Jesus Freaks - A comparison between the hippies , Christians , Muslims and Jesus !

 Memoirs of a convert to Islam

When I was a kid , growing up in sixty and seventy , a few blocks from the famous Haight- Ashbury district of San Francisco , which was surrounded by the hippie movement. It was a time "switch , tune abandon" sexual freedom , cultural revolution and social recklessness.
Fortunately , I've never been stuck in the hippie movement , but being so close to her, I could not help but notice its development. One thing I remember is how many hippies were labeled " Jesus freaks . " How to navigate my childhood memories , nearly four decades later, this euphemism seems to have been decidedly peculiar. These hippies were considered " Jesus freaks " because they dress like Jesus as he grew hair , renounced materialism as he did, and devotion to God , they spread peace , charity and communal love .
 
Now , many of those carried out in this regard have fallen on the use of hallucinogenic drugs and promiscuous sex inclinations are far from the example of Jesus , but that's not why these hippies were called Jesus freaks . Instead , they were called Jesus freaks for long hair , loose clothing , asceticism , communal unity and passivity , all a result of their efforts to live like Jesus. The house of love and prayer , found near the tracks, was a starting point for many of these well -meaning souls collection, and the title of the organization reflects its purpose in life .
 
Looking back , it seems strange to me now is not that people values embody Jesus , but others criticize them for that. What seems even stranger is that few Christians in modern times , fit this profile. In fact, what seemed strange to me , before my conversion to Islam , is that Muslims that Christians seemed best to embody the values of Jesus .
However, this statement requires an explanation, and is as follows: First, Christianity and Islam consider Jesus as a prophet of their religion. However, while the teachings of Jesus were lost with the beliefs and practices of most Christians  , these same teachings are respected and evident in the Islam.
Here are some examples .
Appearance
1) Jesus was bearded , as are most of the Muslims, but only the rare Christian .
2) Jesus was dressed modestly. If we close our eyes and form a mental picture , we robes , from wrists to ankles as loose both Arabs and Indian shalwar kameez thobes - Pakistan, typical of Muslims in these regions. That we do not imagine is the revealing or seductive clothing so ubiquitous in Christian cultures of .
3) Jesus' mother covered her hair , and this practice was maintained among the Christian women of the Holy Land until the mid-twentieth century. Again, this practice is maintained among Muslims as well as Orthodox Jews (of which Jesus was one ), but not among the Christians of the modern era.
Manners
1) Jesus was in salvation and avoid embellishment. How " just" Christians have this " not just on Sundays " profile ? Now how many " five prayers a day, every day of the year " Muslims?
2) Jesus spoke with humility and kindness. He did not " exhibitionist " . When we think of his speeches, I do not imagine theatrics . He was known for the quality and the simple truth of man. How many preachers and evangelists how to follow this example?
3) Jesus taught his disciples to offer salvation "peace" (Luke 10:05 ) , and then gave the example: "Peace be with you" (Luke 24:36 , John 20:19 , John 20 : 21, John 20:26 ) . This practice continues today , Christians or Muslims ? "Peace be with you" is the meaning of the Muslim greeting, interestingly, we find this greeting in Judaism as well ( Genesis 43:23 , Numbers 6:26 , Judges 6:23, I Samuel Assalam 1 " alaikum . " 17 and I Samuel 25:6 ) .
Religious practices
1) Jesus was circumcised (Luke 2:21). Paul taught it was not necessary ( Rom 5:02 Gal 4:11 ET ) . Muslims believe it is.
2) Jesus did not eat pork, according to the Old Testament law ( Leviticus 11:07 and Deuteronomy 14:08) . Muslims also believe pork is forbidden . Christians ... well, you get the idea.
3) Jesus did not give or take usury, in compliance with the prohibition of the Old Testament ( Exodus 22:25) . Usury is forbidden in the Old Testament and the Koran , as it was forbidden in the religion of Jesus. The economies of most Christian countries , however , are structured to carry.
4) Jesus did not fornicate , and abstained from all contact with women outside of marriage. Now, this issue extends to the least physical contact with the opposite sex . Except for the execution of religious and ritual help the needy , Jesus never touched a woman other than his mother. Strictly practicing Orthodox Jews maintain this practice to this day according to the law of the Old Testament. Similarly, Muslims even hand between the sexes are given . Christian can " hug your neighbor" and " kiss the bride " congregations make the same claim ?
Worship practices
1) Jesus himself purified by washing before prayer , as was the case of the pious prophets who preceded him ( see Exodus 40:31-32 in reference to Moses and Aaron ) , as is the case Muslims .
2) Jesus prayed in prostration (Matthew 26:39 ) , like other prophets ( see Nehemiah 8:06 regarding Ezra and the people, Joshua 5:14 Joshua , Genesis 24:52 to 17:03 ET Abraham, Exodus 34:8 and Numbers 20:06 Moses and Aaron) . Who prays like that, Christians or Muslims?
3) Jesus fasted for more than a month at a time (Matthew 4:02 Luke 4:02 ET ) , and the pious before him ( Exodus 34:28 , I Kings 19:08 ) , like the Muslims in fasting annual Ramadan .
4) Jesus made pilgrimage for the purpose of worship, as all Orthodox Jews aspire to do. The Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca is well known, and refers in the Bible (see the first and the last command).
Questions Creed
1) Jesus taught the oneness of God (Mark 12:29-30 , Matthew 22:37 and Luke 10:27) , as conveyed in the first commandment ( Exodus 20:03 ) . Nowhere in the Trinity is declared.
2) Jesus himself said that a man and a prophet of God ( see above) , and nowhere claimed divinity or divine sonship. The belief that they are above the point more consistent - the Trinitarian formula or the absolute monotheism of Islam?
In short , Muslims appear to be the " Jesus freaks " Today , if by that term we mean those who live by the laws of God and the example of Jesus.
 
Carmichael notes, " ... for a generation after the death of Jesus to his disciples were pious Jews and proud of it , they had attracted the folding members for professional religion, and even away from the heavy ceremonial laws ." [Carmichael, Joel. p. 223]
One wonders what happened between the practices of the first generation of disciples and Christians today . At the same time, we respect the fact that Muslims illustrate the teachings of Jesus more than Christians. We must also remember that the Old Testament prophets had predicted three to follow. John the Baptist and Jesus Christ were numbers one and two , and Jesus Christ himself predicted the third and last . Therefore, the Old and New Testaments speak of a final prophet , and it would be wrong if we do not believe that the Prophet Muhammad is the last and final revelation to be Islam .

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Who are the Muslims? Geography , Humanity , Mathematics , Medicine

More than one and a half billion people of all races , nationalities and cultures one and a half billion - a continuation of the Muslim contribution to science .

Geography Islamic

Muslim scholars have paid great attention to geography. In fact, a major concern of Muslims by geography originated with their religion. The Qur'an encourages people to travel around the country to see God's signs and patterns everywhere. Islam also requires each Muslim to have at least enough knowledge of geography to know the direction of the Qibla ( the position of the Kaaba in Mecca) to pray five times a day . Muslims have also been used to make long trips to trade and make the Hajj and spread their religion . 

The Islamic empire away - threw browsers enabled scientists to collect large amounts of geographical and climatic information from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Muslims
Among the most famous in the field of geography names , even in the West , are Ibn Khaldun and Ibn Batuta , renowned for their written accounts of their extensive explorations .
In 1166, Al- Idrisi , the well-known Muslim scholar who served the Sicilian court produced very accurate maps , including a world map with all continents and their mountains, rivers and famous cities . Al- Muqdishi was the first geographer to produce accurate card color. Islamic
He was , moreover , with the help of Muslim navigators and their inventions that Magellan was able to traverse the Cape of Good Hope , and Da Gama and Columbus had Muslim navigators on board their ships. Muslims

Humanity

Seeking knowledge is obligatory in Islam for every Muslim man and woman . The main sources of Islam , the Koran and the Sunna (tradition of the Prophet Muhammad ) , encourage Muslims to seek knowledge and be scholars , since this is the best way for people to know Allah (God) to appreciate their wonderful creations and be thankful for them . Muslims were therefore eager to acquire knowledge, both religious and secular , and within a few years of Muhammad's mission , a great civilization arose and flourished. The result is shown in the spread of 

Islamic universities, Al- Zaytunah in Tunis, and Al- Azhar in Cairo go back more than 1,000 years and are the oldest existing universities in the world. In fact, the models were the first European universities , such as Bologna , Heidelberg, and the Sorbonne . Even the familiar and original dress to the University of Al- Azhar academic cap . Muslims
 
Muslims have made ​​great progress in many fields, such as geography , physics , chemistry , mathematics , medicine , pharmacology , architecture , linguistics and astronomy. Algebra and the Arabic numerals were introduced to the world by Muslim scholars . The astrolabe , the quadrant , and other navigational devices and maps were developed by Muslim scholars and played an important role in the progress of the world, especially in the era of European exploration . Muslims
Muslim scholars studied the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome to China and India. Works of Aristotle, Ptolemy, Euclid and others d have been translated into Arabic. Muslim scholars and scientists then added their own creative ideas, discoveries and inventions, and finally transmitted this new knowledge to Europe , leading directly to the Renaissance. Many scientific and medical treatises , having been translated into Latin , were textbooks and standard reference as late as the 17th and 18th centuries. Muslims Islamic

Mathematics

It is interesting to note that Islam so strongly urges mankind to study and explore the universe. For example , the Holy Quran says:
"We ( Allah) you ( mankind ) Our signs / patterns in the horizons / universe and show you until you are convinced that the revelation is the truth. " (Quran 14:53)
This invitation to explore and search made ​​Muslims interested in astronomy , mathematics , chemistry and other sciences , and they had a very clear and firm understanding of the connections between geometry , mathematics and astronomy. Muslims
Muslims invented the symbol for zero (The word " cipher " comes from Arabic sifr ) , and numbers in the decimal system is organized - the base 10. In addition , the symbol was invented to express an unknown quantity , ie variables like x . Muslims Islamic
 
The first great Muslim mathematician, Al- Khawarizmi , invented the subject of algebra ( al - Jabr ), which was developed by others, including Omar Khayyam . The work of al- Khwarizmi , Latin translation , has Arabic numerals with mathematics to Europe through Spain . The word " algorithm " is derived from his name. Muslims Islamic
Muslim mathematicians excelled also in geometry, as can be seen in their graphic arts, and was the great Al- Biruni ( who excelled also in the fields of natural history, even geology and mineralogy) who established trigonometry as a distinct branch of mathematics. Other Muslim mathematicians made ​​significant progress in number theory . Muslims Islamic

Medicine

In Islam , the human body is a source of satisfaction, as it is created by God Almighty (God). How it works , how to keep it clean and safe, how to prevent diseases from attacking or cure those diseases , have been important issues for Muslims . Islamic
Prophet Muhammad , peace and blessings of God be upon him, said:
"God created no illness, but established a cure , except for old age. When the antidote is applied, the patient will recover with the permission of God. " Muslims Islamic
 
It was a strong motivation to encourage Muslims to explore , develop and apply empirical laws scientists. Great attention to medicine and public health was given . The first hospital was built in Baghdad in 706 AC . Muslims also used camel caravans as mobile hospitals , which moved from one place to another. Muslims
Because religion forbid, Muslim scholars used human cadavers to study anatomy and physiology and to help their students understand how the body works . This empirical study enabled surgery to develop very quickly. Islamic
 
Al- Razi , known in the West as Razi , the famous physician and scientist, (d. 932 ) was one of the greatest physicians in the world in the Middle Ages. He stressed empirical observation and clinical medicine and was unrivaled as a diagnostician . He also wrote a treatise on hygeine in hospitals. Khalaf Abul- Qasim Al- Zahrawi was a very famous surgeon in the eleventh century , known in Europe for his work , Concessió ( Kitab al - Tasrif ) . Muslims Islamic
 
Ibn Sina (d. 1037 ), better known in the West as Avicenna, was perhaps the greatest physician until the modern era . His famous book, Al- Qanun fi al - Tibb , remained a standard textbook even in Europe, more than 700 years. Ibn Sina 's work is still studied and developed in the East. Muslims
 
Other significant contributions were made in pharmacology , such as Kitab al- Shifa Ibn Sina ' 
( Book of Healing ) , and public health . Every major city in the Islamic world had a number of excellent hospitals , some of them teaching hospitals , and many of them specialize in particular diseases, including mental and emotional. The Ottomans were particularly noted for their building of hospitals and for the high level of hygeine practiced in them. Muslims Islamic

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Who are the Muslims ?

More than a  billion and a half  billion (1500 million) people of all races , nationalities and cultures - This part is an introduction to who Muslims are and their contribution to the world. Islamic
Muslims come from all races , nationalities and cultures across the world. They have varied languages, foods , clothing, and customs, and even the way you can practice different . Muslims

However, all consider themselves Muslims. God
 
Less than 15% of Muslims live in the Arab world ; fifth in sub-Saharan Africa, and the world's largest Muslim community is Indonesia. Large parts of Asia, and almost all the republics of Central Asia are Muslim . Significant Muslim minorities are found in China , India , Russia, Europe , North America and South America . Muslims
More than one billion and a half  billion people of all races , nationalities and cultures across the world are Muslims - in rice crops in Indonesia to the heart of African wilderness skyscrapers of New York to the Bedouin tents in Arabia. Islamic
 
How the expansion of Islam has influenced the world ?
The Muslim community has continued to grow after the death of the Prophet Muhammad . In a few decades , a large number of people across three continents , Africa , Asia and Europe - had chosen Islam as their way of life. Muslims
One reason for the rapid and peaceful spread of Islam was the purity of its doctrine -Islam calls for faith in only one God . This, together with the Islamic concepts of equality, justice and freedom, has led to a united and peaceful community. People were free to travel from Spain to China without fear and without crossing borders. Muslims
 
Many Muslim scholars traveled to these cities in search of knowledge . They translated into Arabic volumes of philosophical and scientific works from Greek and Syriac languages ​​( the languages ​​of Eastern Christian scholars ) , Pahlavi ( the scholarly language of pre-Islamic Persia) , and Sanskrit ( ancient Indian language ) Islamic
As a result, Arabic became the language of scholarship in the world and people migrated from all over the world to study in Muslim colleges. Muslims
In 850, the most philosophical and scientific Aristotle , Plato and many of the school of Pythagoras works, and major works of Greek astronomy, mathematics and medicine such as the Almagest of Ptolemy, the Elements of Euclid, and the works Hippocrates and Galen , were rendered into Arabic. During the next 700 years, Arabic became the world's largest and deposition of much of the wisdom and knowledge of ancient scientific language. Muslims God
The realization of the researchers working in the Islamic tradition went far beyond translation and preservation of ancient knowledge . These scholars built on the ancient heritage with their own scientific progress. These events were a direct cause of the Renaissance in Europe. Muslims
 
Muslims excelled in art, architecture , astronomy , geography, history, language , literature , medicine , mathematics and physics. Many crucial systems such as algebra , the Arabic numerals, and the concept of zero ( vital to the advancement of mathematics) , were formulated by Muslim scholars and shared with medieval Europe. Muslims invented sophisticated instruments that made future European voyages of discovery possible : the astrolabe , the quadrant , and detailed navigational charts . Muslims God
Muslim contributions to science
Astronomy
Muslims have always had a special interest in astronomy . The moon and sun are of vital importance in the daily life of every Muslim. By the moon, Muslims determine the beginning and end of the lunar month . By the sun the Muslims calculate the times for prayer and fasting. It is also through astronomy that Muslims can determine the precise direction of the Qiblah , to face the Kaaba in Mecca during prayer. Muslims

The Qur'an contains many references to astronomy. Islamic

"The heavens and the earth were ordered rightly , and were subject to man , including the sun , moon , stars , day and night. Every heavenly body moves in an orbit that is entrusted by God and turns away from make the universe a cosmos whose life and existence orderly , decline and expansion, are determined entirely by the Creator. " (Quran 30:22 ) Islamic

These references , and the injunctions to learn, inspired the early Muslim scholars to study the heavens . They integrated the earlier works of the Indians, Persians and Greeks into a new synthesis . Ptolemy 's Almagest (the title as we know it is Arabic ) was translated , studied and criticized. Many new stars were discovered , as we see in their Arabic names - Algol , Deneb , Betelgeuse , Rigel, Aldebaran . Astronomical tables were compiled , among them the tables of Toledo, which were used by Copernicus , Tycho Brahe and Kepler. Also compiled were almanacs - another Arabic term . Other terms from Arabic are zenith , nadir , albedo , azimuth. Islamic
 
Muslim astronomers were the first to establish observatories , like the built Mugharah and invented instruments such as the quadrant and astrolabe, which led to advances not only in astronomy, but oceanic navigation , contributing to European exploration age. Islamic

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A Brief Introduction to Islam - Islam and Muslims

A brief introduction to the meaning of Islam 
The concept of God in Islam 
 His message to mankind through the prophets

The word " Islam " is an Arabic word which means " submission to the will of God. " This word comes from the same root as the Arabic word " salam " , which means " peace." As such , the religion of Islam teaches that in order to achieve true peace of mind and assurance of heart, one must submit to God and live according to His Divine Law revealed . The most important truth that God revealed to mankind is that there is c none worthy of worship except Almighty God , thus all human beings should submit to Him .
 
The word of a "Muslim" who submits to the will of God , regardless of their means of race, nationality or ethnic origin. Being a Muslim entails willful submission and active obedience to God and live according to your message. Some people mistakenly believe that Islam is a religion only for Arabs, but nothing could be further from the truth. Not only are there converts to Islam in every corner of the world, especially in England and America , but take a look at the Muslim World from Bosnia to Nigeria, and from Indonesia to Morocco , one can clearly see that Muslims come from many different races, ethnic groups and nationalities. It is also interesting to note that, in fact , over 80 % of all 
Muslims are not Arabs - there are more Muslims in Indonesia than in the whole Arab world ! Thus, while it is true that most Arabs are Muslims , the vast majority of Muslims are not Arabs. However , anyone who submits completely to God and love alone is a Muslim.
Continuity message
Islam is not a new religion because " submission to the will of God" , ie Islam, has always been the only acceptable religion to God. For this reason , Islam is the true "natural religion " , and is the same eternal message revealed through the ages to all the prophets and messengers of God . Muslims believe that all God's prophets , which include Abraham , Noah, Moses, Jesus and Muhammad , brought the same message of pure monotheism . For this reason , the Prophet Muhammad was not the founder of a new religion , as many mistakenly think , but he was the last prophet of Islam. revealing his final message to Muhammad , which is an eternal and universal message for all mankind, God finally fulfilled the covenant he made with Abraham , who was one of the earliest and greatest prophets .
 
Suffice to say that the way Islam is the same as the way of the prophet Abraham, because the Bible and the Qur'an describes Abraham as an example of the imposition of a person who is totally submitted to God and worshiped him without intermediaries. Once done , it should be clear that Islam has the most continuous and universal religion of any message because all prophets and messengers were " Muslims " , ie those who submitted to the will of God, and preached "Islam " , ie submission to the will of Almighty God.
The oneness of God
The foundation of the Islamic faith is belief in the Oneness of Almighty God - the God of Abraham , Noah, Moses and Jesus. Islam teaches that a pure belief in God is intuitive in human beings and responds to the natural inclination of the soul as well. As such , the concept of God in Islam is simple, clear and easy to understand. Islam teaches that the hearts , minds and souls of human beings are receptacles mount for clear divine revelation, and that God's revelations to man are not clouded by the mysteries of self - contradictory or irrational ideas. As such , Islam teaches that even though God can not be fully comprehended and grasped by our finite human minds , He also does not expect us to accept false or patently absurd beliefs about it.
 
According to the teachings of Islam , Almighty God is absolutely One and His Oneness should never be compromised by associating partners with Him - neither in worship nor in belief. For this reason , Muslims are required to maintain a direct relationship with God , and therefore all intermediaries are absolutely forbidden . From the Islamic point of view , belief in the oneness of God means taking into account that all prayer and worship should be exclusively for God, and that He alone deserves such titles as " Lord" and " Savior." Some religions , even though they believe in " God " does not make all of their worship and prayer itself . In addition , they also give him the title of "Lord" to beings that are not omniscient, omnipotent and A- Changing - even according to their own scriptures. Suffice it to say that according to Islam , it is not enough that people believe that "God is One" , but they should update this belief by proper conduct.
 
In short, in the Islamic concept of God, which is entirely based on divine revelation , there is no ambiguity in divinity - God is God and man is man. Since God is the only Creator of the universe and continues, is transcendent above His creation - the Creator and the creature never mix. Islam teaches that God has a unique character and free from gender , human weaknesses and beyond anything humans can imagine. The Qur'an teaches that the signs and proofs of the wisdom, power and existence of God is manifest in the world around us. As such , God calls man to ponder over the creation in order to build a better knowledge of their Creator. 

Muslims believe that God is love , compassion and mercy , and he is concerned about the daily affairs of humans. In this, Islam strikes a unique balance between false religious and philosophical extremes . Some religions and philosophies portray God as a mere impersonal "higher power" that is indifferent , or do not know , the life of every human person. Other religions tend to give God human qualities and teach that He is present in His creation , by being incarnate in someone, something - or even everything. In Islam , however , Almighty God has clarified the truth , leaving humanity knows is "compassion ", " Merciful ", " Loving" and " answering prayers . " But also emphasized strongly that "there is nothing like him, " and it is time off , space and creation. 

Finally , we mention that the God that Muslims worship the same God that Jews and Christians worship - because there is only one God. It is unfortunate that some people mistakenly believe that Muslims worship a different God than Jews and Christians, and that " Allah" is simply the "god of the Arabs. " This myth has been propagated by the enemies of Islam , is completely false since the word "Allah" is simply the Arabic name of God Almighty. This is the word of God which is used by the Jews and Christians speaking Arabic . However, it should be noted that even if Muslims worship the same God as Jews and Christian , their concept of it differs somewhat from the beliefs of other religions - . mainly because it entirely based on divine revelation of God, for example , Muslims reject the Christian belief that God is a Trinity , not only because the Qur'an rejects it, but also because if that were true nature of God , He would clearly revealed to Abraham , Noah, Jesus and other prophets.

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A former British Catholic Priest accepts Islam after reading the Quran and its interactions with Muslims.

IDRIS TAWFIQ, EX-CATHOLIC PRIEST, UK

A former British Catholic Priest accepts Islam after reading the Quran and its interactions with Muslims.Catholic Priest

" Strongest among men hostile to the believers are the Jews and Pagans , and nearest among them in love to the believers wilt will find those who say" We are Christians " : because amongst them these are men devoted to learning ( priests) , and men who have renounced the world ( monks ), and they are not arrogant . then listen to the revelation received by the Messenger , thou wilt see their eyes overflowing with tears, for they recognize the truth : they pray : . " Lord ! We believe , write us among the witnesses ."( Surat Al- Maida 82-83)"

This was the case of the former British Catholic Priest Idris Tawfiq to recite the holy book of Islam , the Koran, students at a school in Britain. And it was one of the important steps in his conversion to Islam.Catholic Priest

In a recent lecture at the British Council in Cairo , Tawfiq clear that he does not regret his past and what is related to what Christians and your life in the Vatican for five years.Muslims

"I liked being a priest to help people for a couple of years. Yet in the end, was not happy and felt that something was wrong . Fortunately , and this is the will of God Some events and coincidences in my life has led to Islam, "said a packed house at the British Council.Islam

A second significant coincidence for Tawfiq was his decision to leave his job at the Vatican , a step followed by a trip to Egypt .Catholic Priest

"I used to think of Egypt as the land of the pyramids , camels , sand and palm trees. Actually , I took a charter flight to Hurghada .Muslims

Surprised to find similar to some of Europe's beaches , I took the first bus to Cairo , where I spent the best week of my life.Islam

This was my first introduction to Islam and Muslims. I realized how the Egyptians are sweets , sweets , but also very strong.

"Like all Brits , my knowledge about Muslims at that time was no more than what I heard from the TV about suicide bombers and fighters , which gave the impression that Islam is a religion of disorders. No But entering Cairo, discovered the beauty of this religion . 's very simple people who sell products on the street abandoned their trade and direct his face to God and pray to hear the call to prayer from the mosque. they have a large faith in the presence and will of Allah . pray , fast , help the needy and the dream of a trip to Mecca with the hope of life in heaven after death , "he said .Catholic Priest

" On my return , I took my old job of teaching religion . The only compulsory subject in British education is religious studies. Was teaching about Christianity , Islam , Judaism , Buddhism and others. Thus all days had read about these religions to teach my lessons to students , many of whom were refugees from Arab Muslims . in other words , the teaching of Islam m has learned a lot .Muslims

"Unlike many troubled teens , these students a good example of what could be a Muslim. Were polite and friendly . Thus developed a friendship between us and asked if he could use my kind of prayers during the fasting month of Ramadan.Islam

" Fortunately , my room was the only one with a carpet. So I 'm used to sitting in the back , watching the prayer for a month. Tried to encourage them by fasting during Ramadan with them, even if I was not even Muslim .Catholic Priest

"Once , while reciting a translation of the Koran in class I reached the verse :

" And when they listen to the revelation received by the Messenger , thou wilt see their eyes overflowing with tears, for they recognize the truth ."Muslims

To my surprise , I felt tears in my eyes and I struggled to hide the students. "

The earth trembles EVENT

A turning point in his life , however , came in the wake of the terrorist attacks on the United States September 11, 2001 .Islam
"The next day I took the subway and I realized how people were terrified . Was also afraid of the repetition of such acts in Britain. At that time , people in the West have begun to fear terrorism blamed religion .

"However, my previous experience with Muslims led me to a different direction , I began to ask myself . " Why Islam Why blame Islam as a religion by the actions of terrorists who were ? be Muslims when no one accused Christianity of terrorism when some Christians have acted the same way?Muslims

" One day, I went to the largest mosque in London, learn more about this religion . Entering London Central Mosque , there was Yusuf Islam , the former pop singer , sitting in a circle the word to people about Islam. After a while , I found myself asking : " what really makes to become Muslim? "

" He said that the Muslim must believe in one God , pray five times a day and fasting during Ramadan. Thought I stopped saying that and I even fasted in Ramadan. So he asked " What you waiting What you back ' I said, ' no, I have no intention of turning ? " .Muslims

"At this point , the call to prayer was made and everyone was prepared and went online to pray.

"I sat in the back , and I cried and cried So I said to myself . " Who am I trying to fool?

"Having finished his prayers , I went to Yusuf Islam , asking him to give me the words that I announce my conversion.Islam

" After explaining its meaning to me in English , I recited after him in Arabic that there is no God but Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah " , told Tawfiq , holding back tears .

" THE GARDENS OF ISLAM "

Thus, his life took a different course. Living in Egypt, Tawfiq has written a book on the principles of Islam .

In explaining why he wrote his book Gardens of Delight : a simple introduction to Islam , Tawfiq noted that everyone says that Islam is not a religion of terrorism and is not a religion of hate , but it is not to explain what is .

" So I decided to write this book to give non-Muslims an idea about the basic principles of Islam. Tried to tell people how beautiful Islam is that Islam has the most extraordinary treasures the most important love are the other Muslim , the Prophet said . "Even a smile to your brother is a charity .

Tawfiq told the Gazette he is working on a book about the Prophet Muhammad [ may the blessing and mercy of God be upon him ] that he thinks will be different from many books already written on it.

He believes that " the best and fastest way " to share with the world the true picture of Islam is a good example of real life.

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