Some of the greatest misunderstandings that many non-Muslims have about Islam revolve around the word “Allah”. For various reasons, many people have come to believe that Muslims worship a different God than Jews and Christians. This is absolutely wrong because „Allah“ is simply the Arabic word for „God“ – and there is only one God. … Weiterlesen
(part 1 of 2): A unique concept It is a known fact that every language has one or more terms that are used for God and sometimes for lower deities. This is not the case with God. God is the personal name of the One True God. Nothing else but the One God with all … Weiterlesen
The human mind is really a miracle, but it is limited in certain areas. God is different from anything that the human mind can think or imagine. So he gets confused when he tries to visualize God. Nevertheless, it is possible to understand God’s qualities, because you do not need to get a mental picture … Weiterlesen
(part 1 of 3): God the Merciful, the Merciful If someone were asked, „Who is your god?“ Then a Muslim’s answer is: „The Merciful, the Merciful.“ According to Islamic sources, when speaking of God’s judgment, the prophets also emphasized His grace. In the book of Muslims, God describes himself as: “He is God, except that … Weiterlesen
(part 1 of 2) „Willing to forgive and not to punish“ is a definition that is often used for the word grace, but what does grace mean in Islam? With Islam, grace became deeper that creates a living aspect in the life of every Muslim because he is rewarded for showing it, and God’s … Weiterlesen
Every now and then people are asked to ask themselves some of the truly deepest questions in life. In the quiet darkness of the night, when the stars shine far away in the vast majestic sky, or in the cold, hard daylight, when life rushes by like a fast train, people of all colors, races … Weiterlesen
„Because I have influenced people, I want to try to make up for the enormous damage I have done.“ (Anthony Flew) Nowadays the newspapers reproduce these regrettable words from Antony Flew, who was a well-known atheist philosopher at the time. The 81-year-old British Professor of Philosophy Flew chose to be an atheist at the age … Weiterlesen
“O people, serve your Lord, who created you and those before you so that you may be godly. Who made the earth a resting place and heaven a building and sent water down from heaven and thereby brought forth fruit as a gift for you, therefore God equates nothing if you know. ” (Quran 2: … Weiterlesen
(part 1 of 2): Self-Sacrifice in Animals Living things need to reproduce in order to preserve their species. However, reproduction often proves itself to be insufficient, if the living organisms fail to care enough for their offspring, the newborn cannot survive. In other words, if the creatures did not feel the need to protect … Weiterlesen
(part 1 of 2): Are Religion and Science in Contradiction? The properties of the universe that have so far been discovered by science indicate the existence of God. Science leads us to the conclusion that the universe has a Creator, and that this Creator is perfect in His power, wisdom and knowledge. It is … Weiterlesen