Ingat mati.

Your muslim friend is wrong. There is no need to defeat any infidels if the infidels do not have any intention to harm you. Yes, muslims are allowed to take arms and defend themselves but it's just the same as in other community, be they religious or not. 'Turning the other cheek' is neither practical not logical. However, even in the events of war muslims are commanded to show restrained. Why there are verses of war in he Qur'an ? Because there were no such thing as Geneva Convention back then and warfare was conducted without restrained. From 6k+ verses in the Qur'an however, only around 10 are about war.

While I do not condone 9/11, I did admit that when I watch CNN that very morning it happened, my first though was "Now the Americans understand how Iraqi civillians felt". (It happened after the first Desert Storm). However, even if the deeds were done by muslims (or people who happened to eb born as muslims / conspiracy theorist aside) their actions were not the conduct commanded by the Qur'an. The basic principle according to Islam is simple. Only fight those who fight you (actual combatant). While the Pentagon may be a valid military target, using civilian plane is not a valid method. In Islam, the end does not justify the means.

That is not entirely correct. Muhammad's form of warfare is only applicable during Muhammad's time. However the principle is the same. All non combatants (including women, children, old people and people who takes sanctuary in places of worship) are never to be harmed. However how one fight should not be strictly medieval. It's idiotic.

Indeed. What is the core of Islam ? The 5 Rukun Islam and the 6 Rukun Iman. That is all. The rest are mere details with differences are between the schools of thoughts.

Core Islamic Beliefs: Six Articles of Faith

More than a billion Muslims share a common set of fundamental beliefs that are described as "Articles of Faith." These articles of faith form the foundation of Islamic belief system.

1. Belief in One God: The most important teaching of Islam is that only God is to be served and worshipped. Also, the biggest sin in Islam is to worship other beings with God. In fact, Muslims believe that it is the only sin that God does not forgive if a person dies before repenting from it.

2. Belief in Angels: God created unseen beings called angels who work tirelessly to administer His kingdom in full obedience. The angels surround us at all times, each has a duty; some record our words and deeds.

3. Belief in Prophets of God: Muslims believe that God communicates His guidance through human prophets sent to every nation. These prophets start with Adam and include Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus and Muhammad, peace be upon them. The main message of all the prophets has always been that there is only One true God and He alone is worthy of being supplicated to and worshipped.

4. Belief in Revealed Books of God: Muslims believe that God revealed His wisdom and instructions through ‘books’ to some of the prophets like the Psalms, Torah, and the Gospel. Over time, however, the original teachings of these books got distorted or lost. Muslims believe the Quran is God’s final revelation revealed to Prophet Muhammad and has been fully preserved.

5. Belief in Day of Judgment: The life of this world and all that is in it will come to an end on an appointed day. At that time, every person will be raised from the dead. God will judge each person individually, according to his faith and his good and bad actions. God will show mercy and fairness in judgment. According to Islamic teachings, those who believe in God and perform good deeds will be eternally rewarded in Heaven. Those who reject faith in God will be eternally punished in the fire of Hell.

6. Belief in Destiny and Divine Decree: Muslims believe that since God is the Sustainer of all life, nothing happens except by His Will and with His full knowledge. This belief does not contradict the idea of free will. God does not force us, our choices are known to God beforehand because His knowledge is complete. This recognition helps the believer through difficulties and hardships.

Core Religious Practice of Islam: The Five "Pillars" of Islam

In Islam, worship is part of daily life and is not limited to mere rituals. The formal acts of worship are known as the five "pillars" of Islam. The five pillars of Islam are the declaration of faith, prayer, fasting, charity, and pilgrimage.

1. Declaration of Faith: The "Declaration of Faith" is the statement, "La ilaha illa Allah wa Muhammad Rasul-ullah", meaning "There is no deity worthy of being worship except God (Allah), and Muhammad is the Messenger (Prophet) of God"). The Declaration of Faith is more than just a statement; it must be shown with one's actions. To convert to the faith of Islam, a person has to say this statement.

2. Daily Prayer: Prayer is a method by which a Muslim connects to God and gathers spiritual strength and peace of mind. Muslims perform five formal prayers a day.

3. Zakah: A type of charity. Muslims recognize that all wealth is a blessing from God, and certain responsibilities are required in return. In Islam, it is the duty of the wealthy to help the poor and needy.

4. Fast of Ramadan: Once each year, Muslims are commanded to fast for an entire month from dawn to sunset. The period of intense spiritual devotion is known as the fast of Ramadan in which no food, drink and sex is allowed during the fast. After sunset one can enjoy these things. During this month Muslims practice self-control and focus on prayers and devotion. During the fast, Muslims learn to sympathize with those in the world who have little to eat.

5. The Hajj Pilgrimage to Mecca: Every Muslim strives to make once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage to the sacred sites in Mecca, in present-day Saudi Arabia. It is the most intense spiritual experience for a Muslim. Typically, 2-3 million perform hajj every year.''''

http://www.islamreligion.com/articles/10256/

If you can produce another book that is unaltered and have no revisions then maybe you have a point. Qur'an is easy to verify. Get as many copies as you want from various sources (kedai buku, Amazon, beli kat Rusia/Amerika whatever) and find if you can produce different versions.

He did not write them. The messages came via Gabriel according to traditions. The messages was then passed on to his followers who wrote them.

Gabriel



Not just centuries. Even today people are still praying to the sun.

The is also no evidence that God did not exist. Since the only sure thing is death, I would rather take Pascal's Wager rather than to find that God actually exist after I'm dead.

Sure you can do that. To each his own. I've done my part.

Whether true or not that's not for me and you to decide. Of couse I may say that I'm a 'true' muslim but then it's quite a paradox because for me you're either muslims or you're not and there's no true or false. I only practice my belief first as I was told and then as I have learn and experience. I did have a phase in my life where I was sceptical too it's pretty easy if you're agnostic than if you're atheistic. I'm not saying that even atheist have 'no chance'.

However, if you want to debate about these stuff you should check out the Ethos, Mores et Monastica because you can find many sorts of people there and it's much easier to be open minded. There are probably many others but that's what I'm familar with so I can vouch for that.

How the big bang happened ?

"Have not those who disbelieve known that the heavens and the earth were joined together as one united piece, then We parted them? And We have made from water every living thing. Will they not then believe?" 21:30

Long before the Origin of the Species, Ibnu Khaldun wrote in the Muqaddimah :

This world with all the created things in it has a certain order and solid construction. It shows nexuses between causes and things caused, combinations of some parts of creation with others, and transformations of some existent things into others, in a pattern that is both remarkable and endless.

One should then take a look at the world of creation. It started out from the minerals and progressed, in an ingenious, gradual manner, to plants and animals. The last stage of minerals is connected with the first stage of plants, such as herbs and seedless plants. The last stage of plants, such as palms and vines, is connected with the first stage of animals, such as snails and shellfish which have only the power of touch. The word 'connection' with regard to these created things means that the last stage of each group is fully prepared to become the first stage of the newest group.

The animal world then widens, its species become numerous, and, in a gradual process of creation, it finally leads to man, who is able to think and reflect. The higher stage of man is reached from the world of monkeys, in which both sagacity and perception are found, but which has not reached the stage of actual reflection and thinking. At this point we come to the first stage of man. This is as far as our (physical) observation extends.

Might be his study was related to Al-Anbiya ?

Have not those who disbelieve seen (known) that the heavens and the Earth were of one connected entity, then We separated them (from each other), and We made every living thing out of water? Will they not then believe? (21: 30).

Qur'an is the book of signs, not science. But from Qur'an we can advance all form of knowledge, including science.

This post has been edited by aliesterfiend: Feb 14 2015, 08:00 PM

Thanks. Tapi selalu aku tunggu sampai full satu rakaat (kecuali tahayaat).

Kadang kadang ada hikmahnya. Dalam mencari keburukan, ada yang mendapat hidayah.

9/11 - The Day I Become A Muslim



This post has been edited by aliesterfiend: Feb 17 2015, 03:00 PM

Some interesting articles to read. Caution though. Baca tapi jangan ambil bulat bulat. Use our aqal to make our own judgement.

Shaking faith: How ISIS is causing Muslims to abandon Islam
Abrogation, the biggest lie against Quran
Strange Bedfellows: Extremists, Bigots, and the Quran

Mulakan hari anda dengan :

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful.
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ
All praise is due to God, the Lord of the Worlds.
الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
The Beneficent, the Merciful.
مَالِكِ يَوْمِ الدِّينِ
Master of the Day of Judgment.
إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ
Thee do we serve and Thee do we beseech for help.
اهْدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَ
Keep us on the right path.
صِرَاطَ الَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ غَيْرِ الْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا الضَّالِّينَ
The path of those upon whom Thou hast bestowed favors. Not (the path) of those upon whom Thy wrath is brought down, nor of those who go astray.

http://www.muslim.org/islam/aisha-age.htm

Tapi semua tu pendapat. Yang penting nikah tu cukup rukun dan syarat.Anyway dalam ni tak sebut 'baligh' tapi rasaya masa belajar dulu ada sebut baligh.

http://masjidwilayah.gov.my/v1/index.php?o...nikah&Itemid=15

Tak rasa ada direct quote from the Qur'an. Kalau ada tak timbul isu nih. In any case I just give one link. Bab ilmu ni however we should always get from multiple source because pendapat berbeza beza. Get from multiple sources then we have better chance to decide on which is best and applicable to us base on our understanding.

This post has been edited by aliesterfiend: Feb 27 2015, 11:32 AM

Thanks. But remember you also need to re-verified the claims yourself. WikiIslam was created for a reason.

http://wikiislam.net/wiki/Main_Page

Check the front page.

Wiki Islam ? It's made to discredit Islam. Not the source of information regarding Islam. Just like that anweringislam.com/org or something. They put the real soruce but make their own interpretation of them.

I usually stay away from sites that interpretes. I rather make my own.