ISLAM: WHO IS ALLAH?

Promoting a better understanding between all of us, Malaysians, beyond racial differences and religious boundaries, I wish to share the following info about my religion, Islam. And yes, you can always write and let me know about your religion too...

Here is the first entry, detailing on who is Allah - the God according to Muslims' belief.

WHO IS ALLAH?

Is Allah the god of Muslims?

Why are there no pictures or statues of Allah?

Allah is referred to as "Him". Is He human-like?

Are there other names for Allah?

Does He have a son?

Does Allah have other gods to help him?

Does Allah need a rest day?

Is Allah the god of Jesus?

If Allah is compassionate, why is there so much suffering?

If Allah is merciful, then does He forgive all our sins?

The Lord of Creation

Allah is the Lord of all created things in the seen and unseen worlds.

Everything in creation worships and submits to Him.

The faith of Muslims is Islam. It means submission to the will of Allah.

No Pictures

Allah is perfect, thus He is beyond the grasp of human vision. He is unlike anything that the human mind can imagine. If we imagine a perfect dish, can we actually envision how does it exactly taste and how does a perfect-looking male should actually look like? 

Therefore drawing pictures or making statues that represent Him as a human, a semi-human or an animal is unacceptable and considered a major sin in Islam.

Not a guy

If you speak English, you use the words "jim" and "she" a lot and it is very easy to give people wrong ideas about god.

The female equivalent for 'God' is 'Goddess'. Some believe that God has female partners, Reducing God to a human family person is unacceptable in islam.

The Almighty calls Himself "Allah" in the Quran.

This Arabic word has no plural and no male or female equivalents.

If God being a male, which is a creation or human attribute, he surely needs a female companion, vice versa. Such need does not make God perfect and self-sufficient anymore. 

Oh, by the way, The Almighty is not an old man who posed for Michaelangelo!

Attributes of Allah

Some books refer to the "99 names" of Allah. These names are attributes of Allah.

Allah is referred to as Merciful, Just and Compassionate. More than 99 attributes of Allah are mentioned in the Quran.

Allah is Eternal

Allah is eternal. He was not created. He existed before He created.

His creations need Him but he does not need them for His existence.

Allah does not have a son or assistants. If he needs the help of others, then He would not be self-sufficient and be in need of a Creator. Such will make a 'God' no longer a God.

Nothing is like Him.

The Creator cannot be of the same nature as the things He created. His creations have a beginning and an end.

Allah existed before the beginning and will remain after the end.

Ever Living

The notion that the Almighty needed a rest day after creating the heavens and earth is a human innovation and not the Almighty's view of Himself.

It is those who were not involved in creation that are taking the rest.

Created things 'burn out'. Allah is ever living.

The One True God

Allah is a proper noun unique to The One True God who alone deserves all worship.

He is the God of all Prophets that He chose to convey His message.

Among the well-known Prophets are Noah, Abraham, David, Moses, Jesus, Adam and the final Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon them).

The Compassionate

Our suffering is caused by our failure to adhere to what He has permitted and refrain from what He has prohibited.

There are times when, for example, we cannot explain why bad things happen to good people.

Allah knows best.

We must seek His help in prayer.

The Merciful

In the Quran, The Almighty states that He will forgive the sins of the Believers who repent sincerely and do not repeat their sins.

Many will say they too believe in The One True God but their daily lives are infused with idolatrous practices such as wearing talismans and worshipping statues.

The Almighty declares in the Quran that He will not forgive the worshipping of false gods.

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Original wirting - with my little addition - by Dr. Y Mansoor Marican, PhD for

PERKIM

Muslim Welfare Organisation of Malaysia

150, Jalan Ipoh, 51200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Tel: 603-4042 6224   Fax: 603-4042 7403

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BERSIH LAGI

It's funny to see my friends and acquaintances keep calling people who join Bersih as "bodoh" (translation, stupid), calling names such as "Ambingai" to Ambiga, remarking Chinese as "dogs" and etc.


Well, in arguing and disagreeing, what is our focus? The issue itself or people's personality? Why such remarks and nicknames?


The religion never allow us for such act, and why are we playing with racial issues... Hmm~


Maybe all Anti-Bersih people should value their act and argument skills... Seriously!


And for all Bersih supporters, please and please dun react to such statements. Let's keep ourselves on the higher road yea. And ignore such racist remark cuz we all know our value... Please.


And again, I believe in Bersih, believe that it has nothing to do with racial sentiments (We have seen it today), it was a peaceful rally and all in all, it was a success.... Let's have it again next time!!! Peacefully, again!!!

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WE WILL ALWAYS BE THERE FOR YOU

The FA Cup was meant to be ours this year... Hmm~
It was a slight lost, anyway... What to do, it was fated!
It was meant that way, that the Kelantanese team to lose the FA Cup battle, so be it...


Sad? Yeah, a lil' bit....
But heck, Gomo Kelate Gomo!!!!
Musim depan ada lagi~!

~ We are positive lots, aren't we? Dun worry Red Warrior(s), we'll always be cheerin and jeering at you, losing or winning... Those are what the hardcore fans do, right? ~

Fact 1: Kelantan lost their FA Cup Battle to Terengganu 1-2.

Fact 2: We still love Kelantanese team, no matter what!

Fact 3: There's always next time!

Fact 4: Daudsu is an awesome player... We won't hate you just because of 1 unfortunate incident.

Fact 5: Sultan Muhammad V was there!!! Yeah!

~ The FA Cup. Let us be the first to laying hand on the new cup... Next year!!! the new cup will be ours, insy-Allah ~

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TO MY DEAR MOM

Dear Mom, 

I still remember how worried you were when I was not feeling right

It was clear that you would always sense my downside

I can't deny you read me even when I'm out of sight

Indeed, when I was in absolute darkness, you would always be the light

Illiterate I am if I can't tell that I am your pride

I... yet... I made  you, again and again cried... 

If and only if I can solemn you my plight

(that) I will be your good son and never leave your side

I love you MOM!!

Happy Mother's Day

WONDERS - WHENEVER YOU ARE DOWN

بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيمِ أَلَمْ نَشْرَحْ لَكَ صَدْرَكَ {1} Have We not expanded for you your breast, وَوَضَعْنَا عَنكَ وِزْرَكَ {2} And taken off from you your burden, الَّذِي أَنقَضَ ظَهْرَكَ {3} Which pressed heavily upon your back, وَرَفَعْنَا لَكَ ذِكْرَكَ {4} And exalted for you your esteem? فَإِنَّ مَعَ الْعُسْرِ يُسْرًا {5} Surely with difficulty is ease. إِنَّ مَعَ الْعُسْرِ يُسْرًا {6} With difficulty is surely ease. فَإِذَا فَرَغْتَ فَانصَبْ {7} So when you are free, nominate. وَإِلَى رَبِّكَ فَارْغَبْ {8} And make your Lord your exclusive object.

Chapter: Al-Inshira (The Consolation)
Total Verses: 8
Translation source: http://www.al-islam.org/quran/

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Nudge aka Adan: Whenever you're down, not in the mood, heart bounds with unthinkable problems, do recite this chapter, Al-Inshira (The Consolation). This holy Chapter again and again does wonders for myself... Try yourself.

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