True Religion - How can we recognize a false religion in the study of its basic message

There are so many sects, cults , religions , philosophies, and movements in the world , claiming to be the right way or the only true path to God. How can we determine what is correct or if , in fact, all are correct? A method by which the answer can be found is to remove the superficial differences in the teachings of the different providers of ultimate truth , and identify the central object of worship to which they call , directly or indirectly. False religions have a common basic concept about God : either claim that all men are gods or that specific men were God , or that nature is God or that God is a fruit of man's imagination . religion How
 
Therefore, we can say that the basic message of false religion is that God may be worshiped in the form of creation. False religions invite man to the worship of creation by calling the creation or some aspect of it God. For example , the Prophet Jesus invites his disciples to worship God , but those who claim to be followers of Jesus today call people to worship Jesus , saying he was God. How false
 
Buddha was a reformer who introduced a number of humanistic principles in the religion of India. He claimed to be God , he taught his disciples that he is an object of worship. However, today most Buddhists who are outside India have had to be God and prostrate to idols made in their perception of their image. religion
Using the principle of identifying the object of worship , we can easily detect false religions and the contrived nature of their origin. 

As God says in the Quran:
"Do not worship besides Him but only names which ye have named , ye and your fathers , for which Allah has sent down no authority : The command belongs only to Allah : He has commanded you to worship, this is the true religion, but most men know not . " (Quran 12:40)

It can be argued that all religions teach good things so why should we be following ? The answer is all false religions teach the greatest evil of the worship of creation. The creation of worship is the greatest sin that man can commit because it contradicts the very purpose of creation. Man was created to worship God as Allah has explicitly stated in the Qur'an:

" I have only created jinn and man to worship Me . " (Quran 51:56 )
Therefore, the worship of creation , which is the essence of idolatry is the only unforgivable sin. One who dies in this state of idolatry has sealed his fate in the next life . This is not an opinion but a fact revealed by God revealed in His final revelation to man :" Verily, Allah does not forgive the joining of partners with him , but he can forgive sins ( ) less than that of someone who wants ... " (Quran 4:48 , 4:116 ) How

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The Amazing Qur'an - an objective approach to investigate the veracity of the Qur'an

A mathematical approach Bee
All the examples given so far in the different angles from which one can approach the Qur'an have undoubtedly been subjective in nature, however, there is another point of view, among others, which is objective and whose basis is mathematical. Bee How
It is surprising how authentic the Qur'an becomes when one assembles what might be considered a list of good guesses. Bee 
Mathematically, it can be explained using guessing and prediction examples. For example, if a person has two choices (ie, one is right and one is wrong), and he closes his eyes and makes a choice, then half the time (ie, half the time) to be Good. Basically, you stand a chance in two, so I could choose the wrong option, or you could make the right decision. Bee How
 
Now, if the same person has two situations like that (ie, can be good or bad the situation number one, and that could be good or bad the situation number two), and eyes and guesses closes, then he shall be entitled a quarter of the time (that is, one out of four). You now have a one in four chance because now there are three ways for him to be wrong and only one way for him to be fair. Bee In simple terms, it could make the wrong choice in situation number one and then make the wrong choice in situation number two, or you could make the wrong choice in situation number one and then make the right decision in the situation of two, or not I could make the right choice in situation one and then make the wrong choice in situation number two, or you could make the right choice in situation one and then make the right choice in situation number two. Bee How
 
Of course, the (only case that could be quite right is the last scenario where he could guess correctly in both cases the chances of guessing correctly complete its more important than the number of situations for him to guess has grown to be,. and the mathematical equation representing such a scenario is ½ x ½ (ie, one in two for the first situation multiplied by one time out of two for the second situation). Bee How
Continuing the example, if the same person now has three situations in which to make blind guesses, then there will be only one-eighth of the time (ie, once in eight or ½ x ½ x ½). Again, the choice of the correct choice in all three situations have decreased his chances of being completely correct to only one time in eight years. It should be understood that the increased number of situations, the possibility of the right down to the two phenomena are inversely proportional. Bee How
 
Now apply this example to the situation in the Quran, if a list of all the topics on which the Qur'an has made correct statements, it becomes very clear that it is highly unlikely that they were all just correct blind guesses are made. Bee In fact, the matters discussed in the Qur'an are numerous, so the chances of someone just making lucky guesses about all of them become practically nil. If there are a million ways for the Qur'an to be wrong, but every time is correct, then it is unlikely that someone guesses. Bee How Quran
The three examples of subjects about which the Qur'an has made correct statements collectively following illustrate how the Qur'an continues to beat the odds.
Woman Bee
In Chapter 16 (Surat Nahl 16:68-69) the Qur'an mentions that the female bee leaves home in search of food. Now, a person can guess on that, saying, "The bee that you see flying around - it could be a man, or it could be a woman I think I will guess female.." Certainly has a one in two chance of having reason. Bee Thus it happens that the Qur'an is right. But it also happens that that was not what most people believed at the time the Qur'an was revealed. Bee Can you tell the difference between a male and a female bee Well, to make a specialist is needed, but it was discovered that the male bee never leaves his home in search of food. However, in Shakespeare's Henry IV, some of the characters discuss bees and mention that the bees are soldiers and have a king that's what people thought in Shakespeare's time -. bees flying around are male bees and they go home and answer to a king. Bee 
However, this is not true at all. The fact is that they are women, and they respond to a queen. however, it took modern scientific investigations in the last 300 years to discover that this is the case. Bee How
So back to the list of good guesses, concerning the topic of bees, the Qur'an had a 50/50 chance of being right mix, and probably every other.
Sun Bee Quran
Besides the issue of bees, the Qur'an also discusses the sun and how it moves through space. Again, a person can guess on that subject. When the sun moves in space, there are two options: you can fly like a stone would travel if tossed, is able to move on their own. Bee The Qur'an states the latter - that moves at its own initiative (Sura - Anbiya 21:33). For the Qur'an uses a form of the word Sabaha to describe the sun's movement in space. To assure the reader a comprehensive understanding properly the implications of this Arabic verb, the following example is given. Bee How Quran
 
If a man is in water and the verb Sabaha applies in reference to his movement, we can understand that swimming, moving of his own accord and not by a direct force applied to him. Thus when this verb is used in reference to the movement of the sun in space, this does not mean that the sun is flying uncontrollably through space as a result of being thrown or similar. Bee How Quran
This simply means that the sun rotates and moves. Now, this is what the Qur'an affirms, but was it an easy thing to discover? No one can say that the sun rotates? Only in modern times was the equipment made available to project the Sun's image on a table so that you can see without being dazzled. And through this process it was discovered that there is only spots on the sun but that these spots move once every 25 days. Bee This movement is regarded as the Sun's rotation around its axis and conclusively proves that, as the Qur'an stated 1400 years ago, the sun indeed turn as it moves through space. Bee How
And back again the subject of good guesses, the chances of succeeding in both subjects - the sex of bees and the movement of the sun - are one in four! Bee Quran

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The Amazing Quran - The burden of proof lies with the saying that the Quran is false

You did not know this before ! Quran how
Undoubtedly , there is an attitude in the Qur'an which is not found anywhere else . It is interesting how the Qur'an provides information, it often tells the reader , " You did not know before. " In fact, there is no scripture that exists which makes that claim. All other ancient writings and scriptures that people have to give a lot of information, but they always say where the information . Quran how
 
For example , when the Bible speaks of ancient history , it is said that this king lived here , this one fought in a certain battle , another son was so , etc. However , it always stipulates that if you want more information , then you should read the book of so and so, because that's where the information is coming. Contrary to this concept , the Qur'an provides the reader with information and states that this information is something new. Quran how
 
Of course , there is always advice for information provided and verify its authenticity. Interestingly, this concept was never challenged by non-Muslims , that makes fourteen centuries. Indeed, the Makkans who hated the Muslims, and time and again they heard such revelations intended to bring new information, and yet never spoke and said . " This is not new We know where Muhammad received this information. We learned this in school. "could never challenge its authenticity because it really was new! Quran how
Proof of authenticity : an approach
It should be noted here that the Qur'an is accurate about many , many things , but accuracy does not necessarily mean that the book is a divine revelation . In fact , accuracy is not one of the criteria for divine revelations . For example , the telephone book is accurate, but that does not mean that divinity is revealed. Lies in that the real problem is to establish proof of the source of information of the Koran. 
The emphasis is in the other direction , in that the burden of proof lies with the reader . One cannot simply deny the authenticity of the Qur'an without sufficient evidence . If, in fact , is not a mistake , then he has the right to disqualify . This is exactly what the Qur'an encourages . Quran how God
Once a man came up to me after a lecture I delivered in South Africa. He was very angry about what had been said, and said , "I will go home tonight and find a mistake in the Qur'an. " Sure, I said, " Congratulations This is the smartest thing you've said . . " No surely this is the approach Muslims need to take with those who doubt the authenticity of the Qur'an , because the Qur'an itself offers the same challenge . Quran how
And inevitably , after accepting his challenge and discovering that it is true these people will come to believe it because they could not disqualify him . In essence , the Qur'an earns their respect because they themselves have had to verify its authenticity. Quran how
 
A fundamental fact that cannot be repeated enough about the authenticity of the Quran is that it is unable to explain the same phenomenon does not require the acceptance of the existence of this phenomenon and the explanation thereof else. More specifically, simply because we cannot explain something does not mean that we should accept the explanation from someone else. Quran how
However, the refusal of other explanations for the person who has the burden of proof in itself for a possible answer. This general theory applies to numerous concepts in life, but fits perfectly with the challenge of the Quran, as it creates a difficulty for one who says: " . I do not think so " At first, the refusal was forced to immediately to find an explanation himself if he feels others' responses are inadequate. Quran how
This familiarity with the information will give the person " the edge " when future discoveries are made and additional information is presented . The important thing is that one deals with the facts and not merely take empathy and disinterest . Quran how
Exhausting the alternatives God
The real certainty about the truthfulness of the Qur'an is evident in the confidence which is prevalent in all this, and this confidence comes from a different approach - " alternative escape. " In fact, the Qur'an states : "This book is a divine revelation, if you do not believe , then what is ? "In other words , the reader is challenged to think of another explanation. Quran how
 
This is a book made of paper and ink. Where does it come ? He says it is a divine revelation, if n is not , then what is the source? the interesting fact is that no one has yet found an explanation that works . in fact, all alternatives have been exhausted . As has been well established by non - Muslims , these alternatives are reduced to two main schools of thought are mutually exclusive, the emphasis on one or the other. Quran God
On the one hand , there is a large group of people who have studied the Qur'an for hundreds of years and they say : "One thing we know for sure - that man , Muhammad peace and blessings of God be upon him, thought he was a prophet. was crazy ! "They are convinced that Muhammad was tricked somehow. Then on the other hand, there is a group that says: "Because of this evidence, one thing we know for sure is that this man, Muhammad was a liar ! " Ironically , these two groups never seem to find without contradicting . Quran God
 
In fact, many references on Islam usually claim both theories. They start by saying that Muhammad was crazy and then stop saying he was a liar. Quran
They never seem to realize it could not have been both ! For example, if one is deluded and think it is really a prophet , then he stays up late in the planning of the night, " How will I fool the people tomorrow so that they think I am a prophet ? " he really believes he is a prophet, and he hopes the answer will be given to him by revelation. Quran God

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How Islam differs from other religions? P 2

Some of the unique features of Islam are 
not in other belief systems and lifestyles

Balance between the individual and society

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Another unique feature of Islam is that it establishes a balance between individualism and collectivism . He believes in the personality of man and holds personally responsible for all God . religions

The Prophet, peace and blessings of God be upon him, said: Islam how
"Each of you is a guardian and responsible for what is in his custody regime is a guardian of his subjects and responsible for them , a husband is a guardian of his family and is responsible , . A lady is a guardian of her husband 's house and is responsible , and a servant is a guardian of his master 's property and is responsible." religions How
 
I heard the Apostle of God and I think the Prophet also said : " A man is a guardian of the property of his father, and is responsible , if all of you are guardians and responsible for your wards and things under your care ." ( Sahih al- Bukhari , Sahih Muslim)
Islam also guarantees fundamental rights and not allow anyone to tamper . It is the proper development of the personality of man one of the main objectives of its educational policy . Do you agree with the idea that man must lose his individuality in society or in the state. religions How
In Islam, all men are equal, regardless of color , language, race or nationality. It targets the conscience of humanity and banishes all false barriers of race , social status and wealth. He cannot deny the fact that these barriers have always existed and continue to exist today in the so-called enlightened age . Islam removes all these barriers and proclaims the ideal of all humanity one family of God. religions How
Islam is a perspective and international focus and does not admit barriers and distinctions based on color, clan , blood, or territory , as was the case before the advent of Muhammad . Islam


Unfortunately , these prejudices remain rampant in different forms, even in this modern era. Islam wants to unite all humanity under one banner . In a world torn by national rivalries and enmities , presents a message of life and hope and a glorious future. religions How
The historian AJ Toynbee, has some interesting observations to make about it. In Civilization on Trial , writes: " Two visible sources of danger - a psychological team and the other - in the current relationship of this cosmopolitan proletariat is the [ westernized humanity ] with the dominant element in our western society are modern consciousness of the race and alcohol, and fighting with each of these evils the Islamic spirit has a service to render which might prove, if accepted, that have a high moral and social value. religions How
 
The extinction of race consciousness between Muslims is one of the corporation's outstanding achievements of Islam and in the contemporary world , which is , as usual, a compelling need for the propagation of this Islamic virtue ... It is possible that the spirit of Islam might be the timely reinforcement decide this issue in favor of tolerance and peace. religions How
As for the evil of alcohol, which is at its worst among primitive populations in tropical regions " offer " by the company in the West. How Islam
The fact is that even the statesman imposed by an external authority preventive measures are not capable of releasing a community of a social vice unless a desire for freedom and the will to pursue this desire to voluntary action on his own part awoke in the heart of the people involved. Now, the directors of the West, at least the Anglo - Saxon "are spiritually isolated from their neighborhoods," natives " by the " color barrier " that physical awareness created race, the conversion of indigenous souls is a task which can hardly expect your competition to expand and is at this point that Islam may have a role to play. religions How
In these tropical western civilization territories recently and quickly "open" has been an economic and political heart and in the same breath, a social and spiritual emptiness . How Islam
 
Here, then , at the forefront in the future, we can see two valuable influences which Islam may exert upon the cosmopolitan proletariat of a Western society that has cast its net around the world and embraced all humanity while in a future farther than we can speculate on the possible contributions of Islam to a new manifestation of religion." How Islam
Permanence and change
The elements of permanence and change coexist in human society and culture, and should remain so. Ideologies and cultural systems have erred in leaning heavily towards one or other of these ends of the equation. Too much emphasis on permanence makes the system rigid and deprives it of flexibility and progress, while the lack of permanent values and unchanging elements generate moral relativism , inform, and anarchy. How Islam
What is needed is a balance between the two - one that could meet the requirements of permanence and change simultaneously. An American judge , Judge Cardozo, rightly said that " the greatest need of our time is a philosophy that mediate between the conflicting demands of stability and progress and provide a principle of growth. " Islam is an ideology , meets the requirements stability and change. How Islam
 
Further reflection reveals that life has within it elements of permanence and change - that is neither too rigid and inflexible that it cannot accept any changes, even in matters of detail , and it is so flexible and fluid that even its features no permanent distinctive character of its own. This is evident by observing the process of physiological changes in the human body , all tissues of the body changes a number of times in your life, even if the person remains the same . The leaves, flowers and fruits of a tree change, but his character remains unchanged . It is a law of life that elements of permanence and change must coexist in a harmonious equation. How

Only a system of that kind of life you can provide these two elements can fulfill all desires of human nature and the needs of human society . How Islam
The fundamental problems of life are the same in all ages and climates , but the ways and means for them and management techniques to solve the phenomenon undergo change over time. Islam brings a new perspective to approach this problem and tries to solve realistically. How Islam
The Quran and the Sunnah contain the eternal guidance given by the Lord of the universe. This guide comes from God, who is free from the limitations of space and time and as such , the principles of individual and social behavior revealed by Him are based in reality and are eternal. Islam
But God has revealed only broad principles and has given man the freedom to apply at all times properly the spirit and conditions of this age. It is through ijtihad ( intellectual effort to get to the truth ) that people of all ages try to implement and apply divine guidance to the problems of his time. Therefore, the basic orientation is permanent , while the method of their application can change depending on the specific needs of all ages. That is why Islam remains as fresh and modern as tomorrow morning . Islam
Lessons stored Ad
Last but not least, is the fact that the teachings of Islam have been preserved in their original form. Consequently , God's guidance is available at no alterations of any kind. The Quran is the revealed book and word of God , which has been in existence since 1400 years ago. It is still available in its original form . Detailed accounts of the life and teachings of the prophet are available in their original purity. Yet there has been a change in this unique historical record. How Islam
The words and complete record of the Prophet's life have come down to us with unprecedented accuracy and authenticity of the works of Hadith and Sira ( biography of the Prophet). Even a number of non - critical - Muslims admit that fact speaks for itself . Islam
 
Some of the unique features of Islam that establish their credentials as the religion of modern man religion and the religion of the future.How Islam
These aspects have appealed to millions of people in the past and present, and have said that Islam is the religion of truth and the right path for humanity. There is no doubt that these issues will continue to attract more people in the future . Men with pure and sincere hearts desire for truth will always keep saying How Islam
 " I affirm that there is no god but God , He is One , share authority with anyone, and I say that Muhammad is His slave and His Prophet . "
 
Here we would like to conclude with the following words that George Bernard Shaw was quoted as saying : How Islam 
I've always been the religion of Muhammad in high esteem for its wonderful vitality. It is the only religion which appears to me to possess that assimilating capacity to the changing phase of existence, which makes it attractive for all ages . Islam
I have studied - the wonderful man - and in my opinion far from being an anti - Christ, he must be called the Savior of mankind . I think if a man like him were to assume the dictatorship of the modern world , he would succeed in solving its problems in order to bring peace and happiness , as needed. I have prophesied about the faith of Muhammad that it would be acceptable to the Europe of tomorrow as it is beginning to be acceptable to the Europe of today. Islam

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How Islam differs from other religions?

Some of the unique features of Islam are not in other belief systems and lifestyles 

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The simplicity , rationality and practicality

Islam is a religion without a mythology . His teachings are simple and understandable. It is free from superstitions and irrational beliefs. The oneness of God, the prophecy of Muhammad , and the concept of life after death are the basic articles of faith . They are based on reason and logic. All the teachings of Islam derived from these basic beliefs and are simple and straightforward . There is no hierarchy of priests, no farfetched abstractions , no complicated rites or rituals. religions
Anyone can approach the Quran directly and translate its provisions into practice. Islam awakens in man the faculty of reason and exhorts him to use his intelligence. He is ordered to see things in the light of reality. The Quran advises seek knowledge and call upon God to extend his consciousness : Islam
 
Say: "O my Lord ! Gano knowledge. ( Qur'an 20: 114 ) how
God also said :
" Are those who know and those who do not know But only men of understanding heed ? . " ( Qur'an 39: 9)
It was reported that the Prophet , peace and blessings of God be upon him, said:
"He who leaves his home in search of knowledge ( walk) in the way of God . " ( At- Tirmidhi )
and that
" Seeking knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim . " (Ibn Majah and Al- Bayhaqi )
 
Thus Islam brings man out of the world of superstition and darkness and initiates him into the world of knowledge and light . religions
Once again , Islam is a practical religion and does not allow indulgence in empty and futile theorizing. He said that faith is not a mere profession of beliefs, but it is the beginning of life . Virtuous conduct must follow belief in God . Religion is something that is practiced and not an object of pure form. The Quran says: how
" Those who believe and act righteously , joy is for them, and happy to go home " ( Qur'an 13: 29). Islam
The Prophet is reported to have said :
" God does not accept the belief , if not expressed in the facts and does not accept acts unless they conform to the belief . " ( At- Tabarani )
 
And simplicity , rationality and practice of Islam is what characterizes Islam as a true religion.
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A unique feature of Islam is that it does not divide life into watertight compartments of matter and spirit. Not in denial of life, but for the realization of life . Islam does not believe in asceticism . Do not ask a man to avoid material things. He believes that spiritual growth is to be achieved by living piously in the vagaries of life, not renouncing the world . The Quran advises us to read as follows: Islam
"Lord Tell us something beautiful in this world and something beautiful in the afterlife ." (Quran 2:201 ) how
 
But , using the luxuries of life , Islam advises man to be moderate and stay away from extravagance, God says : religions
" ... And eat and drink and be not extravagant , for He loves not the wasters . " (Quran 7:31 )
In this aspect of moderation, the Prophet said :
" Observe fasting and break ( at the right time ) and stand in prayer and devotion ( at night ) and have a sleep , so your body has a right over you , your eyes have a right over you , and your wife has a right over you , and the person who has the right to visit you." Islam
Therefore , Islam does not allow the separation between "material" and "moral ", " mundane " and " spiritual life " and urged the man to devote all his energies to the reconstruction of life on healthy moral foundations . how
 
It teaches that moral and material powers must be welded together and that spiritual salvation can be obtained using the material resources for the good of man in the service of all the ends and not live a life of asceticism or fleeing challenges life. Islam
The world has suffered at the hands of the one-sidedness of many other religions and ideologies. Some have focused on the spiritual side of life, but ignored its material and mundane aspects . They saw the world as an illusion , a delusion and a snare. how
 
On the other hand , materialistic ideologies have totally ignored the spiritual and moral side of life and have been dismissed as fictitious and imaginary . Both attitudes have led to disaster , because humanity of peace , joy and peace were stolen. religions
Even today , the imbalance in one or the other direction . The French scientist Dr. De Brogbi rightly said :
" The danger inherent in too intense material civilization is civilization itself is the imbalance that would occur if a parallel development of the spiritual life should be left to find a balance ." Islam how
 
Christianity erred on one end , while modern Western civilization , in its two variants of secular capitalistic democracy and Marxist socialism erred on the other. According to Lord Snell : how
"We built an external structure of noble proportions , but have neglected the essential requirement of an internal order, carefully designed , decorated and made ​​clean the outside of the cup, but the inside was full of rapine and intemperance , we use our best knowledge and the power to manage the comfort of the body but leave us bad spirit." Islam how
 
Islam seeks to establish a balance between these two aspects of life - the material and the spiritual . He says that everyone is human, but the man was created to serve a higher purpose : the establishment of a just and moral order that responds to the will of God. His teachings are directed to the temporal and spiritual needs of man. Islam enjoins man to purify his soul and to reform their daily lives - both individual and collective - and to establish the supremacy of law over force and virtue over vice.how}}} Thus, Islam means the middle path and the goal of producing a moral man serving a just society. religions how
Islam , a complete way of life
 
Islam is not a religion in the common and distorted sense, as it does not limit its scope to the private life of a person . It is a complete way of life and is present in all areas of human existence . Islam provides guidance for all aspects of individual and social life - national and international material and moral , economic and political , legal and cultural levels , and . The Qur'an enjoins man to embrace Islam without any reservation and follow God's guidance in all areas of life. Islam how
Indeed, it was an unhappy day when the scope of religion was limited to rights of privacy and its social and cultural role has been reduced to nothing , as in the present century. No other factor , perhaps, has been more important in causing the decline of religion in the modern age of retirement in the field of privacy. In the words of a modern philosopher : "Religion asks us to separate the things of God to Caesar Such legal separation between the two means of degradation of both the sacred and the profane ...  Islam how
 
That religion is not. value if the consciousness of his followers is not altered when the war clouds hovering over us all, and industrial disputes threaten social peace. religion has weakened the social consciousness of man and the moral sensitivity to separate the things of God to the Caesar ". religions how
Islam totally condemns the notion of religion and state that their objectives are the purification of the soul and the reform and reconstruction of society clearly. As we read in the Qur'an :
" We have sent Our Messengers with clear proofs , and revealed with them the Scripture and the Balance , that mankind justice can be maintained and has sent down iron , which is a great power and (many) uses for mankind and God can help us to know that He and his messengers , though unseen what God is strong , mighty " ( Qur'an 57: 25). !. Islam how
 
God also said :
"The decision belongs to God , who has decreed that you worship none but Him who is the true religion, but most people do not know . " ( Qur'an 12: 40).
Therefore, even a cursory study of the teachings of Islam shows that it is a way that covers the entire life and leaves no area of human existence to become a playground for the forces of evil . Islam how

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