Etymologically, the Arabic word Allah is the contraction of two Arabic words: al (the) and ilah (god). The word Allah (the god) has been in use among Arabic-speaking Jews, Christians, and even pagans from pre-Islamic times. Its general meaning is “supreme god,” but each group employed it as a part of their religious terminology by…
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The role and status of women in Islam are distinct. The distinction between men and women is not only clearly evident but is also considered unbridgeable and eternal. Women according to Quran (1) The name of the first woman created—who is regarded as the mother of all humanity, except for the first human, Adam—is not…
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In 1900, the Muslim population stood at just 200 million, representing 12% of the global population. Driven by high birth rates in Muslim-majority countries, this percentage has risen over the past century, reaching approximately 25%—or 2 billion people—by 2025. According to Pew Research projections, this figure is expected to reach around 2.2 billion by 2030…
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Forgiveness God is sovereign and omnipotent. Is there anything hindering Him from effortlessly forgiving any human’s sins and granting salvation, should He choose to do so? Yes, there is! It is God’s nature of justice. God does not—and cannot—act contrary to His own essential attributes. Justice and righteousness are intrinsic to God’s moral nature. God…
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As-salam Aleykum! In the exalted name of the Creator, may goodness, peace, truth, and salvation be upon you! Christians across the world—especially those who believe in the Bible as the complete divine scripture—observe two special days every April with reverence and devotion, based on the message found within the Bible. These two days commemorate the…
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The previous books of God (الله/Allah)-Tawraat, Zaboor, Injeel (Holy Bible)-laid out the details of both death and destiny of mankind. There are two important events that every single person must experience, and both are in the hands of God: birth and death. They represent our entry into and exit from this world, marking the beginning…
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In Christian-Muslim relation quite a few misconceptions and misinformation abound on both sides. Here are some. (a) Of Christians about Muslims (b) Of Muslims about Christians
Islam is built on both faith (Iman) and actions (deen), and both are of equal importance. Whereas Christianity is founded on faith alone—actions being a byproduct rather than a fundamental requirement. Islam teaches that salvation must be earned. In contrast, Christianity holds that salvation must be received by grace through faith. Five articles of faith:…
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The Pillars of Islam are the core duties of Muslims according to Islamic teachings. A Muslim who does not fulfill these duties is often considered to have strayed from the faith, though theological views on this vary. While these duties partly resemble practices in the Christian faith, they are also diametrically opposed in fundamental ways.…
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