Exercising the T's for Ramadan & its Merits

"All the “T’s” of Ramadan must be kept in mind so that when Ramadan comes, “everything is to the T!”. These “T’s” are: Tilawah, Tahajjud, Taraweeh, Tasbeehat, Tadharru’ (fervent Dua), Tatawwu’ (Nafl Ibadah), Tasahhur (eatingSehri/Suhoor), Taubah (repentance),Tawadhu (humility) and Tafakkur (contemplation). May Almighty Allah make this Ramadan a turning point in the life of the long-suffering Ummah. Aameen." - Mufti Zubair Bayat

Ramadan is the month that requires action and activity. It is all about altering our timetables and schedules, and it demands us to train ourselves to attain Taqwa (fear of Allah or devotion to Him) which in turn, is the element to carry us successfully through the ongoing journey towards the hereafter (akhirah), In Shaa Allah.

This abstinence in itself is a worship. One month of strictly conducting oneself in this manner will In Shaa Allah have the effect of enabling one to live the next eleven months in a similar manner in the complete obedience of Allah. Thus, can we afford to waste this time? Can we still have time for “loafing?” Is it possible for a person who values Ramadan to spend hours eating? or loitering around after taraweeh feasts and gatherings?, or have time for any other idle pursuits? Can we afford to spend valuable time glued to the airwaves listening to the opinions and views of one and all, whereas that time could have been used to at least recite the Holy Quran or send Durood upon our beloved Prophet (p.b.u.h.)? And entertainment? How can it be possible? The last thing that any Muslim who values Ramadan should be bothered about is, who somewhere in the world is whacking a little red ball all over a field or who is kicking a ball between two posts! Let alone comedy or other shows!

What are the SPECIAL MERITS of Ramadan and WHY do Muslims anticipate Ramadan so much??

i) Increased rewards and forgiveness

The reward of every Fardh (compulsory) act is multiplied seventy times while every Nafl (optional) act earns the reward of one Fardh out of Ramadan. (Ibn Khuzaymah). It is important to understand the latter aspect in its proper perspective. Tahajjud (Nafl Salah in the last third of the night) is an extremely great ibadah (worship). Great virtues have been narrated for this Salah. However, a lifetime of tahajjud cannot equal one Fardh of Fajr Salah! Yet in the month of Ramadan Almighty Allah grants us the reward of a Fardh action for every Nafl performed.

The fish in the sea seek forgiveness for those fasting until they break their fast . Allah decorates His Jannah (Paradise) every day and then says, “The time is near when My pious servants shall cast aside the great trials and come to me.” (Musnad Ahmed).

Whoever stands in prayer and worship in (the nights of) Ramadan, with Iman and with sincere hope of gaining reward , all his previous sins are forgiven (Bukhari, Muslim).

When Ramadan arrives, the gates of Paradise are flung open, the doors of the Hellfire are closed and the Shayateen are imprisoned. (Bukhari)

On the last night of Ramadan the fasting Muslims are forgiven. (Musnad Ahmed)

ii) Fasting and Iftar

All good deeds are for the one who renders them, but fasting. Fasting is exclusively for me (Allah) -(Bukhari).

The odour of the mouth of a fasting person is sweeter to Allah than the fragrance of musk - (Bukhari)

Fasting is a shield, as long as the fasting person does not tear it up (by disobedience) (Nasai').

Not a single prayer made by a fasting person at the time of breaking the fast is rejected. (Ibn Majah)

iii) Lailatul-Qadr

Whoever stands in prayer and worship in the night of power with Iman and with sincere hope of gaining reward , all his previous sins are forgiven. ( Muslim)

Look for the night of power among the odd numbered nights of the last ten days of Ramadan. (Mishkat)

iv) Iktikaf

The Prophet (p.b.u.h.) observed I’etikaf for ten days every year in the month of Ramadan. In the year he passed away he observed it for twenty days. (Bukhari)Refer to notes on Iktikaf https://www.facebook.com/notes/%D8%B3%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%86%D8%A7-%D8%B9%D8%A8%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%82%D8%A7%D8%AF%D8%B1/itikaf-101/10150992411498757

Source taken with minimal editing from:http://www.haqislam.org/prepare-for-ramadan/ 

Half of Our Deen – Marriage in Islam

Love is a fruit of piety. Love without piety is mischief.

From an Islamic perspective, in choosing a partner, the most important factor that should be taken into consideration is Taqwa (piety and consciousness of Allah). There is no concept of courtship in Islam as it is practiced in the West. There is no dating or living in de facto relationship or trying each other out before committing to each other. There is to be no physical relationship whatsoever before marriage. [4]

According to Islamic tradition, marriage should be entered into for the sake of Allah. Marriage is, therefore, Ibadah (worship).

Allah's guidance should be sought on all matters, particularly the decision to marry and who to marry. Likewise, when we experience problems we must call on Allah to help us through the trying times.

Allah says in Surah Ghafir, "And your Lord said: Invoke Me (believe in Me alone and ask Me anything) I will respond to your (invocation). Verily, those who scorn My worship (i.e., they do not believe in My Oneness or ask Me), they will surely enter hell in humiliation"(40:60).

Marriage is such an important step in attaining Taqwa that even Rasulullah sallahu alaihi wassalam spoke of marriage as being ‘half of your Deen: ‘Whoever has married has completed half of his religion; therefore let him fear Allah in the other half!” – Bayhaqi.

Marriage is the most demanding training ground of faith. By claiming it to be ‘half of your Deen’, Rasulullah sallahu alaihi wassalam was not making an idle statement. When human couple strive hard to get their marriage and family right in the eyes of Allah Subhana Wa Taa’la, they are indeed well on the road to Jannah. [2][4]

Uhibukka fillah

In Islam the healthy marriage begins with a strong practice of Islamic tradition and spousal selection based on the Quran and Sunnah.

Muslims can choose a spouse for many reasons but piety is considered the best reason. Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger as saying, A woman may be married for four reasons: for her property, her status, her beauty and her religion; so try to get one who is religious, ..."(Muslim).

Many Muslim couples enter into marriage each with their own set of baggage and often lack the personal relationship with Allah that will help them to be successful as a married couple. 

In the nutshell, part of the problem in most marriages is a lack of Islamic education and spiritual development. Individuals entering into marriage are bent on getting what they want while neither practicing forbearance and patience, nor committing themselves to one another for the sake of Allah. Many of these problems can be prevented by learning and implementing the teachings of Islam. Quran offers many references concerning rights and limits in marriage, love and divorce. There is even an entire surah (chapter) named Al Talaq (The Divorce).

The Quran also says: "And among His Signs is this, that He created for you mates from among yourselves, that you may dwell in tranquillity with them, and He has put love and mercy between your (hearts)..." (30:21)

"They (your wives) are as a garment to you, and you are as a garment to them." (2:187)

"He it is Who created you from a single soul, and of the same did He make his spouse, that he might find comfort in her."(7:189).

If a spouse is chosen merely for his or her attractiveness or socioeconomic status, the likelihood is that those attributes will be the sum total of the marriage. [3]

A healthy marriage is based on strong Iman (faith) and strong Taqwa (fear of Allah). Because the couple unites for the sake and love of Allah, they are able to make decisions and resolve problems upon based this commitment.

Fikr (reflection) and Dhikr (remembrance) of Allah are a regular part of the marriage. The couple keeps their obligations to Allah and remembers Him often, even in their most intimate affairs. They reflect on what He has given them and on ways to improve their relationship with Him and thus with each other.

The couple not only strives in the cause of Allah but are also knowledgeable of their own and each other's rights, roles and responsibilities. The spouses honor and ensure that each other's rights are fulfilled and they work together to develop a strong Islamic personality.[1]

When The Teaching of Islam is Not the Reason for the Marriage

Problems in this realm may occur because the husband is Muslim and the wife is not and does not support an Islamic family life.

Given this, it is important to explore some of the problems Muslim couples are experiencing in marriage:

Religiously incompatible - It may also mean that the husband and wife are Muslim but one is more observant in the practice of the faith while the other may be described as Muslim but not religious.

The husband may not want the wife to wear Hijab despite her desire to do so. When a disagreement arises, one spouse wants to refer to Quran and Sunnah for the answer while the other ignores these primary sources of guidance to the preference of cultural traditions as the basis for decision-making.

Financial problems - It is essential that Muslims determine the importance of Islam in their lives prior to marriage. Each individual's level of religiosity will affect decision making, problem solving, daily practices and fulfillment of religious obligations.

These often result when the husband is either unemployed or underemployed or the couple has poor money management and budgeting skills.

When the wife enters the workforce under these conditions the additional stress of childcare and fulfilling homemaking duties become a concern.

Also the high potential for employment discrimination experienced by Muhajabas (Muslim women who wear the traditional Islamic dress and headscarf) add to the family's stress. The husband's self- esteem is severely affected in such circumstances because he is unable to fulfill one of his primary Islamic obligations.

Cross-cultural marriage - While marriage to someone of the same culture should not be the primary criteria for marriage, cross-cultural marriages seem to be at risk for marital discord. 

Frequently, the couple finds it very difficult to accept and adjust to each other's cultural norms and traditions. When Islam is not the primary guide in their lives and each one operates from a cultural base unfamiliar to the other communication problems, parenting problems and emotional and/or physical abuse often arise out of the frustration.

Cross-cultural marriage seems to work best when both spouses commit to make Islam according to Quran and Sunnah a priority. In issues not having to do with worship, both have to be tolerant and willing to compromise.

Differences in parenting style - Lack of parenting skills, significant differences in parenting styles, lack of knowledge of the examples of healthy, effective parenting from the Sunnah, the stress of adjusting to life with a new baby, or as a stepparent can lead to discord in the marriage.

Good marriage preparation affords the couple an opportunity to learn about their obligations as parents based on examples in the Quran and Sunnah.

Marriage in Islam is a beautiful way for two people to bring together their families, heritage and culture for the purpose of bringing more little Muslims into the world, in love, commitment and dedication to Allah, His Book, His prophet, peace be upon him, and surrender to Him in peace (Islam). [1]

Seeking Marriage – Islam Tradition versus Bida’ah/Culture

The prayer of Istikhara (decision making), a tradition of Prophet Muhammad, should also be undertaken in the selection of a mate, asking Allah's guidance in the choice of the mate best to assist one in preserving his or her Iman (faith) in order to prepare for the Ahkirah (Life after death). If Istikhara is performed sincerely asking Allah's guidance in the choice of a mate the marriage will be established at the outset on the best foundation.

Salatul Istakharah (the prayer for letting Allah to choose for you), is the most important and most effective way to find what will make you the happiest and give you the best partner for your life here and in the Hereafter.

Trust Allah - do the Salatul Istakharah...

The Holy Quran and Sunnah of the Prophet are rich with wisdom and the best examples of appropriate Islamic behavior in family life. It is important that those seeking marriage study the examples put forth by Allah and His Messenger in choosing a mate as well as resolving marital problems.

Although marriage is an institution of divinely-ordained by Allah, each marriage is a contract between the spouses. Marriage is a social contract, a noble contract and a sacred contract (Khurshid Ahmad, 1974).

Allah says, "Call to the way of your Lord with wisdom and good admonition, and have disputations with them in the best manner; surely your Lord best knows who goes astray from His path, and He knows best those who follow the right way" (16:125).

In this tradition of Nasiha is opportunity for individuals before marriage and couples after marriage to obtain good advice from family, community elders, Imams or Muslim counselors and social workers regarding ways to prevent and intervene early in potential marital problems.

It is clear that inherent in the teachings and traditions of Islam are many opportunities to prevent and address marital problems.

In the nutshell…

Most couples spend more time preparing for the wedding than they do preparing for the marriage. Premarital programs focus on preparation for the marriage and for a long and harmonious family life in service to Allah.

However, the primary goal of developing and implementing a marriage preparation program that results in stronger Muslim families who will, in turn, strengthen and renew the foundation of Islamic society through the 21st century should be of paramount concern.

REFERENCES

[1] Preparing Muslims for Marriage - http://www.soundvision.com/info/marriage/prepare.asp
[2] Marriage in Islam – Islam’s Ruling on Marriage - http://www.islamswomen.com/marriage/marriage_in_islam.php
[3] The Muslims Marriage Guide - http://www.biharanjuman.org/MarriageGuide.pdf
[4] Dating (in Islam?) - http://islamnewsroom.com/news-we-need/653-loveandmarriageinislam

6 Wills of Imam Ghazali r.a.

(1) When you meet an ignorant, take them as more noble because when they do commit sins, it is due to their ignorance, WHILE we commit sins realizing its consequences. 

(2) When you meet a child, take them as more noble too as compared to yourself, as they are not yet burdened with sins.

(3) When you meet the elders, take them as more noble, for they've spent more time on ibadah and taubat as compared to yourself.

(4) When you meet the pious people, take them too as noble than you, for they have vast knowledge and also spend most of their time performing ibadah.

(5) When you meet the sinners, do not quickly take yourself as a great and noble person, but instead, say this to yourself, "Just maybe, they will repent later in their lives, but what about our own ending?"

(6) When you meet the disbelievers, know that its not certain that they will end up being one forever.

Imam Ghazali r.a. has taught us to educate our hearts by constantly reflecting on our deeds, be more humble by observing your own actions rather than condemning others.

Are YOU a DAYOOTH/ CUCKOLD?

Could you be a Dayooth ? So, what is a dayooth? A dayooth in English means "cuckold". In a simple base terms, this is a word used to describe a man who wishes to watch while his wife has sex with another man.

Now, you're reading this and thinkin'...

"...what is this guy writing about now? Who here does that? But Islam explains 'ad-dayooth" or the cuckold man on different levels. "

The Prophet said,"Ad-dayooth la' yad khullul janna". The ad-dayooth will not enter Janah, so where will they go ? In Hell.

SO, who are the ad-dayooth? Ad-dayooth is a man who :

1. Allows his wife/sister/daughter to go out of the house not covered properly.

Meaning just because she is wearing a headscarf doesnt mean she is in "hijab". If the skin of her feet are showing , or she's wearing a half sleeve t-shirt or you can see the shape of anything, or you can tell her bra size, then SHE IS NOT WEARING HIJAB. Because khemar = headscarf. So, wearing a headscarf with tight clothes means you aren't in HIJAB. She can't show the skin of her feet. Wearing a headscarf with skinny jeans/leggings and a tight t-shirt is not hijab. The man that allows this is a DAYOOTH.

This could be your sister , your wife or your daughter. Are you not jealous that men look at these women up and down stripping them with their eyes. You are allowing to these men to have sex with them indirectly by allowing these women -whom YOU are responsible for to do whatever they want.

If you think this is "extreme" then you don't know the Quran. Read the tafseer of Surah An-Nisa before commenting. Men are leaders of women. Imams. Now, its the other way around. The husband has his pants wayyy past his ankles, the wife is behind him all dolled up, high heels, pushing her butt out, wearing a corset to push her chest out . Bro, what can you NOT SEE? I can see everything. And if you think that a woman who shows the skin of her feet is wearing hijab then -like i said-read the Quran in a language you understand.

2. Ad dayooth is a man who doesnt have a problem with his wife/sister /daughter sitting around non-family males and shaking their hands and mixing.

3. The ad-dayooth is a man who follows his wife's orders ABOVE THE PROPHETS COMMANDS.

    Example:

    Bro, why do you shave?

    Ans: my wife doesn't like a beard.

    Bro, Allah, through Jibril, through Muhammad COMMANDED us to do this. But, yeah, there's always an excuse,     this is man who lives to please his wife OVER ALLAH.

4. RIBA: I 'll tell you the most reason why men get into riba in the first place is because of their wives .

"honey, when will we get a better car? my brother/sister/neighbour/colleague is driving an accord/camry/alphard / bmw? "

You know its haram, but she convinces you to do it because you love her, not remembering on the Day of Judgement she will run far from you.

Be a Man.

You think no-one is looking at your wife/sis/daughter when she doesnt go out? Either you are Captain Oblivious or your wife looks like a man. 

Now,.. look at your sister's/ wife's/ daughters's pictures posted in FB and THINK.

Source copied from:

http://listofbidaas.blogspot.com/2012/09/are-you-dayooth-cukold.html#!/2012/09/are-you-dayooth-cukold.html

Quranic Verses for Couples Who Are Trying for Children

To all married Muslim couples who are experiencing fertility problems which are medical in nature and that has nothing to do with diseases or disorders such as endometriosis, PCOS, etc., the following Quranic verses can be recited and put into practice In Shaa Allah:

1. Surah Maryam, verses 31 to 48
2. Surah An-Nahli, verses 81 to 89
3. Sura Ibrahim, verses 32 to 43
4. Surah Maryam, verses 75 to 98
5. Surat an Nahli, verses 66 to 74
6. Surat An-Nisa ', verse 127 to 140

We need not despair of Allah SWT's providence. Try and ensure that all our efforts are not against syara' (law of Islam). Allah is Most Merciful, pray to Him. Nothing is impossible for Allah SWT to fulfill them as how Allah SWT has fulfilled to Nabi Zakaria a.s.

[He was told], "O Zechariah, indeed We give you good tidings of a boy whose name will be John. We have not assigned to any before [this] name." - Ayat 7, Surah Maryam

He said, "My Lord, how will I have a boy when my wife has been barren and I have reached extreme old age?"- Ayat 8, Surah Maryam

[An angel] said, "Thus [it will be]; your Lord says, 'It is easy for Me, for I created you before, while you were nothing." ' - Ayat 9, Surah Maryam.

Benefits of Rejab - 11 May 2013- 9 June 2013

Take advantage of the privileges of Rejab - the month of Allah SWT (11 May 2013- 9 June 2013)

 The Prophet saw said: 'If you honor the month of Rajab, Allah honored you with a thousand virtues in the Day of Judgment.'

Do'as are mostly effective in the early nights of Rajab. (In the Book of Imam Nawawi Raudhoh).

Fasting a day in the month of Rajab get the highest heaven (Jannah).

* Fast intensified 2 days wages.

* Fasting 3 days in the month of Rajab as long trench, which prevent him to hell (the length of travel per year).

* Fast 4 days in the month of Rajab protected from demolition and from a major illness and from the trial of the Devil in the Day of Judgment.

* Fast 5 days in the month of Rajab, safe from the torment of the grave.

* Fasting 6 days in the month of Rajab, out of the grave, his face shining.

* Fast 7 days in the month of Rajab of the seven gates of hell closed.

* Fast 8 days in the month of Rajab, the eight gates of heaven opened for him.

* Fasting in the month of Rajab 9 days while uttering the two clauses Shahadah and Jannah shall not rejected him.

* Fast 10 days in the month of Rajab Allah will protect him at the Sirotolmustaqim on the Day of Judgment.

* Fast 16 days in the month of Rajab will be able to see the face of Allah in heaven and the first person to visit Allah in heaven.

* Fast 19 days in the month of Rajab, Allah will built him a castle in front of the castle Prophet Abraham and Prophet Adam a.s.

* Fast 20 days in the month of Rajab, Allah will forgive all his previous sins. Then began to do things than the old (renewal age). R.a Ali said:* Fasting Rajab fasting 13 days as three thousand years.

* Fasting Rajab 14 days will be rewarded with ibadah of ten thousand years. 

* Fasting Rajab 15 days similar to as fasting in a hundred thousand years.  Fast a day in the month of Rajab, similar to as fasting for forty years and offered to drink water from Jannah. Fasting 10 days in the month of Rajab, and with two wings, you'll flew like a lightning on the Day of Resurrection through the Sirotalmustaqim. 

Fast day in the month of Rajab equivalent to a lifetime of worship. 

Rajab month of sowing the seed.SYA'ABAN is the month of watering the plants.

RAMADHAN is the harvest month. Rajab would purify his body.

SYA'ABAN purify their hearts.RAMADHAN purify the soul.

Rajab month of repentance.

SYA'ABAN month of goodwill.

RAMADHAN are abundant with rewards.

p/s: directly translated using GTranslate from previous note written in Malay language.

The Truth about Jesus (Nabi Isa a.s) according to Al-Quran

In the name of Allah, the All-Merciful, The All-Compassionate.

"This is the Truth from your Lord. Do not doubt it." [3:60]

Mary, Mother of Jesus

The angels said,"O Mary (Maryam), Allah has chosen you and purified you, and preferred you above the women of the worlds." [3:42]

The Angel's Visit

When Mary was alone, We sent to her Our Angel Gabriel (Jibrail a.s.), who appeared before her in the form of a man. Alarmed, she said,"May The All-Merciful protect me from you!" Angel Gabriel said,"I am only a messenger from your Lord, to announce to you the gift of a holy son." [19:17-19]

The Messiah, Jesus, Son of Mary

Angel Gabriel said," A Word from Allah, a son, whose name will be the Messiah, Jesus Christ (Al Masih, Isa), son of Mary- honoured in this world and the Hereafter, and among those closest to Allah. He will speak to the people in his cradle and in middle-age, and will be of the righteous." [3:45-46]

A Miraculous Conception

Mary said,"My Lord, how will I have a son? No man has touched me nor am I unchaste." Angel Gabriel replied,"So it will be; your Lord says," It is easy for Me, and We will make him a sign for mankind and a mercy from Us." Allah creates what He wills. When He decrees a matter, He only says to it,"Be!" - and it is."[19:20-21, 3:47]

A Prophet to the Israelites

Angel Gabriel said further,"Allah will teach Jesus the book and wisdom, and the Torah (Taurat) and the Gospel (Injeel), and will make him a Messenger to the Children of Israel (the descendents of Prophet Jacob (Yaakub a.s.) who was also know as Israel."[3:48-49]

Virgin Mary conceived Jesus

We breathed of Our Spirit into Mary. So she conceived him and withdrew with him to a remote place.[21:91, 19:22]

Jesus brought to Mary's family

After Mary had delivered, she went to her family, carrying baby Jesus. They said,"O Mary!You have done an outrageous thing!" She merely pointed to baby Jesus. They said,"How can we talk to a baby?" [19:27-29]

First Miracle - Spoke in the Cradle

Whereupon baby Jesus spoke out,"Indeed, I am a Servant of Allah. He will give me Revelation and make me a Prophet, and has made me blessed wherever I may be. Allah has enjoined upon me prayer and charity as long as I live, and kindness towards my mother, and has made me not arrogant or wretched."[19:30-32]

The Gospel of Jesus

Allah gave Jesus the Gospel, and supported him with the Holy Spirit (Angel Gabriel). Jesus said,"I have come confirming the Torah of Moses which was revealed before me, and to make lawful for you some of what was forbidden to you, and I have brought you a proof from your Lord. So fear Allah and obey me. Truly, Allah is my Lord and your Lord, so worship only Him. This is The Right Way."[5:46, 2:87,3:50-51]

What miracles did Allah grant Jesus? Miracle of the clay bird

Jesus said,"I have come to you with a sign from your Lord. I fashion for you from clay the shape of a bird, then I breathe into it, and by Allah's permission, it becomes a living bird." [3:49]

Miracle of healing and life

"And I heal him who was born blind, and the leper, and bring the dead back to life, by Allah's permission."[3:49]

What Religion did Jesus teach his disciples?

When Jesus realised that most of the Children of Israel still did not believe, he said,"Who will help me in Allah's cause?". The disciples said,"We are Allah's helpers. We believe in Allah and bear witness that we are Muslims. Our Lord, we believe in what You have revealed, and we follow the Messenger, Jesus."[3:52:53]

Plot to kill Jesus

The disbelievers plotted against Jesus but Allah willed that their plot should fail. And Allah's will always prevails. Allah said,"O Jesus, I will take you and raise you up to Myself, and I will purify you of those who disbelieve, and I will make your true followers superior to the disbelievers till the Day of Resurrection. Then you will all return to Me, and I will judge between you in you disputes." [3:54-55]

Was Jesus' mission accepted?

The disbelievers have incurred Allah's wrath because of their disbelief in Jesus, and their grave slander against Mary, and their saying in boast,"We killed Jesus, son of Mary, the Messenger of Allah." [4:156-157]

Did Jesus die on the cross?

They did not kill Jesus or crucify him, but it was made to appear so to them. Those who difer about it are full of doubts. They have no certain knowledge but only speculate about what had happened. They surely did not kill him. [4:157]

Did Jesus rise from the dead?No! Allah raised Jesus up to Himself. Allah is Almight, All-Wise [4:158]

Is Jesus 'Son of God'?

The Christians say,"The Messiah, Jesus, is the Son of Allah." That is a saying from their own mouths. They imitate the false saying of earlier disbelievers. It does not befit the Majesty of Allah to beget a son. All-Glorified is He! [9:30, 19:35]

Is Jesus God?

They certainly disbelieve who say,"Allah is the Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary." It is not possible that any man to whom Allah has given Revelation and Wisdom and Prophethood would say to people," Worship me instead of Allah." No! Rather, he would say,"Be devoted servants of Allah because you have taught the Book and you have studied it closely." [5:72, 3:79]

Was Jesus human or 'God Incarnate"

O, people of the Book (the Jews, the Christians and others with previously revealed Books)!Do not be extremem in your religion or say anyting about Allah except the Truth. The Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary, was a human being, a Messenger of Allah, His Word ('Bel' - Kalimatullah), conveyed to mary, and a Spirit from Him (Ruhullah), which led to Mary's conception. They both ate food, like other human beings. [4:171, 5:75]

Created without parents - Was Adam a.s divine?

Indeed, the example of the creation of Jesus to Allah is like that of Adam a.s. Allah created Adam from dust, then He said to him,"Be!" - and he was. [3:59]

Is Trinity True?

They certainly disbelieve who say,"Allah is one of the three in a Trinity," If they persist in what they are saying, a painful punishment will surely befall them. [5:73]

Do not say,"Three-in-One"

Do not say,"Allah is a Trinity." Stop it! It is better for you. Allah is only One God. Allah is far above the need of having a son. All in the heavens and earth belong to Him. Never did the Messiah feel too proud to be Allah's servant, nor do the angels who are near to Allah. [5:73]

Say, "One and Only"

Say,"He is Allah, The One and Only God. Allah, The Eternal, The One on whom all depend, while He is independent of all. He begets not nor was He begotten (He has no child, and He is not born). And there is none like Him." [ 112:1-4]

Second Coming of Jesus

Jesus will be a sign for the Last Hour, that is, the End of Time. On the Day of Judgement, he will be a witness against the disbelievers. [43:61, 4:159]

Did Jesus claim to be God?

Allah will ask on the Day of Judgement," O Jesus, did you say to the people,"Take me and my mother as gods besides Allah?" Jesus will answer,"Glory be to You! I never said what I had no right to say. I told them only what You commanded me:'Worship only Allah, my Lord and your Lord.' "[5:116-117]

What happened to Jesus' true message?

Among the People of the Book, there are some who distort the Book with their tongues, and who say,"This is from Allah." They deliberately speak falsehoods about Allah. The Christians have forgotten and abandoned much of Jesus' true teachings. They became divided into various sects, so We caused among them emnity and hatred which will continue till the Day of Resurrection. [3:78, 5:14]

Follow Jesus or follow the Church?

The Christians take their priests to be their lords instead of Allah because they obey what their priests stipulate as lawful or unlawful, in place of Allah's Laws, although they were commanded in the Gospel of Jesus to worship only One God (Allah). [9:31]

Vicarious Atonement or Personal Accountability?

Everyone is responsible for his own actions No one bears the burdens (sins) of another. [6:164]

Who enters Paradise?

The People of the Book claim," No one shall enter Paradise unless he is a Jew or a Christian." There are merely their vain desires. Say,"Produce your proof, if what you say is true." Indeed, whoever submits his whole being to Allah (that is, becomes Muslim), while doing good, shall have his reward with his Lord. And all such need have no fear nor shall they grieve. [2:111-112]

The Real Jesus

Such was the real Jesus, son of Mary. It is the word of Truth about him. But they still dispute over him. This is the Truth from your Lord. Be not of those who doubt. [19:34,3:60]

A Challenge to stop all arguments

If anyone still argues with you, concerning this Truth about Jesus Christ, after all this knowledge has come to you, say, as a challenge, to them,"Come! Let us gather our sons and your sons, our women and your women, ourselves and yourselves, and then let us pray together earnestly and invoke Allah's curse upon those who lie!" [3:61]

What was the Good News in the Gospel of Jesus?

Jesus said,"O Children of Israel! I bring you good news of a Messenger who will come after me, whose name is Ahmad (another name of Prophet Muhammad s.a.w, meaning, The Praised One)."... The unlettered Prophet, who is described in the Torah and the Gospel. [61:6,7:157]

Prophet Muhammad s.a.w and the Qur'an: Truth Restored

O People of the Book! Our Messenger, Muhammad has now come to you to make clear to you much of what you have concealed of the Book (the Torah and Gospel), and to overlook much. There has now come to you from Allah a new Light and a clear book, the Qur'an, by which Allah guides to The Right Way. O Mankind! The Messenger, Muhammad, has brought to you the Truth from Allah. So believe- it is for your own good![5:15-16, 4:170]

REFERENCE (Arranged as in the order of the above, where repetitions have been omitted)

- Surah Ali-'Imran [3:60] - http://quran.com/3/60

- Surah Ali-'Imran [3:42] - http://quran.com/3/42

- Surah Maryam [19:17-19] - http://quran.com/19/17-19

- Surah Ali-'Imran [3:45-46] - http://quran.com/3/45-46

- Surah Maryam [19:20-21, 3:47], Surah Ali-'Imran - http://quran.com/19/20-21, http://quran.com/3/47

- Surah Ali-'Imran [3:48-49] - http://quran.com/3/48-49

- Surah Al-Anbiya' [21:91], Surah Maryam - http://quran.com/21/91,http://quran.com/19/22

- Surah Maryam [19:30-32] - http://quran.com/19/30-32

- Surah Al-Ma'idah [5:46], Surah Al-Baqarah [2:87], Surah Ali-'Imrah [3:50-51]- http://quran.com/5/46, http://quran.com/2/87,http://quran.com/3/50-51

- Surah Ali-'Imran [3:49] -http://quran.com/3/49

Surah Ali-'Imran [3:52-53] -http://quran.com/3/52-53Surah Ali-'Imran [3:54-55] - http://quran.com/3/54-55

Surah An-Nisa' [4:156-157] - http://quran.com/4/156-158

Surah At-Taubah [9:30-31], Surah Maryam [19:35] - http://quran.com/9/30-31, http://quran.com/19/35Surah Al-Ma'idah [5:72], Surah Ali-'Imran [3:79] - http://quran.com/5/72, http://quran.com/3/79

- Surah An-Nisa' [4:171], Surah Al-Ma'idah [5:75]-http://quran.com/4/171, http://quran.com/5/75

Surah Ali-'Imran [3:59] - http://quran.com/3/59Surah Al-Ma'idah [5:73] -http://quran.com/5/73

 - Surah Al-Ikhlas [112:1-4] - http://quran.com/112/1-4

- Surah Az-Zukhruf [43:61], Surah An-Nisa' [4:159]- http://quran.com/43/61, http://quran.com/4/159

- Surah Al-Ma'idah [5:116-117]- http://quran.com/5/116-117

- Surah Al-Ma'idah [5:14], Surah Ali-'Imran [3:78]- http://quran.com/5/14, http://quran.com/3/78

- Surah Al-'An-am [6:164] - http://quran.com/6/164

- Surah Al-Baqarah [2:111-112] - http://quran.com/2/111-112

- Surah Maryam [19:34]-http://quran.com/19/34

- Surah Ali-'Imran [3:61] - http://quran.com/3/61

- Surah As-Saf [61:6], Surah Al-'A'raf [7:157]- http://quran.com/61/6, http://quran.com/7/157

- Surah Al-Ma'idah [5:15-16], Surah An-Nisa' [4:170]- http://quran.com/5/15-16, http://quran.com/4/170