(part 1 of 3): An Introduction Islam and the followers of Islam, the Muslims, are very well known in the media these days. Various Islamic issues are discussed around the world, or issues that inevitably affect Muslims. Almost constant presence in the media means that there can hardly be anyone in the world who … Weiterlesen
(part 1 of 2) 1. What is Islam? Islam is the name of the religion or, more correctly, the „way of life“ which God (Allah) has revealed and which has been practiced by all the prophets and messengers of God whom He has sent to humanity. Even the name is unique among the other religions … Weiterlesen
(part 1 of 2) The ‚Great Mosque of Guangzhou‘ is also known as Huaisheng Mosque, which means ‚Remember the Wise‘ (a mosque in memory of the Prophet), and it usually becomes that Called ‚Guangta Mosque‘, which translates as ‚The Signal Tower Mosque‘. The Huaisheng Mosque is located on Guantgta Street (Light Pagoda Road) which … Weiterlesen
(part 1 of 3): ideas of happiness Although happiness may be one of the most important things in life, science cannot explain much about it yet. Your term itself is difficult to grasp. Is it an idea, a feeling, a virtue, a philosophy or is it only programmed in our genes? There is no … Weiterlesen
(part 1 of 4): The Obstacles to Achieving Inner Peace The theme of inner peace addresses a universal need. There is no one on this planet who does not want inner peace. It is not a desire that is new in our time; it is rather something that everyone looks for at all times, … Weiterlesen
When a child is born, it has a natural belief in God. This natural belief is called „Fitrah“ in Arabic. [1] If the child were left to its own devices, it would grow up knowing that there is only one God; but all children are exposed to the influences of their environment, be it directly … Weiterlesen
(part 1 of 2): endure suffering with patience Before we talk about how a believer behaves when he is sick or injured, it is important to understand what Islam is telling us about life in this world. Our existence here on earth is just a short stay on the way to our real life in … Weiterlesen
(part 1 of 3) “He (God) said:“ What prevented you (o Satan) from prostrating after I told you to? ? “ He (Satan) said: „I am better than he (Adam). You created me out of fire, but you made him out of clay!“ (Quran 7:12) This is how the history of racism begins. Satan considered … Weiterlesen
(part 1 of 3): Peace with God The Relationship Between Islam and “Peace” (Salaam) Perhaps it is best to start a discussion of the relationship between Islam and Peace and Security with a statement which you hear a lot these days: „Islam means peace“. If the one who makes this statement thinks that the … Weiterlesen
Wie beeinflusste die Ausbreitung des Islam die Entwicklung der Wissenschaften? Der Islam fordert den Menschen auf, die Kräfte seines Geistes und seiner Beobachtung zu nutzen. In den wenigen Jahren der Ausbreitung des Islams erblühten große Zivilisationen und Universitäten. Die Synthese von westlichen und östlichen Ideen und von alten und neuen Gedanken brachten großartige Fortschritte in … Weiterlesen