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What is the actual purpose of life

October 7th, 2008

What is the actual purpose of life ? - 8 min video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjtapHYb3O0

Israa’/Me’raj (Night Journey to Heavens) July 19, 2009

October 1st, 2008

The Night Journey and the Ascension
Israa’/Me’raj (Night Journey to Heavens) July 19, 2009

The journey of the Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) - may God praise him and grant him peace- by night from the Holy Mosque in Mecca to the farthest mosque in Jerusalem was a miracle granted to Him by God. It is the first part of a night of wonder and amazement, culminating in Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) ascension through the heavens and into the presence of God.

“Glorified be He Who took His slave on a journey by night from Al-Masjid-al-Haram to the Masjid-al-Aqsa, the neighborhood whereof We have blessed, in order that We might show him of Our signs. Verily, He is the All-Hearer, the All-Seer.” (Quran 17:1)

It was a physical journey and all the events about to be described took place in one night.

Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) was presented with a white animal he described as being smaller than a horse but larger than a donkey, it was known as al-Buraq. This animal, he said, could take a stride as far as it could see. With one leap, al Buraq could cover an incredibly vast distance. The Angel Gabriel told Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) to mount the animal, and together they travelled more than 1200 km. to the furthest masjid – Masjid al-Aqsa.

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Source: http://www.islamreligion.com/articles/1511/

Ramadan - Some words from Sheikh Yusuf Estes

August 12th, 2008

Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem
From: Sheik Yusuf Estes - U.S.A.

Salam alaykum:

Ramadan is coming upon us quickly - and we know it is the month of the Quran. So, I want to share Islam and rewards with you by helping people know about Allah (SWT) ’s Quran. Please join me.

Here is my special request for you - to help me in one of our many projects for www.ShareIslam.com. As I am sure you are aware, ever since the debate between Ahmad Deedat and Jimmy Swaggart, there has been a keen interest for non-Muslims to try to disprove or discredit Allahs Quran and to put down Islam.

We have some very good pages to clear up the misconceptions and wrong impressions being circulated about the Quran on new websites. We have already done all the work and paid the money for these sites. It is all ready to go.
So my question to you is, will you help me? (say, ‘Yes’)

OK, just please read this small collection of information - let your family read it - check it out and make sure you understand it. Then we are all better prepared to answer these attacks against Allah (SWT) ’s Quran, His Religion and His prophet, OK? Please?

May Allah (SWT) Always Accept from you and all of us, ameen. Jazakallah khair was salam alaykum,

Yusuf Estes
Director of www.ShareIslam.com <> www.WhatsIslam.com <> www.AllahsQuran.com

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Now please, I know everyone is busy - so am I - but please, take a moment to copy and paste this whole email - in a new email and send to anyone - and everyone you can.

- Who Wrote Allah ’s Quran? -
Is there real proof Allah ’s Quran is from God and Muhammad is His Messenger?
Find out What’s Islam - and ShareIslam.com and Allah ’s Quran

- What is Allah ’s Quran? -

The Qur’an (”Kur-aan”) is a Message from Allah (SWT) (Subhannah wa Ta’ala) to humanity.

The word means “Recitation” and it represents The Recitation from Almighty God to Gabriel (Jibreel in Arabic) to Muhammad, peace be upon him.

NOTICE: Allah ’s Quran DOESE NOT RELY on written works or books from human beings for its authenticity.
It is only considered “Allah (SWT) ’s Quran” when it is Recited in Arabic language as it was revealed 1,400 years ago - Anything else is man-made.

- How Did We Receive Allah ’s Quran? -

Quran was transmitted to us through a chain of people narrating what they heard, exactly as they heard it.

The chain starts with Almighty God Himself to the angel Gabriel to the Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) , peace be upon him.

Then his companions learned it from him word for word and letter for letter, by heart, memorizing and then passing it on to the next generations until today.

- How Was the Revelation and Language of Allah ’s Quran? -
This message was given to the Prophet, peace be upon him, in pieces over a period spanning approximately 23 years (610 CE to 632 CE).
The Prophet (saw) was 40 years old when the Qur’an began to be revealed to him, and he was 63 when the revelation was completed.
The language of the original message was Arabic, but it has been translated into many other languages.

- What is Goes with Allah ’s Quran? -

The Qur’an and Hadeeth form the foundation of daily life of a practicing Muslim.

Allah (SWT) ’s Qur’an is always the First of the two sources which form the basis of Islam.

The second source is the Sunnah (or way) of the Prophet, peace be upon him.
The prophet’s Sunnah includes his sayings, deeds, lifestyle, and decisions on many subjects.

These actions and sayings are called Hadeeth (narrations or stories) and these are preserved in both oral and written format.

These Hadeeth have always been memorized, taught and preserved in seperate compilations and never mixed with Allah (SWT) ’s Quran.

- What the Difference Between Hadeeth and Allah ’s Quran? -

The major difference between Allah (SWT) ’s Quran and the Sunnah is primarily the form.

Allah (SWT) ’s Quran is preserved in the minds and hearts of over 20,000,000 human beings exactly as it was recited since the beginning over 1,400 years ago.

Allah (SWT) ’s Quran is recited in worship rituals, only in the original Arabic language, word for word and letter for letter just as it was transmitted from the beginning.

The Sunnah is preserved in Hadeeth as stories narrated from one person to another, in a similar manner, but not

Prophet’s Sunnah is transmitted in Hadeeth (mouth to ear) but never as an attachment or part of the Quran.

Sayings, actions and teachings of Muhammad, peace be upon him, are always kept in seperate collections and narrations (Hadeeth) apart from the Quran.

The Qur’an is literally the Word of Allah (SWT) - Preserved in total by Allah (SWT) - in Arabic,until the Day of Judgment.

However, the Sunnah is preserved in Hadeeth or narrations of the companions of the prophet, peace be upon him.

- How Does Sunnah Compare to Allah ’s Quran? -

The Sunnah was definitely inspired by Allah (SWT) to His prophet, peace be upon him, but the wording and actions are from the prophet, peace be upon him.

The Hadeeth (stories passed on regarding the Sunnah of the prophet, peace be upon him) are established in the Quran.
The Qur’an has not been expressed using any human’s words. Its wording is letter for letter exactly fixed and preserved only by Allah (SWT) .

- Who Protects Allah ’s Quran? -

Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) , peace be upon him, was the last Messenger of Allah (SWT) to humanity, and therefore the Qur’an is the last Message which Allah (SWT) has sent to us.
Before the Quran, Allah (SWT) had sent other messengers with other revelations, including Torah (Old Testment), Zabur (Psalms) and Enjil (Gospel).
It is up to each one of us by our choice when we hear the Qur’an and about Islam to investigate it and evaluate it for ourselves.
Allah (SWT) ’s Quran is guaranteed to be protected by Allah (SWT) Himself and He will protect His Qur’an from human tampering.

Today we can hear the exact same recitation all over the world.
The Qur’an of today is the same as the Qur’an revealed to Muhammad 1400 years ago.

- What’s the Language of Allah ’s Quran? -
The Qur’an was revealed in pure Arabic to Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) (SAW) over a period of twenty-three years ending in 632 A.D., the year he passed away.
The first revelation was only five verses, the first five verses of Chapter 96.
Among the very early revelations are Surah 73, 74, 80 and 97.
The revelations were sent by Allah (SWT) , Subhanahu wa Ta’ala (SWT), the creator and sustainer of the universe, and transmitted to him by the Archangel Jibril (as) (Gabriel).
The revelations he received were sometimes a few verses, a part of a chapter or the whole chapter.
Some revelations came down in response to an inquiry by the nonbelievers.
The ordering of the Qur’an is not the same as the revelations.
Archangel Jibril (as) taught the ordering of Ayat and Surahs (refer to Surah 75) as he transmitted the revelations to Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) (pbuh).

- Why the Word “We” in Allah ’s Quran? -
The Qur’an speaks in the authority of Allah (SWT) , by Allah (SWT) Himself - speaking to all of us and offering Allah (SWT) ’s commandments to His creation.
The Qur’an also uses the royal “We” for Allah (SWT) ’s commandments, in the same way a king or queen issues edicts or declarations to their subjects.

- What’s The Subject of Allah ’s Quran? -
The subject or main theme of the Qur’an and all previous revelations has always been to make people aware of Who their Lord really is, What His purpose is for them.

He makes clear His Oneness, as the Only Creator - Only Sustainer of all that exists and He has no partners, no other gods and no parents or children.

- Who is Addressed in Allah ’s Quran? -

Allah (SWT) ’s Quran speaks to all people, addressing us all in many differnt expressions and in a variety of ways depending on the context.
It says “O mankind” and “O people” in a general sense to address everyone - everywhere and at all times.

Sometimes Allah (SWT) ’s Quran speaks to certain groups, individuals or even the prophet, peace be upon him.
“O mankind, have full respect and regard for your guardian Lord, Who has created you all from a single soul (Adam)”

”O believers” for those who have already accepted the message of Allah (SWT) ’s Qur’an.

“O my prophet” for commanding, reminding and directing Muhammad, peace be upon him.

- What Is In Allah ’s Quran? -

Allah (SWT) ;s Quran - Is Allah (SWT) ’s Recitation (Speech)

The Qur’an is the direct Word of Allah (SWT) and it does not contain a single letter of the alphabet from anyone, even Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) .

The Qur’an has never been altered or changed by even a single dot or jot since its revelation fourteen centuries ago.
Allah (SWT) has promised in the Qur’an - He will preserve His Quran until the tme of the rising of the sun from where it sets.
It is also for this reason there will be no new prophet or revelation (guidance) to come to humankind.
Allah (SWT) ’s Quran is read in Arabic with great emphasis on the accuracy of recitation, including the recognition of places to stop or pause while reciting.

- What’s the Meaning of Arabic Words in Allah ’s Quran? -
The Arabic word Surah is loosely translated as chapter and Ayah as verse for the English readers who are unfamiliar with Quran’s concepts.
The word ayah (plural Ayat) means a sign or proof and it is usually called a “verse” in English, however this is not really accurate enough.
Readers of Allah (SWT) ’s Quran have reflected on the meanings of the word ‘ayah’ (sign or proof) say, “It is truly a sign from Allah (SWT) , the Only God of the universe.”

- Who is the God in Allah ’s Quran? -

Allah (SWT) is the personal name of God, the Lord of the universe, the owner of the day of judgment.
The word Allah (SWT) is not subject to gender (male or female, such as god or goddess) or plurality (such as gods or goddesses).
This word is found in Semitic languages, spoken by Prophets (I’sa) Jesus and (Musa) Moses, peace be upon them both (as).

- Who’s the Man Reciting Allah ’s Quran? -

According to the Qur’an, Allah (SWT) sent Numerous Nabi (prophets) and Rasool (messengers) - prophets who were also given revelations from Allah (SWT) .
Among them are many that are also mentioned in the old and new testaments, and others that are specifically mentioned in the Qur’an.
The Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) (peace be upon him) came about six centuries after Prophet I’sa (Jesus, peace be upon him) and was the last prophet of Allah (SWT) .

Muhammad, peace be upon him, is the last and final seal of all the Prophets of Allah (SWT) .

- Who Are True Followers of Allah ’s Quran? -
The words Islam and Muslim are defined in the Qur’an, and Allah (SWT) (SWT) states in the Qur’an that the religion of all Prophets was Islam and called them Muslims.

Specifically, Prophet Abraham, among others, is called a Muslim in the Qur’an.
The word Islam means total submission (to the will and commandments of Allah (SWT) ).

It is derived from the root word SLM and salam (shalom in Hebrew) and in both languages it means “peace”.
A Muslim is one who submits to the will and commandments of Allah (SWT) .

Finally, this important statement for us all:

- Allah ’s Quran has been sent down by Allah - Is Protected by Allah - Is only from Allah - For all the Creation of Allah
- For all people, all times and all places -

Questions?

- Yes - Where Can I Get Allah ’s Quran? -
www.Allah sQURAN.com/free