Beauties and Merits of Islam

To show good behavior is a sign of intellectual maturity and psychological serenity which Islam deems essential and as significant as is worship itself. It, therefore, instructs its followers to adopt, when dealing with others, an approach of righteousness enough to spare them harm. Islam considers a smiling face towards people to be a great category of alms-giving. It also orders the softened speech, the good way to argue and forgive offenders be of the lofty virtues. It urges Muslims to exchange gifts with others, give charity and show good discipline even to Non-Muslims. It, furthermore, motivates its followers to be of good company to them, guide them, visit them when sick and congratulate them on happy occasions. A Muslim is ordained to express gratitude to any who has done him a favor . For the Messenger of God, peace be upon him, said: “He who has done you a favor is to be rewarded.” Islam supports the urge to suppress abuse by outstretching gratefulness and confront injustices with justice and patience. A wife is given by Islam the right to be dealt with justly as well as children with mercy and compassion. Allah, the Almighty, says: ".......And treat them fairly......" Islam, thus, views those of benefit to people as the most highly beloved ones in the sight of Allah; whereas the most preferable acts are those which render others pleased and cheerful. In general, Islam recommends kindness be on top of all issues.

Manifestations of mercy in Islam Since the advent of Islam, it has overwhelmingly promoted the concept and the quality of mercy. Allah describes the Quran as pure mercy "O mankind, there has come to you instruction from your Lord and healing for what is in the hearts, a guide, and a mercy for the believers" He also describes Himself in the very first Chapter of the Quran as the most Merciful and the most Gracious He says: All praise is due to Allah; the Lord of all worlds, the Most Merciful, the Most Gracious. Furthermore, He describes His mercy saying: "And My mercy envelopes everything". As for Prophet Muhammad Allah states clearly why, He had sent him by saying: "And We have not sent you O Muhammad except as mercy for the world ". Prophet Muhammad was a living depiction of mercy and a perfect example for humanity He generously offered tremendous hospitality to his guests. He helped the needy and the poor. He was there for anyone in need. He kept strong ties with his relatives. He was kind to everyone. He used to say: " Those, who show mercy, will receive Allah’s Mercy. Have mercy on those on earth so that you have mercy received by the One (Allah) above ". Islam stresses mercy. It includes a range of highly elevated ethical manners and behaviors such as: helping those in need, supporting the weak, defending the oppressed and encouraging the depressed Those features of mercy are not exclusively meant to be dedicated only to human beings. They even extend to include every living thing. According to a Hadith (a narration) by Prophet Muhammad, a man was completely forgiven for quenching the thirst of a panting dog. All the incidents and teachings of Islam conclude that mercy is superior to all other fine qualities and concepts. It’s also well emphasized that mercy is the root of all virtues.

slam provides many human rights for the individual. The life and property of all citizens in an Islamic state are considered sacred, whether a person is Muslim or not. Islam also protects honor. So, in Islam, insulting others or making fun of them is not allowed. The Prophet Muhammad said: Truly your blood, your property, and your honor are inviolable.

An episode in English in which Sh. Abderrahim Green shows the virtues of Islam and mentions why bad things happen to good people?

ِA very interesting lecture on “Enter Into Isam Completely” by Shaikh Ammar Amonette.

A book in English in sign language provides a brief introduction to Islam. It illustrates its most essential pillars, teachings, and beauties drawn from its original sources, namely the Noble Quran and the Prophetic Sunnah. This book is addressed to all Muslims and non-Muslims in their languages at all times regardless of their different circumstances.

Happiness is a common goal that everyone strives to attain. Philosophers, intellectuals, doctors and artists have all strived in search of the causes of happiness and ways to escape the emptiness they feel. The undeniable reality is that permanent happiness cannot be achieved except by believing in Allah - The Creator - and following His guidance. Since it is He who created mankind, He is the one who knows what pleases and benefits them, just as he knows what saddens and harms them. Allah has said: "Whoever does good whether male or female and he\she is a believer, we will most certainly make him\her live a happy life, and We will most certainly give him\her the reward for the best of what he/she did." Noble Qur'an (16:97) Allah is the greatest source of peace for the heart, and He is the one whose remembrance can bring joy to the soul. Islam enables those who embrace it to have an ongoing connection with Allah. This makes it possible for them to be at ease spiritually. It shields them from chaos, being lost or feeling (spiritually) empty, and it protects them from mental instability.

An interesting episode in English of the program "The Dean Show," in which the guest Dr. Laurence Brown covers some points such as: (1) Importance of avoiding extremism, (2) Being tested, (3) Finding the middle way, (4) Media inflating and twisting the truth, and (5) Following your desires will not get you to where you need to be.

An excellent lecture in English in which Sh. Abdurrahim Green speaks about the beauty and virtues of Islam for a non-Muslim audience.

A lecture in English in which Dr. Hatem Al-Haj handles the issue of rights and duties and how to fulfill both of them.

A lecture in English in which Dr. Hatem Al-Haj handles the issue of moderation. He confirms that all people ask each other to be moderate but at the same time they claim they are moderate. Thus we should have a criterion to know the way of moderation. He confirms that Islam is a moderate religion so if we abide by the Islamic rules, we are on the path of moderation. Thus we cannot respond to those who want Islam to be moderate, for Islam is actually a moderate religion.

A lecture in English in which Sh. Bilal Philips confirms that Islam refuses all types of racism or discrimination and promotes modesty among people, for the most noble of us in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of us. No superiority of Arabs over un-Arabs nor the white ones over black ones except by the piety.

An exciting episode from the program "the Deen Show" in which Mr. Abdullah Rolle (ex-singer) relates his story of embracing and converting to Islam. He worked with many famous artists then left the music business after a long time of feeling that he was missing something deeper in life. He had everything but was missing peace.

The fifteenth episode of the series of "The Proof That Islam Is The Truth" delivered in English by Sh. Abdurahim Green in which he clarifies what is meant by the hour’s sings, for the belief in the Last Day is one of the pillars of Islamic faith. Allah does not accept one’s faith without believing in the last day. He, the Almighty, did not inform us about the date of that day to make us prepare for it, but He told us about its signs instead.

The fourteenth episode of the series of "The Proof That Islam Is The Truth" delivered in English by Sh. Abdurahim Green in which he indicates some prophecies that Prophet Muhammad had mentioned and they were later fulfilled. Afterwards, he tells how to differentiate between prophecies and miracles.

The thirteenth episode of the series of "The Proof That Islam Is The Truth" delivered in English by Sh. Abdurahim Green in which he resumes and mentions some Biblical glad tidings of Prophet Muhammad’s advent as in Deuteronomy in which Prophet Moses talks about advent of another prophet. Then Sh. Abdurahim Greens made a comparison to conclude that it was Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him).

The twelfth episode of the series of "The Proof That Islam Is The Truth" delivered in English by Sh. Abdurahim Green in which he mentions some Biblical glad tidings of Prophet Muhammad’s advent as in Deuteronomy in which Prophet Moses talks about advent of another prophet. Then Sh. Abdurahim Greens made a comparison to conclude that it was Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him).

The eleventh episode of the series of "The Proof That Islam Is The Truth" delivered in English by Sh. Abdurahim Green in which he mentions two testimonies from non-Muslims that prove that Islam is the true revelation from Allah, the Almighty.

The tenth episode of the series of "The Proof That Islam Is The Truth" delivered in English by Sh. Abdurahim Green in which he presents some amazing historical facts that the Quran mentioned, which proves that it is the true revelation from Allah, the Almighty.

The seventh episode of the series of "The Proof That Islam Is The Truth" delivered in English by Sh. Abdurahim Green in which he presents some scientific explorations mentioned in the Quran and approved by modern Muslim and non-Muslim scientists as stages of fetus development in mother’s womb.