More on this book
Community
Kindle Notes & Highlights
The word ‘Allah’is unique in the sense that it has no plural or gender. It literally means in Arabic “the One, True God.”
revelations that were received by the Prophet Muhammad over the course of twenty-three years in the 7th century C.E.
According to an Arab proverb, “The ink of a scholar is holier than the blood of a martyr.”
Sharia mainly aims at protecting 5 things: 1) Life 2) Honour 3) Freedom to practice one’s faith 4) Intellect 5) Property.
Of the fifty-seven Muslim countries in the world, the great majority are secular, not Sharia-based.
the fundamental principles in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights are acceptable Islamically.
In the Islamic concept of shûra, the truth prevails even if it is held by a minority.
Islam is unequivocally against terrorism (see 5:33).
Jihad means to strive for a better, more righteous life. The major jihad is to overcome one’s desires (such as greed).
Prophet Muḥammad says, “The highest form of jihad is to speak a word of truth in the presence of a tyrant,” “Kindness to parents is a form of jihad,” and...
This highlight has been truncated due to consecutive passage length restrictions.
“Do not ask God to meet your enemies in battle”
Overall, violent passages in the Quran talk about one of three things: -Fighting back in self-defence. -Making peace if attackers cease. -Or resuming the fight if a truce is violated.
The Quran makes it clear that men and women are equal before God and the Law (16:97 and 33:35).
Islam guarantees the freedom of non-Muslims to practice their faith and protection for their places of worship.
The Prophet said, “Whoever harms a non-Muslim under the protection of Islam, I shall be their opponent on Judgment Day and they will not even smell Paradise.” The Quran teaches that there are three types of brotherhood: brotherhood in humanity (this includes all human beings), biological brotherhood (one’s siblings), and brotherhood in faith (fellow Muslims).
Muslims believe that Jesus is the Christ and the Messiah. They also believe in his virgin birth, ascension, and second coming.
He taught that a good deed done to an animal is like a good deed done to a human being,
smiling is a charity
show respect to our seniors or show mercy to our youngsters.”
He gave women the right to inheritance, education, to own property, and have a say in marriage and said, “The best among the believers a...
This highlight has been truncated due to consecutive passage length restrictions.
No Arab is superior to a non-Arab and no non-Arab is superior to an Arab, nor is any white superior to any black or any black superior to any white except on account of their piety,”
“Seeking knowledge is an obligation on every Muslim.”
“Don’t respond to evil by evil,
“Take advantage of five matters before the coming of five things: your health be - fore you fall sick, your wealth before you become poor, your free time before you become busy, your youth before you become old, and your life before your death.”
“Be mindful of God and He will always be with you. Remember God in times of prosperity and He will remember you in times of adversity.
