Allah is the only God and he reveled his last scripture “Quran” to Muhammad (pbuh). Allah sent prophet (pbuh) on this earth as a Quran Teacher to guide the mankind. There are some people from different religions that Quran is the copy of Bible but infect Quran is the summery of all scripture of Allah and there is no book after this as it is the complete book of guidance. Some anti Muslim communities trying hard to push away the light of Quran that is increasing in the people of Arab.

There was the time when Christianity was almost out of the scene of Makkah. The Jews were keeping their scriptures away from the Muslims, especially those supporting the new message. It is also important that there was no particular Arabic translation of the Bible till the tenth century after the Prophet’s death. The on hand texts of the Bible were either in Hebrew, Syrian, or Greek. Knowledge-wise, the Quran was confirmed to pass on to and be accurately well-matched with facts of science over 14 centuries. This is differenced to disagreements between the human Bible and science.

Similarly, when Muhammad (pbuh received the first few verses of the Quran through his Quran Teacher Jibril(A.S)  , his  wife Khadijah brought him to her relative Waraqah ibn Nawfal. Being a Christian convert with some knowledge of the Hebrew Scriptures, he assured the Prophet that the revelation he received was authentically divine. No doubt, Quran is the basic source of Islamic knowledge.

For Muslims, Quran and the Sunnah are the only means of direction and guidance. All Muslims seek guidance in all religious matters from the Holy book and the Sunnah. This is because Islam is a way of life and Allah has presented Muslims with guidance through the Holy book and Sunnah.

However, non-believers usually believe that Islam and specifically Quran promote violence and war. This thinking prevails because they believe that Islam promotes terrorism. Yet, when read and understood, one can easily say that Islam promotes peace and harmony in the world.

People believe that for Muslims the word Jihad is a synonym for terrorism. However, that is NOT the case. From an Islamic point of view, the greatest jihad is having a battle with oneself. This means having a war with the natural yet evil desires and instincts of a human being that are not appreciated in Islam. Hence, for Muslims, the word Jihad means an internal struggle to be a better Muslim and more importantly a better human being.

With this reference, one can say that Islam promotes peace and harmony because a better human being would never promote violence, terrorism and war. One may also argue that Islam does not promote violence by quoting a verse from the Holy Quran that says,

“Whoso slays a soul not to retaliate for a soul slain, nor for corruption done in the land, should be as if he had slain mankind altogether.” (5:32)

Conclusion

Therefore, Islam is a peaceful religion that promotes peace and harmony. It is wrong and unethical to a judge Islam and its teachings without reading and understanding Quran. Quran reading allows individuals to better understand the principles laid by Allah.

The main purpose of living life in this world form all the creation is to worship the only one God, and follow what Islam and Quran says, Non has the right to worship except Allah. Every Muslim needed to organize their lives according to the prophetic Sunnah, from the morning till evening and for the whole of their entire life. Many of the Muslims who are busy with their lives and can’t have enough time to read and learn Quran, and it’s more important for them to learn from Quran the basic purpose of life in this  world. They can have easy access to online Quran learning, as the advancement of technology had made it more easily to mange time for everything.

Allah the Almighty said: {Say, [O Muhammad], “If you should love Allah, then follow me, [so] Allah will love you and forgive your sins. And Allah is Forgiving and Merciful} (Al-Imran: 31).

The signs of the love to Allah is just to follow the Sunnah of beloved prophet (PBUH), the rank of a believer can be determined from the extent of the following the Muhammad (PBUH), and his Sunnah, As much as one is following the sunnah , Allah will give him high rank. If for example someone lost some money, he/she will exert his entire Endeavour to find it out, but just thing well there be the same case with the Sunnah of Beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), to apply on their lives.

Today the main problem is that, everyone from us is taking high care of their properties, but it is not in the case of Sunnah of Prophet (PBUH). To be a perfect Muslim we need to acquire knowledge, take care of the Sunnah of Prophet (PBUH), and follow them. May God bless Power to do so Ameen !.

When I was learning the holy Quran in the age of 7, my Quran Teacher told me that for every Muslim it is significant to perform an abulation with clean water before worship and prayer. Abulation or WUDU exactly means training yourself for prayer by cleaning yourself physically and spiritually. As our beloved prophet (p.b.u.h) said that “The key to heaven is Prayer and the key to prayer is Cleanliness.” The five time prayer is mandatory for all Muslims everyday and it will not be acceptable without abulation. Here we will share some steps to do abulation in proper way as our beloved prophet (p.b.u.h) performed.

You must have the intention for abulation before the prayer in your mind. It will automatically clean you spiritually as your mind and heart will be clear from all evils when you will plan for abulation and then prayer.

Appeal to Allah when you start abulation by saying Bismillah that means “in the name of Allah”. In this way Satan will not come to misguide you.

Wash your hands up to the wrists and run the water in figure, perform it three times. Clean the mouth three times with water; make sure that there is no food left in mouth.

Inhale the water in to your nose to clean it three times.

Wash face three times from forehead to the chin.

Clean the arms three times to the elbows and start from the right side.

Pass the wet hands over the head to the neck and wipe the earlobes with forefinger and use thumb to clear outer side of the ears three times.

Finally, clean foot three times with water up to the ankles. Make sure no part should left dry.

Insha’Allah this will work for you and for more guidance consults your Quran Teacher to pleas Allah.

Islam is the religion of peace that is why it is growing rapidly in the western culture. When we talk of USA alone then we come to realize that the number of Muslims increased tremendously as it was almost 10,000 in 1900 and 3 to 4.5 million in 1991. The major reason of this increase is the current migration and the high birth rate of Muslims. The average range is 5 children per family but still the people who converting to Islam are major. The main motivation to come into Islam is the holy book that Allah Almighty sent down to Muhammad (p.b.u.h) as the last revelation that is called Quran.

There is a recent article related to Christianity in which it is mentioned clearly that the average age people who converting to Islam is about twice as compare to the conversion towards Christianity faith. There are mainly few reasons why people converting to Islam rapidly and helping to make this religion on the top among all other religions.

• Considering all believers equal.
• The policy of Islam is so simple and sane.
• It is a practical religion and lack of high priesthood.

When I re-read that article I realize that Muslim apologists use to promulgate Islam. In a fairy recent book (Neighbors: Muslims in North America. Friend ship press, 1989) an American Muslim interviewed and gave the following reasons when we asked him why he converted to Islam. We have heard these reasons many times in Philadelphia. The reasons are as follows:

• Racial discrimination in church
• The second reason is the conversion of Anglo-Americans.
• He saw and observed direction and discipline in Islam through Quran.
• The other most important factor is that Islam offers the conversion experience and gives the opportunity to get one’s life in order.

May Allah bless all of us. Ameen

The glorious Quran is the perpetual phenomenon from Almighty Allah sent down for guidance of mankind to our beloved prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h) through the Angle Jibril (A.S). Allah reveled Quran piecemeal right through a period of 23 year. In 610 CE, Muhammad was received the first revelation, when he was at the age of 40. He received the first revelation in the cave of “HIRA” situated at Jibl-e-Noor and the distance from the house of Allah (Khana- Kaaba) is almost two and a half miles in Makah city of Arab.

It was the surah Alaq of which first five verses were reveled first time. The translation of these verses is as: “Read in the name of your Lord who created, created man from a clot. Read, for your Lord is most munificent, Who teaches by means of the pen, teaches man what he does not know.” (96: 1-5). The last revelation was the surah Maidah verse third that was revealed to Muhammad (p.b.u.h) in 632 CE. The translation of this verse is as: “Today I perfected your religion for you and completed my kindness to you and have chosen for you Al-Islam as your religion”(5:3).

The holy Quran is alienated into 30 equal parts also known as JUZ in Arabic language. It has 114 Surahs or chapters in which the longest surah is Surah Al-Bakarah having 286 verses and the shortest surah is Al-Kausar having three verses only. The chapters are called Madni that were reveled before the migration of Muhammad to Makah and the Surahs are known as Makki those were reveled in Makah. To seek Allah’s pleasures keep in touch with Quran. Jazak Allah Khair.

Islam gives a significant attention and respect to teachers because they play a vital role to developing behaviors of individuals and communities. They give us a very special gift called knowledge (ilm). This gift brings us closer to Allah and makes us better people. The best of teachers were the prophets and Muhammad (SAWW) was the last of these great teachers. He taught us about Allah and living our lives. Even today, we love and respect our Prophet (SAWW) and follow his advice.

Parents should try taught the child about respect of teacher, it is very necessary and students should have to show good behaves with Teachers in Islamic School:

• Always maintain discipline in class because all Islamic teachers are disciplinarians.
• Never forget to greet them in the morning and evening. Thank her always after the class.
• Ask them sorry immediately if you have done anything wrong.
• Remember not to divert attention of the other students in the class.
• Always maintain an eye contact with your teacher so that they understand that you are a good listener in the class.
• Sitting in the first row is a good idea to pay attention.
• Give them due respect while talking. Avoid calling out their names loud. Do not call your teachers by their first names. Address them as Sir or Madam.
• Avoid making argumentative comments with your teacher.
• Do not interrupt while your teacher is teaching. Keep your doubts for the end. Raise your hands rather than shouting aloud.
• Try to put in more effort to improve your grades.
• Get yourself motivated to learn more and research further on what you are learning. Ensure that you are emotionally and mentally receptive to your teacher.

Our last Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SAWW) cared for teachers and strictly ordered to pay respect for teachers. “Once upon a time, He (SAWW) passed by two circles of people; the first was supplicating to Allah while the other listening to a teacher. He commented, “The first is begging Allah who may or may not give them. The second was learning. I have been sent as teacher.” Hence, he joined the second”. This is the best example of the Prophet’s encouraging education and teaching.

Quran – The Means Of Communication Between Our Lord And Us:

The importance of Quran can neither be questioned nor be ignored at all. This is what has leaded the mankind to the path of betterment. Quran has taught us all the values that our Lord has chosen for you. Allah (SWT) has made it clear to us what he wants us to do and what he does not want us to do, through Quran.

Prayer In Islam:

Allah (SWT) has asked or commanded us to perform those things which are helpful for us in one way or the other. At the same time, whatever Allah has abstained us from, is harmful for us in one way or the other. Similar is the case with prayer. Allah has made it a compulsion on us that we should pray five times a day. There is logic behind this as well, which the man needs to understand.

Prayer is the second but most important pillar of Islam, after submission to our Lord. It is the pillar of Islam, which our Prophet mentioned after mentioned the testimony of faith. Prayer is important for you because it reminds you of your Lord five times a day. Whenever you pray, your rewards double in the heaven. A part from that prayer is scientifically important for a human body as well.

Recent researches have shown that while you bow your head on the floor, the earth absorbs the radiations from your head, which are absorbed by the head during your exposure to sun and which are harmful for you. This way every action in Islam has logic, which you need to dig out through researching and pondering on Quran and getting the deep knowledge of your religion.

Zakaat is the religious obligation on all the Muslim. It is an obligatory charity at the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Zakkat should be given at any time of Ramadan, but it should be given before the prayers of Eid-ul- Fitr. This has been made a compulsion according to Qur’an and Hadith. Our beloved Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) urged every Muslim to pay Zakkat, irrespective of his gender, age or anything, depending upon the amount of wealth that he has.

Ibn Abaas (R.A) narrated that the Prophet (P.B.U.H) said: “Whoever gives Zakat ul-Fitr before the prayers, it is accepted zakaah and whoever gives it after the prayer, it is a kind of charity.” (Abu Dawood). This means that Zakaat, is a form of charity that is only given in the month of Ramadan. Most of the companions of our Prophet used to give Zakaat two or three days before the Eid.

Zakaat is a static amount according to the wealth which is nearly one Sa’ of dates or barley and should be given on behalf of every female member. Narrated by Abu Saeed (R.A): “We used to give Zakat al-Fitr on behalf of every child, aged person, free man, or slave during the lifetime of the Prophet (P.B.U.H), one Sa’a of food, or one Sa’a of dried yogurt, or one Sa’a of barley, or one Sa’a of dates, or one Sa’a of raisins.” (Muslim)

According to Qur’an, zakaat is the way through which you can purify your wealth.

Online Quran reading is a great facility provided by the contemporary technology to the Muslims. Quran reading is the part of a Muslim’s life, which can neither be ignored nor be compromised at. This is an obligation on Muslims from their Lord and hence, it has to be fulfilled in any case.

The modern technology has made it little easier for Muslims, to make Quran, a part of their daily lives, through online Quran reading. From this obligation, everyone can imagine and make out how important is Quran for Muslims.

Due to changing latest politics in the world, Quran has been severe target of non- Muslims. Especially after the 9/11 attacks, the tussle between Muslims and non- Muslims changed its shape and became more prominent. Non- Muslims believe that through attacking Quran, they are taking revenge from Muslims. This is the reason; they now wish to celebrate a day against Holy Quran.

Non- Muslims are celebrating an international ‘burn’ Quran day. This campaign has been launched on the social media websites. This is an immature act, because it would not produce any good result, but it will only broaden the gap between Muslims and non- Muslims. Islam is the religion of peace and thus, it believes to give respect to other religions and other people. The best answer to this call from Muslims to non-Muslims in this case would be through celebrating an international Quran reading day.

Online Quran reading is an important source to celebrate this day. Muslims brothers and sisters are requested to send these online Quran links to each other and recite more and more Quran. The answer to non- Muslims could not be better than this!