Islam Is Not A New Message

 

Since the creation of man, there have been many Divine messages and Prophets, may Allah exalt their mention, sent by God to humankind. Numerous messages were revealed to many Prophets, may Allah exalt their mention, who were sent to different nations at different times. However, all these messages, from the first to the last, contained the same in essence. They all called people to worship only The One True God and to do righteous deeds. Allah, Most Exalted, Says (what means): “Truly, the religion in the sight of Allah is Islam…” [Quran 3:19]

According to the verse above and other verses in the Quran, the message that all Prophets called people to was Islam. Since there is only One True God, the message of God must also be One.

However, this message varies in general laws, codes of life and worship (but not in the essential beliefs) according to the diversity of  nations, times, conditions, customs and cultures. Every form of this message was sent to a particular nation for a particular time, except the last message revealed to Prophet Muhammad  which was sent to all people and all nations till the Day of Judgment.

Allah Almighty, informs us in the Holy Quran that many Prophets uttered the word 'Islam' or 'Muslim' such as Nooh (Noah), Ibraaheem (Abraham), Ismaa’eel (Ishmael), Yoosuf (Joseph), Moosaa (Moses), may Allah exalt their mention.

Allah, The Most High, tells us about Nooh    when he warned his people of disbelief saying (what means): “But if you turn away (from accepting my doctrine of Islamic Monotheism, i.e. to worship none but Allah), then no reward have I asked of you, my reward is only from Allah, and I have been commanded to be of the Muslims.” [Quran 10:72]

Ibraaheem and Yaaqoob (Jacob), may Allah exalt their mention, enjoined Islam upon their sons. Allah Almighty Says (what means): “And this (submission to Allah, Islam) was enjoined by Abraham upon his sons and by Jacob (saying) 'O my sons! Allah has chosen for you the (true) religion, then die not except while you are Muslims.” [Quran 2:132]

Ibraaheem and Ismaa’eel, may Allah exalt their mention, invoked their Lord when they were raising the foundations of the house, the Ka'bah at Makkah, (what means) : “Our Lord! And make us Muslims (in submission) to You and from our descendants a Muslim nation (in submission) to You…” [Quran 2:128]. Allah Says in the Quran (what means): “(Solomon said): ‘Be not haughty with me but come to me in submission (as Muslims).’” [Quran 27:31]

When ‘Eesaa (Jesus)  came to know of his people's disbelief, he said to them (what means): “…Who will be my helpers in Allah's Cause?' The disciples said: ‘We are the helpers of Allah; we believe in Allah, and bear witness that we are Muslims (i.e. we submit to Allah).’” [Quran 3:52]

The last of Allah's prophets, Muhammad  was sent to present Allah's revelation in its final form and for the last time. This was necessary because the message delivered by the previous Prophets and Messengers, may Allah exalt their mention, had been corrupted or distorted by their followers.

Allah took it upon Himself to guard the last message (i.e. the Quran and hence Islam) from corruption. He says in the Quran (what means): “Verily, it is We Who have sent down the message (i. e., the Quran) and surely, We will be its guardian.” [Quran 15:9]

This message is called Islam, which means submission to the will of the only True God, Allah. In this way, all nations are invited to Islam and Allah will not accept any religion from them except Islam.

Allah Says (what means): “And whoever seeks a religion other than Islam, it will never be accepted from him, and he, in the Hereafter, will be among the losers.” [Quran 3:85]

The verse mentioned above makes it clear that when we say there is only one religion, it is meant that there is only one true religion. Allah Almighty, mentions the belief and religions of the polytheists in the Holy Quran (which means): “Say: ‘O disbelievers, I worship not that which you worship. Nor will you worship that which I worship. And I shall not worship that you which are worshipping. Nor will you worship that which I worship. For you is your religion, and for me is my religion (Islamic Monotheism).’” [Quran 109:1-4]

To conclude, Islam is the religion, which was given to Aadam  the first man and the first prophet of Allah, and it was the religion of all the prophets, may Allah exalt their mention, sent by Allah to humankind. The name of God's religion -- Islam --  was not decided upon by later generations of man. It was chosen by Allah Himself and clearly mentioned in His final revelation to man. In Islam it is obligatory to have belief in all Messengers, may Allah exalt their mention and their messages in the original forms revealed by Allah. Surely, it is the only way, which can lead people to success in this life and to Paradise in the Hereafter.

Allah's Messenger  said: “By Him (Allah) in Whose Hand Muhammad's soul is, there is none from among the Jews and Christians who hears about me and then dies without believing in the Message (i.e. Islam) with which I have been sent, but he will be from the dwellers of the (Hell) fire.” [Muslim] - islamweb.net

HIJRI NEW YEAR AND THE SIGNIFICANCE OF AWAL MUHARRAM

 

What is Hijri New Year?

Whether you know it as Hijri New Year, Islamic New Year, Awal Muharram or Maal Hijrah, these terms mark the same occasion than happened more than 14 centuries ago. The term “Hijri” is derived from the Arabic word Hijrah which means migration, specifically the historic migration of Prophet Muhammad PBUH and his companions from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE.

Hijrah alleviated the sufferings of Muslims in Mecca. The Prophet needed to relocate because there were intentions to execute him. When the Prophet emigrated to Medina with his companions, Muslims were indirectly saved from further persecution by the disbelievers. Hence, Prophet Muhammed PBUH and his companions chose to sacrifice material comforts and worldly gains in order to uphold their religion, which is highly admirable. 

When is Hijri New Year?

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Muslims around the world are marking the Islamic New Year on August 30, when the new moon at sunset is seen. This will also correspond to 1442H (H for Hijrah).

The first year in the Islamic calendar corresponds to the year 622 AD, and Muharram is the first month of the calendar. Muharram is also the second holiest month of the Islamic year after Ramadan.

What is the difference between the Hijri and Gregorian calendar?

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The Gregorian solar calendar has 365/366 days while the Islamic year has a minimum of 354 days. Since the Hijri calendar follows the lunar calendar according to the moon’s revolutions, it is consistently shortened by 11 days on a yearly basis.

Who celebrates the Hijri New Year?

The Hijri calendar is the official calendar adopted in many predominantly-Muslim countries, especially Saudi Arabia. In other secular countries, Muslims refer to the Gregorian calendar more and consult the Hijri calendar to mainly determine important religious dates and events. 

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The day represents a period of self-reflection and historical awareness. Muslims also take this time to read the Quran and attend special prayers and sermons held in mosques. Prayers and fasting also build up towards the tenth day of Muharram, better known as Ashura.

Here’s wishing you and your loved ones a blessed Muharram!

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What is Muharram? Five things you need to know about Islamic New Year

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Muharram is celebrated as the advent of the Islamic New Year by participating Muslims around the globe. It is regarded as a pious and important festival by the community. It is one of the four sacred months of the year for Muslims.

According to traditional customs, Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and considered to be highly religious, only coming next to Ramadan. Muharram, in itself, means "forbidden" and since it is considered to be holy, many Muslims use it as a period of prayer and reflection. It is a norm for people in the community to fast during the holy Muharram period.

Muharram also marks the anniversary of the battle of Karbala, where the Islamic prophet Muhammad's grandson Imam Hussain Ibn Ali was killed. They remember the massacre on the 10th day, Ashura, with some choosing to fast.

The Islamic New Year will be celebrated by the Muslim community on August 19, 2021, which falls on Thursday. It will also mark the first day in the year 1440 according to the Hijri or Islamic calendar.

This day is widely honoured by Shia Muslims across the world. It was also during this time that Prophet Muhammad migrated from Mecca to Medina, which is known as Hijrah, and so Muharram marks this important event as well.

As celebrating Muslims devour the festival with utmost joy and mark it with high levels of devotion, here are some interesting facts to know about the festival.

1. According to Prophet Muhhamad fasting on the day of Ashura will kill away all the sins of the previous year. And so, many Muslim followers choose to fast on the ninth and tenth days of this month.

2. Shia Muslim sects often practice chest-beating, which is referred to as Latyma and some also self-flagellate and cut their foreheads. Sunni Muslims consider Ashura as a day of respect for the Prophet Moses but do not take part in the ritual.

3. During this solemn time of Muharram, observing Muslims refrain from taking part in joyous events.

4. It is customary to read Ziarat Ashura - the book containing salutations to the martyrs of Karbala, on the Day of Ashura

5. Muslims celebrate the new year by visiting the mosque, praying to Allah for well-being and by spending time with their family and near and dear ones on the holiday. People also like to cook something sweet like sweet rice and share with their family and circle of friends to eat when breaking their fast. - timesofindia

THIS YEAR 2022, MAAL HIJRAH(AWAL MUHHARRAM) IS ON SATURDAY, 30 JULY 2022 ( 1 HIJRAH 1444).

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The Quran is the delight of the heart

 

Allah, the Exalted, revealed the Quran, to be a beacon of light that cannot be extinguished. It is a methodology and way of life that is perfect in all respects. In it is strength that cannot be equaled or repelled. It is the foundation of Eemaan (Faith) and the spring of knowledge. Allah willed that the Quran be what quenches the thirst for knowledge. It is the delight of the people of wisdom. The Quran is the greatest cure for all ailments. It is Allah's Rope that cannot be severed. It is the Wise Reminder and the truly Straight Path.

In the Quran are the parables of those who were before us, a prophesy of that which will be after us and a criterion to judge between us. It is Truth with certainty that was revealed to us. The one who lives according to its dictations will be rewarded. The one who judges according to it will be just. The one who calls to it is on the Straight Path. Allah raises and lowers people's status based on their adherence to it. The Quran, on the Day of Judgment, will intercede on behalf of those who recited it.

Prophet Muhammad  said: "The one who reads a single letter from the Book of Allah will be rewarded with one good deed. (Know that) A good deed is multiplied ten times over. I do not say Alif Laam Meem is one letter. Verily, Alif is one letter, Laam is one letter, Meem is one letter." [At-Tirmithi]

The Book of Allah to mankind's guidance is like the soul in relation to the body. Therefore, he who abandons its recitation and does not act in accordance to its laws is in a state of spiritual death. Allah Almighty Says (what means): "And is one who was dead and We gave him life and made for him light by which to walk among the people like one who is in darkness, never to emerge there from?" [Quran 6:122]

A person without Quran is like a person without water, air and medicine. Allah, the Most Exalted, Says (what means): "And We send down of the Quran, that which is healing and mercy for the believers, but it does not increase the wrongdoers except in loss." [Quran 17:82]

The Quran is a healing for the body and the soul. Whenever life becomes hard and complicated, the Light of the Quran will always brighten the way. It will be a source of solace and tranquility. It will be a defender to you when you are powerless and in need. When the Muslim recites the Quran, he will feel matchless tranquility in his heart and being. This causes him only to fear Allah alone.

Allah Almighty Says (what means): "Those to whom people [i.e. hypocrites] said, 'Indeed, the people have gathered against you, so fear them.' But it [merely] increased them in faith, and they said, 'Sufficient for us is Allah, and [He is] the best Disposer of affairs.' So they returned with favor from Allah and bounty, no harm having touched them. And they pursued the pleasure of Allah, and Allah is the Possessor of great bounty. That is only Satan who frightens [you] of his supporters. So fear them not, but fear Me, if you are [indeed] believers." [Quran 3:173-175]

Sadly, many have not taken this Quran into consideration and have neglected its recitation and implementation. They sought the worldly life and neglected the Hereafter. Allah Says (what means): "And if you obey most of those upon the earth, they will mislead you from the way of Allah. They follow not except assumption, and they are not but falsifying." [Quran 6:116]

Tragically, there are those who recite the Quran in its entirety and finish with little more than with what they began with in terms of contemplation and action. Some are so concerned with how they sound, they beautify their voice without ever listening to what is being ordered or prohibited. Truly, there are many reciters of the Quran that the Quran is free from them and their evil. They recite the Quran and are oppressive to themselves and others by not following its orders or forbidding its prohibitions.

Nothing is more valuable to a Muslim in his worldly life and in the Hereafter than reciting the Quran and reflecting and trying to comprehend its meaning. In doing so, an individual will become acquainted with what is good and what is evil. He will see the effects of disobedience of Allah and its punishment in the parables of those who have come before us. An example of such a punishment is the flood that was sent upon the people of Nooh (Noah) may Allah exalt his mention and others similar to it. It is a source of inspiration and it strengthens one's belief in Allah. For this reason, Allah Says (what means):  "…And when His (Allah's) verses (Quran) are recited to them, it increases them in faith; and upon their Lord they rely." [Quran 8:2]

This Book was sent and revealed from above the seven Heavens so that it could be comprehended and implemented, it is not just to be recited while the heart is pre-occupied. Allah Almighty Says (what means):

"This is a blessed Book which We have revealed to you, [O Muhammad, sallallaahu alaihi wa sallam], that they might reflect upon its verses and that those of understanding would be reminded." [Quran 38:29]

What has happened to our hearts? Why are our hearts locked out and unresponsive to the Quran? Why do the words enter from one ear and exit out the other? Why have our hearts hardened? Let us comprehend the Quran and implement it in our lives. Let us be from those who implement the Quran in our days and recite it during our nights. - islamweb.net

THE PLEASURES OF PARADISE

 

The reality of Paradise is something which people will never be able to understand until they actually enter it, but God has shown us glimpses of it in the Quran.  He has described it as a place essentially different to the life of this world, both in the very nature and purpose of life, as well as the types of delights which people will enjoy therein.  The Quran tells people about Paradise, which God offers to them, describes its great blessings, and proclaims its beauties to everyone.  It informs people that Paradise is one of two ways of life prepared for them in the afterworld, and that every good thing will be theirs in Paradise to a degree that surpasses our present ability to imagine.  It also shows that Paradise is a place where all blessings have been created perfectly and where people will be offered everything their souls and hearts will desire, and that people will be far removed from want and need, anxiety or sadness, sorrow and regret.  Every kind of beauty and blessing exists in Paradise and will be revealed with a perfection never seen or known before.  God has prepared such blessings there as a gift, and these will be offered only to people with whom He is pleased.

But what is the nature of these delights in Paradise, and how will it be different from the delights of this world?  We will try to highlight a few of these differences.

Pure delight without pain and suffering

While people in this world experience some delight, they also face much toil and suffering.  If one was to scrutinize the life which they live, they will find that the amount of hardship they face is much more than the ease and comfort.  As for the life of the Hereafter, there will be neither hardship nor suffering in it, and people will live therein in pure joy and delight.  All the causes of sorrow, pain and suffering which people experience in this life will be absent in the Hereafter.  Let’s take a look at some of these causes.

Wealth

When one thinks of success in this life, they usually conjure the image of big houses, fine jewelry and clothing, and expensive cars; financial stability is seen to be the key to a happy life.  To most people, success is inseparably related to wealth, even though this is the furthest from the truth.  How many times have we seen the wealthiest of people living such miserable lives, that it sometimes even leads them to commit suicide!  Wealth is something which humans in their very nature desire at any cost, and this desire has been created for a great and wise purpose.  When this desire is not satiated, it causes some extent of grief in a person.  For this reason, God has promised the inhabitants of Paradise that they will have all that they imagined as far as wealth and belongings are concerned, both for those who were extremely poor, experiencing even hunger and thirst, to those well-to-do but who desired even more.  God gives us a glimpse of this when he says:

“... there will be there all that the souls could desire, all that the eyes could delight in …” (Quran 43:71)

“Eat and drink at ease for that which you have sent forth (good deeds) in days past!” (Quran 69:24)

“… They will be adorned therein with bracelets of gold, and they will wear green garments of fine silk and heavy brocade.  They will recline therein on raised thrones.  How good [is] the recompense!  How beautiful a couch [is there] to recline on!” (Quran 18:31)

Disease and Death

Another cause of pain and suffering in this life is the death of a loved one or disease, which are both non-existent in Paradise.  None will feel any sickness or pain in Paradise.  The Prophet Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, said about the people of Paradise:

“They will never fall ill, blow their noses or spit.” (Saheeh Al-Bukhari)

None will die in Paradise.  All shall live eternally enjoying the pleasures therein.  The Prophet Muhammad said that a caller will call out in Paradise when people enter it:

“Indeed may you be healthy and never be sick again, may you live and never die again, may you be young and never grow feeble again, may you enjoy, and never feel sorrow and regret again.” (Saheeh Muslim)

Social Relationships

As for the remorse felt due to a rift in personal relationships, people will never hear any evil or hurting comments or speech in Paradise.  They will only hear good words and words of peace.  God says:

“They will not hear therein ill speech or commission of sin.  But only the saying of: Peace! Peace!” (Quran 56:25-26)

There will be no enmity between people nor ill-feelings:

“And We shall remove from their breasts any (mutual) hatred or sense of injury (which they had, if at all, in the life of this world)…” (Quran 7:43)

The Prophet said:

“There will be no hatred or resentment among them, their hearts will be as one, and they will glorify God, morning and evening.” (Saheeh Al-Bukhari)

People will have the best of companions in the Hereafter, who were also the best people in the world:

“And whoever obeys God and the Messenger – those will be with the ones upon whom God has bestowed favor – of the prophets, the steadfast affirmers of truth, the martyrs and the righteous.  And excellent are those as companions!” (Quran 4:69)

The hearts of the people of Paradise will be pure, their speech will be good, their deeds righteous.  There will be no hurtful, upsetting, offensive or provocative talk there, for Paradise is free of all worthless words and deeds. If we were to discuss all the causes for anguish in this life, we would surely find its absence or opposite to be true in Paradise.

The Eternalness of the Hereafter

The Pleasures of this world are transient whilst the joys of the hereafter are lasting and eternal.  In this life when a person enjoys something, it is only a short while before they get bored with it and proceed to search for something they feel is better, or they may not feel a need for it altogether.  As for the delights of Paradise, a person will never feel bored with anything, but rather, its goodness will increase each time they indulge in it.

Also, the life of this world is very short.  Humans only live on this earth for a short while, and very few people reach the age of seventy.

“…Say: Short is the enjoyment of this world.  The Hereafter is (far) better for him who fears God...” (Quran 4:77)

As for Paradise, people will live forever.  God says:

“...its provision is eternal and so is its shade…” (Quran 13:35)

“What is with you must vanish, and what is with God will endure …” (Quran 16:96)

“(It will be said to them): This is Our Provision, which will never finish” (Quran 38:54)

Superior Delights

The delights of the people of Paradise, such as their clothing, food, drink, jewelry and palaces, will be far superior to their counterparts in this world.  There is in fact no room for comparison, as even the smallest space in Paradise is better than this world and all that is in it.  The Prophet Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, said:

“The space of the bow of any one of you in Paradise is better than all that the sun rises upon” (Mishkaat al-Masaabeeh 3/85, no. 5615)

Free from all Impurities

Paradise is free from all the impurities of this world.  Eating and drinking in this life results in the need for excretion and its associated unpleasant odors.  If a person drinks wine in this world, he loses his mind.  Women in this world menstruate and give birth, which are sources of pain and hurt.  Paradise is free from all of these discomforts: its people will not urinate, defecate, spit or suffer from catarrh.  The wine of Paradise, as described by its Creator, is:

“Crystal-white, delicious to those who drink (thereof), free from intoxication, nor will they suffer intoxication therefrom” (Quran 37:46-47)

The water of Paradise does not become brackish, and its milk never changes in flavor:

“...rivers of water incorruptible; rivers of milk of which the taste never changes...” (Quran 47:15)

The women of Paradise are pure and free from menstruation, postnatal bleeding and all the other impurities suffered by women in this world, and all are free from stool and feces.  God says:

“...and they shall have therein purified mates…” (Quran 2:25)

The prophet answered a person when they asked how the people of Paradise will relieve themselves:

“They relieve themselves by perspiring through their skins, and its fragrance will be that of musk, and all stomachs will have become lean.” (ibn Hibbaan)

What we have mentioned has been a mere comparison in order to understand the nature of Paradise, but as God said, its delights are truly hidden:

“No person knows what is kept hidden for them of joy, as a reward for what they used to do.” (Quran 32:17)

Paradise: There is Nothing Like It

The delights of Paradise surpass the imagination and defy description.  They are like nothing known to the people of this world; no matter how advanced we may become, what we achieve is as nothing in comparison with the joys of the Hereafter.  As is mentioned in several reports, there is nothing like Paradise:

“It is sparkling light, aromatic plants, a lofty palace, a flowing river, ripe fruit, a beautiful wife and abundant clothing, in an eternal abode of radiant joy, in beautiful soundly-constructed high houses”. (Ibn Maajah, Ibn Hibbaan)

The Sahabah asked the Prophet about the buildings of Paradise and he replied with a wonderful description:

“Bricks of gold and silver, and mortar of fragrant musk, pebbles of pearl and sapphire, and soil of saffron.  Whoever enters it is filled with joy and will never feel miserable; he will live there forever and never die; their clothes will never wear out and their youth will never fade.” (Ahmad, at-Tirmidhi, ad-Daarimee)

God says:

“And when you look there (in Paradise) you will see a delight (that cannot be imagined), and a great dominion.” (Quran 76:20)

What God has kept hidden from us the delights of Paradise is beyond our ability to comprehend.  The Prophet said that God said:

“I have prepared for My slaves what no eye has seen, no ear has heard and no human heart can imagine.”  Recite if you wish:

“No person knows what is kept hidden for them of joy as a reward for what they used to do.” (Quran 32:17)

In another report:

“Never mind what God has told you; what He has not told you is even greater.” (Saheeh Muslim)

In other articles, we will attempt to mention some of the specific details of Paradise and the delights therein described to us by God and His last Prophet. - islamreligion.com

Prophethood: the root of the west-Islam contention

 

An economist had once said: "Today, the only and the biggest threat to Western civilization is the faith and commitment of the Muslims to their Prophet Muhammad  which is the source of unlimited strength for them."

Let us now briefly examine how.    

1. The theoretical basis of Western civilization and the so-called modernism is that humankind has now attained intellectual maturity. It is no more dependent on any metaphysical being for knowledge and guidance. It is self-sufficient and independent of any divine source and concept, which it adopted in early days for its inner contentment.

On the contrary, the basis of prophethood is absolute knowledge and faith in the existence of the Creator (Allah, the Most High and Exalted). True knowledge and even life itself are the creation of Allah, Who is the only Creator, the Sole Sustainer and Healer. All authority and sovereign powers belong to Him and Him alone. He is the One Who guides people and provides them with the code of life. Humankind is dependent on Him and exists under His domain as His servants. The Quran, the infallible Word of Allah, offers proofs to the disbelievers and deniers of the existence of the Creator -- materialists and naturalists -- which rational minds have no option but to affirm, and which no sound mind can possibly reject.  In the Quran, Allah, The Exalted, Says (what means):

“Or were they created by nothing, or were they the creators [of themselves]? Or did they create the heavens and the earth? Rather, they are not certain.” [Quran 52: 35-36]

The Quran says to them: You exist, and you cannot deny this; the heavens and the earth exist, beyond any doubt. It is simply common sense, to the rational mind, that the things that exist must have a cause for their existence. The camel herder in the desert knows this. He says: ''Camel dung indicates the presence of a camel and footsteps indicate that someone walked here. Similarly, the heavens with their stars and the earth with its mountains and valleys must indicate the existence of the All-Knowing, All-Aware (i.e. Allah Almighty)." The greatest scientists who research life and living beings also know this.

What is referred to in this verse, is known to scientists as the law of cause and effect. This law states that a thing cannot happen by itself without another thing (causing it), because it does not possess in itself the power to exist by itself, and it cannot by itself cause something else to exist, for it cannot give to others that which it does not possess itself.

2. According to Western epistemology, the source of true knowledge is only the human sense of perception, its reasoning, observation, experience and scientific investigation. Obviously, the knowledge based on these sources is always hypothetical. Any statement or fact, which is proved to be true today, may be proved false tomorrow. Moreover, if any statement is unquestionable, this method does not consider it knowledge, but a ‘belief’ or ‘faith’. No such knowledge in this world can be said to be certain and ultimate, let alone taken as a yardstick for truth on which people may rely and follow for salvation.

On the contrary, the prophethood of Muhammad  develops and creates the insight and consciousness that there is an ultimate truth and the only source of it is the Divine Revelation. In turn, this proves the prophethood of Muhammad  as Almighty Allah Says about His Prophet Muhammad  (what means): "Nor does he speak from [his own] inclination. It is not but a revelation revealed." [Quran 53: 3-4]

The West has completely abandoned the concept of truth and falsehood. Even the use of such terminology is considered outmoded and uncivil by them. However, to the followers of the Prophet Muhammad  these terms are full of meaning.

3. The Western view is that truth and falsehood are relative terms. Nothing can be right or wrong in itself. Thus, be it moral values, social rules, regulations or laws, good or bad, useful or harmful, Halaal (lawful) or Haraam (unlawful), everything is determined by an individual's own views and choice about it. Every individual is his own arbiter. However, to the followers of Muhammad  things and matters which have been qualified true or false; allowed or disallowed through Divine Verdict cannot be changed by a person's will, choice, experience, argument or logic.

4. Western civilization does not entertain metaphysical knowledge and its source in its theory of life. Neither does it own the concepts of Allah, the Angels, the Revelation and the life in the Hereafter.

On the contrary, the followers of Muhammad  believe that the significance and purpose of human existence can only be gathered through a revealed source. To them, the facts, which have been revealed through the prophethood of Muhammad  are the truth.

5. The world and the worldly life are equally important and of deep interest to both Westerners and the followers of Muhammad . The difference lies in the objectives that are sought by them. While the main target of a Westerner is to seek happiness, comfort, enjoyment and a better quality of life, the interest of a Muslim lies in the welfare of fellow humans in order to earn salvation in the Hereafter. The latter perception brings in its fold a humble and peaceful human society. - islamweb.net