Wednesday, July 28, 2010

THE HAJ COMMITTEE OF INDIA-COVER NUMBER

The date of Qurrah (draw of lots) for the Pilgrims of Haj-2010 was fixed from 20th May, 2010 to 5th June, 2010. Thereafter, concerned State Haj Committees are being issued selection letter to the head of the Cover of all selected Pilgrims along with regular Haj Application Form and Guidelines. The selection letter is generated on computer, showing Cover Number and 12 digit bank reference number. All selected intending Pilgrims have to fill-up the Application Form from 01-06-2010 to 30-06-2010. Before submission of passport, one photograph should be stapled on the cover page of passport. The initial amount of Rs.30,700/- per head should be deposited to any branch of the State Bank of India, through Core Banking account No.311336268352. The bank slip along with the regular application from and passport to be submitted to the concerned State Haj Committee by or before 30th June, 2010, positively.
Any pilgrim required Bank Reference Number  also get from website i.e. www.hajcommittee.com . The details are as under.

Pilgrim Information - > Cover Enquiry -> Enter your cover No.


Shiv Sena drains lakhs of litres of milk

In a country where millions of poor people crave two square meals a day, and millions of children get no milk, the Shiv Sena has launched an agitation, ugly as it may seem, by spilling lakhs of litres of milk on the streets.

The satara unit of Shiv Sena on Wednesday stopped a milk tanker on the Satara-Pune road and drained lakhs of litres of milk on the streets.

Two days ago, the Sena had stopped five more tankers in Satara and had done the same - spilling over 50,000 litres of milk.

The Sena is protesting the government's decision to import processed milk powder, which it says will adversely affect the local diary businesses.

courtesy ndtv

Monday, July 19, 2010

Veil empowers women, says UK minister


As the debate intensifies across Europe on banning the Islamic full-body veil at public places, a British minister has defended a Muslim woman's right to wear the burqa and says it is empowering.

Environment secretary Caroline Spelman said women were "empowered" by the freedom to wear the face coverings.

Her comments came after her colleague, immigration minister Damian Green, resisted demands from within the Tory party to ban the burqa, according to Daily Mail.

Green said a ban would be "rather un-British" and run contrary to the conventions of a "tolerant and mutually respectful society".

This is despite a YouGov survey which found that 67 percent of voters wanted the wearing of full-face veils to be outlawed in Britain.

France's lower house of parliament has overwhelmingly approved a ban on wearing burqa, while Spain and Belgium have similar laws in the pipeline.

Tory MPs supporting a ban include Philip Hollobone, who has tabled a private member's Bill that would make it illegal for anyone to cover his or her face in public.

Spelman, however, argued that wearing a burqa is important for women's rights.

"I don't, living in this country as a woman, want to be told what I can and can't wear. I've been out to Afghanistan and I think I understand much better as a result of actually visiting why a lot of Muslim women want to wear the burqa," she said.

"It is part of their culture, it is part of understanding that they choose to go out in the burqa and I think those that live in this country, if they choose to wear a burqa, should be free to do so.

"We are a free country, we attach importance to people being free and for a woman it is empowering to be able to choose each morning when you wake up what you wear."
 
courtesy ndtv.com

Friday, June 18, 2010

PRAYER IS IMPORTANT

A Palestinian man prays next to his camel on Friday as he waits for tourists who want to take a camel ride at the Almog junction near the West Bank city of Jericho. (EPA)

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

.Why do Muslim women veil themselves?

The modest attire of Muslim women has become so commonplace, that hijab, the Arabic word used to refer to the Islamic dress code, is now commonly used in English. One of the most visible aspects of Islam, hijab is often the subject of controversy as well. Some view it as a sign of the subjugation of Muslim women, while some others see it as an obstacle to the integration of Muslims in Western society.
However, to Muslim women who practice hijab, it represents an act of obedience to God. It also represents a step towards freedom, i.e. freedom from being judged by their looks rather than their intellect.
Modesty – Required of both men and women
A common misconception about hijab is that it is mandated only for women. Hijab is actually mandated for both men and women. The difference lies in how they are required to implement it. The Glorious Qur’an says:
“Say to the believing men that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; that will make for greater purity for them; and Allah is well acquainted with all that they do. And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; and that they should not display their beauty and ornaments except what must ordinarily appear thereof; that they should draw their veils over their bosoms and not display their beauty except to their husbands..."
[Al-Qur'an 24:30-31]

Both men and women are required to dress and conduct themselves in a manner that befits their dignity and is not the cause of temptation for others. Hair is considered part of a woman’s physical attractiveness. Therefore, covering of hair for the woman is considered essential to modesty of her attire, even in the Bible. This is the reason that nuns and orthodox Jewish women also cover their hair.
It is the outer dress of Muslim women which includes the head covering that is usually referred to as hijab. Hijab is not merely a covering dress, but more importantly, it is behavior, manners, speech and appearance in public. The headscarf is an outer manifestation of an inner commitment to worshipping Allah – it symbolizes a commitment to piety. Self or inner morality is what gives meaning to the external scarf.
The Face Veil
In the opinion of the majority of Muslim scholars, a woman should cover everything except her face and hands. The face veil however, is worn by some Muslim women, who either consider it a requirement, or wish to adhere to a higher level of modesty.
Hijab – A liberation
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A Typical style of Hijab worn by Muslim women

In a society in which women’s beauty has been commoditized, and where women often end up associating their self-worth with their looks, the hijab and its concomitant de-emphasis of physical beauty can be tremendously liberating. Muslim women wear the hijab out of obedience to God, while recognizing the immense wisdom behind His commandment.

Friday, June 11, 2010

Morality and Ethics in Islam

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MoralityandEthicsImgThe word “morality” comes from the Latin word moralitas meaning "manner, character, and proper behavior". Morality generally refers to a code of conduct, that an individual, group or society hold as authoritative, in distinguishing right from wrong. Such an ideal code of conduct is often espoused in preference to other alternatives.
Islam as a comprehensive way of life encompasses a complete moral system that is an important aspect of its world-view. We live in an age where good and evil are often looked at as relative concepts. Islam however, holds that moral positions are not relative, and instead, defines a universal standard by which actions may be deemed moral or immoral.
Islam’s moral system is striking in that it not only defines morality, but also guides the human race in how to achieve it, at both an individual as well as a collective level.
Basic Principles in Islamic Morality
The Islamic moral system stems from its primary creed of belief in One God as the Creator and Sustainer of the Universe. Islam considers the human race to be a part of God’s creation, and as His subjects.
From an Islamic perspective, the purpose of human life is to worship God, by leading this worldly life in harmony with the Divine Will, and thereby achieve peace in this world, and everlasting success in the life of the hereafter. Muslims look to the Glorious Qur’an and the Traditions of the Prophet as their moral guides.
The Glorious Qur’an says:
"It is not righteousness that ye turn your faces Towards east or West; but it is righteousness- to believe in Allah and the Last Day, and the Angels, and the Book, and the Messengers; to spend of your substance, out of love for Him, for your kin, for orphans, for the needy, for the wayfarer, for those who ask, and for the ransom of slaves; to be steadfast in prayer, and practice regular charity; to fulfil the contracts which ye have made; and to be firm and patient, in pain (or suffering) and adversity, and throughout all periods of panic. Such are the people of truth, the Allah-fearing." [Al-Qur’an 2:177]
This verse underscores the Islamic belief that righteousness and piety is based, before all else on a true and sincere faith. The key to virtue and good conduct is a strong relation with God, who sees all, at all times and everywhere. He knows the secrets of the hearts and the intentions behind all actions. Therefore, Islam enjoins moral behavior in all circumstances; God is aware of each one when no one else is. It may be possible to deceive the world, but it’s not possible to deceive the Creator.
The love and continuous awareness of God and the Day of Judgment enables man to be moral in conduct and sincere in intentions, with devotion and dedication.
The Glorious Qur’an also says:
Say: the things that my Lord hath indeed forbidden are: shameful deeds, whether open or secret; sins and trespasses against truth or reason; assigning of partners to Allah, for which He hath given no authority; and saying things about Allah of which ye have no knowledge. [Al-Qur’an 7:33]
It is interesting that the Qur’an refers to “sins and trespasses against truth or reason”. It is an indication of God’s blessing to every human being, of an innate moral sense. Such a moral sense, when uncorrupted by family or society, is what leads people to commendable acts of virtue. Islam aims to enhance and amplify the moral sense in every human being and adorn the individual’s character with the noblest of virtues.
The Islamic moral principles therefore, appeal naturally to the human intellect, while elevating the pursuit of morality to the level of worship. This is because Islam holds every action that is done with the goal of attaining of God’s pleasure to be worship.
Morality and the individual
The guiding principle for the behavior of a Muslim is what the Qur’an refers to as Al `Amal Assalih or virtuous deeds. This term covers all deeds, not just the outward acts of worship.
Some of the most primary character traits expected of a Muslim are piety, humility and a profound sense of accountability to God. A Muslim is expected to be humble before God and with other people. Islam also enjoins upon every Muslim to exercise control of their passions and desires.
Islam warns against vanity and excessive attachment to the ephemeral pleasures of this world. While it is easy to allow the material world to fill our hearts, Islam calls upon human beings to keep God in their hearts and to use the material world in moderation and in accordance with God’s guidance. The Glorious Qur’an says:
"The Day whereon neither wealth nor sons will avail, but only he (will prosper) that brings to Allah a sound heart" [Al-Quran: 26:88-89]
Charity is one of the most commendable acts in Islam. In fact, Zakah, the annual charity that is obligatory on every Muslim who has accrued wealth above a certain level, is one of the pillars of Islam.
Gratitude in prosperity, patience in adversity, and the courage to uphold the truth, even when inconvenient to oneself, are just some of the qualities that every Muslim is encouraged to cultivate.
Morality and Society
For an individual as well as a society, morality is one of the fundamental sources of strength, just as immorality is one of the main causes of decline. While respecting the rights of the individual within a broad Islamic framework, Islam is also concerned with the moral health of the society.
Thus, everything that leads to the welfare of the individual and the society is morally good in Islam, and whatever is harmful is morally bad.
Given its importance to a healthy and just society, Islam supports morality and matters that lead to the enhancement of morality, and stands in the way of corruption and matters that lead to the spreading of corruption. The injunctions and prohibitions in Islam are to be seen in this light
Conclusion
Morality in Islam addresses every aspect of a Muslim's life, from greetings to international relations. It is universal in its scope and in its applicability.
A Muslim is expected to not only be virtuous, but to also enjoin virtue. He/She must not only refrain from evil and vice, but must also actively engage in asking people to eschew them. In other words, they must not only be morally healthy, but must also contribute to the moral health of society as a whole.
The Prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him) summarized the conduct of a Muslim when he said: "My Sustainer has given me nine commands: to remain conscious of God, whether in private or in public; to speak justly, whether angry or pleased; to show moderation both when poor and when rich, to reunite friendship with those who have broken off with me; to give to him who refuses me; that my silence should be occupied with thought; that my looking should be an admonition; and that I should command what is right."

Saturday, May 22, 2010

AIR INDIA FLIGHT CRASH IN INDIA,

An Air India Express plane trying to land at a tricky hilltop airport in southern India overshot the runway, crashed over a cliff and burst into flames at dawn Saturday, killing nearly 160 people, officials said. There were eight survivors.
Dense black smoke billowed from the wreckage of the flaming Boeing 737-800 aircraft in a hilly area with thick grass and trees just outside Mangalore's Bajpe airport.Firefighters sprayed water and foam on the plane — which was traveling from Dubai — as others struggled to find survivors. 
 
An Associated Press photo showed two rescuers running up a hill carrying a young girl covered in foam to waiting medics. The child's fate was not immediately known.The plane was carrying 160 passengers — all Indian — and six crew members, Air India official Anup Srivastava said. The British pilot and Indian co-pilot were among the dead.
List of passengers on crashed Air India Express plane

Following is the list of passengers who travelled on the Air India Express plane that crashed Saturday in Mangalore city.


1. Harshini Poonja 2. Aaron Joel Fernandes 3. Niha Imthiaz 4. Bhaskaran T.V. 5. Komalavally Alinkeel 6. Narayana Kanthav Rao 7. Vani Narayana Rao 8. Vaishnavi Narayana Rao 9. Mohammad Ishaq ue Rafique Ahmed 10 Hasanabba Abubakkar 11. Hiba Azeena (child) 12. Mushina (child) 13. Haifa Hasha (infant) 14. Joyanrichard Saldanha 15. Ummer Farook Mohammed 16. Shahida Nushrathar 17 Zeshan Abdul Rehman (child) 18. Kannur Zulekha Banu 19. Nazeema Muhammad Ashraf 20.Satyanarayana Ballakuraya 21. Sujatha Rao 22. Fathimamehzan Shafqat 23.Rashaad Shafqatmahmood (infant) 24. Khader Ammangod Mohammed Shafy 25. Suhaib Mohammed Naseer (child) 26. Bibi Sara (child) 27. Nabeeha Mohammed Nasir (child) 28. Mohammad Asraf 29. Maimoona Asraf 30. Ashaz Abdulla (child) 31. Ayesha Afsheen (child) 32.Plaviashakunthal a Lobo 33. Venishanikola Lobo 34. Vishalfloid Lobo (child) 35. Abdullah K.M. 36. Rosly Shibu 37. Godwina Thomas (child) 38. Gloria Thomas (child) 39. Bhagali Prabhakar 40. Kammadam Kunhabdulla 41. Shashikanth Punja 42. Manirekha Punja 43. Abdulbarr Damudi (child) 44. Mahesh Shetty 45. Mohamed Naser 46. Anwar Sadiq 47. Hassan Kutty 48. JoelPratap DSouza 49. Arunkumar Shetty 50. Abdul Samad 51. Prasadand Manjrekar 52. Krishnan Koolikunnu 53. Mullachery Balakrishnan 54. Shanthi Olivera 55. Chethana Mukeshkumar 56. Ahmednaushad Abbu 57. Rajan Pulikodan 58. Jayaprakasha Devadiga 59. Jayaram Kotian 60. Chitra Jayaram 61. Rahul Jayaram (child) 62. Prabhavati Karkera 63. Ashitha Bolar 64. Akshay Bolar 65. Suresh Kunder 66. Soman Narayani 67. Pradeep G.K. 68. Kallingalabullah 69. Thalangara Ebrahimkhaleel 70. Naziya Afarin 71. Mohammed Abaanruknuddin (child) 72. MohammedRafi Beliyapura 73. Abdullah Mohammed 74. Ibrahim Saheb 75. Sameena Saheb 76. Issam Ibrahim 77. Rida Ibrahim (child) 78. Perumbalamohammed 79. Shivakumar Nagaraj 80. Meenu Gupta 81. Shetty K.K. 82. Gangadharan Nair 83. Prabathkumar Attavar 84.Sathisha Shetty 85. Irshad Ahmed 86. Neha Parveen 87. Affan Ahmed (infant) 88. Sameerbeerran Moideen 89. Abdunnazir Avinja 90. Riju John 91. Sabrina Nasrinhuq 92. Mahammooda Abdulla Kanyana 93. Althafahmed Moolana 94. Lokeshasadananda Belchada 95. Hameed Pookayam 96. Mayankutty K.P. 97. Vipin Kattoor 98. Kishorekumar Kudpapoojary 99. Chandukutty Nair K. 100. NM Bharatham 101. Abdulazeez Anchikatta 102. Umashan Vijayan 103. Cavin Sequuiera 104. Reshmasanthosh Rai 105. Nalandshaunsantosh Rai (child) 106. Vihasantosh Rai (infant) 107. Vamana Prabhu 108. Ganesh Prabhu 109. Qazi Abdulsalam 110. Qazizulekah Khuddus 111. Jackson Periera 112. Mahammed Ismail 113. Naveen Kumar 114. Sanjaykumar Mahabal 115. Mahendra Kodkany 116. Indumathi Nayak 117. Vijesh Kovval 118. Ramakrishna Nayak 119. Ajesh Mottathil 120. Navid Ibrahim 121. Ignatius DSouza 122. Sukumara Kuzhiyamkottuchal 123. Abdul Basheer KM 124. Mohiddin Farasusman 125. Mahim Mohammedpalli 126. Mohammedashraf KA 127. Mohamed Usman 128. Naveenwalter Fernandes 129. Saritaphilomena Dsouza 130. Ullas Dsilva 131. Mannapadupuashraf Abdul 132. Safdharali Sheik 133. Mahesh Shetty 134. Abdulharish Koppalamhouse 135. Abdul Jebran 136. Parambathkunhi Krishnan 137. Prabhakaran Pachikaran 138. Nekkareibrahim Ismail 139. Melwynkiran Menezes 140. Siddeeque Choorisulaiman 141. Putturismail Abdulla 142. Somashekhar Potyalsrinivasa 143. Lokesh Narayanan 144. Lolitta Dias 145. Lilly Dias 146. Praveena Sundar 147. Hilda Douza 148. Pradeep Deepanivas 149. Denis Saldanha 150. Ashton Saldanha (child) 151. Manthur Hassainar 152. Rama Satish 153. Mohammed Basheer 154. Aboobacker Siddeeq 155. Mohammed Usman 156. Shaileshrao Brahmavara 157. Mohammed Ziad 158. Sameena Abdul Karim 159. Zainab Mohammedziad (child) 160. Mohammed Subairzaid (child)

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

IN ALLAH'S MERCY.................

The Prophet (peace be upon him) said,No man enters heaven just by his good deed alone. The companion asked,You too! Oh, the Messenger  of God! The Prophet (peace be upon him) replied,Yes. unless the Mercy of Allah is bestowed on me, I too come under the same treatment by Allah. Buhari

Sunday, May 9, 2010

ICNA Condemns Times Square Bomb Plot

In a press release issued today, the Islamic Circle of North America condemned, in strongest terms, the incident in Times Square on May 2, 2010 as a serious crime that goes against Islamic norms. Any activity resulting in injury or loss of innocent lives completely contradicts the teachings of Islam.


This is grounded in the Noble Laws of Islam which forbid all forms of attacks on innocents. God Almighty says in the Holy Qur’an: “No bearer of burdens can bear the burden of another” (Qur’an 17:15).
Dr. Zahid Bukhari, President of ICNA in a statement said, “ICNA condemns such acts of violence and we thank God, Almighty, that because of the wise and quick action of some citizens, police and law enforcement agencies no one was hurt or injured.” He further stated that ICNA chapters in many cities throughout US are challenging the rhetoric of violence, for political or religious purposes, by trying to disseminate the true teachings of Islam.


Muslims should unite against all those who terrorize the innocent civilians. Attacking innocent people is not courageous; it is an act of cowardice. All those who perpetrate such acts should be punished to the fullest extent of the law. It’s not courageous to endanger the lives of innocent children, women and civilians. As Muslims, it is our obligation to speak out against such acts and to protect the freedom of all humanity.
Our prayers are with our fellow Americans as justice is sought in this case and to the end of such activities which threaten our peaceful coexistence. ICNA supports local law enforcement in eradicating all terrorist activity.


The Islamic Circle of North America is a grassroots organization dedicated to the betterment of society through the promotion of Islamic values.

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Who was Jesus (pbuh)?

There are many questions that come to mind when the name Jesus is mentioned. Some people say he was a prophet, others call him a god, while others say he was a very wise man. But whatever your idea is, one thing remains certain: he was not your ordinary man. So if there is something special about him, why all the confusion?

Just who was Jesus anyway?

His Origin

Jesus lived about 2,000 years ago in ancient Palestine when the Roman Empire was at its zenith. He was not conceived in the usual way, but was implanted in the womb of a young woman named Mary. God simply commanded, “Be” and he was. In this sense, he was “a word” of God and a special sign for humanity. In fact, he was the last in a long line of religious guides sent to the Jews.

Mary, The Blessed

Mary was a righteous woman. Her mother dedicated her to God’s service even before she was born. As a child, she lived a life marked by health and righteousness, which others pointed to in admiration. She was raised by the wise Zechariah, who instilled in her, a beautiful sense of faith in God. When she had become a young woman, Mary sought to purify herself further before her Lord. Knowing that the hustle of life in the towns was distracting, she withdrew from her people to a sanctuary in the East. There she could meditate in seclusion and peace. Suddenly, on a day that seemed no different from the rest, an angel of God visited her, disguised in the likeness of a human. Afraid of so strange a sight, Mary prayed for protection, but the strange being reassured her and declared that he was a messenger from the Lord to announce the glad-tidings of a faultless son. Mary, astounded, asked how this was possible seeing that no man had ever touched her. But the angel replied, “Your Lord says, it is easy for Me …”. But when she felt the little child within her, she fled her sanctuary out of fear of what her family would do or say when they heard the news. Mary, however, was not to face hardship. When in her despair she cried out to God for oblivion, a voice soothed her and she found shade and a cool spring. Under a date-palm in the warmth of late summer, she made her dwelling and there bore the child unlike any other in human history.

Shortly thereafter, Mary returned to her community carrying the child who was to be called Messiah, Jesus, and son of Mary. When her people saw her with the baby in her arms they couldn’t believe their eyes, let alone accept her word. They refused to believe when she told of an angel who came and told her she was chosen above all other women to carry this burden. They accused her of infidelity and implied that she had ruined the family name. Mary, being overwhelmed, simply motioned towards the child meekly.

The Miracles

Now the child was the product of a miracle and consequently, miraculous things began to happen. In defense of his mother and of the truth, the infant Jesus spoke saying, “I am a servant of God. He has given me Scripture and has made me a Prophet. He has blessed me wherever I may be and has made prayer and charity my duty as long as I live.” This put the detractors to rest.

Throughout his youth, Jesus remained dutiful to his mother and developed quickly in intelligence, wisdom, and piety. He dumfounded the learned and was greatly admired by those around him who appreciated his talents. He claimed to be a sign of God and a Messenger to the Israelites.

His people had strayed from the spirit of truth and placed their trust in legalism, thereby burying their sense of mercy beneath dusty scrolls and rituals. Finally, when he came of age, Jesus began to travel and preach throughout the land of Palestine about a return to the truth of the old revelations and a rejection of all that man had added. In his task he was supported by the spirit of truth, the angel Gabriel.

The Gospel, His Message

He taught that love and mercy overcome hate and anger and that only a true and sincere faith in the Creator and obedience to His will can bring a person salvation in this life as well as in the next. To reinforce his message, which was called “Injeel” (Good News), God granted him the performance of miracles. He healed the sick, uplifted the distressed and revived the dead. All these things he did with the permission of God, never taking credit for them himself.

He led a simple and pious life. Soon he attracted an inner-circle of devoted followers who listened to his teachings with fervor and humility. These disciples, among them Peter, Barnabas, and John helped him carry the message of Divine Love to the people. They helped him in his mission.

A Test Of Wills

But no righteous man of God is without trial and tribulation. As the message of Jesus began to gain wider acceptance, a small clique of hypocrites and evil men began to plot against him. They were the priests and leaders of the Jews whose position and wealth depended upon their place as the sole interpreters of religion to the masses. They pursued him and his followers and eventually captured him. Though they abused him, he never renounced his faith in the one God. So in their anger they plotted to crucify him on a Roman cross. But Jesus slipped from their grip at the last moment, and all the while they thought they had succeeded. They were sure they had killed him but God answered Jesus’ prayer and saved him from their schemes. Confusion overtook the mob and they might have killed the man who betrayed Jesus instead. In any case, Jesus escaped from their grasp. Then God removed Jesus from this world into another dimension, to a place with Him, not to return until a later time.

With their teacher gone, the devoted followers of Jesus tried to maintain the purity and simplicity of his teachings. But they were soon besieged and overtaken by a flood of Roman and Greek influences, which eventually so buried and distorted the message of Jesus that only a little of its truth now remains. Strange doctrines of Jesus being a man-god, of God dying, of saint worship and of God being made up of different parts came into vogue and were accepted by many of those who took the name “Christians” centuries after Jesus.

Conclusion

The only records that have come down to us concerning Jesus are some sketchy biographical material, poorly researched and compiled, which can in no way be representative of the full and accurate Message of Jesus, the Son of Mary. The time of the final and incorruptible Message was not yet at hand. It would be left to the last prophet of God, Muhammad (peace be upon him), to clarify the truth from man’s additions and deletions.

Jesus taught the same eternal message that was taught by all the Messengers of God, from Adam, on through Noah, Abraham, Moses and ending with the mission of God’s last Guidepost to humanity, Muhammad (peace be on them all), whose coming was foretold by Jesus himself.

Every nation and every people, from the Aztecs to the Greeks, have received a Prophet or a Messenger from God. Jesus was the last of a series of Messengers sent to the Israelites, but they consistently strayed from the path of surrender to God. Each of the many Messengers spoke a different language and followed varied customs. Yet the core faith taught by each was the same: surrender your imperfect and fickle will to the perfect will of the Power that is greater than you. You will then find the peace and freedom that only the Creator of all things can provide. Then you must do what is right and good to your fellow creatures. This way of life is called Islam (surrender to God and find peace).

By Yahiya Emerick