Be you Muslims; Faithful and Obedient!

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Osman said:
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Ameen. :)

As long as we keep trying, there is still hope :shade:. We must keep struggling and struggling until we realise that it's the struggle itself that counts, no? :)

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:brother: I think now; with the younger generation involved in the field of unity; it'll make more of a difference and we may see better results Insha-Allah . . .:shade: The basic reason being; that they don't have as much pride as the more older and "scholarly" classifiable status generation . . .

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I agree. :) Pride has consumed many of the scholars today. :( The younger generation are the future of the ummah. :beard:

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Osman said:
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I agree. :) Pride has consumed many of the scholars today. :( The younger generation are the future of the ummah. :beard:

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:( Indeed; they are too busy calling eachother :omg: "kaafir" and :omg: "mushrik" to care about unity . . . :zip:

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Yep, we are too busy with that to solve the problems of the Ummah.
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:) I think now we shall make progress Insha-Allah; with the youth involved in unity programmes . . . Do Du'a Insha-Allah . . . :p

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:D Which road . . . http://www.risale-inur.com.tr/rnk/eng/kucuk/unity.htm


THE ISLAMIC UNITY

The Islamic Unity is the most important issue which concerns all Muslims in accordance with their degrees and social positions. Because The Islamic Unity is not a political issue only. This Unity starts from the bonds and solidarity between two Muslims due to their brotherhood-in-faith and reaches to the cooperation and mutual assistance among all Muslims throughout the entire Islamic World.

Our Religion, our nation, our countries can only be protected from all kinds of dangers and enemies through the enormous Power which will be generated by the religious brotherhood and solidarity of Muslims and this will serve to the general Global Peace.

That is the reason why the enemies who cannot resist against this material and spiritual Power, try to destroy the Unity and the Solidarity of the Islamic World in order to break this power into parts, using all types of trickery and stratagems.

Therefore, we must stay vigilant against the corruptive incitements of such defeatists and learn the meaning and the contents and the importance of the Islamic Brotherhood which was commanded very seriously by our Religion and we must display zeal to act in accordance with this Brotherhood.

The following verse of the Quran is attracting our attention to the fact that great mischiefs and disasters will happen if mutual assistance and solidarity amongst the Muslims are not achieved. :

"And the unbelievers are allies (protectors) of each other. Unless you do this (protect each other), there would be Tumult and Oppression on Earth, and great Mischief." (Quran, 8:73) The Religion of Islam has brought important duties and rules which result in Mutual Assistance. For example, the Pilgrimage (Hajj) is of utmost importance for developing the Spirit of Mutual Assistance and the Unity of Muslims.

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metsudaistwice said:
mashallah bro jazakallah for sharing
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:D There's also stuff on achieving security further down the page (go to the link I provided) . . .

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Nablus said:
sure brothers

return to Islam as before

united Ummah
strong nation
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:D One can imagine the Ummah as a stone of clay. When you pick up dust of clay; you can easily blow it away with a breath, but it's not the same with a stone . . . :)

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:D Here's a few more links to refer to Insha-Allah . . . :p

 Islam -- The Straight Path: Islam Interpreted by Muslims
Chapter 11: Unity and Diversity in Islam by Mohammad Rasjidi ... After almost
fourteen centuries the pilgrimage retains its importance for Islam in spite of ...
http:/www.religion-online.org/showchapter.asp?title=1656&C=1
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Institute of Islamic Studies and Centre for Study of Society and ...
The question of identity is of primary importance in the formation of nation.
... Thus Malaysian Islam has its own unique cultural characteristics and Malay ...
http:/ecumene.org/IIS/csss33.htm
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The Muslims Internet Directory: Achieving Islamic Unity
Having established the importance of Islamic unity, one might ask why is it not
being achieved or is slow in progression. The answer to this question is ...
http:/2muslims.com/directory/Detailed/226408.shtml
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Knowledge of Arabic and its importance
As the Qur'an was revealed in Arabic, the importance of the knowledge of Arabic
... According to the Qur'an Islam is deen, which means a code of life, ...
http:/members.aol.com/Mamalek2/qbook2.htm
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Ahmed Waheed said:
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:D Here's a few more links to refer to Insha-Allah . . . :p

 Islam -- The Straight Path: Islam Interpreted by Muslims
Chapter 11: Unity and Diversity in Islam by Mohammad Rasjidi ... After almost
fourteen centuries the pilgrimage retains its importance for Islam in spite of ...
http:/www.religion-online.org/showchapter.asp?title=1656&C=1
New Window - Similar Sites - Archived

Institute of Islamic Studies and Centre for Study of Society and ...
The question of identity is of primary importance in the formation of nation.
... Thus Malaysian Islam has its own unique cultural characteristics and Malay ...
http:/ecumene.org/IIS/csss33.htm
New Window - Similar Sites - Archived

The Muslims Internet Directory: Achieving Islamic Unity
Having established the importance of Islamic unity, one might ask why is it not
being achieved or is slow in progression. The answer to this question is ...
http:/2muslims.com/directory/Detailed/226408.shtml
New Window - Similar Sites - Archived

Knowledge of Arabic and its importance
As the Qur'an was revealed in Arabic, the importance of the knowledge of Arabic
... According to the Qur'an Islam is deen, which means a code of life, ...
http:/members.aol.com/Mamalek2/qbook2.htm
New Window - Similar Sites - Archived


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:sl: 2muslims 1 is the best link; its about acheevin unity :thumbs_up :w:
 
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:D One should try to avoid arguments; though it is human nature to bring about an argument from nothing; the Quran says:
خُلِقَ الإِنْسَانُ مِنْ عَجَلٍ
Mankind is made of haste. (Surah al-Anbiyah 21: verse 37)
:) People like arguing; even over the smallest issues, or sometimes for nothing. Except those upon whom Allah has mercy; please refer to Surah Hud 11: verses 118-119 . . .
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:D Muslims have six main articles of faith:

Faith in the Unity of God

As mentioned previously, Muslims believe in the absolute unity of God (Allah). The essence of Islam is expressed in the phrase "La ilaha illa Allah," meaning "There is no deity but Allah." "And your God is One God; there is no god but He, Most Gracious, Most Merciful" (Qur'an 2:163). This statement of faith distinguishes a Muslim from an unbeliever, a polytheist, or an atheist. A Muslim is one who grasps the full meaning of this phrase, realizes its significance, reposes true belief in it, and accepts and follows it in letter and spirit. Belief in the Unity of God means that there is no being worthy of worship except Him, that it is only to Him that heads should bow in submission and adoration, that He alone possesses all powers, that all are in need of His favor, and that all must seek His help and mercy. This belief is the bedrock of Islam; all other beliefs, commands, and laws of Islam stand firm on this foundation.

Faith in Allah's Angels

Angels are also Allah's creatures, spiritual beings that are under His command. They administer Allah's kingdom, carrying out His orders obediently. They have no free-will or ability to disobey; it is their very nature to be Allah's faithful servants. These angels surround us, and their duties include recording man's deeds in this life, which will be presented on the Day of Judgment.

Faith in Allah's Prophets

Allah is transcendent and beyond all physical limitations of man, so through the medium of an angel, Allah causes His command to be revealed to His human messengers and thus to mankind. The purpose of our life on this earth is to worship Allah and obey His commands. Through His Grace and Benevolence, Allah sent prophets and messengers to every nation, in order to communicate with and guide mankind to the right path.

The prophets who were sent to mankind include (among others) Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Ishmael, Moses, David, John the Baptist, Jesus, and finally, Muhammad (peace be upon all of Allah's prophets). These (and many other) chosen men all came with the same message: Islam. That is, they taught of faith in One Almighty God, faith in the Day of Judgment, faith in the Prophets and the Books, and asked people consequently to live a life of obedience and submission to their Lord. This is the definition of a Muslim. "Abraham was not a Jew nor yet a Christian; but he was upright, and bowed his will to Allah's (which is Islam). And he joined not gods with Allah" (Qur'an 3:67). Some of these prophets brought revealed books (see below). They were all men guided by Allah to teach mankind and guide them on the straight path. Muslims believe in them all and make no distinction between them. "Say: 'We believe in Allah, and in what has been revealed to us and what was revealed to Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, and the Tribes, and in the Books given to Moses, Jesus, and the Prophets, from their Lord; we make no distinction between one and another among them, and to Allah do we bow our will in Islam" (Qur'an 3:84).

Muslims believe that the final prophet, Muhammad, came to invite people back to the true teachings of the previous prophets, and to bring to mankind a final and all-encompassing guidance: the Qur'an. The Qur'an remains in its complete and unadulterated form; there is therefore no need for any more prophets to come. Allah's message is complete.

Faith in Allah's Revealed Books

Muslims believe in books that Allah has sent down to mankind through His prophets. These books include the Books of Abraham, the Torah of Moses, the Psalms of David, and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. These books all had the same source (Allah), the same message, and all were revealed in truth. This does not mean that they have been preserved in truth. Muslims (and many other Jewish and Christian scholars and historians) find that the books in existence today are not the original scriptures, which in fact have been lost, changed, and/or translated over and over again, losing the original message. "They change the words from their right places and forget a good part of the Message that was sent them..." (Qur'an 5:13). Reading these books today, we have no way of knowing what portion was revealed by Allah, and what was recorded and changed by man.

Muslims believe that Allah sent a final revelation, the Qur'an, through the final Prophet of Allah, Muhammad (peace be upon him and all of Allah's messengers). "None of Our revelations do We abrogate or cause to be forgotten, but We substitute something better or similar..." (Qur'an 2:106). The sending of this divine Book is not a new and strange event; but only to confirm, restate, and complete those divine instructions which people had mutilated or lost in antiquity. "To thee (Muhammad) We sent the Scripture in truth, confirming the scripture that came before it, and guarding it in safety..." (Qur'an 5:48). The Qur'an is addressed to all of humanity. It seeks to guide mankind in all walks of life; spiritual, temporal, individual and collective. It contains directions for the conduct of life, relates stories and parables, describes the attributes of Allah, and speaks of the best rules to govern social life. It has directions for everybody, every place, and for all time. The Qur'an was revealed and preserved in the Arabic language. While translations into other languages may differ in word choice, the original Arabic script has been uncorrupted and unchanged since its revelation in the 7th century.

Belief in Life After Death

Muslims believe that this world will come to an end on a day Allah has appointed. "Every soul shall have a taste of death; and only on the Day of Judgment shall you be paid your full recompense..." (Qur'an 3:185). Everything will be annihilated, and all of the human beings who had lived in this world will then be restored to life and will be presented before Allah.

The entire record of every man and woman - of all their deeds and misdeeds - will be presented before Allah for final judgment. "We shall set up scales of justice for the Day of Judgment, so that not a soul will be dealt with unjustly in the least..." (Qur'an 21:47). One who excels in goodness will, by the Mercy of Allah, receive a goodly reward; one whose wrongs overweigh his good deeds will be punished.

It is neither faith nor just to treat everyone equally. "Is then the man who believes no better than the man who is rebellious and wicked? Not equal are they" (Qur'an 32:18). Allah on that day will judge with Justice, and every soul will receive what it has earned. While unsure of their fate in the Hereafter, Muslims are confident of the Mercy and Justice of Allah. "Say: 'Oh My servants who have transgressed against their own souls! Despair not of the Mercy of Allah, for Allah forgives all sins, for He is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.'" (Qur'an 39:53). Those who emerge successfully from Judgment will go to eternal Paradise; those who are condemned and deserve punishment will be sent to Hell. Allah is the perfect and fair Judge.

Belief in Divine Decree

Muslims believe that Allah has full power and knowledge of all things, and that nothing happens except by His will and with His full knowledge. What is known as divine decree, fate, or "destiny" is known in Arabic as al-Qadr. Everything in the world has a predetermined, set course. The destiny of every creature is already known to Allah.

This belief does not contradict with the idea of man's free will to choose his course of action. Allah does not force us to do anything; we can choose whether to obey or disobey Him. Our choice is known to Allah before we even do it. We do not know what our destiny is; but Allah knows the fate of all things.

Therefore, we should have firm faith that whatever befalls us, it is according to Allah's will and with His full knowledge. There may be things that happen in this world that we do not understand, but we should trust that Allah has wisdom in all things.



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:D Are you looking for Islamic Unity . . . :shade: This thread's here to help Insha-Allah . . . ;)

:p Unity of Muslim Ummah?
Unity of Muslim Ummah? By: Syed Soharwardy. All Muslims know the value and importance of uniting the Muslims around the world. ... and they were successful in destroying the unity of Muslim Ummah while still claiming the title of "Islamic Scholars". ...

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Assalamu 'alaikum

Jazakallah khair akhee for sharing this with us.
 

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