1-
Islam not Muslims
We need to follow the
religion as God and his prophet transmitted it to us. But we do not need to
follow people.
2-
Religion not knowledge:
Islam is a religion not knowledge.
God will judge you based on your deed not your knowledge. The main goal of
knowledge in Islam is to be applied and practiced not to be used to show off
(up), find a job, or make you better than others. That why Prophet Muhammad
said: “A servant of God will
remain standing on the Day of Judgment until he is questioned about his (time
on earth) and how he used it; about his knowledge and how he utilized it; about
his wealth and from where he acquired it, and in what (activities) he spent it;
and about his body and how he used it." {Reported by Imam
At-Tirmithi}
God said: “The
example of those who were entrusted with the Torah and then did not take it on
is like that of a donkey that carries volumes [of books]. Wretched is the
example of the people who deny the signs of God. And God does not guide the
wrongdoing people.”
Also, He said: “Indeed,
the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you”, not
the most knowledgeable.
3-
Human not Angels:
Angels do not need a
religion. God sent all religions, messengers, and holy books to the humans,
because they are sinners since they have the free choice, so do not think that
you cannot be Muslim because you are a sinner.
4-
Everywhere not middle
east only
We need to distinguish between what is Islam and
what is the Arabic Culture. For example the prophet Muhammad wore the Kofi as a
cultural cloth not an Islamic code or dress. We can be Muslims and Americans.
You do not need to be an Arab to be a Muslim.
5-
Every time not ancient time
only
The prophet used a stone to clean after defecating,
and the miswak to clean his teeth. But if he lives in our time now he would use
toilet paper and a teeth brush. We can be Muslims in our modern life.
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