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FAQ's

🔹 Are All Religions the Same?

While most religions emphasize good manners and kindness, Islam uniquely emphasizes the Oneness and Perfection of God. Islam teaches that God is completely different and unmatched in His creation. Worship is due solely and directly to Him. Islam does not reject any of God’s Prophets but confirms they all came with the same message. Why follow Islam?

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🔹 What Happens After Death?

Death is a transition from this life to the eternal life. Every soul will be resurrected and judged on the Day of Judgement. Those who lived uprightly and obeyed Allah will enter Paradise. Those who disbelieved will face Hellfire. If there were no afterlife, rewarding good and punishing evil would contradict justice.

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🔹 How Does Islam View Women?

Islam teaches that men and women are spiritually and morally equal. Both receive equal accountability and reward. Though roles may differ, women are honoured and protected in Islam, with no form of oppression condoned. Women's rights in Islam.

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🔹 What Is Halal Food?

Halal means “lawful.” Halal food is that which is permitted by God. Most food and drink is halal except alcohol and pork. Meat and poultry must be slaughtered humanely in God’s name while minimizing suffering. The Mercy of Islamic Slaughter.

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🔹 Does ‘Original Sin’ Exist in Islam?

Islam does not believe in original sin. No one is held accountable for sins they did not commit. Each individual is judged on their own deeds. God is just.

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🔹 What Are the Main Practices of Islam?

Known as the Five Pillars:

  • Testimony of Faith: Declaring there is no god but Allah, and Muhammad ﷺ is His Messenger.

  • Prayer: Five daily prayers at fixed times.

  • Charity (Zakat): 2.5% of savings given to the poor.

  • Fasting Ramadan: Refraining from food, drink, and desires from dawn to sunset for 30 days.

  • Pilgrimage (Hajj): Once in a lifetime trip to Mecca if physically and financially able.

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🔹 What Is Islam and Who Are Muslims?

Islam is a complete way of life. It means submission to God and promotes peace through righteous living. Muslims follow the teachings of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and can be from any background.

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🔹 What Is the Purpose of Life?

Life is a test. We are created to know and worship God. By living according to His guidance, we attain success in this life and the next. Faith includes using our intellect to recognise His signs. The Purpose of Life.

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🔹 Who Is Allah?

Allah is the One True God. He has no partners, children, or equals. He is the All-Knowing, the Merciful, the Just. All praise and worship belongs to Him alone.

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🔹 Who Is Muhammad?

Muhammad ﷺ is the final Prophet sent by God. He was known for his honesty, kindness, and justice. He is not worshipped, but followed as the last Messenger of God. More on him here.

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🔹 Why Believe in God?

Everything that exists must have a beginning and a cause. The universe couldn’t come from nothing. God, the eternal Creator, is the logical conclusion. He is timeless, powerful, and intelligent.

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🔹 What Is the Quran?

The Quran is God’s final revelation, revealed to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ through Angel Gabriel. It confirms previous scriptures and provides clear guidance on:

  • The nature of God

  • Life’s purpose

  • The Afterlife

  • Human conduct

The Quran is unchanged for over 1400 years, contains scientific facts unknown at the time, and is memorised globally. The Quran.

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🔹 What Do Muslims Say About Prophets?

Muslims believe in all Prophets, from Adam to Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad (peace be upon them). They came with one message: worship One God alone.

Jesus is loved and respected, but not worshipped. He is a Prophet, not God or son of God. Jesus In Islam.

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🔹 Who Can Become a Muslim?

Anyone can become a Muslim at any time by saying:

“I bear witness that there is no God worthy of worship except Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is Allah’s Messenger.”

This simple declaration opens the door to a new relationship with God, based on guidance, truth, and peace. How to be a Muslim full guide.

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🧠 Atheism – Islamic Perspective

🔹 Why Did God Create Us?

God gave humans minds, hearts, and purpose. We are here to worship and follow His guidance, not just fulfill instincts or wander aimlessly.

“Indeed, We created humans from a drop... to test them, and We showed them the way...”
— Quran 76:2–3

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🔹 Why Does God Test Us?

God doesn’t need anything from us. But life is a test, to determine who will follow truth over ego. Trials refine our souls and determine our final destination.

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🔹 Do We Really Have a Choice?

Yes. God gave us free will. Although He knows our choices, we are accountable. His knowledge doesn’t make our actions less voluntary.

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🔹 Why Is There Suffering in the World?

Trials are not a contradiction to God’s power. They are part of the test. This life is temporary — true justice will be served in the hereafter.

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🔹 Why Does God Punish People?

God gives everyone a choice. Those who believe and obey Him earn Paradise. Those who knowingly reject Him are held accountable.

For those who are sincere but uncertain, try saying:
"God, if You exist, please guide me."
You might be surprised by the results.

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🔹 Beginning of the Universe

The universe had a beginning and couldn't have come from nothing. It was created. Everything — time, space, energy — had to originate from something powerful and timeless: God.

“Or were they created by nothing, or are they their own creators?”
— Quran 52:35

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🔹 Perfection of the Universe

Life exists due to fine-tuned conditions (sun’s distance, oxygen levels, gravity). Science helps us appreciate these signs of design, not randomness. Have a read of our book "No Design" that explores the wonderful design of this Universe.

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🔹 Revelation from God

The Quran invites us to reflect and discover signs of God’s purpose and intelligence in creation.

“Indeed, in the creation of the heavens and the earth... are signs for people of understanding.”
— Quran 2:164

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The Quran is:

  • Free from contradiction

  • Preserved word-for-word

  • Contains verified scientific & historical facts

  • Memorized globally

The best explanation for the Quran is divine authorship.

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