Quran Project - Appendix - Frequently Asked Questions about Islam
Q: What is Islām?A: Islām means submission to the will of God. Islām teaches belief in only one God, the Day of Judgment and individual accountability for actions. One who submits to God is called a Muslim – this being the precondition to enter ...
Short Guide to Ablution and Prayer
Short Guide to Ablution and Prayer Every people have their own method of seeking comfort, relaxation and escape. Some use music, some use exercises like Yoga, and others drugs and alcohol. As for Muslims, we attain the benefits of all of t...
Quran Project - Appendix - How do I become a Muslim
How do I become a Muslim?The word “Muslim” means one who submits to the will of God, regardless of their race, nationality or ethnic background. Becoming a Muslim is a simple and easy process that requires no pre-requisites. If anyone has a real ...
Quran Project - Appendix - Women in Islam
IntroductionThe issue of gender equity is important, relevant, and current. Debates and writings on the subject are increasing and are diverse in their perspectives. The Islāmic perspective on the issue is the least understood and most misrepr...
Quran Project - Appendix - Old and New Testament Prophecies of Muhammad
Old and New Testament Prophecies of Muhammad Old Testament PropheciesGod promises the lineage of Abraham to be named through both Ishmael and Isaac“…through Isaac shall your descendants be named. And I will make a nation of the son of the s...
Quran Project - Appendix - Scientists Acceptance of the Miracles of the Quran
Scientists Acceptance of the Miracles of the Qur’ānProfessor Emeritus Keith L. Moore is one of the world’s most prominent scientists in the fields of anatomy and embryology and is the author of the book entitled ‘The Developing Human’, which...
Quran Project - Appendix - Scientific Miracles of The Quran
How could Prophet Muhammad, may the blessing and mercy of God be upon him, have possibly know nall this 1400 years ago, when scientists have only recently discovered this using advanced equipment and powerful microscopes which did not exist a...
Quran Project - Appendix - Preservation and Literary Challenge of the Quran
Preservation and Literary Challenge of the Qur’ānMemorisation ‘In the ancient times, when writing was scarcely used, memory and oral transmission was exercised and strengthened to a degree now almost unknown.’ relates Michael Zwettler. It...
Quran Project - Appendix - The Unique Quranic Generation
The Unique Qur’ānic GenerationThe callers to Islām in every country and in every period should give thought to one particular aspect of the history of Islām, and they should ponder over it deeply. This is related to the method of inviting people...
Quran Project - Appendix - Introduction to the Study of the Quran
Introduction to the Study of the Qur’ānWe are accustomed to reading books which present information, ideas and arguments systematically and coherently. So, when we embark on the study of the Qur’ān, we expect that this book too will revolve aro...
Qur'an Project - Appendix - Biography of the Prophet Muhammad
Short Biography of Prophet MuhammadAlthough we can find God by reflecting upon natural phenomena, we need a Prophet to learn why we were created, where we came from, where we are going, and how to worship our Creator properly. Prophets guided people,...