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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jealousy means being jealous of a person, that is, to wish the<br />
blessings given to him by Allâhu ta’âlâ were taken away from him.<br />
It is not called jealousy to wish to have the same blessings for<br />
yourself without wishing them to be taken away from others. This<br />
is called “qipta” which means “longing,” in other words, “good<br />
will.” Wishing something evil <strong>and</strong> harmful to be removed from<br />
someone is called “qairat” which means “perseverance”, or called<br />
“khamiyyat” which means “zealousness.”<br />
23. Someone who is good-tempered will attain goodness both<br />
in this world <strong>and</strong> in the Hereafter.<br />
24. Allâhu ta’âlâ does not put his slave whom He endowed<br />
with a beautiful face <strong>and</strong> a good character into Hell in the<br />
Hereafter.<br />
25. Abû Huraira was told: “Be good-tempered!” by the<br />
Prophet (sall-Allâhu ’alaihi wa sallam). He asked: “What is it to<br />
be good-tempered?” the Prophet answered: “Approach a person<br />
who stays away from you <strong>and</strong> give him advice; forgive him who<br />
torments you; if a person is loath to give you from his property,<br />
knowledge or help, give him plenty of these!”<br />
26. Paradise is the destination of a person who dies purged<br />
from arrogance, treachery <strong>and</strong> debts.<br />
27. The Prophet (sall-Allâhu ta’âlâ ’alaihi wa sallam) did not<br />
want to perform the janâza prayer [1]<br />
for a person who had died<br />
indebted. A Sahabî (companion of the Prophet) named Abû<br />
Qatâda (radiy-Allâhu ’anh) took his debts upon himself by<br />
remittance. So, the Prophet accepted performing the janâza<br />
prayer for him.<br />
28. Do not beat your wives! They are not your slaves.<br />
29. In the view of Allâhu ta’âlâ, the best of you is the one who<br />
is the best towards his wife. I am the best among you in the<br />
treatment of his wife.<br />
30. The best among you in îman (faith) is the one with the best<br />
character <strong>and</strong> the one who is the mildest to his wife.<br />
Most of the Hadith ash-sherîfs written above exist in the book<br />
Zawâjir by the profound <strong>Islam</strong>ic scholar Ibn Hajar [2] immediately<br />
[1] Janâza Prayer: When a Muslim dies, other Muslims assemble together<br />
in front of his coffin <strong>and</strong> perform a certain prayer called salât-uljanâza.<br />
Thereby, they pray so that his sins will be forgiven, <strong>and</strong> he will<br />
be given many blessings, etc.<br />
[2] Ibn Hajar, passed away, 974 (1566 A.D.)<br />
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