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Comparative Study The first of the two big questions in life is, Who made us? God as the answer .As we are creation, God is the Creator. Now, let us turn to the second big question, which is, Why has God made us? i.e. What can be the purpose of life Who can answer well for this question? God can alone answer well Unfortunately, when you ask most people the question: "What is the purpose of life?" (such a fundamental and important question), they will not tell you what they have concluded through observation or analytical reasoning . Rather, in most cases, they will simply tell you what someone else said, or they will tell you what is "commonly presumed" by others, i.e., What my father said purpose of life is, what the minister of my church said the purpose of life is, what my teacher in school said, what my friend said, etc. If I ask anyone about the purpose of eating or why do we eat, everyone will say [in one word or another] that it is for nutritional purposes, because nutrition sustains life. If I ask anyone why they sleep, why they wash, why they dress, why they work etc., they will answer with appropriate answers, for these are common necessities for all human beings. We can follow this line of questioning with a hundred questions and receive the same or similar answers from anyone in any language from any place in the world. Then I ask you the question: "What is the goal and purpose of life?" that we get many different answers? It is because people are confused; they don't really know. Think about it. Is our purpose in this world simply to eat, sleep, dress, work, acquire some material things and enjoy ourselves? Is this our purpose? Why are we born? What is the object of our existence? What is the wisdom behind the creation of man and this tremendous universe? Think about those questions. If the purpose of life is to become wealthy, there would be no purpose after becoming wealthy. How could wealth then be considered as the aim of life? Could the acquisition of wealth guarantee happiness? of course not. When we hear of millionaires or members of their families committing suicide, how could we consider the purpose of life would be to gain great wealth? For a disbeliever of God, the purpose of this life is to collect and a mass great wealth, money, power and position. Over indulging in drinking, drugs, sex and gambling are a high priority to them. But all of this will not avail them anything good in the grave, on the Day of Judgment or in the Next Life. Eventually he will be faced with the question: Now what? What's Next? Where am I going? What will happen to me?
God has said in Quran: "Does man think that he will be left neglected (without purpose)?" (Quran 75:36) Then did you think that We created you uselessly (without a purpose) and that to Us you would not be returned? (Quran 23:115) A good way to make Gods favors dearer to us is look at those who are lacking them. When we witness the difficulties suffered by those who are blind and the deaf, we come to know how blessed we are by having full use of our senses. We thank Him for creating us as humans, the best of creation, with intelligence and five portals to decide right and wrong. It is He who brought you forth from the wombs of your mother when you knew nothing, and He gave you hearing and sight and intelligence and affections, that you may give thanks to God.(Quran 16:78) Have we not given him (mankind) two eyes, a tongue and a pair of lips, and shown Him the two highways of good and evil. (Quran 90:8-10). It is He who sends down rain from the sky: from it ye drink, and out of it (grows) the vegetation on which ye feed your cattle. With it He produces for you corn, olives, date-palms, grapes and every kind of fruit: verily in this is a sign for those who give thought. (Quran 16:10-11). Have you considered the water which you drink? Do you send it down from the clouds, or are WE the Sender? If WE so pleased, WE could make it bitter. Why, then, do you not give thanks? (Quran 56:68-70) All of these favors encourage us to thank God and use the blessings that He has given us in obedience to Him and not in disobedience. DEATH IS NOT THE END Death, which is certain to happen to all of us, is a very important fact in one's life. We can never know exactly what we will experience in an hour or even in the next moment. This being the case, it is obvious how wrong it would be to plan our lives based on events that may never happen. Death, on the other hand, is the only thing that is certain to happen. Only the recognition of this basic truth makes us understand that we must found our lives according to it. Death is also a part of the trial of man. As a Quran verse states Every soul shall have a taste of death. And you shall be paid in full your rewards only on the Day of Resurrection. So whosoever is removed away from the Fire and is made to enter Heaven has indeed attained his goal. And the life of this world is nothing but an illusory enjoyment (Quran 3:185) Death is the end of merely the life of this world-thus the end of the trial-and the beginning of the next life. For this reason, believers have no fear of death. The thought of death does not distress them, because, every moment of their lives is spent in the pursuit of good deeds as preparation for the hereafter.
Man is placed on earth only for a very short time. There, he will be tested, trained and then passed over to the Hereafter where he will stay forever. Quran describes God's ultimate justice on Judgment Day, when everyone will be shown their past deeds "Then, whoever has done an atom's weight of good shall see it, and whoever has done an atom's weight of evil shall (also) see it there." (Quran 99:6-8) Based on his deeds, each one will have a different status (in paradise, and in hell), so that He may fully compensate them for their deeds. No one will be wronged (Quran 46:19) Know that the life of the world is merely a game and a diversion and ostentation and a cause of boasting among yourselves and trying to outdo one another in wealth and children: like the plant-growth after rain which delights the cultivators, but then it withers and you see it turning yellow, and then it becomes broken stubble. In the Hereafter there is terrible punishment but also forgiveness from God and His good pleasure. The life of the world is nothing but the enjoyment of delusion. (Quran, 57:20) The Work of the Prophet God has chosen men in every nation to deliver the divine message. Such chosen men are called as prophets of God. More than 1,24000 prophet sent to this world since the beginning of the time(i.e. 4.6 Billion years ago) Every prophet call people to Believe in One and Only God Believe in Him(i.e. Messenger) Believe in Last Judgment (i.e. Life After Death) Obey God's commandments and do good works Belief in God requires reflection on the creation, together with knowledge of God and worship of God, and results truthful acts and harmonious behaviors. Every Prophet promised Paradise for those who obey the God commandments and Hell for those who reject Faith.
"I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee, and will put my words in his mouth; and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him. And it shall come to pass, that whosoever will not hearken unto my words which he shall speak in my name, I will require it of him." (Deuteronomy 18:18-19) This means that whoever believes in the Bible must believe in what this prophet says, and this prophet is Muhammad. Note that God has said in the prophecy of Deuteronomy: If anyone does not listen to my words that the prophet speaks in my name, I myself will call him to account. The Bible clearly teaches that there is only one true God, the one whom Jesus worshipped (see John 17: 3). There are more similarities found between these religious scriptures, it shows all came from one spiritual source.
3) Now let man but think from what he is created! He is created from A drop emitted(Sperm) Proceeding from between The back bone and the ribs. [Quran 86:5-7] In embryonic stages, the reproductive organs of the male and female, i.e. the testicles and the ovaries, begin their development near the kidney between the spinal column and the eleventh and twelfth ribs. Later they descend; the female gonads (ovaries) stop in the pelvis while the male gonads (testicles) continue their descent before birth to reach the scrotum through the inguinal canal. Even in the adult after the descent of the reproductive organ, these organs receive their nerve supply and blood supply from the Abdominal Aorta, which is in the area between the backbone (spinal column) and the ribs. Even the lymphatic drainage and the venous return goes to the same area.
4) Does man think that We cannot assemble his bones? Nay, We are able to put Together in perfect order The very tips of his fingers. [Quran 75:3-4] Unbelievers argue regarding resurrection taking place after bones of dead people have disintegrated in the earth and how each individual would be identified on the Day of Judgment. Almighty Allah answers that He can not only assemble our bones but can also reconstruct perfectly our very Finger tips. Why does the Quran, while speaking about determination of the identity of the individual, speak specifically about fingertips? In 1880, fingerprinting became the scientific method of identification, after research done by Sir Francis Golt. No two persons in the world can ever have exactly the same fingerprint pattern. That is the reason why police forces worldwide use fingerprints to identify the criminal. 1400 years ago, who could have known the uniqueness of each humans fingerprint? Surely it could have been none other than the Creator Himself!
5) He makes you, In the wombs of your mothers, In stages, one after another, In three veils of darkness. [Quran 39:6] According to Prof. Keith Moore these three veils of darkness in the Quran refer to: (i) anterior abdominal wall of the mother (ii) the uterine wall (iii) the amnio-chorionic membrane. 6) And He gave You (the faculties of) hearing and sight and feeling (And understanding). [Al-Quran 32:9] Verily We created Man from a drop Of mingled sperm, In order to try him: So We gave him (the gifts), Of Hearing and Sight. [Quran 76:2] The first sense to develop in a developing human embryo is hearing. The fetus can hear sounds after the 24th week. Subsequently, the sense of sight is developed and by the 28th week, the retina becomes sensitive to light. In all these verses the sense of hearing is mentioned before that of sight. Thus the Quranic description matches with the discoveries in modern embryology. For More:http://www.islam-guide.com/contents-wide.htm http://www.miraclesofthequran.com/
And I (God) created not the jinn and mankind except that they should worship Me (Alone) (Quran 51:56) From this verse, the purpose of life can be simply stated in only two words: Obey God. We must come to know our Creator, Sustainer and Ultimate Judge. We must learn to believe in Him, thank Him, praise Him, honor Him and worship Him, alone without any partners from His Creation. Worship of the One True Almighty God of the Universe [Allah in Arabic] as a primary goal or aim in life provides a believer with everything he needs to succeed in both this life and the Next Life (Life after death).
When we fulfill our obligations such as to pray, fast, and give charity, it becomes worship when done with a sense of gratitude and humbleness. God does not need us, for He is Self-sufficient and Omnipotent. We are the ones in need of Him. He is the reason for our existence and He is the foundation on which we should build our lives
But those who believe (in the oneness of Allah) and do deeds of righteousness, We shall admit them to Gardens under which river flow (i.e. in paradise) to dwell therein forever. Allah's promise is true. Whose speech could be truer than Allah's? (Al-Quran4: 122) Allah promises Paradise to those who believe in one God and his messengers (Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, Solomon, Jesus Christ, but hold Muhammad to be the last messenger, May Almighty Allah's Peace and Blessings be upon them all) and work righteousness. Allah says of paradise that "I have prepared for My slaves what no eye has seen, no ear has heard and no human heart can imagine". It is utterly amazing and most beautiful. Everything will be permanent. Life will be without any danger of death; there will be health without any risk of disease. There will be happiness without any fear of aging. Everywhere there will be happiness, ease, comfort, and enjoyment without any pain, worry, hardship or distress. Natural beauty and greenery are among Paradise's wonderful blessings. Mansions built in gardens, right next to springs, are another beauty. Paradise, in which there is "neither burning sun nor bitter cold" (Quran76:13), has such a pleasant climate that no one is made uncomfortable. It contains no exhausting sweaty heat or freezing cold. In Paradise, Allah will admit believers into "cool, refreshing shade" (Quran 4:57) more>>
Allah makes clear to man what is evil and what is good. In addition, Allah has given man eyes, ears, a heart and the faculty of judgment, with which to distinguish goods from evil. Because, through these qualities, man may easily come to recognize Allah's existence and greatness, and have faith in Him. Some people are indifferent to Paradise, saying: "If it comes; fine. If it doesn't, that's fine too." However, in the afterlife there are only two possibilities: Paradise or Hell. There is no option to go to a place in between
Muslims or Arabs have no association with the violent events around the world yet Islam is invoked with terrorism. It is unfair to blame 1.97 billion Muslims and second largest religion of the world.
attraction from those other than her husband. Great care is taken to keep sexual thoughts, feelings and interactions to within the boundaries of the marital relationship. Also, wearing a hijab is a way of treating oneself as somebody who is precious and special, like a treasure that is kept hidden until it is uncovered. In this way, Muslim women gain more selfconfidence and self-respect knowing who they are in the society. Wearing a hijab is a matter of personal conviction and opinion. There is no compulsion in religion, for the right way is clearly from the wrong way. Whoever therefore rejects the forces of evil and believes in God, he has taken hold of a support most unfailing, which shall never give way, for God is All Hearing and Knowing. (Al-Quran 2:256)
ISLAM Islam is a way of life. It is simple, practical, and easy to understand. Religion is not seen as something special to be isolated from life but as an integral part of everyday FIVE PILLARS Islam is based on five pillars. 1. To declareThere is only one god, and Muhammad is the messenger of God. Islam is based primarily on the Quran (the word of God) and secondarily on the authentic sunnah (the example of the prophet). 2. Establishing the regular five times ritualistic prayer [salat] in the stated times (in the mosques for the men when possible) 3. To fast during the month of Ramadan. (The purpose of fasting in Islam during Ramadan is not penance for sins, but rather to develop taqwa God-consciousness.) 4. To give charity to the poor.[2.5% of ones holding] 5. To perform pilgrimage to Mecca once in a lifetime if one has the financial means and health to do so. ISLAMIC ARTICLES OF FAITH There are six basic articles of faith. 1. To believe in God. 2. To believe his Angels. 3. To believe his Apostles (like Abraham, Noah, Jacob, Joseph, Jonah, David, Solomon, Moses, Jesus, Muhammed .. ) . 4. To believe his revealed books (e.g. Taurat, Zabur to David, Injeel to Jesus, & Quran to Muhammed). 5. To believe in resurrection, the Day of Judgment, and Heaven and Hell. 6. Divine Decree: That God is omniscient (All Knowing) and has power over all things. A Muslim must believe Allah knows everything past, present and future. Also, that God controls everything that exists and has ever existed. Who Is A Muslim? One who believe sincerely in their heart, the five pillars and the articles of faith called a Muslim. It is that simple!
Minimum Requirements to enter Paradise : "Surely, those who believe(in that which is revealed unto thee, Muhammad), those who are Jewish, the Christians, and the Sabians; anyone who (1) believes in GOD(Allah), and (2) believes in the Last Day, and (3) leads a righteous life, will receive their recompense from their Lord. They have nothing to fear, nor will they grieve" [The Quran 2:62] A man who believes allah, follows Quran and Prophet teachings alone called as true muslim , others muslim in name only. A true Muslim is God-fearing. He fears none but Almighty Allah. The fear of God guides him and helps him stay away from evils and empowers him to resist satanic temptations. He holds the commandments of his Lord most dear to him and obediently fulfills them with great pleasure. He performs five times prayers regularly and punctually with immense pleasure and proper concentration (there is a very severe penalty for leaving prayer). A true Muslim loves Muhammad (Peace be upon him), the last prophet of Islam, more than his own dear life, for he believes that his faith remains incomplete unless he loves his prophet above all else. Having unshakable belief in the Holy Quran revealed on the prophet of Islam, he also has firm belief in the saying of Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him). The pleasure of Allah and his Apostle Muhammad (Peace be upon him) is his ultimate goal. With fulfillment of the rights of God, a true Muslim takes every care not to neglect the rights of people. The rights of people are equally important for him. He tries his best not to hurt anyone and do full justice with everyone who comes into his contact. He is polite, courteous, kind, generous, forgiving and honest in his attitude towards the people he meets in his day-to-day life. Once he promises, he never breaks it or back out of it. He takes utmost care to fulfill all his commitments with people. A true Muslim is indeed a man of words. Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him) said: Forgive him who wrongs you. Join him who cuts you off. Do good to him who does evil to you and speak the truth even if it be against yourself.
All else will pass or perish, but God will remain for all eternity. We will someday die, and will then be raised again, and called forth to Allah to give account of our deeds. Surrender yourself to the purpose of your creation, worship Him and turn towards Him.