When we use tawhid in Islamic fashion, it implies believing in the ultimate unity of Allah. The three categories that fall under this said belief is: believing that Allah is one and unique in his lordship, believing that Allah is one and unique in his attributes, and believing that Allah is one and unique in his right to be worshiped. Qadhi stresses that a true believer must unify Allah in all three areas as there cannot be one without the other. ... The tawheed bil asmaa'i wa siffat has three crucial foundations: hold Allah above the resemblance of anything, believe in Allah's attri...

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The beauty of Jihad is hidden behind the supposed meaning which is "holy war" in actuality there is so much more to jihad, it is a way in which Muslims can struggle and strive for their creator Allah. ... Then, Allah joined the Prophet to confront the unbelievers by means of argumentation. After, Allah granted permission to the prophet and his followers to fight their enemies with the Divine command. The final stage came with the Divine command of Allah enjoining the Prophet and his followers to wage war against the unbelievers unconditionally. ... Among the traditions indicating tha...

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Muslims who come to the United States either for visiting, studying or immigration purpose, they have to take the initiative to describe the difference between the true religion and what the media and the racist haters are saying, again not to spread the religion from spiritual prospective but to let people understand the truth and correct the misunderstanding of the wrong expressions that Americans have been hearing for the past thirteen years i.e "Jihad, Allah, Sharia Law, seventy two virgins etc.... In addition, do not kill the soul which Allah has forbidden [to be killed] except by [l...

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These three verses of the Qur'an outline that both men and women have no difference between them, as far as their relationship to Allah is concerned since they are seen to be the same in the eyes of Allah. ...

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The role of women, in accordance to the teachings of Islam, has been to be modest, in both actions and dress, and subservient to her husband, the teachings of the prophet Muhammad, and the true intentions of Allah. ... The causing of attention while outside of the home is considered against the will of Allah for the woman is to be silent and obedient to her husband. ...

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"16 They believe those who doubt 'A'isha's innocence invalidate the Qur'an and thus "doubt the message of the Prophet of Allah, claiming that his revelation comes from a source other than God....

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In present day America, the informed citizen can hardly go a day without hearing tell of the latest act of terrorism. With a Christian majority, it is no surprise that American news stations invariably credit Muslims with the proliferation of terrorist activity, while analogously extreme Christian factions are overlooked. The term "terrorism" is often used in conjunction with "religious extremism," the former typically a consequence of the latter. Religious extremism, however, is not confined only to acts of violence; it is the violent side of the extremist spectrum, though...

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