format_quote Originally Posted by
rph105
Ok, I'm in the process of learning about Islam, hope all goes well inshallah!:okay:
I'm a Christian and I believe I share alot of similar beliefs to the average Muslim, and I do believe they are a very similar religion.
Could anyone tell me what Muslims believe which is different to what a Christian like me would believe? (I know that Muslims dont believe in Jesus being the son of god)
FONT="Georgia"]1. How do you give yourself to Allah? is there a process?
By following HIS commands & recommendations.
2. How do you become a good Muslim
same answer as above.
3. Does the Quran contain something similar to the Ten Commandments
YES. It does; but they r more than 10 :) :-
Quran:17:22 onwards.
[17:022]
(1)Take not with God another to worship; or thou (O man!) wilt sit in disgrace and destitution.[017:023] Thy Lord hath decreed that ye worship none but Him, and that
(2)ye be kind to parents. Whether one or both of them attain old age in thy life, say not to them a word of contempt, nor repel them, but address them in terms of honour.[017:024] And, out of kindness, lower to them the wing of humility, and say: "My Lord! bestow on them thy Mercy even as they cherished me in childhood."[017:025] Your Lord knoweth best what is in your hearts: If ye do deeds of righteousness, verily He is Most Forgiving to those who turn to Him again and again (in true penitence).[017:026]
(3)And render to the kindred their due rights, as (also) to those in want, and to the wayfarer: But
(4)squander not (your wealth) in the manner of aspendthrift.[017:027] Verily spendthrifts are brothers of the Evil Ones; and the Evil One is to his Lord (himself) ungrateful.[017:028] And even if thou hast to turn away from them in pursuit of the Mercy from thy Lord which thou dost expect, yet speak to them a word of easy kindness.[017:029]
(5)Make not thy hand tied (like a niggard's) to thy neck, nor stretch it forth to its utmost reach, so that thou become blameworthy and destitute.[017:030] Verily thy Lord doth provide sustenance in abundance for whom He pleaseth, and He provideth in a just measure. For He doth know and regard all His servants.[017:031]
(6)Kill not your children for fear of want(this is about abortion): We shall provide sustenance for them as well as for you. Verily the killing of them is a great sin.[017:032]
(7)Nor come nigh(this mean making out etc is also haraam) to adultery: for it is a shameful (deed) and an evil, opening the road (to other evils).[017:033]
(8)Nor take life - which God has made sacred - except for just cause. And if anyone is slain wrongfully, we have given his heir authority (to demand qisas or to forgive): but let him nor exceed bounds in the matter of taking life; for he is helped (by the Law).[017:034]
(9)Come not nigh to the orphan's property except to improve it, until he attains the age of full strength; and
(10)fulfil (every) engagement(promise), for (every) engagement will be enquired into (on the Day of Reckoning).[017:035]
(11)Give full measure when ye measure, and weigh with a balance that is straight: that is the most fitting and the most advantageous in the final determination.[017:036]
(12)And pursue not that of which thou hast no knowledge; for every act of hearing, or of seeing or of (feeling in) the heart will be enquired into (on the Day of Reckoning).[017:037]
(13)Nor walk on the earth with insolence: for thou canst not rend the earth asunder, nor reach the mountains in height.
4. Maybe a stupid question, but can anyone explain why is Islam beautifull?
coz it gives
PRACTICLE solution of problems of humanity.
U'd ask then why muslim lands r full of trouble!!! answer is coz they don't follow islam in it's
true spirit.
we put more stress on minor things & r easy with important things.