07-21-2003, 07:53 AM
As Salam a`alaman itab`alhoda
Dear Malik, welcome to our forum specially for u from Brazil, first time we have a Brazilian member. R u from Rio or somewhere else? Regarding your points, pls feel free to ask any questions u may have. Insh a Allah by the close guidance of Allah we Shall answer. Now Alhamdulelah we are so sure that Islam is the true religion, simply because it is the only religion Allah Sent His numerous Messengers and Prophets to call for Starting from Adam till Mohamed prayer and peace be upon all of them.
As indicated in Quran: "Or were you witnesses when death approached Ya‘qûb (Jacob)? When he said unto his sons, "What will you worship after me?" They said, "We shall worship your Ilâh (God - Allâh), the Ilâh (God) of your fathers, Ibrâhîm (Abraham), Ismâ‘îl (Ishmael), Ishâq (Isaac), One Ilâh (God), and to Him we submit (in Islâm)." (Quran 2: 133) While look at this verse:" Then when ‘Îsâ (Jesus) came to know of their disbelief, he said: "Who will be my helpers in Allâh’s Cause?" Al-Hawâriyyûn (the disciples) said: "We are the helpers of Allâh; we believe in Allâh, and bear witness that we are Muslims (i.e. we submit to Allâh)." (Quran 3: 152).
Actually Malik we are all born Muslims according to the verse: "And (remember) when your Lord brought forth from the Children of Adam, from their loins, their seed (or from Adam’s loin his offspring) and made them testify as to themselves (saying): "Am I not your Lord?" They said: "Yes! We testify," lest you should say on the Day of Resurrection: "Verily, we have been unaware of this."
" (Quran 7: 172). Then parents turn children to either Jews, Christians or others. Just take a moment to think, Islam is the only religion that is not names after a human being. Just think about this point. Judasim is called after Juda, Hinuism after a head of Hindu tribe, Buddhism after Buddha, Christianity after Christ. Can u see what I mean. Not one single religion refers to the only True Creator. In addition that Jews and Nasara (Christians) know very well that there was a final Messenger expected to come on a certain time. They even had features marking him. Yet they simply denied his prophethood when he appeared calling for Islam. Simply due to many reason such as arrogance, envy, stubborn head.
I just don't want to push much info now. Just look at these few lines and we will more than happy to continue talking to u. That is why we are all here. And we never answer your questions waiting for u to revert or pushing for this. In one of the Quran verses Allah say "no compulsion in religion". However, we are commanded to provide answers for whoever seeks knowledge.