Is God Merciful? Islam’s Response to Evil & Suffering (Part 2 of 5)
The problem of evil has troubled humankind since time immemorial. This article gives the Islamic perspective on it in a simple and logical way. Part 2: God has the picture; we just have a pixel.
Who is Allah?
Allah is simply the Arabic word for 'God'. It is a name by which Muslims and even Arab Christians call him.
The Most Loving – How God shows great love for Us
If we take a break from our busy lives and ponder the miracles we see around us every day, it is easy to see that they are expressions of God’s love.
Finding Allah in loss and hardship
If in your hardship you rediscover a meaningful relationship with Allah, then you better believe that that hardship is the best thing that ever happened to you.
The Excellent Features of Islam
This is the main goal of Islam. It is also one of its excellent features. Islam frees the human from trying to serve varied objects of worship. His life becomes clear and easy to follow. He has one Lord and one path to follow. He does not associate anyone or anything with God.
Allah Great
People do say that ‘seeing is believing’ and therefore they believe only what they see. They say that they do not see God, and therefore ….
The Help of Allah And His Victory
Allah – the Mighty and Majestic – explains in the noble Quran that He has promised to help and give victory to those who help Him.
What do Muslims Believe?
A Muslim believes in one God, Supreme and Eternal, Infinite and Mighty, Merciful and Compassionate, Creator and Provider.
What Does Allah Want From Us First?
The first thing to do is have a proper attitude. In Islam, "deeds" mean actions and spoken words, and that includes attitudes. Passing thoughts are not accountable.
The Mercy of Allah (God)
Muslims are encouraged to have hope of reward for good deeds, while being concerned about sins they may perform. When they commit sins, they repent sincerely, and are hopeful of being forgiven.
Where Is Allah?
The answer to the question of Allah`s presence, supported by evidence that He is indeed above the heavens and above His creation.
Can We See Allah?
This lesson addresses the question of whether Allah can be seen from an Islamic perspective as compared to the Judeo-Christian teachings.