Dude you're in the wrong forum. This is a forum about Google Maps API not religion.
On Sat, May 16, 2009 at 2:18 PM, kaka <[email protected]> wrote: > > WHAT IS ISLAM? > > Can we find an explanation of the great universe? Is there any > convincing interpretation of the secret of existence? We realize that > no family can function properly without a responsible head, that no > city can prosperously exist without sound administration, and that no > state can survive without a leader of some kind. We also realize that > nothing comes into being on its own. Moreover, we observe that the > universe exists and functions in the most orderly manner, and that it > has survived for hundreds of thousand of years. Can we then say that > all this is accidental and haphazard? Can we attribute the existence > of man and the whole world to mere chance. > > Man represents only a very small portion of the great universe. And if > he can make plans and appreciate the merits of planning, then his own > existence and the survival of the universe must also be a planned > policy. This means that there is an extraordinary power to bring > things into being and keep them moving in order. > > In the world then must be a great force in action to keep everything > in order. In the beautiful nature there must be a Great creator who > creates the most charming pieces of art produces every thing for a > special purpose in life. The deeply enlightened people recognize this > creator and call him Allah "God". He is not a man because no man can > create or make another man. He is not an animal, nor he is a plant. He > is neither an Idol nor is He a statue of any kind because non of these > things can make itself or create anything else. He is different from > all these things because he is the maker and keeper of them all. The > maker of anything must be different from and greater than things which > he makes. > > There are various ways to know God "ALLAH'' and there are many things > to tell about him. The great wonders and impressive marvels of the > world are like open books in which we can read about God. Besides, God > Himself comes to our aid through the many Messengers and revelations > He has sent down to man. These Messengers and revelations tell us > everything we need to know about God. > > The complete acceptance of the teachings and guidance of God 'Allah' > as revealed to His Messengers Muhammad is the religion of Islam. Islam > enjoins faith in the oneness and sovereignty of Allah, which makes man > aware of meaningfulness of the Universe and of his place in it. This > belief frees him from all fears and superstitions by making him > conscious of the presence of the Almighty Allah and of man's > obligations towards Him. This faith must be expressed and tested in > actions, faith alone is not enough. Belief in one God requires that we > look upon all humanity as one family under the universal Omnipotence > of God the Creator and Nourisher of all. Islam rejects the idea of > chosen people, making belief in God and good actions the only way to > heaven. Thus, a direct relationship in established with God, without > any intercessor. > > Islam is not a new religion. It is, in essence, the same message and > guidance which Allah revealed to all Prophets. Adam, Noah, Abraham, > Ismael, David, Moses and Jesus (PBUT). But the message which was > revealed to Prophet Mohammed (PBUT) is Islam in its comprehensive, > complete and final form. > > The Quran is the last revealed word of Allah and the basic source of > Islamic teachings and laws. The Quran deals with the basis of creeds, > morality, history of humanity, worship, knowledge, wisdom, God-man > relationship, and human relationship in all aspects. Comprehensive > teaching on which, can be built sound systems of social justice, > economics, politics, legislation, jurisprudence, law and international > relations, are important contents of the Quran. Hadith, the teachings, > sayings and actions of Prophet Mohammed (PBUT), meticulously reported > and collected by his devoted companions. Explained and elaborated the > Quranic verses. > > THE FUNDAMENTAL ARTICLES OF FAITH IN ISLAM > > The true faithful Muslim believes in the following Principal articles > of faith:- > > He believes in One God 'Allah', Supreme and Eternal, Infinite and > Mighty, Merciful and Compassionate, Creator and Provider. > He believes in all Messengers of God without any discrimination among > them. Every known nation had a warner or Messenger from God. They were > chosen by God to teach mankind and deliver His divine message. The > Quran mentions the name of twenty five of them. Among them Mohammad > stands as the last Messenger and the crowning glory of the foundation > of Prophethood. > Muslin believes in all scriptures and revelations of God. They were > the guiding light which the Messengers received to show their > respected peoples the Right Path of God. In the Quran a special > reference is made to the books of Abraham, Moses, David and Jesus. But > long before the revelations has been lost or corrupted. The only > authentic and complete book of God in existence in the Quran. > The true Muslim believes in the Angels of Allah. They are purely > spiritual and splendid beings whose nature requires on food, drink or > sleep. They spend their days and nights in the worship of God. > Muslim believes in the last Day of Judgement. This world will come to > an end someday, and the dead will rise to stand for their final and > fair trial. People with good records will be generously, rewarded and > warmly welcomed to the Heaven of Allah, and those with bad records > will be punished and cast into Hell. > Muslim believes in the timeless knowledge of God and His power to plan > and execute His planes and nothing could happen in His Kingdom against > His will. His knowledge and power are in action at all times and > command over His creation. He is wise and merciful, and whatever He > does must have a meaningful purpose. If this is established in our > mind and hearts, we should accept with good faith all that He does, > although we may fail to under stand it fully, or think it is bad. > THE FIVE PILLARS OF ISLAM > > Faith without actions arid practice is a dead end, as far as Islam is > concerned. Faith by nature is very sensitive and can be most > effective. When it is not out of practice or out of use, it quickly > loses its liveliness and motivation power. > > There are five pillars of Islam: > > The declaration of faith: To bear witness that there is none worthy of > worship except Allah, and that Mohammad (PBUH) is His Messenger to all > human beings till the Day of Judgment. The Prophethood of Mohammad > obliges the Muslims to follow, His exemplary life as a model. > Prayers: Daily, prayers are offered five times a day as a duty towards > Allah. They strengthen and enliven the belief in Allah and inspire man > to a higher morality. They purify the heart and prevent temptation > towards wrong - doings and evil. > Fasting the month of Ramadan. The Muslims during the month of Ramadan > not only abstain from food, drink and sexual intercourse from dawn to > sunset but also sincerity and devotion. It develops a sound social > conscience, patience, unselfishness and will - Power. > Zakkah: The literal and simple meaning of Zakkah is purity. The > technical meaning of this word designates the annual amount in kind or > coin which a Muslim with means must distribute among the rightful > beneficiaries. But the religious and spiritual significance of Zakkah > is much deeper and more lively. So it has humanitarian and > sociopolitical values. > Hajj (Pilgrimage to Makkah): It is to be performed once in a lifetime, > if one can afford it financially and physically. > : > http://www.islam-guide.com > http://www.thetruereligion.org > http://www.it-is-truth.org > http://www.beconvinced.com > http://www.plaintruth.org > http://english.islamway.com > http://www.todayislam.com > http://www.prophetmuhammed.org > http://www.islamtoday.net/english/ > http://www.islamunveiled.org > http://www.islamic-knowledge.com > > We willingly recive any inquries at the e-mail : > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Google Maps API For Flash" group. 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