Combating Terrorism
Combating Terrorism
By:
Dr. Ali S. Awadh Asseri
(Former Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon)
Combating Terrorism
By:
Dr. Ali S. Awadh Asseri
(Former Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon)
Questions on Sects and Schools of Thoughts
Chapter 4: Questions on Sects and Schools of Thoughts
Question 26: What are the differences and similarities netween Sinnism and Shi’ism? Are there other sects that are considered belonging to the fold of Islam?
Chapter 4: Questions on Sects and Schools of Thoughts
Question 25: If only those who follow Muhammad will be admitted into paradise, what about the generations who lived before his advent?
Combating Terrorism
By:
Dr. Ali S. Awadh Asseri
(Former Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon)
Combating Terrorism
By:
Dr. Ali S. Awadh Asseri
(Former Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon)
Karen Armstrong, the world-renowned scholar of comperative religions, describes the Qur’an as the most pluralist scripture, as it recognizes all the prophets that came before Prophet Muhammed (pbuh). Given that, Islam has a lot to offer to the people of other religious traditions, especially Judaism and Christianity. They need to understand that the real spirit of Islam revolves around the idea of compassion:
The Muslim Handbook
By: Dr. Mubarak Ali
RECOMMENDED DU'A (SUPPLICATIONS)
38. Dua’s when intending to do something
Transliteration:
Il-laa aiyashaa’ Allah
Translation:
Except if Allah wills
In other words say:
Transliteration:
Insha’a Allah
Translation:
If Allah Wills
Questions and Answers on Islamic Doctrine
Chapter 3: Belief in the Divine Scriptures
Question 23: Where in the Bible was the prophet’s name mentioned?
Answer 23: In John 14: 16. “And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever” (John: 14: 16).
Combating Terrorism
By:
Dr. Ali S. Awadh Asseri
(Former Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon)
The Muslim Handbook
By: Dr. Mubarak Ali
RECOMMENDED DU'A (SUPPLICATIONS)
35. Du’a when Going Out
Transliteration:
Rabbi adkhilni mud khala sidqin, wa akhrijni mukhraja sidqin, waj ‘al-li mil-la dunka sultanan-nasira.
Translation:
Lord, make my entry a truthful event and make my going forth a truthful event and grant me from Yourself a helper.
(To be continued)
Questions and Answers on Islamic Doctrine
Chapter 3: Belief in the Divine Scriptures
Question 21: How can you tell a true religion from a false one?
Answer 21: All the religions that God revealed through His prophets are true. Any discernible corruption in these religions is a result of human interpolation. People had been entrusted with the preservation of these religions, but failed to fully care for this trust. We can mention here a few criteria that can help distinguish a true religion from a false one.