Islam and Christianity
ISLAM AND CHRISTIANITY This book is written in the nature of a “key” for those Muslim brothers of ours who have just a smattering of knowledge on how the Islamic religion has developed, and it has been written for those non-Muslims willing to know the fundamentals of Islam. Islam, the most up-to-date and the most immaculate of the world’s existing religions, is based upon very humane and very logical principles. Without going into details, this book touches upon the fundamentals of Islam and makes a comparison of Islam with other religions. It answers criticisms raised against Islam by its adversaries and explains as compendiously as possible the qualifications essential for being a good Muslim. For those who would like to read valuable books on Islam written by Islamic scholars (rahimahumullâhu ta’âlâ) after learning the facts contained in this book, we advise that they read books published in different languages by the Hakîkat Kitabevi (Bookstore) in Istanbul. The names of these books are appended to our books. Read this book slowly and with reflection! Encourage others to read it, too! An ignorant person cannot be a good Muslim. Indeed, it is impossible for a person not to attach all his heart to Islam after learning its fundamentals. After reading this book, you will also realize what a lofty, sacred, logical, and perfect religion Islam is, and you will attach all your heart and soul to it in order to attain salvation and repose in this world and in the hereafter. Islam that abrogated celestial religions of Judaism and Christianity along with their validity is explained first. That Qur’an-ı Karîm is word of Allah; miracles of Muhammad ׳alayhissalâm, his virtues, moral practices and habits; how to be a true Muslim; a comparison of Islam and Christianity; that Muslims are scientifically powerful; are explained next.
ISLAM AND CHRISTIANITY
This book is written in the nature of a “key” for those Muslim brothers of ours who have just a smattering of knowledge on how the Islamic religion has developed, and it has been written for those non-Muslims willing to know the fundamentals of Islam. Islam, the most up-to-date and the most immaculate of the world’s existing religions, is based upon very humane and very logical principles. Without going into details, this book touches upon the fundamentals of Islam and makes a comparison of Islam with other religions. It answers criticisms raised against Islam by its adversaries and explains as compendiously as possible the qualifications essential for being a good Muslim.
For those who would like to read valuable books on Islam written by Islamic scholars (rahimahumullâhu ta’âlâ) after learning the facts contained in this book, we advise that they read books published in different languages by the Hakîkat Kitabevi (Bookstore) in Istanbul. The names of these books are appended to our books. Read this book slowly and with reflection! Encourage others to read it, too! An ignorant person cannot be a good Muslim. Indeed, it is impossible for a person not to attach all his heart to Islam after learning its fundamentals. After reading this book, you will also realize what a lofty, sacred, logical, and perfect religion Islam is, and you will attach all your heart and soul to it in order to attain salvation and repose in this world and in the hereafter.
Islam that abrogated celestial religions of Judaism and Christianity along with their validity is explained first. That Qur’an-ı Karîm is word of Allah; miracles of Muhammad ׳alayhissalâm, his virtues, moral practices and habits; how to be a true Muslim; a comparison of Islam and Christianity; that Muslims are scientifically powerful; are explained next.
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eye, please do what he wishes.” Upon this our Prophet exposed<br />
his back <strong>and</strong> Bahîra beheld the beauty of the Seal of<br />
Prophethood with great satisfaction. He kissed it excitedly while<br />
tears poured down his face. Then, he said, “I confess that you are<br />
the Messenger of Allâhu ta’âlâ.” And with a loud voice he<br />
addressed everyone: “Here is the master of the universe... Here<br />
is the Lord of the Universe... Here is the great Prophet whom<br />
Allâhu ta’âlâ has sent as a blessing to all the worlds.” Members<br />
of the caravan were astonished; they exclaimed, “In the eyes of<br />
this priest how high <strong>and</strong> great an estimation Muhammad (alaihissalâm)<br />
is given.” Bahîra then turned towards Abû Tâlib <strong>and</strong> said,<br />
“This is the last <strong>and</strong> the most honorable of all the Prophets. His<br />
religion will spread all over the world <strong>and</strong> nullify all the previous<br />
religions. Do not take him to Damascus. The sons of Israil (Jews)<br />
are his enemies. I am afraid they will try to bring harm upon his<br />
beloved person. A lot of oaths <strong>and</strong> promises were made in<br />
respect to him.”Abû Tâlib asked, “What is the meaning of all<br />
these oaths <strong>and</strong> promises?” He answered: “Allâhu ta’âlâ ordered<br />
all the Prophets including Jesus (alaihis’s salâm) to inform their<br />
umma (followers) about the last Prophet (Sall-Allâhu alaihi wa<br />
sallam) who will come.<br />
Abû Tâlib, after hearing these words from Bahîra, changed<br />
his mind about going to Damascus. He sold all his trade goods in<br />
Busra <strong>and</strong> returned to Mecca. This meeting of our Prophet (Sall-<br />
Allâhu alaihi wa sallam) with Bahira was the first <strong>and</strong> the last.<br />
Therefore, it was impossible for a twelve-year-old boy to receive<br />
any meaningful amount of information concerning religion in<br />
such a short interval of time.<br />
Even though some Christian historians claim that the final<br />
Prophet (sall-Allâhu ta’âlâ ’alaihi wa sallam) took lessons from a<br />
priest called Mastûrâ (but, as they confessed themselves) there<br />
are no proofs for it. Perhaps, this was a short meeting, too.<br />
How is it possible that the Qur’ân al-kerîm, which is so great<br />
<strong>and</strong> the actual words of Allâhu ta’âlâ, can be ascribed to a man?<br />
When the Qur’ân al-kerîm is examined, it can be seen that it<br />
reveals within itself natural laws, whose secrets are being solved<br />
only recently, <strong>and</strong> the evolution of life itself. (For example: the first<br />
life forms came from water; food for humanity is basically made<br />
with elements coming down from the sky, etc.) Furthermore, the<br />
social systems we are trying to develop today have been explained<br />
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