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The main purpose behind writing this book is to dispel certain misconceptions, mis-notions. Givings and set at rest the misguided that attributed to Islam. The legendary poet Allamma Iqbal had said (no) Religion teaches and preaches mutual hatred amongst adherents and believers, infact religion plays a cementing role to unite people of different faiths. If there is any element of dissidence it is due to absence of true knowledge. When any message is not explained and comprehended properly, people are bound to be misled; and the onus and duty lied solely upon the religious leaders who often fail to discharge their duties towards the religion and society, I have tried to explain what the prophet Mohammed Preached through the holy Quran, Because all the Muslims, to which ever caste, creed or colour they may belong, have an abiding faith in their prophet and the Quran. If someone ventures to misinterpret the prophet's message the fault lies solely with the wrong interpreter, but not with the prophet and the holy book.My purpose is simply to explain the exact connotations of the Holy Quran, within ambit of my competence and comprehension so that message of the prophet percolates to all and one and every human being feels to have gained.

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Philosophie et théologie

Islam

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Publié par	Diamond Books
Date de parution	01 janvier 0001
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Philosophy of Islam
(A Critical Study of Islamic Religion, Practices and Principles)

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Philosophy of Islam
By - Shiv Sharma
Quotations
Hussain
“Hussain sacrificed his whole family and himself and gave to the masses the lessons they needed that their faith, duty and obedience belonged only to the Almighty and that the khalifa was there only to serve the God and His Prophet”.
Jehad
“Jehad is permissible only in self-defense when attacked and only when the precepts of Islam or the Muslim society are in danger”.
“Jehad is not an affective war launched for political or religious expansion, Jehad is spontaneous defiance and self-sacrifice in the face of oppression and against heavy odds intended to demoralise the oppressor and expose his injustice.”
(S.S. Akbar)
“The whole world reveres the steadfastness, courage and sacrifices of Hussain, a saint among saints.”
Education Religion and Traits
“Education, devoid of moral and religious instruction led to indiscipline, So, Religion is basic to a man’s life as without religion, everything would be a mirage.”
“Patience and Sincere and endeavour would help in fighting the tendency among some to deny the existence of God. Religion aided in conditioning a person’s mind enabling him to pursue his goal in a better manner.”
(Dr. S.M. Burhanuddin)
Prophet Mohammad and the Holy Quran
“Mohammad was a prophet and divine messenger, whose teaching from the basis of Islamic civilization. He was a ruler of man and an inspired teacher. He reviewed the pure and unblemished creed of his ancestor, Abraham, and developed it into an international and democratic religion.”
“Prophet Mohammad infused into mankind the spirit of rationalism and free thinking and encouraged the growth of scientific knowledge.”
“The Prophet was truthful, honest and sincere. He was a righteous man. His life and conduct were untarnished and these attributes are admitted even by the bitterest critics of Islam.”
“It is all the more amazing that a man, who had never been taught to read or write, has left for mankind the legacy of a book, whose surpassing wisdom of ideals and beauty of language has yet to be equalled, what to speak of surpassing.”
“The holy book (Quran) deals with every conceivable subject, which can be of any use to mankind. It is both terse and lucid, highly idealist yet practical, emotional yet scientifice. In a nutshell, it appeals to people of all temperaments and all degrees of intellectual developments.”
(M. Kalimullah)
Muslim
One who fervently lectures with utmost diligence, and commitment and follows the religions preachings of the Quran is a Muslim.
Islam
Islam is a religion of the Muslims. A religion which enforms upon a follower to his faith in the existence of God (Allah) and faithfully follow His guidelines and preachings, as enshrined in the Holy Quran, is nomenclated as Islam.
Allah
Allah is the supreme force that sends messengers on the earth to preach righteousness (religiosity) to his followers who ought to have complete faith in Him. Allah cannot be perceived by physical eyes, but His existence can be felt and recognised. It was Allah who generated human beings and it is due to His Sheer benevolence and compassion that we (the human beings) enjoy various sources in this world. Without the kindness and help of Allah, no man can ever do anything, because capacity and capability to perform any act are imparted by Allah alone and none else. Persons who do virtuous deeds are nearer and dear to Him, as they abstain themselves from evil and deplorable deeds. In a nutshell, Allah is the be-all and end all of this universe, as nothing can ever happen in this world without His will.
Introduction
The main purpose behind writing this book is to dispel certain misconceptions, mis-notions. Givings and set at rest the misguided that attributed to Islam. The legendary poet Allamma Iqbal had said (no) Religion teaches and preaches mutual hatred amongst adherents and believers, infact religion plays a cementing role to unite people of different faiths. If there is any element of dissidence it is due to absence of true knowledge. When any message is not explained and comprehended properly, people are bound to be misled; and the onus and duty lied solely upon the religious leaders who often fail to discharge their duties towards the religion and society, I have tried to explain what the prophet Mohammed Preached through the holy Quran, Because all the Muslims, to which ever caste, creed or colour they may belong, have an abiding faith in their prophet and the Quran. If someone ventures to misinterpret the prophet’s message the fault lies solely with the wrong interpreter, but not with the prophet and the holy book.
Dissidence and variable opinions can be found in followers of all religious followers, and Islam is no exception in this respect. But, one must not blame any religion if it has not been explained and interpreted properly, as majority of people are not educated, hence they follow what is explained, if at all, to them. In such, situation, one should use and depend upon one’s discriminative faculty to discern between right and wrong, truth and falsehood, selfishness and goodness of others. If people are well educated, mentally awakened, physically fit, have an open and receptive mind and have discriminative capability, they are not likely to be misled and drawn into religious frenzy and fanatic bigotry.
Any religion, which is allergic and evasive to positive criticism, does not let in fresh air of knowledge, keeps confined within four walls, is resistant can never make any headway, rather it meets its own death and, above all, loses its following.
I am reminded of William Blake’s essay wherein he had written-
“Read not to contradict and confute, nor to find talk and discourse, but to weigh and consider.” This is a wise and sensible advice of a legendary author and if his sober, but sincere advice is heeded properly and translated into practice most, if not all, misgivings about any religion will get dispelled paving the way for a better human and humanity.
My purpose is simply to explain the exact connotations of the Holy Quran, within ambit of my competence and comprehension so that message of the prophet percolates to all and one and every human being feels to have gained.
Shiv Sharma
Contents
Quotations
Introduction World Religions, Civilizations and Islam Life of Prophet Mohammad - An Apostle of Peace Sacrifices and Significance of Aga Hussain Muslim Festivals Fundamental Traits of Islam Salient Features of Islam The Quran - A Storehouse of Multifaceted Knowledge Obligations & Duties Under Islam Ways to End Immoral Acts Islamic Practices: Directions and Guidelines Judicial Administration in Islam The Quran and Hadith Concept of Peace and War in Islam Shrines of Common faith Preservation & Propagation of Religion Quranic Concept of Peace, War, Fitna and Jehad Life after Death (Maad) Sufism and Islam Elucidation of Mohammad’s Sayings
World Religions, Civilizations and Islam
Culture and Civilization, traditions, customs, ritual practice, Social norms, Religious precepts and ethics etc. Caste and indelible imprint on the adherents of a religion. Any religion which fails to adapt itself to the changing times cannot last long. Any religion which is permissive and pragmatic moves with the changing times and so real and political order, is retrogressive and ineffectual. As far as its popularity is concerned, Religion, Culture and Civilization are interlinked and interdependent, and none of these aspects can be segregated from the other. We refer to faith or any religion we should take into consideration its literature on religion (that is the holy Book), its precepts, rules and regulations, impact on society as a whole, its dissent or concurrence with other religions and whether it is permissive, retrograte, restrictive or liberal. Despite all the said factors, there are some traits and characteristics, which are common to all religions and as such, those are nomenclated as universal peculiarities and beliefs.
Factors Common to all the Religions Universality Respect for other religions. Tolerance Universal Brotherhood. Compassion to all living beings. Non-interference in the practice and customs of other religions, even in the event of dissent. Avoidance of ill-will hatred, acrimony, intolerance etc. Freedom of worship and expression.
Ancient Civilizations of the world Hinduism Egyptian Civilization Chinese Civilization Roman Civilization Christianity Islam Buddhism Jainism Sikhism
Chinese Civilization
Any religious faith which has one prophet and only one falls under the category of ‘Religion’ and under this measuring scale come religions like Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Sikhism and other like religions, Hinduism is not a religion in the strictiest sense of the term, as it is a way of life, due to the simple reason it has many scriptures, vast literature, deities in the form of gods and goddesses including, of course, the almighty God, who is omnipresent, omniscient and omnipotent. The Chinese do not believe in the existence of God but do believe in the concept and existence of five elements which do not correspond, to the Hindu and Buddhist views and beliefs. In this respect, Chinese civilization is impacted greatly by Taoism and Confucianism. Except Roman Civilization and Christianity and to a lesser extent the Chinese Civilization, all other religions believe in and practise Tantra in one form or the other, excepting of Course Sikhism.
Roman Civilization & Christianity
Roman Civilization is the mother of Christianity, though the former is more ancient than the latter, The Religious