A Call to the People of the Book from Allah:

So, who is the true God according to Islam? What is His attributes? We know little about God. Yet, in the Quran, God explains His characteristics as follow:

God, the All Wise Creator

According to Islam, God is the Creator of All:

“The Originator of the heavens and the earth! When He decreeth a thing, He saith unto it only: Be! and it is.” [Quran 2:117]

Lo! the likeness of Jesus with Allah is as the likeness of Adam. He created him of dust, then He said unto him: Be! and he is.” [Quran 3:59]

“Say : Is there of your partners (whom ye ascribe unto Allah) one that produceth Creation and then reproduceth it? Say: Allah produceth creation, then reproduceth it. How then, are ye misled!” [Quran 10:34]

God the Owner of Heaven, Earth, and Their Contents

God owns everything in Earth, Heaven, and in between:

They indeed have disbelieved who say: Lo! Allah is the Messiah, son of Mary. Say : Who then can do aught against Allah, if He had willed to destroy the Messiah son of Mary, and his mother and everyone on earth? Allah’s is the Sovereignty of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them. He createth what He will. And Allah is Able to do all things” [Quran 5:17]

God is The Ever Living

“And rely upon the Ever-Living who does not die, and exalt [ Allah ] with His praise. And sufficient is He to be, with the sins of His servants, Acquainted” [Quran 25:58]

“Allah! There is no God save Him, the Alive, the Eternal. Neither slumber nor sleep overtaketh Him. Unto Him belongeth whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is in the earth. Who is he that intercedeth with Him save by His leave? He knoweth that which is in front of them and that which is behind them, while they encompass nothing of His knowledge save what He will. His throne includeth the heavens and the earth, and He is never weary of preserving them. He is the Sublime, the Tremendous.” [Al Baqarah 2:255] 

So Jesus that died on the cross is not a God. Only a human.

God is the First and the Last

God already exists before anything exist. God also will keep exist when everything is dead or destroyed.

”He is the First and the Last, and the Outward and the Inward; and He is Knower of all things.” [Quran 57:3]

Therefore it would be inappropriate if God was born when other creatures already exist and died when “His” creatures still exist. If there is a “God” like that, then he is not a God at all. But only a creature of the true God!

Jesus that was born in 0 AD is not a God based on Islamic religion.

God Needs NOTHING!

The real God needs nothing.

He doesn’t need a mother to feed him or a father to guide him. That is human.

In fact, all the world need Him.

“..Allah is free of all needs from all creation.” [Quran Al 'Ankabuut 29:6]

“Say: “Praise be to Allah, who begets no son, and has no partner in (His) dominion: Nor (needs) He any to protect Him from humiliation: yea, magnify Him for His greatness and glory!” [Al Israa' 17:111]

There is only one God: Allah

God is one, namely: Allah

There is only one God: Allah

“They surely disbelieve who say: Lo! Allah is the third of three; when there is no God save the One God. If they desist not from so saying a painful doom will fall on those of them who disbelieve.” [Quran 5:73]

In the Ten Commandments God said:

“Thou shalt have no other gods before me.” [Exodus 20:3]

So the 3 Gods: The Father, The Son, and a Ghost are not a God!

Allah has no Partner

“Say (O Muhammad): Who is Lord of the heaven and the earth?

Say: Allah! Say: Take ye then (others) beside Him for protectors, which, even for themselves, have neither benefit nor hurt?

Say: Is the blind man equal to the seer, or is darkness equal to light? Or assign they unto Allah partners Who created the like of His creation so that the creation (which they made and His creation) seemed alike to them? Say: Allah is the Creator of all things, and He is the One, the Almighty.” [Quran 13:16]

“And say: Praise be to Allah, Who hath not taken unto Himself a son, and Who hath no partner in the Sovereignty, nor hath He any protecting friend through dependence. And magnify Him with all magnificence.” [Quran 17:111]

Allah has no Child nor Partner

“Allah hath not chosen any son, nor is there any God along with Him; else would each God have assuredly championed that which he created, and some of them would assuredly have overcome others. Glorified be Allah above all that they allege.” [Quran 23:91]

“And nothing compares to Him.” [Quran 112:4]

Allah Knows All

Allah knows all even the invisible, a falling leaf, or a grain in the darkness.

And with Him are the keys of the invisible. None but He knoweth them. And He knoweth what is in the land and the sea. Not a leaf falleth but He knoweth it, not a grain amid the darkness of the earth, naught of wet or dry but (it is noted) in a clear record.” [Quran 6:59]

Jesus is not a God since he doesn’t know the Fig tree has no fruit because it’s not its season yet:

Matthew 21:18-19:

18 Early in the morning, as he was on his way back to the city, he was hungry. 19 Seeing a fig tree by the road, he went up to it but found nothing on it except leaves. Then he said to it, ”May you never bear fruit again!” Immediately the tree withered.

Allah Sees Anything, Anywhere, Anytime

Allah could see anything. Allah could see the smallest atom, the farthest thing, and the darkest thing. Allah could see a black ant that walk on the black stone in the dark of the night.

“Lo! Allah knoweth the Unseen of the heavens and the earth. And Allah is Seer of what ye do. ” [Al Hujuraat 49:18]

So, Jesus that could not see if the Fig tree has no fruit from the distance is not a God according to Islamic teaching.

God Speaks!

God speaks. If he is mute, cannot speak, then he is not a God. The Idol Statues are mute. So they are not a God!

“…Allah spake directly unto Moses” [An Nisaa' 4:164]

All the idol statues above are not a God because they cannot speak. They cannot even lift a finger if a fly landed on their skin.

Allah the Most Powerful

Allah is the Almighty. Sometimes we are amaze of the greatness of some people. Yet their power is not everlasting. The great people such as Genghis Khan, Hitler, and Roosevelt were dead in the hand of Allah, the Creator, the Most Powerful, and the executioner.

If He will, He can remove you, O people, and produce others in your stead. Allah is Able to do that.” [Quran 4:133]

“Yet they choose beside Him other gods who create naught but are themselves created, and possess not hurt nor profit for themselves, and possess not the dead nor life, nor power to raise the dead.” [Quran 25:3]

In a hadeeth told that when all creatures such as human, genie, and angels are put to death, Allah says “I am King of the Kings. Where are arrogant people who used to claim themselves a God? Where are arrogant people who used to claim themselves a King?” At that time, only Allah lives and the Most Powerful.

Allah the Great Controller

Sometimes we see the bridges that were designed by experts and built by hundreds of workers with strong pillars fall down instantly. Or the air traffic that controlled by radar, air controller, pilot, and co-pilot, yet the accidents happen every year.

But we never see the sky which is pillar-less fall down into the Earth. The Sun never bump into the Moon or the Earth though they revolve for billions of years.

That is the proof that the order happens because there is a Great Controller: Allah!

“Allah it is who raised up the heavens without visible supports, then mounted the Throne, and compelled the sun and the moon to be of service, each runneth unto an appointed term; He ordereth the course; He detaileth the revelations, that haply ye may be certain of the meeting with your Lord.” [Quran 13:2]

Allah the Giver Gives All to Mankind

Who gives you your body, life, parent, friends, air to breath, water to drink, the Earth, etc?

People who sick will know how expensive is the heart, kidney, eyes, etc. Millions of dollar could be spend to buy those things and the operation.

We have to buy drinking water. If we want to do the diving, we have to buy air to breath expensively. Yet, Allah gives those things and many others to us for free!

“Who hath appointed the earth a resting-place for you, and the sky a canopy; and causeth water to pour down from the sky, thereby producing fruits as food for you. And do not set up rivals to Allah when ye know (better).” [Quran 2:22]

“Lo! in the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the difference of night and day, and the ships which run upon the sea with that which is of use to men, and the water which Allah sendeth down from the sky, thereby reviving the earth after its death, and dispersing all kinds of beasts

therein, and (in) the ordinance of the winds, and the clouds obedient between heaven and earth: are signs (of Allah’s sovereignty) for people who have sense.” [Quran 2:164

If you try to count what Allah gives you, you will not be able to do it.

”If ye would count the favor of Allah ye cannot reckon it. Lo! Allah is indeed Forgiving, Merciful.” [Quran 16:18]

So, thank God, and worship Him.

Those are some characteristics of God in Islam. We hope we could understand who is the real God better.

Don’t worship the wrong Gods. Worship the real God: Allah.

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Allohu Akbar (4x) : Allah the Greatest
Asyhadu al laa ilaaha illallooh (2x): I testify there is no God but Allah
Asyhadu anna muhammadar rosulullooh (2x): I testify that Muhammad is the messenger of Allah
Hayya ‘alash sholaah (2x): Let us pray
Hayya ‘alal falaah (2x): Let’s go for glory
Allohu Akbar (2x): Allah the Greatest
Laa ilaaha illallooh : There is no God but Allah

Awakening Records is pleased to announce the release of the world’s first animated peace music video on Palestine. Palestine will be Free’ is performed by Awakening’s latest music sensation – Maher Zain.

This is the first time an animated peace music video has been produced on Palestine: “We are recognised as pioneers and constantly pushing the bounds of creativity and innovation. This animated music video for our new star artist Maher Zain is just another step in that direction and certainly not the last”, said Bara Kherigi, Director of Awakening Records. Destined to be an international success, the video features the story of a young brave Palestinian girl who never loses hope for a better future despite the harsh realities surrounding her.

Palestine Will Be Free

We keep telling each other
That this day will be
Will be the last and tomorrow
We all can go home free
And all this will finally end
Palestine tomorrow will be free
Palestine tomorrow will be free

No mother, no father to wipe away my tears
That’s why I won’t cry
I feel scared but I won’t show my fears
I keep my head high
Deep in my heart I never have any doubt
That Palestine tomorrow will be free
Palestine tomorrow will be free

I saw those rockets and bombs shining in the sky
Like drops of rain in the sun’s light
Taking away everyone dear to my heart
Destroying my dreams in a blink of an eye
What happened to our human rights?
What happened to the sanctity of life?
And all those other lies?
I know that I’m only a child
But is your conscience still alive

I will caress with my bare hands
Every precious grain of sand
Every stone, and every tree
‘Cause no matter what they do
They can never hurt you
‘Cause your soul will always be free

Palestine tomorrow will be free
Palestine tomorrow will be free

Lyrics: Maher Zain & Bara Kherigi
Melody: Maher Zain
Arrangement: Maher Zain & Hamza Namira
© Awakening Records 2009

Insha Allah (God Willing)

Maher Zain

Every time
You feel like you cannot go on
You feel so lost and that you’re so alone
All you see is night
And darkness all around
You feel so helpless you can’t see which way to go
Don’t despair
And never lose hope
‘Cause Allah is always by your side

Chorus:
Insha Allah
Insha Allah
Insha Allah
You’ll find your way

Every time
You commit one more mistake
You feel you can’t repent and that it’s way too late
You’re so confused
Wrong decisions you have made
Haunt your mind and your heart is full shame
But don’t despair
And never lose hope
Coz Allah is always by your side

Chorus

Turn to Allah
He’s never far away
Put your trust in Him
Raise your hands and pray
Ya Allah
Guide my steps, don’t let me go astray
You’re the only one who can show me the way
Show me the way
Show me the way
Show me the way

InshaAllah
InshaAllah
InshaAllah
We’ll find the way

Lyrics: Maher Zain & Bara Kherigi
Melody: Maher Zain
Arrangement: Maher Zain & Hamza Namira
© Awakening Records 2009

Battle of Hattin which ended the Kingdom of Jerusalem. The greatest loss of the crusaders. Saladin victor of this battle was now able to capture the city of Jerusalem.

KINGDOM OF HEAVEN

Saladin: Will you yield the city?

Balian of Ibelin: Before I lose it, I will burn it to the ground. Your holy places, ours. Every last thing in Jerusalem that drives men mad.

Saladin: I wonder if it would not be better if you did. You will destroy it?

Balian of Ibelin: Every stone. And every Christian knight you kill will take 10 Saracens with him. You will destroy your army here and never raise another. I swear to God that to take this city will be the end of you.

[thinks]

Saladin: Your city is full of women and children. If my army will die, so will your city.

Balian of Ibelin: You offer terms. I ask none.

Saladin: I will give every soul safe conduct to Christian lands. Every soul –the women, the children, the old, and all your knights and soldiers, and your queen. Your king, such as he is, I leave to you, and what God will make of him. No one will be harmed. I swear to God.

Balian of Ibelin: The Christians butchered every Muslim within the walls when they took this city.

Saladin: I AM NOT THOSE MEN. I AM SALAHUDDIN. SALAHUDDIN.

[thinks]

Balian of Ibelin: Then under these terms, I surrender Jerusalem.

Saladin: As-Salāmu `Alaykum.

Balian of Ibelin: And peace be with you.

[walks away]

Balian of Ibelin: What is Jerusalem worth?

Saladin: Nothing.

[walks away]

Saladin: Everything!

[smile to each other]

READ MORE:

Kingdom of Heaven http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_of_Heaven_(film)
Balian of Ibelin http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balian_of_Ibelin
Saladin http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saladin
Third Crusade http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_Crusade

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The act drew little response worldwide, but provoked angry condemnation in Afghanistan and Pakistan, where it was reported in the local media and where anti-American sentiment already runs high. Last week, President Asif Ali Zardari of Pakistan condemned the burning in an address before Parliament, and President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan on Thursday called on the United States to bring those responsible for the Koran burning to justice.

So, What is the Koran?

Koran derived from Arabic word Al Qur’an. It means “The Reading”. Al Qur’an is the words of God revealed to the Prophet Muhammad Peace be Upon Him.

God gives His orders and prohibitions through the Koran. There are also stories of Prophets Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus (Jesus in Islam considered as a prophet. Not a God), Muhammad, etc.

Al Qur’an is written in Arabic. If it is not in Arabic, it is not Al Qur’an. Only “The Translation” of Al Qur’an. It is very different from Bible which is written in different languages.

Al Qur’an that we read today remain the same with the version of Al Qur’an that prophet and his friends read. The prophet Muhammad cannot read nor write. But he memorized Al Qur’an verses and often recited them. He also like to hear Al Qur’an recited by his friends.

Al Qur’an has been memorized by millions of people called “Hafeez” (The Guardian or the Memorizer). The Hafeezs are not only memorizing Al Qur’an words, but they know the length and the tone should be pronounced of every word of the Al Qur’an. Because different length of every syllable will have different meaning. I believe Al Qur’an is the only Holy Book that still original and could be memorized by million people.

What is the content of the Al Qur’an?
You could read it here:
http://www.quranexplorer.com/quran

How is the Quran read?

You could listen the Qari (Reader) recite the Quran here:

Al Fatihah and Juz ‘Amma by KH Muammar ZA

That is only one version of the 7 melodies of the Quran.

The first verses of Al Qur’an:

Al-Alaq (Chapter 96)

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Read: In the name of thy Lord Who createth, (1)

Createth man from a clot. (2)

Read: And thy Lord is the Most Bounteous, (3)

Who teacheth by the pen, (4)

Teacheth man that which he knew not. (5)

The Preamble of Al Qur’an:

Al-Fatiha (Chapter 1)

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful (1)

Praise be to Allah, Lord of the Worlds, (2)

The Beneficent, the Merciful.(3)

Owner of the Day of Judgment, (4)

Thee (alone) we worship; Thee (alone) we ask for help. (5)

Show us the straight path, (6)

The path of those whom Thou hast favoured. Not (the path) of those who earn Thine anger nor of those who go astray. (7)

One of the most important chapters:

Al-Ikhlas (Chapter 112)

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

Say: He is Allah, the One! (1)

Allah, the eternally Besought of all! (2)

He begetteth not nor was begotten. (3)

And there is none comparable unto Him. (4)

Unlike some Christians that accused Al Qur’an as the imitation of the Bible, Al Qur’an correct some deviations made by the Christians such as worshipping Jesus as a God:

“They surely disbelieve who say: Lo! Allah is the Messiah, son of Mary. The Messiah (himself) said: O Children of Israel, worship Allah, my Lord and your Lord. Lo! whoso ascribeth partners unto Allah, for him Allah hath forbidden paradise. His abode is the Fire. For evil-doers there will be no helpers.
They surely disbelieve who say: Lo! Allah is the third of three; when there is no God save the One God. If they desist not from so saying a painful doom will fall on those of them who disbelieve.” (Al Maeda 72-73)

In the verses above, Allah explain that Jesus is only human. There is only one God: Allah.

Those are some verses of Al Qur’an.
Those are the words of God.
The words of Allah.

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