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May 27th, 2008

Unity of God


The Unity of God


Question

The concept of unity of God in the Qur’an is very clear, but do we have any evidence from other religious scriptures pointing in the same direction? And if so, what then seems to be the difference, if indeed any, between Islam and all these other religions?

Answer

There are many reasons to believe that many of the other religious scriptures (other than the Qur’an) do contain within their pages truths originating from the one and only true God. To a Muslim, the great prophets (like Abraham, Moses, and Jesus) in Christianity and Judaism, are of course true prophets of Allah mentioned in the Qur’an. In Islam, these religions too are sometimes respectfully referred to as “religions from the sky”. Read the rest of this entry »

May 27th, 2008

What is the Concept of God in Islam?


Question:

What is the concept of God in Islam? From the viewpoint of adherents of other religions such as Christianity and Hinduism, God in Islam (Allah) seems a very ‘distant’ and ‘impersonal’ God, since no representation of Him is allowed in whatsoever manner or form. Is it not so?

Answer:

Islam is a God centered religion. In anything that a Muslim does, God always comes first and everything else is ‘adjusted’ accordingly. That being the case, it is very important to a Muslim that the one true God be clearly distinguished from false deities. Read the rest of this entry »

April 25th, 2008

Shah Kirit’s video lecture on ‘YouTube’ Follow-up on Explanation & Reactions to it

It has been 3 weeks since the release/posting of my explanation/apology note (dated 4th April) on the subject of my lecture posted on YouTube. Following that, the secretary general of the Islamic Information & Services (IIS) has also released a press statement (dated 10th April) on the same subject, giving a much wider background to it, including description of IIS (the organization which I am proud to be part of) and its activities.

Subsequent to the above releases, I am happy to report Read the rest of this entry »

April 25th, 2008

PRESS STATEMENT (FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 10th April 2008)

by

IIS (Islamic Information & Services Foundation)

on the

Unauthorized posting on ‘YouTube’

of Shah Kirit’s video lecture on Hinduism

This press statement comes out of necessity, due to continuous and deliberate escalation and exploitation of the above stated incident by certain quarters. It is an effort to further clarify the matter, in addition and subsequent to the speaker’s own written Read the rest of this entry »

April 5th, 2008

Explanation of the unauthorized posting of Shah Kirit’s video lecture on ‘YouTube’

To whom it may concern,

It has come to my attention that the video of a talk on ‘Hinduism’ which I gave almost five (5) years ago in Kedah, in response to a request for a simple lay-man’s explanation on the basic belief in Hinduism (for purpose of Islamic missionary work training) has been posted on YouTube by an unknown and unauthorized person overseas. We are currently investigating his/her identity and possible motive.

I would like to reiterate here Read the rest of this entry »

April 3rd, 2007

Women’s Rights in Islam

Islam has guaranteed various rights to women. I will touch on women’s rights with regards to spiritual rights, economical rights, social rights, educational rights, legal rights and their political rights.

Spiritual rights
The Qur’an says in 4:124 “If any do deeds of righteousness – be they male or female – and have faith, they will enter heaven and not the least injustice will be Read the rest of this entry »

March 6th, 2007

Concept of God in Islam

The most concise definition of God in Islam is given in the four verses of Surah Ikhlas, which is Chapter 112 of the Qur’an.

“Say: He is Allah, The One and only. Allah, the Eternal, Absolute. He begets not, nor is He begotten. And there is none Read the rest of this entry »

February 6th, 2007

The Fundamental Articles Of Faith In Islam

The true, faithful Muslim believes in the following 6 principal articles of faith:

1. He believes in One God, Supreme and Eternal, Infinite and Mighty, Merciful and Compassionate, Creator and Provider. This belief, in order to be effective, requires Read the rest of this entry »

January 16th, 2007

The Meaning of Islam

The word Islam is derived from the Arabic root word “SALAM” which means, among other things, peace, purity, submission and obedience. In the religious sense the word Islam means submission to the Will of God and obedience to His Law. Only through submission to the Will of God and by obedience to His Law Read the rest of this entry »

January 16th, 2007

Presenting Islam

I S L A M
Contrary to popular understanding, Prophet Muhammad IS NOT the founder of Islam. Islam began since time began. Islam was also the religion of Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses and Jesus (Peace be Upon Them). It is offensive to Muslims when referred as Mohamadans.

The word Islam is derived from two Arabic words sharing same root:
Salaam – Peace, Harmony, Tranquility, purity
Aslama – Willing Obedience, Willing Submission, Total Surrender.

Therefore Islam means Read the rest of this entry »