“What is Sufism?”……A movement within Islam, Sufism is the mystical side of Islam. Perhaps this is one reason traditional Muslims have distanced themselves from Sufists. Sufism focuses on giving love and devotion to God. Because Sufists believe that material possessions hinder one's devotion, they are often considered ascetics. Although centered around Islamic doctrine, Sufism teaches […]

“Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God?” ……Answer: The Muslim and Christian views of God have many similarities. Muslims and Christians agree that there is one God who is the Creator of everything in the universe. Both view God as sovereign, omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresent, holy, just, and righteous. In these ways, the Christian and […]

“Should Christians be concerned about the idea of Sharia Law?”……First, we should define Sharia Law. Sharia is, as expressed in the Qur'an and the Sunnah, divine law. The Sunnah is a record of the life and example of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. The Sunnah is primarily contained in the Hadith or reports of Muhammad’s sayings, […]

“What is Islam, and what do Muslims believe?” ……Islam is a religious system begun in the seventh century by Muhammad. Muslims follow the teachings of the Qur'an and strive to keep the Five Pillars.……The History of Islam…In the seventh century, Muhammad claimed the angel Gabriel visited him. During these angelic visitations, which continued for about […]

Examples of the Prophet…Muhammad's Sayings n {The believers, in their love, mercy, and kindness to one another are like a body: if any part of it is ill, the whole body shares its sleeplessness and fever.}1 n {The most perfect of the believers in faith are the best of them in morals. And the best […]