:
May Allah be exalted from what the disbelievers associate with Him. Out of
respect, Muslims state this phrase after mentioning the Name of Allah.
7 Ash-Shaam: The Levant. It encompasses the areas known today as Lebanon,
Syria, Palestine, and Jordan.
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“And those who disbelieve say, ‘Do not listen to this
Qur'aan, rather speak noisily during [the recitation of]
it, that perhaps you will overcome.’ ”
[Surah al-Fussilat (41):26]
“We found our fathers following a certain way and re-
ligion, and we guide ourselves by their footsteps.”
[Surah al-Zukhruf (43):22]
“Nay, we shall follow that which we found our fathers
(following)…”
[Surah Luqman:(31):21]
“Never did we hear of this among our fathers of the
old.”
[Surah al-Mu'minoon (23):24]
Many times, when you talk to people who have converted to Is-
lam from other religions, they say that they heard the same argu-
ments which Allah mentioned of the disbelievers. The issue is the
same. It comes in the form of, “Do you want to leave the religion
of your fathers and forefathers?” Not only that, but the parents
and the family at large may take a stand against the convert. The
magnitude of this opposition may range from actual life threaten-
ing situations to strong boycotting. This is the general trend, but
there are, however, cases of minor opposition and neutrality.
“I said, ‘No, by Allah, it is better than our religion.’ ”
He loved his father, but he did not flatter him. He didn’t com-
promise about what he felt at that time as the truth. What was his
father’s response?
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Salman said, “He threatened me, chained me by my feet
and kept me confined to his home.”
A father torturing his beloved son to sway him away from explor-
ing the truth! Many prophets were opposed, accused, and ill-
treated by members of their own families because of their opposi-
tion to ‘known tradition’! Did Salman stop there?
The Way Out
He said, “I sent a message to the Christians requesting
them to inform me of the arrival of any Christian trade
caravan coming from ash-Shaam. A trade caravan arrived
and they informed me, so I then told [the Christians] to
let me know once the people of the caravan finish their
business and set off to return to their country. I [indeed]
was informed [by them] when the people of ash-Shaam
finished their business and were about to set off to their
country, so I then let loose the chains from my feet and
accompanied [the caravan] until we reached ash-
Shaam.”
He did not surrender to the unjust orders of his father. He was
striving in the cause of the truth, which ultimately led him to real-
ize the truth about the Creator, Allah.
“As for those who strive hard in Our8
Cause, We will
surely guide them to Our Paths (i.e., Allah’s religion,
Islamic Monotheism).”
8 A plural “pronoun” is employed to stress Power, Might, and Greatness. It is
common in Semitic languages for any Monarch to use the plural pronoun. It
is used by the English Dynasty as well. To Allah, however, belongs the best
example. ‘We’ does not denote the Trinity or any other false concept.
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[Surah al-'Ankaboot (29):69]
Salman made up his mind and set out in search of the truth, re-
gardless of the fact that it was a distant and strange land to him.
Allah, Most Glorified and Exalted, knowing his honesty, assisted
him by making it easy for him to find a means to travel to the
land of ash-Shaam.
This is it, But..!
“Upon my arrival I asked, ‘Who is the best amongst the
people of this religion [of yours]?’ ”
Salman was in search of the clear truth, and so he sought the best
in faith amongst the people of ash-Shaam. Why not? People like
to choose the best food, the best spouse, and the best clothes.
Salman was searching for the best in faith.
“They said, ‘The bishop. [He is] in the church.’ I went to
him and said, ‘I like this religion, and I would love to be
with you and serve you in your church, in order that I
may learn from you and pray with you.’ ”
Salman realized from the start that knowledge can only be gained
by associating with its people. In return, he was ready to offer
himself as a servant to the bishop. The humbleness of those
searching for the truth draws them nearer and nearer to it. In the
absence of humbleness, arrogance prevails; people see the signs
of the truth, but their arrogance drives them away to their de-
struction.
“And they belied them (Our Signs: proofs, evidences,
verses, lessons, revelations, etc.) wrongfully and arro-
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gantly, though their own selves were convinced the-
reof (that those Signs are from Allah).”
[Surah an-Naml (27):14]
Wealth, social status, and other material factors must not prohibit
a person from seeking the truth, which will ultimately affect his
future. All of these things will vanish, and the person will proceed
to his grave with nothing except his deeds. These deeds are those
of the heart (belief), and those of the tongue and limbs which are
the manifestations of the deeds of the heart. Did I submit to my
Creator? Did I live according to His Commands as explained in
the Qur'aan and by the teachings of the Last Messenger, Mu-
hammad ? This is the only thing which will be of use on the
Day of Recompense.
“The Day whereon neither wealth nor sons will avail,
* except him who brings to Allah a clean heart (clean
from disbelief, polytheism and hypocrisy).”
[Surah ash-Shu'araa'(26):88-89]
“He said, ‘You may enter and stay with me,’ so I joined
him.” After some time, Salman discovered something of
the bishop. He was a bad man who ordered and moti-
vated his people to pay charity, only to keep it for him-
self. He did not give it to the poor. He had heaped up
seven jars of gold and silver!
This is an example of the corrupt and evil people found in every
time and place: the hypocrites and abusive people. Did Salman
stop there with that corrupt man? No! He moved to the next
stage in his search. He did not turn away from seeking the truth.
“I despised him because of his deeds.”
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It is clear that his hate of the bishop did not stop him from seek-
ing the truth. Allah, the Most Exalted, guided him, knowing his
sincere desire in finding the truth.
“He [the bishop] died. The Christians gathered to bury
him. I informed them that he was a bad man who or-
dered and motivated people to give him their charity only
to keep it for himself, and that he did not give any of it to
the poor. They said, ‘How do you know this?’ I replied, ‘I
can show you his treasure.’ They said, ‘Show us!’ I
showed them the place [where he kept it] and they recov-
ered from it seven jars heaped up with gold and silver.
When they saw it they said, ‘By Allah we will never bury
him.’ So they crucified him and stoned him.”9
The Urge is Strong
Salman said, “They replaced their bishop. I never saw
anyone [from them] who prayed the five prescribed pray-
ers better than him [the new bishop]; nor a man more de-
tached from this worldly life and attached to the Hereaf-
ter; nor a person more committed to working day and
night. I loved him more than anyone else I loved before.”
There are five daily prescribed prayers in Islam. Allah taught
Prophet Muhammad the manner in which to perform these
prayers as well as their timings. They are not the kind of ‘prayers’
9 Editor’s note: An important point to note here is that Salman did not turn
away from what he thought was the truth at that time because of the actions of
one person. He did not say, “Look at these Christians! The best of them is so
evil!” Rather, he understood that he had to judge the religion by its beliefs, and
not by its adherents.
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which have been developed and are practiced by some people.
Prayers are the foundation of Islam. If done according to the
Prophet’s way, they purify a person from the sins and wrong-
doings that he may commit during the day.
“I stayed with him for sometime before his death. When
his death approached I told him, ‘O [so and so], I stayed
with you and loved you more than anything else I loved
before. Now the Decree of Allah [i.e., death] has come,
so who do you recommend for me [to keep to], and with
what do you order me?’ ”
Salman started to think about who he would accompany after the
bishop’s death. He again thought of searching for righteous
people with sound knowledge. His desire and readiness to go af-
ter the truth was firm.
“The bishop said ‘By Allah! People are in total loss; they
have altered and changed [the religion] they were upon. I
do not know of anyone who is still holding to the religion
I am upon except a man in al-Musil,10
so join him.’ [and
he gave him his name]”
Another Move
When the man died, Salman moved to al-Musil and met
the person he recommended. “I said to him, ‘[Such &
such person] at the time of his death recommended me
to join you. He told me that you are holding to the same
[religion] as him.’ The man of al-Musil told Salman to
stay with him. ‘I stayed with him and found him to be
10 Al-Musil: A major city in northwest Iraq.
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the best man holding on to the matter [religion]of his
companion.’ ”
“Soon he died,” Salman said. When death approached
him, Salman requested of him [as he did earlier with his
first companion] to recommend another person who was
upon the same religion. The man said, “By Allah! I don’t
know of anyone on the same matter [religion] as ours ex-
cept a man in Naseebeen11
and his name is [such and
such], so go and join him.”
One More Move
“Following his death, I traveled to the man of Nasee-
been.” Salman found the man and stayed with him for a
while. The same incidents occurred. Death approached
and before he died, Salman came to the man and asked
for his advice as to whom and where to go. The man rec-
ommended that Salman join another man in
'Amooreeyah12
who was also upon the same religion.
Salman moved to 'Amooreeyah after his companion died.
He found his new reference and joined him on his reli-
gion. Salman [at that time] worked and, “earned some
cows and one sheep.”
A good and lawful way of earning is very important to the believ-
er. Certainly the influence of money is great; many have sold
themselves and their principles for a cheap price, and many be-
11 Naseebeen: A city on the road between al-Musil and ash-Shaam.
12 'Amooreeyah: A town that was part of the Eastern Region of the Roman
Empire.
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come hypocrites for the sake of money. There are those,though,
that stand up for the truth regardless of whatever they may lose.
This brings peace to the heart and mind.
The Big Move
Death approached the man of 'Amooreeyah. Salman re-
peated his requests, but [this time] the answer was dif-
ferent. The man said, “O son! I don’t know of anyone
who is upon the same [religion] as we are. However, a
Prophet will emerge in your lifetime, and this Prophet is
on the same religion as Abraham.”
The bishop knew the Path of Abraham. It is the origin of Mo-
notheism, and calls to the worship of Allah Alone. The bishop
knew well what Abraham recommended his children,
“And this (submission to Allah, i.e. Islam) was en-
joined by Abraham upon his sons and (so did) Jacob,
saying, ‘O my sons! Allah has chosen for you the (true)
religion, then die not except on the Faith of Islam.’ ”
[Surah al-Baqarah (2):132]
Abraham married Sarah and Haajar (Hagar). From his descen-
dants with his union with Sarah were Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, David,
Solomon, Moses and Jesus, peace be upon them all; and from his
descendants with his union with Haajar were Ishmael and Mu-
hammad . Ishmael was raised in Becca (known also as Makkah)
in Arabia, and Muhammad was from his descendants.
The man knew that the faith of Abraham is the true faith to be
followed. He must have read the promise of Allah to raise a
‘Great Nation’ from the lineage of Ishmael (Genesis 21:18), and
so he recommended Salman to go and join the Prophet , who is
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from the descendants of Ishmael, who submits to Allah and fol-
lows the path of Abraham.
“Our Rubb!13
Send amongst them a Messenger of their
own, who shall recite unto them Your Verses and in-
struct them in this Book (this Qur'aan) and ‘Al-Hik-
mah’ (Full knowledge of Allah’s Laws or Juris-
prudence or wisdom or Prophethood, etc.), and shall
sanctify them. You are the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.”
[Surah al-Baqarah (2):129]
“Then, We have inspired you (O Muhammad ) (say-
ing), ‘Follow the religion of Abraham ‘Hanifan’ (Is-
lamic Monotheism, to worship none but Allah) and he
was not of the ‘mushrikoon’ [i.e., polytheists, pagans,
idolaters, disbelievers in the Oneness of Allah and in
His Messenger , those who worship others along
with Allah or set up rivals with (or partners to) Allah
etc.] ’ ”
[Surah an-Nahl (16):123]
“Verily, those among mankind who have the best
claim to Abraham are those who followed him, and
this Prophet (Muhammad ) and those who have be
lieved (Muslims). And Allah is the Wali (Protector and
Helper) of the believers.”
[Surah Aali 'Imraan (3):68]
13 Rubb: Allah is Ar-Rubb: He is the One Who gives all things the power to
grow, move and change, to Whom belongs the Creation and Commandment.
He is The Master Who has no equal in His Sovereignty, Predominance, and
Highness, and He is The One Who Provides and Sustains all that exists.
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The man described this Prophet, saying, “He will be sent
with the same religion as Abraham. He will come from
the land of Arabia and will migrate to a place located in
between two lands filled with black stones [as if burned
by fire]. There are palm trees spread in the midst of these
two lands. He can be recognized by certain signs. He
[will accept] and eat [from] the [food] which has been
given as a gift, but will not eat from charity. The seal of
Prophethood will be between his shoulders. If you can
move to that land, then do so.”
The man knew about the coming of a Prophet from Arabia, from
the brethren of the Israelites (Deuteronomy 18, 17-18: “I will
raise a prophet from among their Brethren, like unto thee (i.e.,
Moses)14
and will put My Words in his mouth.15
And he shall
14 A Prophet Like Unto Moses:
MosesMuham-
mad
JesusArea of Comparison
UsualUsualUsualBirth
Married,
Children
Married,
Children
Not Married,
no Children
Family Life
UsualUsualDid Not DieDeath
To MedianTo Madi-
nah
NoneForced Immigration (in
Adulthood)
In his life-
time
In his life-
time
After himWriting Down of Reve-
lation
Rejected
then ac-
cepted
Rejected
then ac-
cepted
Rejected by
most Israe-
lites
Acceptance of Leader-
ship (by his people)
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speak unto them all that I shall command him”). Certainly, this
verse is not in reference to Jesus as Paul tried to interpret it (Acts
13:22-23). Jesus was neither from the descendants of Ishmael,
and being an Israelite himself,16
he was not from their [the Israel-
ite’s] ‘brethren’.
The man knew what was mentioned in their book about God’s
Revelation coming from Teman (North of the City of Medinah in
Arabia, according to J. Hasting’s Dictionary of the Bible), and the
‘holy one’ coming from Paran.17
According to Genesis 21:21, the
wilderness of Paran was the place where Prophet Ishmael set-
tled and had twelve children, amongst them Kedar the second
son of Ishmael . In Isaiah 42:1-13, ‘the beloved of God’ is
linked to the descendants of Kedar, the ancestor of Prophet Mu-
hammad .
15 Muhammad was forty years of age when he was in the cave of Hira in
Makkah when the Archangel Gabriel Commanded him to, “Read” or “Re-
cite”. Muhammad was terrified and replied, “I am not learned!” Then the
Angel recited and the Prophet rehearsed the Words of Allah,
“Read! In the Name of Your Rubb Who has created (all that ex-
ists). * He Who has created man from a clot (a piece of thick
congealed blood). * Read! And Your Rubb is the Most Generous.
* Who has taught (the Writing) by the pen (the first person to
write was Prophet Enoch. Idris, ). He has taught mean that
which he knew not.”
[Surah al-'Alaq (96):1-5]
16 Note also that the Bible refers to the Israelites as the “brethren” of the Ish-
maelites: e.g. Gen. 16: 12 & Gen 25:18.
17 “God (His revelation) came from Teman, and the Holy One from Mount
Paran. Selah. His glory covered the heavens, and the earth was full of his
praise.” [Habakkuk 3:3]
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When Prophet Muhammad called the People in Makkah to
submit to Allah, most of them refused, and they in turn plotted
to kill the Prophet . He along with those who accepted Islam
was commanded by Allah to migrate to the city of Medinah.
Soon, a battle took place at Badr between the ‘few and ill-armed’,
represented by Muhammad and his followers, and the pagans
from Makkah a year after the Prophet’s migration. The Proph-
et and his companions were victorious (Isaiah 21: 13-17).
The man knew that Jesus told of the coming of Prophet Ah-
mad (Muhammad ).18
These were the good tidings which
Allah spoke about on the tongue of Jesus,
“And (remember) when Jesus, son of Mary said: ‘O
children of Israel! I am the Messenger of Allah unto
you confirming the Torah (which came) before me,
and giving glad tidings of a Messenger to come after
me, whose name shall be Ahmad.’ ”
[Surah as-Saff (61):6]
The man died, and Salman stayed in 'Amooreeyah. One
day, “Some merchants from the tribe of Kalb19
passed by
me,” Salman said, “I told them, ‘Take me to Arabia and I
18 Ahmad literally means: “One who praises Allah more than others”. It is the
second name of Prophet Muhammad who said in an authentic hadith, “I
have five names: I am Muhammad and Ahmad, I am Al-Maahi through who
Allah will eliminate (infidelity), I am Al-Haashir who will be the first to be re-
surrected, all other people being resurrected thereafter, and I am also Al-'Aaqib
[i.e., there will be no Prophet after me]. This narration is reported in Sahih al-
Bukhaari, the most authentic collection of Prophetic sayings, actions and tradi-
tions. (V.4, # 732, English-Arabic. Published by Dar-Arabia, Beirut, Lebanon)
19 An Arab tribe.
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will give you my cows and the only sheep I have.’ ” They
said, “Yes.” Salman gave them what he offered, and they
took him with them. When they reached Waadi al-Quraa
[close to Medinah], they sold him as a slave to a Jew.
Salman stayed with the Jew, and he saw the Palm trees
[his previous companion had described]. “I hoped that
this would be the same place described by my compa-
nion,” Salman said. One day, a man who was a first cou-
sin to Salman’s master from the Jewish tribe of Bani Qu-
raidha in Medinah came visiting. He bought Salman
from his Jewish master, “He took me with him to Medi-
nah. By Allah! When I saw it, I knew it was the place my
companion described.”
“Then Allah sent His Messenger [i.e., Muhammad ].
He stayed in Makkah as long as he did.20
I did not hear
anything about him because I was very busy with the
work of slavery, and then he migrated to Medinah.”
Salman continued saying, “[One day,] I was on a palm-
tree on top of one of its date-clusters doing some work
for my master. A first cousin of his came and stood in
front of him [his master was sitting] and said, ‘Woe to
Bani Qeelah [people of the tribe Qeelah], they are ga-
thered in Qibaa'21
around a man who came today from
Makkah claiming to be a Prophet!’ ”
“I trembled so fiercely when I heard him that I feared
that I would fall on my master. I descended and said,
‘What are you saying!? What are you saying!?’ My master
became angry and punched me with a powerful punch
20 Thirteen years after he received the revelation from Allah.
21 In the city of Medinah.
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saying, ‘What business do you have in this [matter]? Go
and mind your business.’ I said, ‘Nothing! I just wanted
to be sure of what he was saying.’ ”
“On that evening, I went to see the Messenger of Allah
while he was in Qibaa'. I took something with me which
I had saved. I went in and said, ‘I was told that you are a
righteous man and that your company [who] are stran-
gers [here] are in need. I want to offer you something I
saved as charity. I found that you deserve it more than
anyone else.’ ” Salman said, “I offered it to him; he said
to his companions, ‘Eat,’ but he himself kept his hand
away [i.e., did not eat]. I said to myself, ‘This is one [i.e.,
one of the signs of his Prophethood].’ ”
Following this encounter with the Prophet , Salman left
to prepare for another test! This time he brought a gift to
the Prophet in Medinah. “I saw that you do not eat
from that given as charity, so here is a gift with which I
wish to honor you.” The Prophet ate from it and or-
dered his companions to do the same, which they did. I
said to myself, ‘Now there are two [i.e., two of the signs
of Prophethood].’ ”
On the third encounter, Salman came to Baqee'-ul-
Gharqad [the burial site of the Prophet’s companions]
where the Prophet was attending the funeral of one of
his companions. Salman said, “I greeted him [with the
greeting of Islam: ‘Peace be upon you’], and then moved
towards his back attempting to see the seal [of Prophet-
hood] which was described to me by my companion.
When he saw me [doing so], he knew that I was trying
to confirm something described to me. He took the gar-
ment off his back and I looked at the seal. I recognized
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it. I fell down upon it, kissing it and crying. The Messen-
ger of Allah told me to move around [i.e., to talk to
him]. I told him my story as I did with you, ibn 'Abbaas
[remember that Salman is telling his story to ibn
'Abbaas]. He [the Prophet ] liked it so much he wanted
me to tell my story to his companions.”
Slavery to Allah Alone
Salman continued to tell his story to ibn 'Abbaas:
He still belonged to his master. He missed two battles
fought against the pagans of Arabia. The Prophet said
to him, “Make a contract [with your master] for your
freedom, O Salman.” Salman obeyed and made a con-
tract [with his master] for his freedom. He reached an
agreement with his master in which he would pay him
forty ounces of gold and would plant and successfully
raise three hundred new palm trees. The Prophet said
to his companions, “Help your brother.”
They helped him with the trees and gathered for him the
specified quantity. The Prophet ordered Salman to dig
the proper holes to plant the saplings, and then he
planted each one with his own hands. Salman said, “By
Him in Whose hands is my soul [i.e., Allah], not a single
tree died.” Salman gave the trees to his master. The
Prophet gave Salman a piece of gold that was the size
of a chicken egg and said, “Take this, O Salman, and pay
[i.e., your master] what you owe.” Salman said, “How
much is this in regards to how much I owe!” The Proph-
et said, “Take it! Allah will [make it] equal to what you
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owe.”22
I took it and I weighed a part of it and it was for-
ty ounces. Salman gave the gold to his master. He ful-
filled the agreement and he was released.
From then on, Salman became a close companion of the
Prophet .
One of the great companions of the Prophet by the name of
Abu Hurairah reported, “We were sitting in the company of Al-
lah’s Messenger when Surah al-Jumu'ah [Surah 62] was re-
vealed. He recited these words,
“And [He (Allah) has sent him (Muhammad) also to]
other (Muslims) who have not joined them (but they
will come).”
[Surah al-Jumu'ah (62):3]
A person amongst them said, ‘O Allah’s Messenger! Who are
those who have not joined us?’ But Allah’s Messenger made
no reply. Salman al-Farisee was amongst us. The Messenger of
Allah placed his hand on Salman and then said, ‘By the One in
Whose Hands is my soul, even if faith were near Ath-Thurayyaa'
(Plaeiades, the seven stars), men from amongst these [i.e. Sal-
man’s folk] would surely attain it.’ ” [Sunan at-Tirmidhi]
But They will Come!
Many in this world are like Salman, searching for the truth about
the True and Only One God. This story of Salman is similar to
stories of people in our own time. The search of some people
took them from one church to another, from church to Budd-
hism or Passiveness, from Judaism to ‘Neutrality’, from religion
22 A miracle from Allah.
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to meditations to mental abuse. I have met and heard about some
who shifted from one idea to another, but were too ‘afraid’ of
even wanting to know something about Islam! When they met
some Muslims, however, they opened their minds. The story of
Salman is that of a long search. You could make your search for
truth shorter by benefiting from his.
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References
1) Qissat Islam Salman: Arabic Text By Hussein al-'Uwaishah.
2) The Table on Page 21 from the book, Muhammad in the Bible
after correcting the issue about the ‘death’ of Jesus, . The fact
is that Jesus did not die. Allah saved him from crucifixion and he
ascended to heaven. His death will occur before the Day of
Judgment and after his return to earth. While on earth, Jesus
will rule by the Book of Allah, the Qur'aan, and by the teachings
of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon both of them.