Q & A on Islam

موضوع: Q & A on Islam 2009-06-24, 22:12

PEACE BE UPON YOU

Today and in simple words i will try to declair some famous words you listen almost every day about muslims

Q-What is Islam

A: Muslims believe in one God and in the Day of Judgment and individual accountability for actions. Muslims believe in a chain of prophets beginning with Adam and including Noah, Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Job, Moses, David, Solomon and Jesus. God's message was reaffirmed and finalized by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Islam is a religion of peace, mercy and forgiveness. Muslims pray in a mosque in the same way Christians pray in the church.

Q: What is the Koran?
A: The Koran, or Quran is the Muslim Holy book, like the Bible is to Christianity. It is the record of the exact words revealed by God to the Prophet Muhammad. It was memorized by Muhammad then dictated to his companions.

Q: What does 'Islam' mean?
A: The Arabic word for "Islam" means "Submission" and it derives from a word meaning "Peace". In a religious context it means complete submission to the will of God. "Allah" is the Arabic word for God, which is used by Arab and Muslims alike.

Q: What does Islam say about Christianity?
A: Islam teaches that Christians are "people of the book.". The difference between Christians and Muslims is that Muslims do not believe that Jesus was the son of God. Muslims believe that Jesus was a prophet who was granted special powers by God.

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