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From The Shadows I - Freemasons Side A - Side B Who are Free Masons?? and what are they up to? Listen to both sides and you will definitely be !!!Shocked!!! Explore the cloaked hand that has been responsible for some of history's most important turning points. The same hand that now controls every medium, exploiting it for their sole ambition of total global domination with a one World government. Be there when we uncover the gripping truth surrounding Masonry, past and present that is exposed in this exclusive insight never before revealed	From The Shadows II - Money Side A - Side B Some say money is the root of all evil: a tool used by the wicked and the greedy to manipulate and control.Others see it as the key to all life’s puzzles. But whatever you believe one thing is for sure it affects everyone of us. Halaqah Media explores the dark history of money and how it has influenced the world we live in. You will never see money the same again!
From The Shadows III - CIA Covert Operations COVERT OPTS Open your minds! Listen to this amazing research on CIA's covert operation. "Man, independent of time, independent of place, independent of religion seems to be inherently blood thirsty with an enthusiastic restlessness for war. In the dawn of a new century, it seems our ability to change is forever escaping us; ultimately, wars will always know sequels."	Genetic Future Side A - Side B "... Whoa to the future of man make man in a soup of chemicals and false intensions, designed for a fashionable world to the drum of a Godless generation" - Alif Kaba Khan (The contents of this audio maybe disturbing or unsuitable for some listeners, listeners’ discretion is strongly advised.)
Islam in China Side A - Side B China home to one fifth of the Earth's population home to one of the most ancient and established civilisation in the world. China houses one treasure that she has kept hidden, greater than everything else, 50 Million Muslims and their unique history.	Musa Triology - The Story of Moses Side A - Side B From the Dawn of its Civilization Egypt was a nation obsessed with Lordship and Death.... But One man stood to challenge that, One man and his maker!
Perished Nations Side A - Side B "And what was the end of those in History who were heedless to the commandment of God? Throughout the ages, many nations have risen each rejecting the prophets sent to them with animosity. Because of their audacity, they have invited unto themselves the wrath of God ..."	Dark Face of Darwin Side A - Side B Darwinism was advanced a century ago. Since then, its legacy to humanity is only brutal dictators, racism and wars.Darwinism has left the fields of biology and has influenced fields from Politics to socialism. It has served as inspiration to some of the Blood philosophies of the 20th centuries despots such as Hitler, Stalin and Mao.
PALESTINE - Tornland P l a y A Detailed history of Palestine. Spanning 4000 years of complex and violent history. The torn land is a series which examines nations that have been torn by conflict in a bid to understand and bring resolution to this horror and inequity.

All the above productions are available from Halaqah Media, visit their website http://www.halaqah.com/ for more news and updates.

Foundations of Islamic Studies - Bilal Philips

Amazing series. Bilal Philips in this 21 part video set gives an entire course on Islamic studies. Watch this series to innoculate yourself from the misguidance in this world. He goes into very important topics that are usually boring in such a funny and interesting way using practical and easy-to-understand examples that will stick in your mind and allow you to share with others.

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Imam Anwar Al-Awlaki Lectures

Imam Anwar Al-Awlaki brings to life stories from the golden era of Islam in a dynamic style and instills in the listeners a deep love for Allah (swt).

He was born in New Mexico, USA. His parents are from Yemen where he lived for eleven years and received the early part of his Islamic education. He has served as an Imam in Colorado, California, and Washington, DC.

Imam Anwar is the Muslim Imam at George Washington University. He holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Colorado State University, a M.A. in Education Leadership from San Diego State University and is currently working on a Doctorate degree in Human Resource Development at George Washington University.

He is the author of a series of Audio lectures on the "Lives of the Prophets", covering the stories of the Prophets from Adam to Jesus (pbuh) of which over 20,000 copies have been published. The series is drawn from Imam Ibn Kathir's "Al-Bidayah wa An-Nihayah".

Brutality Towards Muslims!

Quest for Truth - Salman Al-Farisi

Lessons learned from the Sahabah living as a minority in Mecca

Stop Police Terror

The Experiences and Ultimate End of Those Who Followed and Opposed the Prophet

The Quran - The Book Of Tolerance

Brutality Towards Muslims

Giving and Investing in the Hereafter

It's a War against Islam

Short talks after Fajr on Surah Taha (Part 1), (Part 2)

Stories From Hadiths - Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4

The History of Palestine - Maulana Ismail Adam Patel

The importance of al Masjidul Aqsa Haram Sharif and Jerusalem have been central to those who submitted to the will of Allah (Muslims) from time immemorial. According to an authentic narration of Prophet Muhammad (saws), al Masjidul Aqsa was the second house of worship for the Lord on planet earth. Further, this was only built forty years after the first house, the Ka’ba in Makkah.

Allah (swt) through verses in the Holy Qur’an, Prophet Muhammad’s (saws) teachings and his visiting al Masjidul Aqsa during his miraculous journey to the heavens has connected al Masjidul Aqsa and Jerusalem to the believes and respect of present day Muslims.

Al Masjidul Aqsa Haram Sharif besides being the first qibla (direction Muslims faced during Salah prayer) represents one of only three mosques where Muslims are recommended to undertake a journey for sole purpose of praying Salah. The virtues of praying in al Masjidul Haram Sharif are multiplied by a thousand times. The numerous virtues of al Masjidul Aqsa has made to central to Muslims all over the world. The love and affection for al Masjidul Aqsa transcends all national boundaries, languages and colour. Muslims all over the globe through the teachings of Islam hold it dear and venerate it.

A recommended set on the 'History of Al Aqsa and Palestine' covering the events in the land from Ancient to Present Times.

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1 - The Ancient Civilisation - Up to 60BC

2 - Roman Era - 60BC to 630AD

3 - Islamic Era - 630AD to 1900

4 - Birth of Zionism - 1890 to 1930

5 - British Mandate - 1930 to 1947

6 - The Nakba - 1947 to 1967

7 - Ethnic Clensing - 1967 to 1980

8 - Intifada Years - 1987 to 2002

The Purpose of Life

What Is The Purpose of Life? Why are we here and where are we going? Through the verses of the Holy Qur’an, Shaykh Khalid Yasin expounds upon the creation of the universe and this amazing world we live in - and how it came to be. With his logical style of argument, the Shaykh answers these questions with much wisdom.

The Purpose of Life - Part 1
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A continuation of the first part of "The Purpose of Life", Shaykh Khalid Yasin delves into the life of Jesus Christ (peace be upon him) and his message, and shows that prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) came with the same message; to worship God, do good in this world and strive for the eternal life hereafter. Alhamdulillah (all praise is due to Allah); twenty-two non-Muslims reverted to Islam on the night of this lecture.

The Purpose of Life - Part 2
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Khalid Yasin - Changing the World Through Dawah

The misfortunes occurring to the Muslims is simply due to the fact that Muslims are moving away from the true teachings of Islam, as taught by Muhammad (peace be upon him). The world will be a better place if Islam is revived back into the Muslims? lives and ultimately, spread to the rest of the world.

Changing the World through Dawah Part1, Part2

The Life of Muhammad (صلى الله عليه و سلم): Medina Period Vol.1
By Imam Anwar Al-Awlaki

This is the second part of a three part series focusing on the Sirah of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (صلى الله عليه و سلم). The album covers the Medina era starting from The Hijrah up until The Battle of the Trench.

Imam Anwar al-Awlaki details the first five years of the Medina era – a period which was to include all the prominent events of The Hijrah, the establishment of the first Islamic state, The Battle of Badr, The Battle of Uhud finally ending with The Battle of the Trench.

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Imam Anwar al-Awlaki was born in New Mexico, USA. His parents are from Yemen where he lived for eleven years and recieved the early part of his Islamic education. He has served as an Imam in Colorado, California, and Washington, DC. Currently, he resides in Yemen.

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• CD 7 - Battle of Badr 3 Download
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• CD 9 - The Battle of Uhud 1 Download
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• CD 11 - The Battle of Uhud 3 Download
• CD 12 - The Battle of Uhud 4 Download
• CD 13 - The Battle of Uhud 5 Download
• CD 14 - Events between Uhud and Al Khandaq 1 Download
• CD 15 - Events between Uhud and Al Khandaq 2 Download
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The author’s full name was Ahmad Ibrahim Muhammad al-Dimashqi al-Dumyati, commonly known as Ibn an-Nuhaas and he died in the Year 814 Hijri, corresponding to the Year 1411 of the Gregorian calendar.

Al-Sakhawi said about him:

“He was eager to do good, preferred living in obscurity and showed no arrogance or pride due to his knowledge. Whoever would see him would think that he was a commoner – a handsome man, with a beautiful beard, short and medium built. He spent most of his life stationed in Jihad until he died as a martyr.”

Ibn al-Imad said about him:

“The Sheikh, Imam, scholar and exemplar.”

In 814 Hijri the Romans attacked the people of Teenah in Egypt. The people of Dumyat, led by Ibn an-Nuhaas went to join their brothers in their fight against the invading forces. Ibn an-Nuhaas was killed in the battle, whilst facing the enemy and not fleeing from them, nine months after he completed writing this book.

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Sheikh Abdullah Azzam said about this book: “This is the best book on Jihad.”

It is considered the most comprehensive study on the subject of Jihad because it was written by an author who practised, lived and experienced what he preached.

Syed Qutb said: “Indeed our words will remain lifeless, until we die in pursuit of those words, then those same words will be brought to life and live amongst the people, inspiring them and bringing their hearts to life.”

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• CD04 - The Virtues of encouraging Jihad Download

• CD05 - Contin Section of Ribaat Download
  

• CD06 - The Virtues of Injury in the Sake of Allah Download

• CD07 - Dueling Download

• CD08 - The Intentions in Jihad Download

• CD09 - The Virtues of Martyrs Download

• CD10 - The Battles of the Messenger of Allah (saw) Download

• CD11 (part 1) - Operations of the Sahabah, Ghazwa Muta Download

• CD11 (part 2) - Operations contin, Course Conclusion Download

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Thawaabit ‘ala darb al Jihad

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Thawaabit ‘ala darb al Jihad is one of the best contemporary books on the subject of Jihad. It was written by Shaykh Yusuf al ‘Uyayree. Shaykh Yusuf had left at an early age to fight in Afghanistan against the Russians. People who knew him described him as a very intelligent individual who was well-versed in all of the weaponry in all fields and was able to train with them very well. Later, he returned to the Arabian Peninsula where he continued serving the Mujahideen in Chechnya and fundraised for them. As time passed, he was arrested and put in jail for a few years. In jail he memorized al Bukhari and Muslim. When he came out, he wrote a few books; each one of them is a masterpiece. One can see the depth of his textual references to Qur’an and Sunnah as well as references to present day occurences. He was later killed and died shaheed by the security forces in the Arabian Peninsula; we ask Allah for that to be the case.

Imam Anwar al Awlaki brings this book back to life in his lecture series on the book. It is a very detailed lecture series which is extremely relevant to our time.

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In the Name of Allâh, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful.

The Mothers Of The Believers by Imam Suhaib Webb

Mothers of the Believers is a ground breaking series exploring the lives of the wives of Prophet Muhammad (صلى الله عليه و سلم). It seeks to enlighten the hearts, minds and souls of the Muslim youth in the West. It is through the wonderful examples of the Mothers of the Believers that we can achieve a correct and balanced understanding when approaching issues such as building the Islamic family, social life, working, parenting and raising children.

CD1: INTRODUCTION

- Why this series?
- Objectives
- Lamps through the Ages (women scholars in islamic history)

CD2: KHADIJAH BINT KHUWAYLID

- Birth & early life
- Early Marriages
- A great business women
- Marriage to the beloved (saw)

CD 3: KHADIJAH BINT KHUWWAYLID

- Behind every good man is?
- The first to accept Islam
- Early days in Mecca
- Dawah Challenges
- The death of our mother (ra)
- Virtues and impact


CD 4: SAWDA BINT ZAM’A

- Background and early life
- Migration for Allah
- A new Muslimah with no husband
- A community responds
- Life with the Prophet
- The death of our mother

CD 5: A’ISHA BINT ABU BAKR

- Background and early life
- The making of a noble daughter
- Marriage to the Prophet (sa)
- Responses to the critics of this marriage
- The model of the Muslim home


CD 6: A’ISHA BINT ABU BAKR

- The great fabrication Al-Ifk
- The death of the Prophet
- Life under the Caliphs
- The great trial
- Her virtues
- The death of our mother


CD 7: HAFSA BINT ‘UMAR

- Background and early life
- First marriage
- Umar (sa) seeks a good man
- Hafsa with the Prophet
- The guardian of the Qur’an
- The death of our mother


CD 8: HIND BINT ABI UMAYYA (Um Salamah)

- Background and early life
- What saves a young couple?
- Tests are inevitable
- Alas duaa and only duaa
- Marriage to the beloved
- Life after the Prophet
- The death of our mother


CD 9: ZAINAB BINT JAHSH

- Background and early life
- Older siblings have huge a responsibility
- First marriage
- Marriage to the Prophet
- Life with the Prophet
- The death of our mother


CD 10: JUWAYRIYA BINT AL-HAARITH & UM HABIBA BINT ABI SUYYAAN JUWAYRIYA

- Background and early life
- First marriage
- Marriage to the Prophet
- Life with the Prophet
- Life under the Caliphs
- The death of our mother


UM HABIBA

- Background and early life
- First marriage
- Tested through a disobedient husband
- The reward of sabar
- Life with the Prophet
- The death or our mother


CD 11: SAFIYAH BINT HUYY & MAIMOONAH BINT AL-HAARITH AND CONCLUSION

SAFIYAH
- Background and early life
- A strange incident
- Marriage to the Prophet
- Life after the Prophet
- A great test for the Ummah


MAIMOONAH
- Background and early life
- Marriage to the Prophet
- Our mother’s gift to the Ummah
- The death of our mother


CONCLUSION
- From darkness to light.

About the Author: Imam Suhaib Webb

Imam Suhaib Webb was born in 1972 and raised in the State of Oklahoma, USA. During his teens he became a Hip Hop DJ and made many records with different artists and bands. During this period of his life, he was a member of a gang and turned his back on religion. Imam Suhaib Webb accepted Islam at the age of twenty. He graduated with honors in Education from the Central Oklahoma University and has studied Arabic and Islamic sciences under many notable scholars. He is currently a lecturer at the Islamic American University (IAU) in Santa Clara, California.


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CD5 - Aisha bint Abi Bakr Download
CD6 - Aisha bint Abi Bakr (part 2) Download
CD7 - Hafsa bint Umar Download
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CD10 - Juwayriyah bint Al-Harith & Umm Habibah bint Abi Sufyan
CD11 - Safiyah bint Huyy Maymunah bint Al-Harith & Conclusion

In the Name of Allâh, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful.

Heroes Of Islam Audio Series

The life of the Muslim Ummah is solely dependent on the ink of it's scholars and the blood of it's Martyrs." - Shaykh Abdullah Azzam (May the Mercy of Allah be with him)

Indeed history is written in the colours, black - the ink of its scholars, red - the blood of the martyrs. Maktabah Sound Studio is proud to introduce "Heroes of Islam" a series of lectures exploring the lives of some of the greatest men in the history of Islam these being:-

01: Imam Malik bin Anas (709-801CE) Download
02: Abdullah bin Al-Mubarak (740-803CE) Download
03: Salahuddin Ayyubi (1137-1193CE) Download
04: Muzaffar Qutuz and the Battle of Ain-Jaloot (1260CE) Download

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05: Muhammad Al-Fatih (1453CE) Download
06: Syed Qutub (1906-1966CE) Download
07: Shaykh Tamim Al-Adnani (1942-1989CE) Download
08: Shaykh Abdullah Azzam (1941-1989CE) Download

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Imam Abdul Malik

Here's some Imam Abdul Malik lecture, good for the youth. Right Click > Save Target As.


When will you submit

Pathway to Peace and Justice

Thugs in Masjid Part 1,Part 2

Cartoon madness in satan's media

Satanic Wars

Service to Society: The key to Reformation

Muhammad (saws) And Women Liberation

Khalid Yasin - Dawah Technique Course

Narrated Abu Hurairah (ra) Allah's Messenger (saws) said, "if anyone calls others to follow right guidance, his reward will be equivalent to those who follow him (in righteousness) without their reward being diminished in any respect on that account; and if anyone invites others to follow error, the sin, of which he is guilty, will be equivalent to those of the people who follow him (in sinfulness) without their sins being diminished in any respect on that account. " [Muslim]

As Muslims we are always presented with the opportunity to give Da'wah but few of us take up this great challenge. Why is this the case? Are we too afraid to propagate the truth, do we lack the correct knowledge or are we just in need of Da'wah ourselves? Insha Allah, no more can we accept excuses for not being at the forefront of Islamic propagation. Why? Shaykh Khalid Yasin, the world's most eminent Da'ee in giving Da'wah directly to the non-Muslim population and having been Blessed by Allah The All Giver, the gift of bringing many thousands of people to Islam, has now let us into his mind, his techniques and his motivation behind his success.

Do we not strive for the best of knowledge, keep the best of company and speak the truth at all times? If so, then this 4 seminar series is without doubt, not only the best, but also the only Da'wah course available to Muslims living in non-Muslims environments. Clear your mind and open your heart to accept what Shaykh Khalid teaches and implement it to further your own Da'wah objectives and increase your Imaan Insha Allah.

Part1 | Part2 | Part3 | Part4

10 Tips to Enhance Our Islamic Knowledge

10 Tips to Enhance Our Islamic Knowledge

1. Prioritize

What are the priorities of the Muslim community today? What is required of me? Is it essential for me to spend 4 years isolated in a desert or some foreign country to study Islam or is it more beneficial for me to use my skills to benefit the community, while learning Islam in Canada?

2. Specialize

Young minds and scholars need to do research on contemporary issues such as entertainment in Islam (music and art), Islamic banking, media studies, etc.

3. Start with the Basics

Don't be overwhelmed by the hundreds of books and dozens of Islamic sciences to choose from. It is better to start off your journey by focusing on and mastering three things:

i) Tafsir (commentary and understanding) of the Quran,

ii) Fiqh (analysis) of Sirah (life of the Prophet and the first generation of Muslims), and

iii) Our Society (the history, culture, political system, demographics, and current events of the country).

4. Be a scholar in your profession

Look for Islamic institutions that offer workshops and training programs that train Muslim professionals on Islam, in their respected professions. Professionals need to learn the ethical issues related to their work. We rarely see Muslims sharing Islamic knowledge at their job. For some reason we feel that Islam only needs to be applied in our personal life, and not in our professions.

If you are approaching your final years of university, try doing a research project, a thesis, or internship that incorporates Islam or issues concerning Muslims.

5. Use Books/CDs/Internet/E-Mail

We are blessed with resources such as books, magazines, websites, CD's, email, etc due to the advancement of technology. We shouldn't ignore or underestimate these beneficial resources if we do not have regular access to Muslim scholar to learn from. By using these resources, when an opportunity arises to spend a day, a week, or a year with a knowledgeable Muslim, we will be better prepared to benefit from their learning.

Don't underestimate the power of books and articles! These resources let you analyze the information most effectively. Many people come to Islam because of ONE book.

6. Participate weekly, in a Halaqah

Have a halaqah (study circle), even if you have very few people available, just be regular. Halaqahs are interactive group studies where people learn from the Quran and other books together. Halaqahs are more informal and focus on real life issues.

Keep it Simple. Sometimes people get discouraged by looking at our complicated and ambitious syllabi for classes or Halaqahs. We should keep it as simple and practical as possible.

7. Be Dynamic!

Any class or halaqah you join, find out if it trains its students or members to provide leadership in the community. Does it revive the Muslim mind and spirit? Or does it focus primarily on secondary issues? Does it dwell on trivial differences most of the time? The process of gaining and imparting Islamic knowledge should be a dynamic one.

8. Take Good from Everyone

Stop using labels. No scholar has monopoly over Truth. As Ali bin Abi Talib used to say, "don't judge the Truth by a scholar (i.e. who's saying it). Know the Truth first and you will find the scholars that belong to it." Don't stop listening to a scholar because another scholar or a book says something bad about them. Be critical of everyone. Question the content and sources of your own scholar. When in doubt resort to the principles in the Quran and Sunnah.

9. Don't Judge Scholars Based on Media

Don't believe media reports about a Muslim scholar or leader in our community. The media loves quoting scholars who are vocal or controversial. Very often journalists misquote or partially quote people. Just because a newspaper has a statement by someone, doesn't mean they are either good or bad. Try to verify a controversial statement directly from the scholar or leader before launching your own criticism.

10. Learn a Little Every Day or Week

Doing a little bit regularly is the real way of learning our Deen! For example by learning one Hadith per week at a Halaqah, you can memorize 52 hadiths a year!

Source:
Taha Ghayyur. "In Pursuit of Knowledge." Aver. January 2006: p. 24

My Future Child (insha'allah)

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The True Religion

The True Religion
By Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips

THE RELIGION OF ISLAM

The first thing that one should know and clearly understand about Islam is what the word "Islam" itself means. The religion of Islam is not named after a person as in the case of Christianity which was named after Jesus Christ, Buddhism after Gotama Buddha, Confucianism after Confucius, and Marxism after Karl Marx. Nor was it named after a tribe like Judaism after the tribe of Judah and Hinduism after the Hindus. Islam is the true religion of "Allah" and as such, its name represents the central principle of Allah's "God's" religion; the total submission to the will of Allah "God". The Arabic word "Islam" means the submission or surrender of one's will to the only true god worthy of worship "Allah" and anyone who does so is termed a "Muslim", The word also implies "peace" which is the natural consequence of total submission to the will of Allah. Hence, it was not a new religion brought by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) I in Arabia in the seventh century, but only the true religion of Allah re-expressed in its final form.

Islam is the religion which was given to Adam, the first man and the first prophet of Allah, and it was the religion of all the prophets sent by Allah to mankind. The name of God's religion Islam was not decided upon by later generations of man. It was chosen by Allah Himself and clearly mentioned in His final revelation to man. In the final book of divine revelation, the Qur'aan, Allah states the following:

"This day have I perfected your religion for you, completed My favour upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your religion". (Soorah Al-Maa'idah 5:3)

"If anyone desires a religion other than Islam (submission to Allah (God) never will It be accepted of Him" (Soorah Aal'imraan 3:85)

"Abraham was not a Jew nor Christian; but an upright Muslim." (Soorah Aal'imraan 3:67)

Nowhere in the Bible will you find Allah saying to Prophet Moses' people or their descendants that their religion is Judaism, nor to the followers of Christ that their religion is Christianity. In fact, Christ was not even his name, nor was it Jesus! The name "Christ" comes from the Greek word Christos which means the anointed. That is, Christ is a Greek translation of the Hebrew title "Messiah". The name "Jesus" on the other hand, is a latinized version of the Hebrew name Esau.

For simplicity's sake, I will however continue to refer to Prophet Esau (PBUH) as Jesus. As for his religion, it was what he called his followers to. Like the prophets before him, he called the people to surrender their will to the will of Allah; (which is Islam) and he warned them to stay away from the false gods of human imagination.

According to the New Testament, he taught his followers to pray as follows: "Yours will be done on earth as it is in Heaven".

THE MESSAGE OF ISLAM

Since the total submission of one's will to Allah represents the essence of worship, the basic message of Allah's divine religion, Islam is the worship of Allah alone and the avoidance of worship directed to any person, place or thing other than Allah. Since everything other than Allah, the Creator of all things, is Allah's creation; it may be said that Islam, in essence calls man away from the worship of creation and invites him to worship only its Creator. He is the only one deserving man's worship as it is only by His will that prayers are answered. If man prays to a tree and his prayers are answered, it was not the tree which answered his prayers but Allah who allowed the circumstances prayed for to take place. One might say, "That is obvious," however, to tree-worshippers it might not be. Similarly, prayers to Jesus, Buddha, or Krishna, to Saint Christopher, or Saint Jude or even to Muhammad, are not answered by them but are answered by Allah. Jesus did not tell his followers to worship him but to worship Allah. As the Qur'aan states:

"And behold Allah will say: "O Jesus the son of Mary Did you say to men, Worship me and my mother as gods besides Allah He will say-"Glory to you I could never say what I had no right (to say')" (Soorah Al-Maa'idah- 5:116)

Nor did he worship himself when he worshipped but rather he worshipped Allah. This basic principle is enshrined in the opening chapter of the Qur'aan, known as Soorah Al-Faatihah, verse 4:

"You alone do we worship and from you alone do we seek help".

Elsewhere, in the final book of revelation, the Qur'aan, Allah also said:

"And your Lord says: "Call on Me and I will answer your(prayer)."(Soorah Mu'min 40:60)

It is worth noting that the basic message of Islam is that Allah and His creation are distinctly different entities. Neither is Allah His creation or a part of it, nor is His creation Him or a part of Him.

This might seem obvious, but, man's worship of creation instead of the Creator is to a large degree based on ignorance of this concept. It is the belief that the essence of Allah is everywhere in His creation or that His divine being is or was present in some aspects of His creation, which has provided justification for the worship of creation though such worship may be called the worship of Allah through his creation. How ever, the message of Islam as brought by the prophets of Allah is to worship only Allah and to avoid the worship of his creation either directly or indirectly. In the Qur'aan Allah clearly states:

"For We assuredly sent amongst every people a prophet, with the command) worship me and avoid false gods " (Soorah Al-Nahl 16:36)

When the idol worshipper is questioned as to why he or she bows down to idols created by men, the invariable reply is that they are not actually worshipping the stone image, but Allah who is present within it. They claim that the stone idol is only a focal point for Allah's essence and is not in itself Allah! One who has accepted the concept of the presence of God's being within His creation in any way will be obliged to accept this argument of idolatry. Whereas, one who understands the basic message of Islam and its implications would never concede to idolatry no matter how it is rationalized. Those who have claimed divinity for themselves down through the ages have often based their claims on the mistaken belief that Allah is present in man. They merely had to assert that although Allah according to their false beliefs, is in all of us, He is more present in them than in the rest of us. Hence, they claim, we should submit our will to them and worship them as they are either God in person or God concentrated within the person.

Similarly, those who have asserted the godhood of others after their passing have found fertile ground among those who accept the false belief of God's presence in man. One who has grasped the basic message of Islam and its implications could never agree to worship another human being under any circumstances. God's religion in essence is a clear call to the worship of the Creator and the rejection of creation-worship in any form. This is the meaning of the motto of Islam:

"Laa Elaaha lllallaah" (There is no god but Allah)

Its repetition automatically brings one within the fold of Islam and sincere belief in it guarantees one Paradise.

Thus, the final Prophet of Islam is reported to have said, "Any one who says: There is no god but Allah and dies holding that (belief) will enter paradise". Reported by Abu Dharr and collected by Al-Bukhaaree and Muslim).

It consists in the submission to Allah as one God, yielding to Him by obeying His commandments, and the denial of polytheism and polytheists.

THE MESSAGE OF FALSE RELIGION

There are so many sects, cults, religions, philosophies, and movements in the world, all of which claim to be the right way or the only true path to Allah. How can one determine which one is correct or if, in fact, all are correct? The method by which the answer can be found is to clear away the superficial differences in the teachings of the various claimants to the ultimate truth, and identify the central object of worship to which they call, directly or indirectly. False religions all have in common one basic concept with regards to Allah. They either claim that all men are gods or that specific men were Allah or that nature is Allah or that Allah is a figment of man's imagination.

Thus, it may be stated that the basic message of false religion is that Allah may be worshipped in the form of His creation. False religion invites man to the worship of creation by calling the creation or some aspect of it God. For example, prophet Jesus invited his followers to worship Allah but those who claim to be his followers today call people to worship Jesus, claiming that he was Allah!

Buddha was a reformer who introduced a number of humanistic principles to the religion of India. He did not claim to be God nor did he suggest to his followers that he be an object of worship. Yet, today most Buddhists who are to be found outside of India have taken him to be God and prostrate to idols made in their perception of his likeness.

By using the principle of identifying the object of worship, false religion becomes very obvious and the contrived nature of their origin clear. As God said in the Qur'aan:

That which you worship besides Him are only names you and your forefathers have invented for which Allah has sent down no authority: The command belongs only to Allah:

He has commanded that you only worship Him; that is the right religion, but most men do not understand ". (Soorah Yoosuf 12:40)

It may be argued that all religions teach good things so why should it matter which one we follow. The reply is that all false religions teach the greatest evil, the worship of creation. Creation-worship is the greatest sin that man can commit because it contradicts the very purpose of his creation. Man was created to worship Allah alone as Allah has explicitly stated in the Qur'aan:

"I have only created Jinns and men, that they may worship me" (Soorah Zaareeyaat 51:56)

Consequently, the worship of creation, which is the essence of idolatry, is the only unforgivable sin. One who dies in this state of idolatry has sealed his fate in the next life. This is not an opinion, but a revealed fact stated by Allah in his final revelation to man:

"Verily Allah will not forgive the joining of partners with Him, but He may forgive (sins) less than that for whom so ever He wishes" (Soorah An- Nisaa 4:48 and 116)

THE UNIVERSALITY OF ISLAM

Since the consequences of false religion are so grave, the true religion of Allah must be universally understandable and attainable, not confined to any people, place or time. There can not be conditions like baptism, belief in a man, as a saviour etc., for a believer to enter paradise. Within the central principle of Islam and in its definition, (the surrender of one's will to God) lies the roots of Islam's universality. Whenever man comes to the realization that Allah is one and distinct from His creation, and submits himself to Allah, he becomes a Muslim in body and spirit and is eligible for paradise. Thus, anyone at anytime in the most remote region of the world can become a Muslim, a follower of God's religion, Islam, by merely rejecting the worship of creation and by turning to Allah (God) alone-It should be noted however, that the recognition of and submission to Allah requires that one chooses between right and wrong and such a choice implies accountability. Man will be held responsible for his choices, and, as such, he should try his utmost to do good and avoid evil. The ultimate good being the worship of Allah alone and the ultimate evil being the worship of His creation along with or instead of Allah. This fact is expressed in the final revelation as follows:

"Verily those who believe, those who follow the Jewish (Scriptures), the Christians and the Sabians any who believe In Allah and the last day, and work righteousness shall have their reward with their Lord; They will not be overcome by fear nor grief (Soorah Al-Baqarah 2:62).

If only they had stood by the law, the Gospel, and all the revelation that was sent to them from their Lord, they would have enjoyed happiness from every side. There Is from among them a party on the right course; but many of them follow a course that Is evil.". (Soorah Al-.Maa'idah 5:66)

RECOGNITION OF ALLAH

The question which arises here is, "How can all people be expected to believe in Allah given their varying- backgrounds, societies and cultures? For people to be responsible for worshipping Allah they all have to have access to knowledge of Allah. The final revelation teaches that all mankind have the recognition of Allah imprinted on their souls, a part of their very nature with which they are created.

In Soorah Al-A'raaf, Verses 172-173; Allah explained that when He created Adam, He caused all of Adam's descendants to come into existence and took a pledge from them saying, Am I not your Lord? To which they all replied, " Yes, we testify to It:'

Allah then explained why He had all of mankind bear witness that He is their creator and only true God worthy of worship. He said, "That was In case you (mankind) should say on the day of Resurrection, "Verily we were unaware of all this." That is to say, we had no idea that You Allah, were our God. No one told us that we were only supposed to worship You alone. Allah went on to explain That it was also In case you should say, "Certainly It was our ancestors who made partners (With Allah) and we are only their descendants; will You then destroy us for what those liars did?" Thus, every child is born with a natural belief in Allah and an inborn inclination to worship Him alone called in Arabic the "Fitrah".

If the child were left alone, he would worship Allah in his own way, but all children are affected by those things around them, seen or unseen.

The Prophet (PBUH) reported that Allah said, "I created my servants in the right religion but devils made them go astray". The Prophet (PBUH) also said, "Each child is born in a state of "Fitrah", then his parents make him a Jew, Christian or a Zoroastrian, the way an animal gives birth to a normal offspring. Have you noticed any that were born mutilated?" (Collected by Al-Bukhaaree and Muslim).

So, just as the child submits to the physical laws which Allah has put in nature, his soul also submits naturally to the fact that Allah is his Lord and Creator. But, his parents try to make him follow their own way and the child is not strong enough in the early stages of his life to resist or oppose the will of his parents. The religion which the child follows at this stage is one of custom and upbringing and Allah does not hold him to account or punish him for this religion.

Throughout people's lives from childhood until the time they die, signs are shown to them in all regions of the earth and in their own souls, until it becomes clear that there is only one true God (Allah). If the people are honest with themselves, reject their false gods and seek Allah, the way will be made easy for them but if they continually reject Allah's signs and continue to worship creation, the more difficult it will be for them to escape. For example, in the South Eastern region of the Amazon jungle in Brazil, South America, a primitive tribe erected a new hut to house their main idol Skwatch, representing the supreme God of all creation. The homage to the God, and while he was in prostration to what he had been taught was his Creator and Sustainer, a mangy old flea-ridden dog walked into the hut, The young man looked up in time to see the dog lift its hind leg and pass urine on the idol. Outraged, the youth chased the dog out of the temple, but when his rage died down he realized that the idol could not be the Lord of the universe. Allah must be elsewhere. he now had a choice to act on his knowledge and seek Allah, or to dishonestly go along with the false beliefs of his tribe. As strange as it may seem, that was a sign from Allah for that young man. It contained within it divine guidance that what he was worshipping was false.

Prophets were sent, as was earlier mentioned, to every nation and tribe to support man's natural belief in Allah and man's inborn inclination to worship Him as well as to reinforce the divine truth in the daily signs revealed by Allah. Although, in most cases, much of the prophets' teachings became distorted, portions remained which point out right and wrong. For example, the ten commandments of the Torah, their confirmation in the Gospels and the existence of laws against murder, stealing and adultery in most societies. Consequently, every soul will be held to account for its belief in Allah and its acceptance of the religion of Islam; the total submission to the will of Allah.

We pray to Allah, the exalted, to keep us on the right path to which He has guided us, and to bestow on us a blessing from Him, He is indeed the Most Merciful. Praise and gratitude be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds, and peace and blessings be on prophet Muhammed, his Family, his companions, and those who rightly follow them.

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