Search results
Results From The WOW.Com Content Network
A Muslim (مُسْلِم), the word for a follower of Islam, [16] is the active participle of the same verb form, and means "submitter (to God)" or "one who surrenders (to God)". In the Hadith of Gabriel, Islam is presented as one part of a triad that also includes imān (faith), and ihsān (excellence). [17] [18]
According to the same study, religious switching has no impact on Muslim population, since the number of people who embrace Islam and those who leave Islam are roughly equal. [ 114 ] [ 113 ] As of 2010, 49 countries in the world had Muslim majorities, in which Muslims comprised more than 50% of the population. [ 114 ]
Islamic tradition holds both Joachim and Amram are named the same, though the Quran only refers to Joachim with the name of Amram and calls Mary the sister of Aaron, [10] Muslims see this as connecting the two women from two prophetic households in spirit.
Islam considers Abraham to be "one of the first Muslims" (Surah 3)—the first monotheist in a world where monotheism was lost, and the community of those faithful to God, [88] thus being referred to as ابونا ابراهيم or "Our Father Abraham", as well as Ibrahim al-Hanif or "Abraham the Monotheist". Also, the same as Judaism, Islam ...
One example is that Muslim males are allowed to marry a Christian or Jew, but not a polytheist. Muslim women, however, may not marry non-Muslim men. [5] The Quran told Muslims to discuss the common points between Muslims and non-Muslims. It directs Muslims not to fight with people of the Book. [citation needed] [6]
It is one thing to talk about our ideals and principles as Muslims but I think it is important to live those ideals. People in positions of power and in the media — we are all kind of responsible for holding our politicians and journalists responsible for creating an atmosphere of love and understanding rather than fear.
Islam is an Abrahamic monotheistic religion teaching that there is only one God [1] and that Muhammad is His last Messenger. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Islam.
Muslims believe that God is both complex and a blend of love, compassion, wrath and anger. If you are obedient to God’s word, you will be blessed. If you are not, then God will not be merciful.