What does 'Islam' mean? Islam is not a new religion, but the same truth that God revealed through all His prophets to every people; Islam is both a religion and the complete way of life.
Muslims follow a religion of peace, mercy, and forgiveness. The Arabic word 'Islam' simply means 'submission', and derives from a wordmeaning 'peace'. In a religious context it means complete submission to the will of God. 'Mohammadanism' is thus a misnomer because it suggests that
Muslims worship Muhammad (peace be upon him) rather than God. 'Allah' is the Arabic name for God, which is used by Arab Muslims and Christians alike.
Islam is not Just for Arabs. The Truth of Islam is meant for all people regardless of race, nationality or linguistic background. Taking a look at the Muslim World, from Nigeria to Bosnia and from Malaysia to Afghanistan is enough to prove that Islam is a Universal message for all of mankind --- not to mention the fact that significant numbers of Europeans and Americans of all races and ethnic backgrounds are coming into Islam.
The Fundamental Pillars of Faith in Islam ?
1.We believe in one God Supreme and Eternal, Infinite and Mighty, Merciful and Compassionate, The Creator and The Provider, He begets not, nor was He begotten, and there is none equal or comparable unto Him.
2. We believe in the angels.
3. We believe in all original scriptures.
4. We believe in all Messengers of Allah without any discrimination among them, as every known nation has a Warner or messenger from Allah. They were chosen by Allah to teach humanity and
deliver His Divine message. The Qur'an mentions the name of some of them, like Abraham, Moses, David, and Jesus (Peace Be Upon them). And Mohammad (Peace Be Upon him) stands as the last messenger and the crowning glory of the foundation of prophet hood. Allah said in the Qur’an:
Say ye: "We believe in Allah, and the revelation given to us, and to Abraham, Isma'il, Isaac, Jacob, and the Tribes, and that given to Moses and Jesus, and that given to (all) prophets from their Lord:
We make no difference between one and another of them: And we bow to Allah (in Islam)." (Albaqarah 2: 136)
5. We believe in the Day of Judgment.
6. We believe in Fate, whether good or bad.
**Joe Leigh Simpson, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the North Western University in Chicago in the United States of America. Professor Simpson said: "It follows, I think, that not
only is there no conflict between genetics and religion, but in fact religion can guide science by adding revelation to some traditional scientific approaches. That there exists statements in the
Qur’an shown by science to be valid, which supports knowledge in the Qur’an having been derived from Allah."
" Islam is the fastest-growing religion in the United States... " NEW YORK TIMES, Feb 21, 1989, p.1
your guide to Islam: http://www.islam-guide.com/frm-ch3-11.htm
http://www.islaam.com/
There are a strong relation between Islam and sciences visit this site
http://www.55a.net/firas/english which contains scientific miracles in Quran
There are some examples for these miracles:
1-Are there other universes ?Are there other universes other than ours , what does science say and what does the Holy Quran want to say ? read here
http://www.55a.net/firas/english/?page=show_det&id=250
2-complete suckling between science and the Glory Koran
The Holy QUran , prior to science stresses the importance of natural suckling..read here http://www.55a.net/firas/english/?page=show_det&id=248
3-Is the Universe Static The claim of atheists is declined by science and the Holy Quran , both are in conformity... read here http://www.55a.net/firas/english/?page=show_det&id=240