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Say: "O People of the Book! come to common but Allah; that we associate no partners with him; that we erect not, from among ourselves, Lords and patrons other than Allah." If then they turn back, say ye: "Bear witness that we (at least) are Muslims (bowing to Allah's Will).

[Al-Qur’an ch 3 Verse 64]

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Say: "O People of the Book! come to common terms as between us and you: That we worship none but Allah; that we associate no partners with him; that we erect not, from among ourselves, Lords and patrons other than Allah." If then they turn back, say ye: "Bear witness that we (at least) are

(bowing to Allah's Will).

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terms as between us and you: That we worship none but Allah; that we associate no partners with him; that we erect not, from among ourselves, Lords and patrons other than Allah." If then they turn back, say ye: "Bear witness that we (at least) are

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INTRODUCTION:

CORRECT UNDERSTANDING OF A RELIGION

a. Don’t observe followers of a Religion. Refer to Authentic Sources of that Religion

Followers of major religions, whether it be Hinduism, Islam or Christianity, have divided themselves and their beliefs into various sects.

It is not appropriate for one to try to understand a religion by observing the followers of that religion. Most followers may themselves not be aware of the correct teachings of their religion. Thus, the best and the most appropriate method of understanding any religion is to understand the authentic sources of that religion, i.e. the sacred scriptures of that religion.

b. Authentic Sources of Islam.

Allah (swt), Almighty God, says in the Glorious Qur’an:

And hold fast, All together,

by the Rope Which Allah (stretches out for you),

and be not divided among yourselves.

(Al Qur’an 3:103)

The “rope of Allah refers” to the Glorious Qur’an. Allah (swt) says that Muslims should not be divided and that the only unifying factor is the authentic source of the religion of Islam i.e. the Glorious Qur’an.





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Allah (swt) also says in the Glorious Qur’an in several places including Al Qur’an 4:59:

O ye who believe!

Obey Allah, and obey the Messenger.

(Al Qur’an 4:59)

To understand the Qur’an better we have to refer to the explanation of the Qur’an by Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) on whom the Qur’an was revealed. Thus the best and the most appropriate method of understanding Islam is to understand the authentic sources of Islam which are the Glorious Qur’an, (the words of Almighty Allah) and the authentic Ahadith, (i.e. the sayings and traditions of Prophet Muhammad.

c. Authentic Sources of Hinduism

Similarly, the best and the most appropriate method of understanding Hinduism is to understand the authentic sources i.e. the sacred scriptures of Hinduism. The most sacred and authentic Scriptures of Hinduism are the Vedas, followed by the Upanishads, the Itihaas, Bhagvad Gita, Puranas, etc.

Let us understand these two major religions of the world, i.e. Islam and Hinduism, by studying and analyzing the authentic Scriptures of these two major religions of the world.

d. Emphasis on those Similarities, which are not commonly known.

In this work on ‘Similarities between Islam and Hinduism’, we shall not lay emphasis on those similarities which are known by almost all the followers of both the religions e.g. a person should always speak the truth, he should not lie, he should not steal, he should be kind, he should not be cruel, etc. Instead, we shall consider those similarities, which are not commonly known by all the followers and hence are known only to those who are familiar with the contents of their sacred Scriptures





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A. Introduction of Hinduism

1. Definition of a Hindu

The word Hindu has geographical significance and was used originally for those people who lived beyond the river Sindhu or the region watered by the river Indus. Some historians say that it was first used by the Persians who came to India through the north western passes of the Himalayas. The word Hindu is no where mentioned in Indian literature or scriptures before the advent of Muslims to India, according to the Encyclopedia of Religion and Ethics. According to Jawaharlal Nehru in the book Discovery of India on page 74-75, he writes that the earliest reference to the word Hindu can be traced to a tantrik of the 8th Century CE, where it means a people and not a follower of a particular religion. The use of the word Hindu in connection with a particular religion is of late occurrence.

In short Hindu is a geographical definition used for the people living beyond the river Indus or those living in India

2. Definition of Hinduism a) Hinduism has been derived from the word Hindu. Hinduism was a name given in English language in

the Nineteenth Century by the English people to the multiplicity of the beliefs and faith of the people of the Indus land. According to New Encyclopedia Britannica 20:581. The British writers in 1830 gave the word Hinduism to be used as the common name for all the beliefs of the people of India excluding the Muslims and converted Christians.

b) The term Hinduism is misleading because though it suggests the unified system of beliefs and ideas, it is certainly not the case. Hinduism is too broad a phenomenon to be confined to usual definitions of religions. It does not owe its origin, formation or finalization to any historical person or a prophet since there are no uniformly accepted belief sacraments, rituals and practices in Hinduism, there are no criteria for establishing rules in Hinduism. In short a person who calls himself a Hindu becomes a true practicing Hindu irrespective who he worships and whatever may be his beliefs and practice.

c) According to the Hindu scholars Hinduism is a misnomer and it should be referred a Sanatana Dharma, meaning eternal religion or Vedic Dharma meaning religion of the Veda. According to Swami Vivekananda the followers of this religion is referred as Vedantist.





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B. Introduction of Islam

1. Definition of Islam

Islam is an Arabic word which comes from the word ‘Salaam’ or ‘slim’ which means ‘Peace’. It also means submitting your will to Allah - the Almighty God. Islam means ‘peace acquired by submitting your will to Allah (SWT).’

2. Definition of a Muslim A Muslim is an Arabic word which also derived from the word ‘Salaam’ or ‘slim’ a person who submits his will to Allah - the Almighty God. The word Muslim is mentioned several times in the Qur’an and Hadith including Surah Ali Imran Chapter 3 Verse 64 and Surah Fussilat Chapter 41 Verse 33. To understand any religion the best and the most accurate way to analyze their religion scripture. The Authentic source of the religion is their scripture (books), trying to analysis and understanding any religion by looking at the follower is not always correct because most of the followers they themselves do not know what their scripture speak about their religion.

A misconception about Islam

Many people have a misconception that Islam is a new religion that was formulated 1400 years ago, and that Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) was the founder of Islam. However, let me clarify that Islam is not the name of some unique religion presented for the first time by Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) who should, on that account be called the founder of Islam.

The Qur’an states that Islam – the complete submission of man before his one and only Unique Creator – is the one and only faith and way of life consistently revealed by God to humankind from the very beginning. Noah, Solomon, David, Abraham, Moses, Isaac and Jesus (peace be upon them all) – prophets who appeared at different times and places – all propagated the same faith and conveyed the same message of Tawheed (Oneness of God), Risaalat (Prophethood) and Aakhirah (the Hereafter). These prophets of God were not founders of different religions to be named after them. They were each reiterating the message and faith of their predecessors.





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However, Muhammad (pbuh) was the last Prophet of God. God revived through him the same genuine faith which had been conveyed by all His Prophets. This original message was earlier corrupted and split into various religions by people of different ages, who indulged in interpolations and admixture. These alien elements were eliminated by God, and Islam – in its pure and original form – was transmitted to humankind through Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).

Since there was to be no messenger after Muhammad (pbuh), the Book revealed to him (i.e. the Glorious Qur’an) was preserved word for word so that it should be a source of guidance for all times.

Thus the religion of all the prophets was ‘total submission to God’s will’ and one word for that in the Arabic language is ‘Islam’. Abraham and Jesus (peace be upon them) too were Muslims, as Allah testifies in Al-Qur'an 3:67 and 3:52 respectively.

LET ANALYZE HINDUISM AND ISLAM IN THE LIGHT OF SCAR ED SCRIPTURE

Pillars of Faith (Imaan) – In Hinduism

Pillars of Faith in Hinduism are not defined. As mentioned earlier that Hinduism does not have a set of unified or codified beliefs. Neither does it have any fixed pillars or principles which are obligatory for its followers to practice. A Hindu has a freedom to practice whatever he pleases, there is no such thing as compulsory or prohibited for him thus no act committed by a person can make him a non-Hindu. Neither omission of any act can make him a non-Hindu. However there are certain beliefs which are common to most of the Hindus. Even though it may not be agreed upon 100% by all the Hindus, we shall discuss some of them while discussing the pillars of Islam.





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Pillars of Faith (Imaan) –In Islam : It is not righteousness that ye turn your faces Towards east or West; but it is righteousness- to believe in Allah and the Last Day, and the Angels, and the Book, and the Messengers; [Al-Qur’an ch 2 Verse 177] It Further it mention , Prophet Mohammed(pbuh) It is narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira that the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: Ask me (about matters pertaining to religion), but they (the Companions of the Holy Prophet) were too much overawed out of profound respect for him to ask him (anything). In the meanwhile a man came there, and sat near his knees and said: Messenger of Allah, … (again) said: Messenger of Allah, what al−Iman (the faith) is? He (the Holy Prophet) said: That you affirm your faith in Allah, His angels, His Books, His meeting, His Apostles, and that you believe in Resurrection and that you believe in Qadr (Divine Decree) in all its entirety, He (the inquirer) said: You (have) told the truth. …. [Sahi Muslim Vol 1 Ch 2 Hadith 6] Also mention in Sahi Bukhari Vol 1 ch 1 Hadith 8 “Faith (Emaan) base on five pillars”





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CONCEPT OF GOD IN HINDUISM AND IN ISLAM

1: Concept of God in Hinduism

1. Common concept of God in Hinduism according to the common Hindu:

2. If you ask a common Hindu that how many Gods he believe in, some may say three some may say thirty three, some may say a thousand while some may say thirty three crore i.e. 330 millions. But if you ask this question to a Hindu learned man who is well Versed with the Hindu scriptures, he will reply that the Hindu should actually believe and worship only one God.

3. Difference between Islam and Hinduism is ‘s’

(Everything is ‘God’s’ - everything is ‘God’):

The major difference between the Hindu and the Muslim is that the common Hindu believes in philosophy of Pantheism i.e. everything is God, the tree is God, the sun is God, the moon is God, the snake is God, the monkey is God, the human being is God.

The Muslims believe that everything is God’s. God with and apostrophe ‘s’. Everything belongs to God, the tree belongs to God, the sun belongs to God, the moon belongs to God, monkey belongs to God, the human being belongs to God.

Thus the major difference between the Hindus and the Muslims is the apostrophe ‘s’. The Hindu says everything is God. The Muslim says everything is God’s, God with an apostrophe ‘s’. If we can solve the difference of the apostrophe ‘s’, the Hindus and the Muslims will be united.

The Holy Qur’an says, “Come to common terms as between us and you”, which is the first term? “That we worship none but Allah”, so lets come to common terms by analyzing the scripture of the Hindus and the Muslim.

4) the most popular amongst all the Hindu scriptures is the Bhagwad Geeta.





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“Those whose intelligence has been stolen by material desires worship demigods” that is “Those who are materialistic, they worship demigods” i.e. besides the true God.

[Bhagwad Geeta Ch 7 Verse 20]

According to the interpretation given by “Swami Dhrupadha” means ‘they worship false god, Idols worship.

I am undetermined, invisible to sense organs, the one who has unthinkable shape, the one who is beyond the weaknesses, the constant and the one who spread everywhere

[Bhagwad Geeta Ch 12 Verse: 3-4]

“I am All-Knowing, Ancient, the Lord of the worlds, so microscopic than atom, the origin of the Universe, the one who has unthinkable shape, the self-shining”

[Bhagwad Geeta Ch 8 Verse: 9-10]

5) Upanishad

Upanishad are also one of the sacred scriptures of the Hindus.

(i) Chandogya Upanishad, Chapter 6, Section 2, Verse 1 It is mentioned in the Chandogya Upanishad, Prapathaka(Chapter) 6, Khanda(Section)2, Shloka(Verse) “Ekam evaditiyam”, “He is one only without a second”. The principal Upanishad by S. Radhakrishnan, page 447 and 448(sacred books of the east Volume 1 the Upanishads, part I, page 93)

(ii) Svetasvatara Upanishad, Chapter 6, Verse 9 It is mentioned in the Svetasvatara Upanishad, Adhyaya(Chapter) 6, Shloka(Verse) 9, “Na casya kascij janita na cadhipah” “Of him there is neither parents nor lord”. Further says; “na tasya kascit patir asti loke, na cesita naiva ca tasya lingam, na karanam karanadhipadhipo na casya kascij janita na cadhipah”.





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“Of him there is no master in the world, no ruler, nor is there any mark of him. He is the cause, the lord of the lords of the sense organs; of him there is neither progenitor nor lord”. (The principal Upanishad by S. Radhakrishnan page 745 and in sacred books of the east Volume 15, the Upanishads, part II, page 263)

(iii) In Svetasvatara Upanishad, Chapter 4, Verse 19 It is mentioned in Svetasvatara Upanishad, Adhyaya(Chapter) 4, Shloka(Verse) 19, “Na tasya pratima asti” “There is no likeness of him”. “nainam urdhvam na tiryancam na madhye na parijagrabhat na tasya pratima asti yasya nama mahad yasah” “There is no likeness of him whose name is great glory”. (The principal Upanishad by S. Radhakrishnan page 736 & 737 and in sacred books of the east Volume 15, the Upanishad, part II, page 253)

(iV) In Svetasvatara Upanishad, Chapter 4, Verse 20 It is mentioned in Svetasvatara Upanishad, Adhyaya(Chapter) 4, Shloka(Verse) 20, “na samdrse tishati rupam asya, na caksusa pasyati kas canainam” “his form cannot be seen, no one sees him with the eye” “nasamdrse tishati rupam asya, na caksusa pasyati kas canainam. Hrda hrdistham manasa ya enam, evam vidur amrtas te bhavanti” “His form is not to be seen; no one sees him with the eye. Those who through heart and mind know him as abiding in the heart become immortal”. (The principal Upanishad by S. Radhakrishnan page 737 & in sacred books of the east Volume 15, the Upanishad part II, page 253)





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Vedas are the most sacred amongst all the Hindu scriptures, there are principally 4 ,

i) Rigved, ii) Yajurved, iii) Samved iV) and Atharvaved.

“na tasya pratima asti” “There is no image of Him” It further says as “He is unborn, He deserves our worship”

“There is no image of him whose glory verily is great. He sustains within himself all luminous objects like the sun etc. may he not harm me, this is my prayer. As he is unborn, he deserves our worship”.

[Yajurveda, Chapter 32, Verse 3] (The Yajurveda by Devi Chand M.A. page 377) It is mentioned in Yajurved, “He is body less and pure” “He hath attained unto the bright, bodiless, woundless, sinewless, the pure which evil hath not pierced. Far-sighted wise, encompassing, he self existent hath prescribed aims as propriety demands unto the everlasting years” [Yajurveda, Chapter 40, Verse 8] (Yajurveda Samhita by Ralph I.H. Griffith page 538) “Andhatma pravishanti ye asambhuti mupaste” “They enter darkness, those who worship natural things” For e.g. air, water, fire etc.

It further continues and says, “They sink deeper in darkness those who worship Sambhuti i.e. created things”, For example table, chair, idol etc. “Deep into shade of blinding gloom fall asambhuti’s worshippers. They sink to darkness deeper yet who on sambhuti are intent”

[Yajurveda, Chapter 40, Verse 9] (Yajurveda Samhita by Ralph T.H. Griffith page 538)





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ii) Atharvaveda It is mentioned in Atharvaveda, “Dev maha osi” “God is verily great” its further says ; “Verily, surya, thou art great; truly, aditya, thou art great. As thou art great indeed thy greatness is admired: yea, verily, great art thou, O God” [ Atharvaveda, Book 20, Hymn (Chapter) 58, Verse 3 ] (Atharvaveda Samhiti Volume 2, William Dwight Whitney page 910) The most oldest and sacred amongst all the Vedas is Rigveda. It is mentioned in Rigveda: “Sages (learned Priest) call one God by many names” “They have styled (Him, God or the sun) indra (the resplendent), mitra (the surveyor), varuna (the venerable), agni (the adorable), and he is the celestial, well-winged garutmat (the great), for learned priests call one by many names as they speak of the adorable as yama (ordainer) and matarisvan (cosmic breath)” [It is mentioned in Rigveda Book no.1, Hymn no.164 Verse 46]

It is mentioned in Rigveda, “Ya eka ittamushtuhi” “Praize Him who is the matchless and alone.” [It is mentioned in Rigveda, Book No VI, Hymn 45, Verse 16] (Hymns of Rigveda by Ralph T.H. Griffith page 648)

It is mentioned in Rigveda, “Ma Chidanyadia Shansata” “Do not worship anybody but Him, the divine one Praise Him alone”

“Ma cid anyad vi sansata sakhayo ma rishanyata in dram it stota vrishanam saca sute muhaur uktha ca sansata”. “O friends, do not worship anybody but Him, the divine one. Let no grief perturb you. Praise Him alone, the radiant, the showerer of benefits. During the course of self-realization, go on repeatedly uttering Hymns in His honour”.

[It is mentioned in Rigveda, Book 8, Hymn 1, Verse 1 ] (Rigveda Samhiti, Volume IX, page 1 and 2 by Swami Satyaprakash Sarasvati and Satyakam

Vidhya Lankar)





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Brahma Sutra of Hindu Vedanta

The Brahma Sutra of Hindu Vedanta is: “Ekam Brahm, dvitiya naste nen na naste kinchan” “Bhagwan ek hi hai dusara nahi hai, nahi hain nahi hai zara bhi nahi hai.” “There is only one God, not the second, not at all, not in the least bit.” Therefore only if you read the Hindu Scripture will you understand the correct concept of God in Hinduism.”

CONCEPT OF GOD IN ISLAM

The concept of Almighty God in Islam ; The best answer that anyone can give you regarding the concept of Allah ins Islam; is quote to you from the Qur’an surah ‘Al-Ikhlas’ “Say: He is Allah one and only Allah, the eternal and absolute He begetteth not, nor is He begotten And there is nothing unto like him” [Al-Qur’an ch 112 Verses 1-4] This four line definition of Allah subhana wa talaah, which is the ‘touch stone of theology’ Theology is a Greek word which means theo-means “God’ and logy means “study”.





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Theology means “Study of God”. If anyone claiming to be Almighty God? If that candidate fits in this four line definition we Muslim have got no objection in accepting that candidate as Almighty God. - Surah Ikhlaas Say: He is Allah one and only

Allah, the eternal and absolute Means :He has no beginning, he has no end, he is the one who helps other people but does not require help.etc.. He begetteth not , nor is He begotten Means :He has no father and mother. He has got no children, no begotten children. And there is nothing unto like him Means: And there is nothing unto him like in this world’. There is nothing comparable to him in this world. It’s so stringent on one can fit besides Allah. The moment you can compare Allah (SWT) to anyone, he is not Allah (SWT). If you say that God Almighty suppose is a thousand times as strong as Nuclear power or nuclear bomb, do you know Nuclear Bomb? it can destroy the whole city or country . If you say that God Almighty is a thousand times as strong as Nuclear power or Arnold Schwarzenneger or Dara Singh or may be King Kong, he is not God. The moment you can compare him with anyone whether a thousand times. Whether a million times, whether ten million times. The moment you compare him with anything is not God. there is nothing whatever like unto Him, and He is the One that hears and sees (all things). [Al-Qur’an ch 42 Verse 11]





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Similarities between Hinduism and Islam: Concept of God 1 “Say: He is Allah one and only” Qur’an [Al-Qur’an ch 112 Verse 1] “Ekam evaditiyam”, “He is one only without a second”. [Chandogya Upanishad, Chapter 6, Section 2, Verse 1] 2 Allah, the eternal and absolute [Al-Qur’an ch 112 Verse 2] ‘God is self-Existent and eternal’ [Bhagavad Geetha Ch ch 10 Verses 3] 3 “He begetteth not, nor is He begotten” [Al-Qur’an ch 112 Verse 3] “Of him there is neither parents(Children) nor lord”.

[Svetasvatara Upanishad, Chapter 6, Verse 9]

4 “And there is nothing unto like him” [Al-Qur’an ch 112 Verse 4] “There is no likeness of him”.

[Svetasvatara Upanishad, Chapter 4, Verse 19]

“There is no likeness of him”. [Yajurveda, Chapter 32, Verse 3] If we Analysis the concept of God on bases of Religious scripture they are same the teach us to worship only one true God”





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NAMES OF GOD

NAMES OF GOD IN ISLAM AND HINDUSIM Say: "Call upon Allah, or call upon Rahman: by whatever name ye call upon Him, (it is well): for to Him belong the Most Beautiful Names. Neither speak thy Prayer aloud, nor speak it in a low tone, but seek a middle course between." [Al-Qur’an Ch 17 Verse 110] [Same message repeated in Surah Taha ch 20 Verse 130] Allah says you can call upon him by any name but it’s should be beautiful name it’s should be not be Conjure up a mental picture. And there are no less than 99 different attributes given of Allah Subhana Wa Taala, in the Holy Qu’ran - No less than 99 different attributes of Allah Subhana Wa Taala are given in the Holy Qur’an. For example ‘Ar-Rahmaan’, ‘Ar-Raheem’, ‘Al-Karrem’, ‘Most Gracious’, ‘Most Merciful’, ‘Most Benevolent’. He is called as ‘Rabb’, as ‘Raziq’, as ‘Lord’, ‘Cherisher’, ‘Sustainer’, ‘Provider’ . THE CROWN ONE ALLAH “The most beautiful names belong to Allah: so call on him by them; but shun such men as use profanity in his names: for what they do, they will soon be requited.” [Al-Qur’an Ch 7 Verse 180] : He is Allah, the Creator, the Evolver, the Bestower of Forms (or Colours). To Him belong the Most Beautiful Names: whatever is in the heavens and on earth, doth declare His Praises and Glory: and He is the Exalted in Might, the Wise. [Al-Qur’an Ch 59 Verse 24]





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Allah is Very Unique Word . Name of “Allah” has No Plural No Antonym No Masculine & No Faminine. Because “ Allah “ is one but Khuda(in urdu), Bhagwan ,devt, lord etc has their plurals, antonym, Masculines & Feminies for example : God=Gods, Goddess, Godfather , Godmother etc.. Khuda=Khudaon Devta=Devtaoo, devi(Female) Lord=Lords(plural) But ALLAH is one and only(Alone)

NAMES OF GOD IN HINDUSIM

It is mentioned in Rig-Veda: “Sages (learned Priest) call one God by many names” “They have styled (Him, God or the sun) indra (the resplendent), mitra (the surveyor), varuna (the venerable), agni (the adorable), and he is the celestial, well-winged garutmat (the great), for learned priests call one by many names as they speak of the adorable as yama (ordainer) and matarisvan (cosmic breath)” [It is mentioned in Rig-Veda Book no.1, Hymn no.164 Verse 46] [Same message repeated in Rig-Veda Book no. 10 Hymn no. 114 mantra (Verse) 5]

“Ya eka ittamushtuhi” “Praize Him who is the matchless and alone.” [It is mentioned in Rig-Veda, Book No VI, Hymn 45, Verse 16]





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Rig-Veda Alone not less than 33 different attributes given to Almighty God

1) “VISHNU” in English: Sustainer, provider. In Arabic: Same what “Rabb”

2) “BHARMA” in English: Creator. In Arabic: “Khaliq” [Rig-Veda book 2 Hymn 1 Verse 3]

NAME OF ALLAH IN THE VEDAS Even in the Rigveda which is the most sacred scripture of the Hindus, one of the attributes given to God Almighty in Book no 2 Hymn no I verse II, is ‘Ila’ which if pronounced properly is the same as Allah. Rig-Veda Book no.2 Hymn 1 Verse 11 Rig-Veda Book no.3 Hymn 30 Verse 10 Rig-Veda Book no9 Hymn 67 Verse 30 Check out in the Sanskrit dictionary “Allah” name of “God” The is a separate Book name known as “Allo upanishad “





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II PILLAR OF FAITH “BELIEVE IN BOOKS”

Books in Hinduism:

Introduction:

There are two kinds of sacred writings in Hinduism

1)Shruti and

2) Smrti.

a)Shruti : means that which has been heard perceived understood or revealed. It is the oldest and the most sacred of the Hindu’s scriptures. The Sruti is divided into two main parts. The Vedas and the Upanishads and are considered to be of divine origin.

Basically they are “ Vedas” principally they are four “Vedas”

1)Rig-Veda

2) Yajur-Veda

3) Sama-Veda

4) Ather-Veda

There are several Holy Scriptures of the Hindus among them are the Vedas, Upanishads & the Puranas.





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a) (i)Vedas: It is derived from ‘Vid’, to know, means knowledge par excellence, sacred wisdom. There are 4 principal divisions of the Vedas (Although according to their number, they amount to 1131 out of which about a dozen are available. According to Maha Bhashya of Patanjali there are

21 branches of Rigveda,

9 types of Atharvaveda,

101 branches of Yajurveda and

1000 of Samveda

(ii) The Rigveda, the Yajurveda and Samveda are considered to be more ancient books and are known as ‘Trai Viddya’ or the ‘Tripple Sciences’. The Rigveda is the oldest and has been compiled in 3 long and different periods of time. The 4th Veda is the Atharvaveda which is of a later date.

(iii) There is no unanimous opinion regarding the date of compilation or revelation of the 4 Vedas. According to Swami Dayanand, who is the founder of the Arya Samaj, the Vedas were revealed 1310 millions of years ago and according to other scholars they are not more than 4000 years old.

(iv) Similarly there is a difference of opinion regarding the places where these books were revealed and the Rishis to whom these Scriptures were given. Inspite of these differences the Vedas are the most authentic of the Hindu Scriptures and the real foundations of the Hindu Dharma.

b) Upanishads:

(i) The word Upanishads is derived from ‘Upa’ meaning near, ‘ni’ which means down and ‘shad’ means to sit, therefore Upanishads means sitting down near groups of pupils sit near the teacher to learn from him the secret doctrines.

According to Samkara Upanishad is derived from the root word ‘Sad’ which means ‘to loosen’, ‘to reach’ or ‘to destroy’, with ‘Upa’ and ‘ni’ as prefix, therefore Upanishad means Brahma-knowledge by which ignorance is loosened or destroyed.

(ii) The number of Upanishads exceeds 200 though the Indian tradition puts it at 108. There are 10 principal Upanishads however some consider them to be more than 10, while other 18.

(iii) The Vedanta meant originally the Upanishads, though the word is now used for the system of

philosophy based on the Upanishad. Literally, Vedanta means the end of the Veda, Vedasya-antah, the conclusion as well as the goal of Vedas. The Upanishads are the concluding portion of the Vedas and chronologically they come at the end of the Vedic period.

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Smrti is not as sacred as the Sruti, but it is yet considered to be important and is popular with the Hindus today.

Smrti means memory or remembered.

This Hindu literature is easier to understand because it speaks about the truths of the universe through symbolism and mythology.

The Smrti are not considered to be of divine origin but are human composition which regulate and guide individuals in their daily conduct and lists rules governing the actions of the individual, the community and the society. They are also known as

Dharma Shastra Smrtis consists of many writings including the

Puranas

Itihas.

Bhagaved Geetha

Manus smirti etc..

“All this scripture written by the human being “

c) Puranas

Next in order of authenticity are the Puranas which are the most widely read scriptures. The Purana contains the history of the creation of the universe, history of the early Aryan tribes and life stones of the devines and deities of the Hindus. The Puranas are revealed books like the Vedas which were revealed simultaneously with the Vedas or somewhere close to it.

Maharishi Vyasa has divided the Puranas into 18 voluminous parts. He also arranged the Vedas under various heads. The Gita and Mahabharata were productions of his masterly pen.

Chief among the Puranas is a book known as Bhavishya Purana. It is called so because it gives an account of future event. The Hindus consider it to be the word of God. Maharishi Vyasa was just the compiler of the book. The real author being God himself.

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Books in Islam

Allah says in the Qur’an Allah sent many revelation(Books) [Al-Qur’an ch 13 Verse 38] By Name four are mention in the Qur’an

1) “Thorad”, The Book give to moses(pbuh) 2) “ Zabur” , The Book give to Dawood(David) (pbuh) 3) “Enjeer”, The Book given to Esa(Jesus) (pbuh) 4) “Qur’an” The last and final Book(Message of Allah) give to the Mohammed(pbuh)

All the books revealed by the Allah before Qur’an meant for that time for those people not for eternal .

QUR’AN REVEALD FOR WHOLE MANKIND

Qur’an does not revealed for the Muslim and the Arabs but for the whole mankind Allah says in the Qur’an :

” Ramadan is the month the Qur’an has been revealed, a guidance for the whole mankind, and Qur’an is the criteria to judge right from wrong “ [Al-Qur’an surah Baq’rahCh 2 verse 185] Allah several places says Qur’an revealed for the whole mankind. [It mention in Ch 14 verse 1, 52, Ch 39 verse 41, Ch 68 verse 52, and Ch 81 verse 27, etc]





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HADITH

Hadith : Means saying and practices of prophet Mohammed(pbuh) , It’s a Sunna of the prophet. It’s a commentary of the Qur’an , its give more detail about Islamic tradition There are many Hadith books the top 6 books

1) Sahi Bukhari 2) Sahi Muslim 3) Sunna Abu Dawood 4) Trimidi 5) Sunna Ib-ni Maja 6) Sunna nisai

No Any Authentic Hadith will ever contradict with Qur’an neither Qur’an will contradict with the sahi Hadith(Authentic hadith).The most Authentic Book Amongst the All is Sahi Bukhari after that Sahi Muslim .





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III PILLAR OF FAITH BELIEVE IN MESSENGERS

Messengers In Islam and Hinduism:

Believe in Messengers

Allah says; “And there never were a people,

Without a Warner (messenger) having lived Among them” [Al-Qur’an surah Al-Fir Ch 35 verse 24] By name in the Qur’an, 25 messenger name mentioned,

Prophet Mohammed (pbuh) says it mention in MasnadAhamedvol 5 page on 265-266

“Allah has sent to earth 124000 messenger, But by named 25 mention have to believe in all of them messenger of Allah and the last and Final messenger Mohammed (pubh) sent to the wholemankind. Allah say; ” We (Allah) have sent thee(Mohammed(pubh) Not but a mercy to the all creatures” [Al-Qur’an Surah AmbiyaCh 21 verse 107 ] “We have sent thee not but a universal messenger giving glad tiding and warning against sin But most of the human being yet do not know” [Al-Qur’an ch 34 Verse 28]





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It mentioned in Sahih Bukhari,

Narrated Jabir bin Abdullah: Allah’s Messenger said, “Every Prophet used to be sent to his nation only but I have been sent to all mankind.” [Sahih Bukhari, Volume 1, Book of Salaah, Chapter 56, Hadith no. 429]

CONCEPT OF MESSENGER IN HINDUISM

A common Hindu believe in a philosophy or concept known as a ‘AVTAAR’ The meaning of Avtaar in the oxford Dictionary is, “(In Hindu Mythology) the descent of a diety of a released soul to earth in bodily form”. In simple words, Avtaar means God Almighty coming down to earth in bodily form.

In Hinduism, It is believed that God Almighty comes down to the earth in some bodily form to protect the religion or to set an example or set the rules for the human beings.

There is no reference of Avtaars anywhere in the Vedas. The most sacred of the Hindu Scriptures i.e. Sruti. However it is found in the Smrti i.e. the Puranas and the Itihasas.

“Whenever and wherever there is a decline in religious practice, O descendent of Bharata, and a predominant rise of irreligion at that time I descend Myself”.

“To deliver the Pious and to annihilate the miscreants, as well as to reestablish the principles of religion, I myself appear, millenium after millennium”.

[Bhagavad Geeta, Chapter 4, Verse 7-8]

Same message given in the “Whenever evil increase I will raise myself” [Bhagvad Purana Khand 9 Adiyah 24 Sloka 56]

ANTHROPOMORPHISM

Most of the other religions some time or the other believes in the philosophy of anthropomorphism i.e. God take human form. They have a very good logic for it Almighty God is so pure and Holy the he is unaware of the hardships, shortcomings, difficulties feelings etc. of the human being. He does not know how does a person feel when he is hurt or when he is in trouble etc. Therefore in order to set the rules for the human beings. He came down to the earth in the form of a human being. On the face of it, it seems to be a very good logic. This concept does not exist anywhere in the Vedas!.





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Lets Analysis meaning of “Avatar”. ‘Avtaar’ is the Sanskrit term where ‘Av’ means down and ‘tr’ means passover. Thus ‘Avtar’ means ‘to descend down or to come down.’

Many Hindu scholars according to the Pure vedic scholars, the word Avtar means “ Its possessive word of Godor something of God” They say ‘God does not take human form but will send “Rushies” or “Messengers”.

CONCEPT OF MESSENGER OR RUSHI IN VEDAS AND IN OTHER HINDUS SCRIPTURE:

Muhammad (pbuh) in the Hindu Scriptures:

Muhammad (pbuh) prophesized in Bhavishya Purana: “Ethsi Mannathare Maleechcha Aachaar vena Sanabvitha “Mohammadam” ithi

khayaatha shishya shaakhaa samanvithaha Nrupashehaitha Mahaadevam Masrusthala Nivaasinam”

A Malechha( Belonging to foreign country and speaking foreign language ) Spiritual teacher will appear with his companion. His name will be Mohammed(pbuh). Raja Bhoj after giving this Maha Dev(of angelic disposition) Arab a bath in the panchgaryya and the ganga water( Puring him of all the time ) offered him the presents of this sincere devotion and showing him all reverence said “ I make obeisance of thee ‘Oye’ The pride of mankind the dweller in desert of Arabia , Ye have collected a great force to kill the Devil and you yourself have been protected from the malechha opponents”

[Bhavishya Purana in the Prati Sarag, Parv III, Khand 3, Aday 3, Shaloka 5 to 8]





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The Prophecy clearly states:

(i) The name of the Prophet as Muhammad (pbuh)

(ii) He will belong to Arabia. The Sanskrit word ‘Marusthal’ means a sandy track of land or a desert.

(iii) Special mention is made of the companions of the Prophet i.e. the Sahabas. No other Prophet had as many companions as Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).

(v) He is referred as the pride of mankind (Parbatis nath). The Holy Qur’an reconfirms this in Qur’an

And thou (standest) on an exalted standard of character” [Surah Al-Qalam, Chapter 68, Verse 4]

“Ye have indeed in the messenger of Allah, a beautiful pattern (of conduct)” [Surah Al-Ahzab Chapter 33, Verse 21]

(vi) He will kill the devil i.e. abolish idol worship and all sorts of vices.

(vii) The Prophet will be given the protection against his enemy.

Some people may argue that Raja Bhoj mentioned in the prophecy lived in the 11th century CE 500 years after the advent of Prophet Muhammad and was the descendant in the 10th generation of Raja Shalivahan. These people fail to realize that there was not only one Raja of the name Bhoj. The Egyptian Monarchs were called as Pharaoh and the Roman kings were known as Caesar’s, similarly the Indian Rajas were given the tittle of Bhoj. There were several Raja Bhoj who came before the one in 11th Century CE.

The Prophet did not physically take a bath in Panchgavya and the water of Ganges. Since the water of Ganges is considered holy, taking bath in the Ganges is an idem meaning washing away or making immune from all sorts of sins. Here the prophecy implies that the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) was sinless i.e. ‘Maasoom’.





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“The Malechha have spoiled the well known land of the Arabs. Arya Dharma is not to be found in the country. Before also there appeared a misguided friend whom I had killed; he has now again appeared being sent by a powerful enemy. To show these enemies the right path and to give them guidance the well-known Mohamad (Muhammad), who has been given by me the epithet of Brahma, is busy in bringing the ‘Pishachas’ to the right path. O Raja, you need not go to the land of the foolish Pishachas, you will be purified through my kindness even where you are at night, he of the angelic disposition, the shrewd man, in the guise of a Pischacha said to Raja Bhoj, O Raja! Your Arya Dharma has been made to prevail over all religions, but according to the commandment of Ishwar Parmatma, I shall enforce the strong need of the meat eaters. My follower will be a man circumcised, without a tail (on his head), keeping beard, creating a revolution announcing Adhan (call for prayer) and will be eating all lawful things. He will eat all sorts of animals except swine. They will not seek purification from the holy shrubs, but will be purified through warfare. On account of their fighting the irreligious nations, they will be known as ‘Musalmans’. I shall be the originator of the religion of the meat-eating nation” [Bhavishya Purana in the Pratisarag, Parv III, Khand 3, Shloka 10 to 27 Maharishi Vyas has prophesized.]

The Prophecy states that:

Commentary:

(i) The evil doers have corrupted the Arab land.

(ii) Arya Dharma is not found in that land.

(iii) The present enemies will be destroyed just as the previous enemies like Abraha had perished. Qur’an speaks about these sort of previous enemies in Qur’an “Seest thou not how thy word dealt with the companions of the elephant? Did we not make their treacherous plan go astray? And He sent against them flights of Birds sticking them with stones of baked day then did He make them like an empty field of stalk and straw, (of which the corn) has been eaten up”.

[Surah Al-Feel, Chapter No. 105, Verse No. 1 to 5]

(iv) Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) has been given the title Brahma to guide the opponents of truth.





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(v) The Indian Raja need not go to Arab land since his purification will take place in India after the Musalman will arrive in India.

(vi) The coming Prophet will atlest the truth of the Aryan faith i.e. Monotheism and will reform the misguided people.

(vii) The Prophets followers will be circumcised without a tail on the head being a beard and will create a great revolution.

(viii) Will announce the Adhan i.e. ‘call for prayer’.

(ix) He will only eat lawful things and animals but will not eat pork. Qur’an confirms this is no less than 4 different places.

In Surah Al-Baqarah, Chapter 2, Verse 173

In Surah Al-Maidah, Chapter 5, Verse 3

In Surah Al-Anam, Chapter 6, Verse 145

In Surah Al-Nahl, Chapter 16, Verse 115

“Forbidden for you for food are dead meat, blood, flesh of swine, and that on which had been invoked the name of other than Allah”.

(x) They will not purify with grass like the Hindus but by means of sword they will fight their irreligious people.

(xi) They will be called as Musalman.

(xii) They will be a meat eating nation.

Qur’an confirms the eating of herbivorous animals in,

Surah Maidah, Chapter 5, Verse No. 1 &

Surah Moominoon, Chapter 23, Verse No. 21.





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“Corruption and persecution are in seven sacred cities of Kashi etc. India is inhabited by Rakshas, Shabar, Bhil and other foolish people. In the land of ‘Malechhas’, the followers of the ‘Malechha dharma’ (Islam) are wise and brave people. All good qualities are found in Musalmans and all sorts of vices have accumulated in the land of the Aryas. Islam will rule in India and its islands. Having known these facts O Muni, glorify the name of thy Lord”.

[Bhavishya Purana, Parv III, Khand 1, Aday 3, Shloka 21-23]

Commentary:

Qur’an conforms this in,

Surah Taubah, Chapter 9, Verse 33 & Surah Al-Saf, Chapter 61, Verse 9, “It is the who hath sort His Messenger with guidance and the Religion of Truth, to proclaim it over all religion, even though the pagan may detect (it)”

and a similar message is given in, Ending with ‘And enough is Allah as a witness’.

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PROPHET MOHAMMED(PBUH) IN VEDAS

[Atharvaveda Book 20th, Hymn 127. Mantra 1-14]

Some Suktas (Chapters) are known as Kuntap Sukt. Kuntap means the consumer of misery and troubles. Thus meaning the message of peace and safety and if translated in Arabic means Islam.

Kuntap also means hidden glands in the abdomen. These mantras are called so probably because their true meaning was hidden and was to be revealed in future. Its hidden meaning is also connected with the navel or the middle point of this earth. Mecca is called the ‘Ummul Qur’an’ the mother of the towns or the naval of the earth in many revealed books it was the first house of divine worship where God Almighty gave spiritual nourishment to the world.

The Holy Qur’an says

“The first house (of worship) appointed for men was that at Bakka (Mecca) full of blessings and of guidance and for all kinds of beings”.

[Surah Ale-Imran, Chapter 3, Verse 95.]





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Another name for Mecca is ‘Becca’. Thus Kuntap stands for Mecca or Becca.

Several people have translated these Kuntap Suktas like M. Blomfield, Prof. Ralph Griffith, Pandith Rajaram, Pandit Khem Karan, etc.

The main points mentioned in the Kuntap Suktas that is Atharvaved, Book XX, Hymn 127, Verses 1-14 are:

Mantra 1:

He is narashansah or the praised one (Muhammad).

He is Kaurama the prince of peace or the emigrant, who is safe, even amongst a host of 60,090 enemies.

Mantra 2:

He is a camel-riding Rishi, whose chariot touches the heaven.

Mantra 3:

He is Mamah Rishi who is given a hundred gold coins, ten chaklets (necklaces), three hundred good steeds and ten thousand cows.

Mantra 4:

Vachyesv rebh, ’Oh! ye who glorifies’

Mantra 5:

The praying ones with their prayers hurry on like powerful bulls.

Mantra 6:

O you who praises hold fast the wisdom which earns cows and good things. Disseminate this among the divine.

Mantra 7:

He is the king of the worlds, the best of men and guide for the entire mankind.





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Mantra 8-9:

He has procured a secure dwelling for the people, gives protection to everybody and has spread peace in the world.

Mantra 10:

People thrive happily end prosper under his rule and from the depth of degradation they rise to the height of glory.

Mantra 11:

He is asked to wake up and warn the world.

Mantra 12:

He is extremely bountiful and very generous.

Mantra 13:

(His followers) have been saved from the hostility and robbery of the enemy and May the Master not be harmed.

Mantra 14:

We Glorify and praise the great hero with a song of praise and a prayer. Please accept this praise so that evil may not befall us.





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Commentary:

(i) The Sanskrit word ‘Narashansah’ means ‘the praised one’ which is the literal translation of the Arabic word Muhammad (pbuh). The Sanskrit word ‘Kaurama’ means ‘one who spreads and promotes peace’ the holy Prophet was the ‘Prince of Peace’ and he preached equality of human kind and universal brotherhood. ‘Kaurama’ also means an emigrant. The Prophet migrated from Mecca to Medina and was thus also an Emigrant. He will be protected from 60,090 enemies which was the population of Mecca.

(ii) The Prophet would ride a camel, this clearly indicates that, it cannot be an Indian Rishi since it is forbidden for a Brahman to ride a camel, sacred Books of the east, Volume 25, Laws of Manu page 472 according to Manu Smriti, Chapter 11, Verse 202. “A Brahman is prohibited from riding a camel or an ass and to bath naked. He should purify himself by suppressing his breath”.

(iii) (a) This Mantra gave the Rishis name as Mamah. No rishi in India or any other Prophet had this name ‘Mamah’ is derived from ‘Mah’ which means to esteem highly, on a revere, to exalt, etc. Some Sanskrit books give the Prophets name as ‘Mahamad’, but this word according to Sanskrit grammar can also be used in the bad sense. It is incorrect to apply grammar to an Arabic word. Actually Mamah has the some meaning and somewhat similar pronunciation as the word Muhammad (pbuh).

(b) He is given 100 gold coins, which refers to the believers and the earlier companions of the Prophet during his turbulent Meccan life. Later on due to persecution they migrated from Mecca to Abyssinia later when Prophet migrated to Madina all of them joined him in Madinah.

(c) The 10 chaplets or necklaces were the 10 best companions of the Holy Prophet (pbuh) known as

‘Ashra – Mubbashshira’ (10 bestowed with good news). These were fore told in this world of their salvation in the hereafter i.e. they were given the good news of entering paradise by Prophets own lips and after naming each one he said (in Paradise). They were Abu Baker, Umer, Uthman, Ali, Talha, Zubair, Abdur Rahman Ibni Auf, Sad Bin Abi Waqqar, Sad Bin Zaid and Abu Ubeidah (May God be well-pleased with them).

(d) The third gift was 300 good steeds. These horses belonged to the Arab breed. The Sanskrit word ‘Arvah’ means swift Arab horse, The 300 steeds refers to the 300 companions of the Holy Prophet who fought at the battle of Badar and came back victorious even though the enemies were thrice the number.





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(e) The Sankrit word ‘Go’ is derived from ‘Gaw’ which means ‘to go to war’. A cow is also called ‘Go’

and is a symbol of war as well as peace, the 10,000 cows refers to the 10,000 companious of who accompanied the Prophet (Pubh) when he entered Mecca during Fateh Mecca which was a unique victory in the history of mankind in which there was no blood shed. The 10,000 companions were pious and compassionate like a cow and were at the same time strong and fierce and are described in the Holy Qur’an in Surah Fatah, Chapter 48, Verse 29, “Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, and those who are with him are strong against unbelievers, (but) compassionate amongst each other”.

This mantra calls the Prophet as ‘Rebh’ which means one who praises which when translated into Arabic is Ahmed which is another name for the Holy Prophet (pbuh).

(viii) He and his followers are always mindful of their prayers even in the battlefield. The Holy Qur’an says in Qur’an

“Nay, seek (Allah’s) help with patience, perseverance and prayer” [Surah Baqarah, Chapter 2, Verse 45,] The Holy Qur’an says “When thou (O Messenger) act with them, and standest to lead them in prayer, Let one party of them stand up (in prayer) with thee, taking their arms with them. When they finish their prostations, let them take their position in the rear. And let the other party come up which hath not yet prayed and let them pray with thee, taking all precautions, and bearing arms.” [Surah Nisa, Chapter 4, Verse 102]

(ix) The wisdom mentioned in this mantra refer to the Holy Qur’an. The Holy Qur’an earns good not only in this world but also in the hereafter. The Prophet (pbuh) is asked to propagate amongst his companions. Many of whom memorized the Qur’an.

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“We sent thee not, but as a mercy for all creatures” [Surah Al-Anbiya, Chapter 21, Verse 107] “We have not sent thee but as a universal (Messenger) to men, giving them glad tidings, and warning them (against sin), but most men understand not.” [Surah Saba, Chapter 34, Verse 28] “And thou (standest) on an exalted standard of character.” [Surah Al-Qalam, Chapter 68, Verse 4]

“We have indeed in the Messenger of Allah a beautiful pattern (of conduct)”. [Surah Al-Ahzab, Chapter 33, Verse 21]

(x) & (ix) During the reconstruction of Kaaba, the Prophet (pbuh) Through his wisdom prevented a war between the Arab tribe. The Prophet not only gave peace to the Arab land but also to the whole world. Even during the conquest of Mecca, the Prophet established peace without shedding a single drop of blood. He gave peace, shelter to the bitterest enemies and let them go by saying, “There shall be no reproof against you this day.”

(x) The Arabs were the most ignorant people 1400 years ago and it was referred to as ‘Youmul Jahiliya’.

The Prophet with his message brought prosperity and raised these ignorant people and made them the torchbearers.

(xi) This Mantra gives the translation of the Holy Qur’an Surah Al-Mudaththir, Chapter 74, Verses 1-3 “O thou wrapped up (in a mantle)! Arise and deliver thy warning!

And thy Lord do thou magnify!” The Prophet arose and warned the people and glorified the Lord.

(xii) The Holy Qur’an says in Surah Ale-Imran, Chapter 3, Verse 159 “It is part of the Mercy of Allah that thou don’t deal gently with them.

Wert thou severe or harsh hearted, They would have broken away from about thee.”

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(xiii) This Mantra is a prayer of the Rishi for the Prophet (pbuh) a similar prayer is found in the last Chapter of the Holy Qur’an i.e. Surah Nas, Chapter 114, Verses 1-3.

“Say, I seek refuge with Lord and Cherisher of mankind, The King (or Ruler) of mankind, the God (or Judge) of mankind from the mischief of the Whisperer (of Evil), who withdraws (after his whisper) - (the same) who whispers into the hearts of mankind – Among Jinns and among Men.”

(xiv) In this last Mantra, the Rishi of the Veda makes it compulsory for the followers of the Veda to praise the Holy Prophet (pbuh) land follow him so that they will be saved from the evil of this world.

4. Battle of the Allies described in the Vedas.

It is mentioned in Atharvaveda, Book XX, Hymn 21, Verse 6,

“Lord of the truthful! These libatrous drinks these feats of bravery and the inspiring songs gladdened thee in field of battle. When thou renders vanquished without fight the ten thousand opponents of the praying one, the adoring one.”

(i) This Prophecy of the Veda describes the well-known battle of Ahzab or the battle of the Allies during the time of Prophet Muhammad. The Prophet was victorious without an actual conflict which is mentioned in the Qur’an in Surah Ahzab, Chapter 33, Verse 22, “When the believers saw the confederate forces they said, This is what Allah and His Messenger had promised us and Allah and His Messenger told us what was true”. And it only added to their faith and their zeal in obedience.

(ii) The Sanskrit word karo in the Mantra means the ‘praying one’ which when translated into Arabic means Ahmed, the second name of Prophet Muhammad(PBUH).

(iii) (Pbuh) The 10,000 opponents mentioned in the mantra were the enemies of the Prophet and the Muslims were only 3000 in numbers.

(iv) The last words of the Mantra ‘aprati ni bashayah’ means the defeat was given to the enemies without an actual fight.

6. The enemies defeat in the conquest of Mecca

It is mentioned in Atharvaveda, Book 20, Hymn 21, Verse No. 7

“You have O India, overthrown 20 Kings and 60,099 men with an outstripping Chariat wheel who came to fight the praised one or far famed (Muhammad) orphan.”

(i) The Population of Mecca at the time of Prophet Advent was nearly 60,000.

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(iii) An Abandhu meaning a helpless man who was far famed and ‘Praised one’ Muhammad (pbuh)

overcame his enemies with the help of God. [A similar prophecy is also found in Rigveda, Book I, Hymn 53, Verse 9]

The Sanskrit word used is ‘Sushrana’ which means praise worthy or well praised which in Arabic means Muhammad (pbuh)

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7. Muhammad (pbuh) prophesized in Samveda as Ahmed . Book II, Hymn 6, Verse 8

“Ahamathi pithoohu parimedha marustasya haagarani Aham suryo Naajanab”

“Ahmed acquired from his Lord the knowledge of eternal law I received light from him just as from the sun”. The Prophecy confirms.

(i) The name of the Prophet as Ahmed since Ahmed is an Arabic name; many translators misunderstood it to be Ahmat and translated the mantra as I alone have acquired the real wisdom of my father.

(ii) Prophet was given external law i.e. Shariah (iii) The Rishi was enlightened by the Shariah of Prophet Muhammad. The Holy Qur’an says

“We have not sent thee but as a universal (messenger) to men, giving them glad tidings and warning them (against sin), but most men understand not.” [Surah Saba, Chapter 34, Verse 28] “He will never fed a milk by his mother” [Sam-Veda Agni Mantra no: 64] Prophet Mohammed(pbuh) never had milk from his mother breast . It was the Bibee Aseya(Allah please with her) She fed milk to prophet .





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WORD AHMED IN THE VEDAS

Sam-Veda, Indra Ch 2 Verse or Mantra No:152 ---------------Ahmed (In Sanskrit) Yajur-Veda Ch 32 Verse No: 18 ---------------------------------Ahmed “ Rig-Veda Book No: 8 Hymn 6 Mantra No: 10-----------------Ahmed “ Ather-Veda Book No: 20 Hymn 126 Mantra No: 14-----------Ahmed “ Ather-Veda Book No: 8 Hymn 5 Mantra No:16----------------Ahmed “

MOHAMMED (PBUH) IN THE VEDAS AS ‘NARASHANSA’ (ONE WHO PRAISE WORTHY)

Sanskrit word ‘Nar’ means’Male” Shansa means ‘praise worthy’ Narashansa means “One who praise worthy” Narashansa translate into Arabic means Mohammed(pbuh) Mentioned several places in the

Vedas

REGVEDA BOOK 1 HYMN 13 MANTRA 3 REGVEDA BOOK 1 HYMN 18 MANTRA 9 REGVEDA BOOK 1 HYMN 106 MANTRA 4 REGVEDA BOOK 1 HYMN 142 MANTRA 3 REGVEDA BOOK 2 HYMN 3 MANTRA 2 REGVEDA BOOK 3 HYMN 11 MANTRA 29 REGVEDA BOOK 5 HYMN 5 MANTRA 2 REGVEDA BOOK 7 HYMN 2 MANTRA 2 REGVEDA BOOK 10 HYMN 64 MNATRA 3 REGVEDA BOOK 10 HYMN 182 MANTRA 2





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YAJUR VEDA BOOK 1 CH 6 MANTRA 4 YAJUR VEDA BOOK 1 CH 7 MANTRA 4 YAJUR VEDA CH 20 MANTRA 37 YAJUR VEDA CH 20 MANTRA 57 YAJUR VEDA CH 21 MANTRA 31 YAJUR VEDA CH 21 MANTRA 55 YAJUR VEDA CH 28 MANTRA 2 YAJUR VEDA CH 28 MANTRA 19 YAJUR VEDA CH 28 MANTRA 42. YAJUR VEDA CH 29 MANTRA 27 SAMVEDA UTTARARCHICK MANTRA 1349





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KALKI AVATAR(Final messenger)

‘He(Kalki Avatar) will born in the house of “Vishnuyas” . A Noble Bhramin , in the village of ‘Sambala” in the house of chief of sambala , He will be called Kalki’ [Bhagwath purana Khand 12 , Adhya 2, Shloka 18-20] Kalki he will bron in “kalyuga”(days of Ignorance ) When king behave like robbers. This “Kalki” As a saver and He will bring them darkness to Light , He will be born in the house of ‘Vishnuyas’. [Bhagwath purana Khand 1, Adhya 3, Shloka 23-25] Bhagwath Purana gives 8 Special characteristic or Quality to this Kalki purana: 1) Wisdom 2) Self-control 3) Valour 4) Reveal knowledge 5) Respectable Lineage 6) Measured Speech 7) Gratefulness 8) Utmost charity





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KALKI PURANA

It’s Mentions in Kalki purana : “He will be antim Rushi or Avatar” [Kalki purana Ch 2 Mantra 4] “Four companion will help him to spread his religion” [Kalki purana Ch 2 Mantra 5] “He will help by the Angles in the battles field” [Kalki purana Ch 2 Mantra 7] “He Will born in the womb of ‘Sumathi’” [Kalki purana Ch 2 Mantra 11] “He will born first half month of “Madahu” [Kalki purana Ch 2 Mantra 15]

Commentary:

1) Parent Names: Father Name “Vishnuyas”: If Translate into English which means: “Worshiper of God”

Translate into Arabic which means “Abdullah” Mother Name “Sumathi”: If Translate into English which means: “Peace” Translate into Arabic which means “Amina”





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Prophet Mohammed (pbuh) Father Name is “Abdullah” and Mother Name Is “Amina”

2) He will born in the Village of “Sambala” Sanskrit word Translate into English Means “The place of “Peace and Serenity”

Makah Known as “Darul-Amman” “The place of peace and serenity”

3) He will born in the house of “chief” of “sambala”: Mohammed(pbuh) was born in “ Kurish Family” He belong to “Kurish Family” “Kurish Were Chief of Makah”

4) He will born in “Kal yug” When prophet Mohammed(pbuh) Was born its knowns as a ‘yumul Jahiliya”

Days of ignorance

5) He will be “Antim Rushi” “Muhammad is not the father of any of your men, but (he is) the Messenger of Allah, and

the Seal of the Prophets: and Allah has full knowledge of all things” [Al-Qur’an ch 33 Verse 40]

Almighty God Clearly mentioned that Mohammed (pbuh) He is the seal of the prophet (The last and final messenger of Allah)

6) He Will help by the Four Companion Referring To : 1) Abu Bakar, 2) Umar 3) Osman 4) Ali “Rasee Allaahutalana” Later they became guider of Islam





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7) He Will help by the Angles in the Battle field : Referring To: Remember ye implored the assistance of your Lord, and He answered you:

"I will assist you with a thousand of the angels, ranks on ranks." [Al-Qur’an Ch 8 Verse 9]

It mentioned “Allah had helped you at Badr, when ye were a contemptible little force; then fear Allah; thus May ye show your gratitude.”

[Al-Qur’an ch 3 Verse 123]

8) He will be born first half month of Madhv on the 12th date: And Mohammed(pbuh) Was born 12th date of “Rabi-a-wal” Mont and which exactly same

of Hindu Calendar.

Endowed with eight special qualities

Kalki Avatar will be endowed with eight special qualities. These qualities are wisdom, respectable lineage, self-control, revealed knowledge, valour, measured speech, utmost charity and gratitude. Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) had all these eight special qualities.

a) Wisdom – He was very wise. It is no wonder that several people approached him for guidance, even before he claimed to be a prophet.

b) Respectable lineage – He belonged to the noble tribe of Quraysh who were the caretakers of the sacred Kaaba.

c) Self-control – He was the best example of self-control. From history, we learn that his enemies on many occasions tried to instigate him. However, he was always patient and responded wisely.





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d) Revealed knowledge – Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) received the last and final revelation of God, which is the Glorious Qur’an through Archangel Gabriel.

e) Valour – Muhammad (pbuh) possessed great physical strength and courage. He took active part in the battles against his enemies and most of such battles were fought in self-defence against aggression by the other party.

f) Measured speech – Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) spoke with emphasis and deliberation that people could not forget what he said. In his intercourse with others he would sit silent among his companions for long time but when he spoke his speech was eloquent and full of meaning and advise.

g) Utmost charity – Muhammad (pbuh) was very charitable and never disappointed anyone who asked for help even in situations when he himself was in financial difficulties. Many poor people lived only on his generosity.

h) Gratefulness – Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) was known for his gratefulness He showed immense gratitude to the Ansaars i.e. the helpers from the city of Madeenah.

10. Teacher of the World.

The Kalki Avatar will be the saviour of the world i.e. he will guide and teach the world. Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) did not only guide and save the Arabs but the whole humankind. The Qur’an mentions:

We have not sent thee But as a universal Messenger To men, giving them Glad tidings, and warning them (Against sin), but most men Understand not. (Al Qur’an 34:28)





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11. Shiva will present a steed to Kalki avatar.

It is prophesied that Shiva will present an extraordinary steed to the Kalki Avatar. Muhammad (pbuh) received a steed from Almighty God, which was known as ‘Buraq’ and whose speed transcended.

12. He will ride a horse and carry a sword.

Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) received a heavenly steed from Almighty God called ‘Buraq’ on which he made his heavenly journey known as ‘Miraaj’ or the ‘Ascension to the heavens’.

Moreover, we also learn from the history of the Prophet that he himself took part in battles, most of which were fought in self-defence, and on many such occasions, he rode a horse and carried a sword in his hand.

13. He will subdue the wicked

It is mentioned that Kalki Avatar will subdue the wicked. It was prophet Muhammad (pbuh) who purified (transformed) bandits and miscreants and established them on the path of truth. Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) came at a time, which was known as ‘Yaumul-Jahiliyah’, which means the “age or era of ignorance”. People indulged in various types of vices. Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) brought them from darkness to light.

14. He will overpower the Devil with four companions

It is prophesied that Kalki Avatar, with four of his companions, will disarm Kali i.e. the devil. Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), with his four most trusted companions, fought against the mischief and the evil of the devil. These four companions were Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman and Ali (may Allah be pleased with them all). These four companions later became the first four Khalifas and spread the religion of Islam. In Islamic parlance these four are referred to as ‘the rightly guided Caliphs’.

15. He will be assisted by angels.

The Kalki Avatar will be assisted by angels in the battlefield. In the battle of Badr, Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) was assisted by angels who descended from the heavens. This is also mentioned in the Qur’an in:

Surah Ale- Imran chapter 3 verse 123-125

Surah Al- Anfal chapter 8 verses 8 & 9.





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ALKI AVTAR, A FLYING HORSE FROM GOD

* He will receive a flying horse from God, which will be faster than lightning. Riding it he will go around earth and seven skies" (Bhagwat Puran Khand 12, Adhay 2, Shloka19-20)

This prediction is about Kalki Avtar also match with the Incidence of "MIRAJ"

For reference see Holy Quran (Ch 17.Verse 1) and for detail Hadith s of prophet Muhammad (PBUH) regarding Incidence of Miraj. According to these references Prophet Muhammad traveled the seven skies

and there he met with previous Prophets, and for this God gave him a horse name BARQ which mean lightning and word Miraj mean height and ladder. Please study life history of Prophet Muhammad

(PBUH) for details.

“Glory be to Him, Who transported His Servant one night from the Masjid-i-Haram to the distant Temple, whose surroundings We have blessed, so that we might show him some of Our Sings: the fact alone is

All-Hearing and All-Seeing.” [Al-Qur’an Ch 17 Verse 1] *1 The event referred to in this verse is known "Mi`raj" and "Isra"'. According to authentic traditions, this took place a year before Hijrah. In the traditional and biographical literature, its details have been related by a large number (25) of the Companions. Anas bin Malik, Malik bin Saàsaàh, Abuzar Ghifari, and Abu Hurairah (Allah be pleased with them all) have related details of the event. Besides them, Ùmar, Àli, Àbdullah bin Masùd…(Allah be pleased with them) have also related some parts of this event. In this verse, the Qur'an mentions only a part of the Journey, i.e., from Masjid-i-Haram to the Temple at Jerusalem. The object of this journey as stated here was that Allah willed to show His aervant some of His signs. The Qur'an does not give any details other than this but we find further details in the traditions, which are to this effect:





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One night the Angel Jibril transported the Holy Prophet on al-Buraq from Masjid-i-Haram to Masjid-i-Aqsa (the Temple). There the Holy Prophet offered his prayers along with the other Prophets. Then he took him towards the higher spheres, where he met some of the great Prophets in different spheres. At last he reached the Highest Place in the Heavens, and was received in audience by Allah. It was there that besides other important instructions five daily Prayers were prescribed. Then he returned to the Temple and from there came back to Masjid-iHaram. During this Journey, according to many traditions, Paradise and Hell were shown to him. We also learn from authentic traditions that on the following day when he mentioned this event, the disbelievers of Makkah scoffed at him, and some of the Muslims also were skeptical about this. The above additional details based on the traditions cannot be said to be against the Qur'an, for these are additions to the details given in the Qur'an; therefore, the details related in the traditions cannot be. Rejected on the plea that they are against the Qur'an. Nevertheless, if one rejects any part of those details which are given in the traditions, one cannot be declared a renegade. On the other hand, if one rejects the details given in the Qur'an, one does become a renegade. There are different versions of this Journey. Some say that this happened in a dream, while others are of the opinion that the Holy Prophet was fully awake and went on the Journey with his own physical body; some others say that it was merely a mystic vision which was shown to him. The opening words of this verse: "Glory be to Him, who transported His Servant” however, clearly show that it was a super-natural event which was brought about by the unlimited power of Allah. It is quite obvious that if the event had been merely a mystic vision, it would not have been introduced by the words which imply that the Being Who brought about this event is free from each and every kind of weakness and defect. Again the words "transported His servant one night" also show that this was not a dream or a vision but a physical journey in which Allah arranged that the Holy Prophet should make observation of His Signs with his physical eyes. Therefore, one is bound to admit that this was not a mere spiritual experience but a physical journey and visual observation which Allah arranged for His Prophet. It is strange that some people are of the opinion that this extraordinary journey could not be possible, but now when man with his limited-very limited power has been able to reach the moon; it is absurd to deny that Allah with His limitless powers could enable His Messenger to make this journey in the extraordinary short time it took. Above all, the question whether a thing is possible or not, can arise only in the `case of human beings whose powers are after all limited, but such questions cannot be raised where the AlI-Powerful Allah is concerned. Only such a person who does not believe that Allah is able to do everything can raise objections against this wonderful Journey about which Allah Himself says that He transported His Servant one night from Masjid-i-Haram to Masjid-i-Aqsa. Likewise all the objections raised against the various details which are given in the traditions are frivolous, except two, which are plausible:





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First, if we accept these details, then we shall have to admit drat Allah is confined to a certain place: otherwise there was no need that His Servant should be transported for this purpose to a certain place. Secondly, according to traditions, the Holy Prophet was enabled to observe Paradise and Hell where he saw some people suffering from torment. The objection is: why should sane people be awarded punishments or rewards before the Final Judgment after Resurrection? As regards the first objection, it is true that Allah is Infinite by Himself, but in dealing with His creation, He employs those means which suit His imperfect creation not because of any limitation of His, but because of the limitations of His creation. For instance, when He speaks to any of His creature, He adopts the same limited mode of conversation as the addressee can understand, though He has limitless modes of speech. Likewise, when He desires to show some of the wonderful Signs of His Kingdom to a servant. He transports him to the place where the' Signs are to be shown. It is obvious that the servant cannot see at one and the same time the whole of the universe as Allah does, for Allah has no need to go to any place at all for this purpose but the servant has. The same applies to the appearance of the servant before the Creator. Though Allah is not confined to any locality, it is necessary for the servant to go to the place where His manifestations have been concentrated for his observation because it is not possible for the servant with his limited powers to go in His Presence in His Infinite Capacity. As regards the second objection, it is based on the lack of understanding the thing: many of the Signs which were shown to the Holy Prophet were symbolical. For instance, a small hole from which a fat ox came out but could not go back into it, represented mischief personified. In the same way the adulterers were shown as if they had fresh meat before them but instead of that they were eating rotten flesh. Similarly punishments for evil deeds shown to him were only symbolic observations of the punishments in the Hereafter so that he might see in advance the things which would take place in the Hereafter. In regard to the Mi `raj it should be kept in view that aII the Prophets were enabled by Allah to see His Signs in the heavens and the earth according to their ranks. And for this purpose all the material curtains were lifted so that they could see with their naked eyes the unseen realities, to which they were required to invite the people. This was done so that the Prophets could say with full conviction what they had seen with their own eyes. For this experience would distinguish there from a philosopher who bases all his theories on guess-work and cannot say that he bears witness to what he claims. In contrast to philosophers, Prophets could say that they bore witness to the things which they presented because they had seen them with their own eyes.

Allahamdulilah(praise be to Allah, God) All these prophecy of Kalki Avtaar fit to no one but the

last and final messenger of Allah “ Mohammed(pbuh)”

Now if you Analysis the Verse of Bhagwath Geeta Ch 4 Verse 7-8. In the light of Vedas “I come “ here means the not God itself but the “messenger” God will send the messenger.





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BELIEVE IN ANGELS IN ISLAM

1) Angels in Islam

Angels are creation of Allah (SWT) which are normally unseen and has been created from light. They do not have their own free will and always obey the commandments of Almighty Allah. Different angels have been appointed by Almighty Allah for different activity e.g. Arch Angel Gabriel (Jibreel) was appointed to bring the Revelation of Allah (SWT) to the prophets.

ANGELS IN HINDUISM

2) Angels in Hinduism: There is no concept of Angels in Hinduism. However there are certain super beings which perform acts which cannot be done by a normal human being. These too are worshipped as deities by some Hindus.





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THE CONCEPT OF LIFE AFTER DEATH IN HINDUISM AND IN ISLAM





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LIFE AFTER DEATH IN HINDUISM:

1. Concept of rebirth in Hinduism – Reincarnation or Transmigration of the Souls

Most of the Hindus believe in the cycle of birth, death and rebirth, which is called ‘Samsara’.

‘Samsara’ or the doctrine of rebirth is also known as the theory of reincarnation or of transmigration of the soul. This doctrine is considered to be a basic tenet of Hinduism. According to doctrine of rebirth, differences between individuals, even at the time of their birth are due to their past karma i.e. actions done in the past birth. For example if one child is born healthy while another is handicapped or blind, the differences are attributed to their deeds in their previous lives. Those who believe in this theory reason that since all actions may not bear fruit in this life, there has to be another life for facing or reaping the consequences of one’s actions.





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a) It is mentioned in the Bhagvad Gita

“As a person puts on new garments, giving up old ones, the soul similarly accepts new material bodies, giving up the old and useless.”

(Bhagvad Gita 2:22)

b) The Doctrine of Re-birth is also described in Brihadaranyaka Upanishad:

“As a Caterpillar which has wriggled to the top of a blade of grass draws itself over to a new blade, so does the soul, after it has put aside its body draws itself over to a new existence. (Brihadaranyaka Upanishad 4:4:3)

2. Karma – The law of Cause and Effect:

Karma means act, deed, action or activity and refers not only to action undertaken by the body but also to those undertaken by the mind. Karma is actually action and reaction or the law of cause and effect. It is explained by the saying, “As we sow, so shall we reap”. A farmer cannot sow wheat and expect rice to grow. Similarly, every good thought, word or deed begets a similar reaction which affects our next life and every unkind thought, harsh word and evil deed comes back to harm us in this life or in the next life.





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3. Dharma – Righteous Duties: Dharma means what is right or righteous duties. This includes what is right for the individual, family, the class or caste and also for the universe itself. In order to achieve good karma, life should be lived according to Dharma, otherwise it will result in bad karma. Dharma affects both, the present life and the future as well.

4. Moksha – Liberation from the Cycle of Rebirth: Moksha means liberation from the cycle of rebirth or of ‘Samsara’. The ultimate aim of every Hindu is that one day the cycle of rebirth will be over and he will not have to be reborn again. This can only happen if there is no karma to cause an individual to be reborn i.e. it looses its good and bad karma.

5. Rebirth is not mentioned in the Vedas: The important point worth noting is that the doctrine of rebirth is not postulated, propounded nor even mentioned anywhere in what are considered to be the most authentic Hindu scriptures i.e. the Vedas. The Vedas make no mention of the entire concept of transmigration of souls.





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6. Punarjanam does not mean cycle of rebirth but means Life after Death: The Common word used for the doctrine of rebirth is ‘Punarjanam’. In Sanskrit ‘Punar’ or ‘Puna’, means, ’next time' or ‘again’ and ‘Janam’ means ‘life’. Therefore ‘Punarjanam’ means ‘next life’ or ‘the life hereafter’. It does not mean coming to life on earth again and again as a living creature. If one reads many of the references to Punarjanam in Hindu Scriptures besides the Vedas, keeping the life in the hereafter in mind, one gets the concept of the next life but not of rebirths or of life again and again. This is true for several quotations of the Bhagvad Gita and Upanishad which speak of Punarjanam. This concept of repeated births or of cycle of rebirth was developed after the Vedic period. This doctrine was included by humans in subsequent Hindu scriptures including the Upanishad, Bhagvad Gita and the Puranas in a conscious attempt to rationalize and explain the differences between different individuals at birth and the different circumstances in which people find themselves in, with the concept that Almighty God is not unjust. So to say that since God is not unjust the inequalities and differences between people are due to their deeds in their past lives.

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Life after Death in the Vedas:

A. There is reference to life after death in the Vedas. It is mentioned in

“The unborn portion, burn that, AGNI, with thy heat; let thy flame, thy splendour, consume it; with those glorious members which thou hast given him, JATAVEDAS, bear him to the world (of the virtuous)”

[Rigved Book no. 10, Hymn no. 16 verse no. 4]

The Sanskrit word ‘Sukritam u Lokam’ means ‘the word of the virtuous or region of the pious, referring to the hereafter. The next verse i.e.

“… Putting on (Celestial) life, let the remains (of bodily like) depart: let him, JATAVEDAS be associated with a body.”

[Rig-Veda Book 10 hymn 16 verse 5 ]

This verse too refers to a second life i.e. life after death.

8. Paradise – Swarga in the Vedas:

'Swarg’ i.e. Paradise, is described in several places in the Vedas including.





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“May all these streams of butter, with their banks of honey, flowing with distilled water, and milk and curds and water reach thee in domestic life enhancing thy pleasure. May thou acquire completely these things strengthening the soul in diverse ways.”

[Atharva Veda Book 4 hymn 34 verse 6 (Devichand)]

“Having pools of clarified butter, stocks of sweet honey, and having exhilarating drinks for water, full of milk and curds, may all these streams flow to us in the world of happiness swelling sweetly. May our lakes full of lotuses be situated near us.

[Atharva Veda Book 4 hymn 34 verse 6 (Ved Pra.)]

b. It is mentioned in Atharvaveda

“Bereft of physical bodies, pure, cleansed with the wind, brilliant, they go to a brilliant world. The fire does not cause burning in their male organ. In the world of happiness they get plenty of women.

[Atharva Veda Book 4 hymn 34 verse 2]

c) It is mentioned in Atharvaveda:

May the realised ones, first of all, take the vital breath under their control from the limbs in which it has been circulating. Go to heaven stay firm with all the parts of your body. Attain the world of light and emancipation, following the path of the enlightened ones (your predecessors)”.

[Atharva Veda Book 4 hymn 34 verse 5]





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d) It is mentioned in Atharavaveda “O both of you, start to accomplish it, make determined effort to accomplish it. Those having unflinching faith attain this abode of happiness. Whatever ripe offerings you have made in fire of sacrifice, may both, the husband and wife, stand united to guard them with care. [Atharva Veda Book 6 hymn 122verse 5]

e) It is mentioned in the Rigveda: “O Aila, the loud-sounding clouds, these divines say to you, since you are indeed subject to death, let your progeny propitiate your revered cosmic forces with oblations, then alone you shall rejoice (with me) in heaven” (Rigveda Book 10: Hymn 95:Mantra 18)

8. Hell – ‘Nark’ in the Vedas

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It is also mentioned in Rigveda:

“May the bounteous fire divine, consume them with his fiercely glowing sharp jaws like flames, who disregard the commandments and steadfast laws of most venerable and sagacious Lord. (Rig-Veda Book 4: Hymn 5 Mantra: 4) LIFE AFTER DEATH – THE HEREAFTER

LIFE AFTER DEATH IN ISLAM 1. Live once in this world and then be resurrected in the Hereafter It is mentioned in the Qur’an How can ye reject the faith in Allah? Seeing that ye were without life, And He gave you life; then will He cause you to die, And will He again bring you to life; and again to Him will ye return. (Al Qur’an 2:28)





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Islam states that a human being comes into this world only once, and after he dies, he is again resurrected on the day of judgement. Depending on his deeds he will either dwell in heaven i.e. Paradise or he will dwell in hell. 2. This Life is a test for the hereafter It is mentioned in the Qur’an He who created Death and Life, that He may try which of you is best in deed; And He is the exalted in Might, oft- forgiving (Al Qur’an 67:2) This life that we lead in this world is a test for the hereafter. If we follow the commandments of the Almighty Creator and we pass the test, we shall enter Paradise i.e., which is Eternal Bliss. If we do not follow the commandments of our creator and fail the test then we shall be put into hell.





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3. Full Recompense on the Day of Judgement: It is mentioned in the Qur’an Every soul shall have a test of death. And only on the Day of Judgment shall you be paid your full recompense. Only he who is saved far from the fire and admitted to the Garden will have attained the object (of life). For the life of this world is but goods and chattels of deception. (Al Qur’an 3:185)

4. Paradise – Al Jannah

a. Al-Jannah i.e. paradise is a place of perpetual bliss. In Arabic, ‘jannat’ literally means ‘the Garden’. The Qur’an describes paradise in great detail, such as gardens underneath which rivers run. It contains rivers of milk unchanging in flavour and rivers of purified honey. In paradise is fruit of every kind. No fatigue shall be felt in paradise neither shall there be any idle talk. There shall be no cause of sin, difficulty, anxiety, trouble or hardship. Paradise shall thus have peace and bliss.





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b. Paradise is described in several verses of the Qur’an including: Surah Ale Imran Chapter 3 verse 15 Surah Ale Imran Chapter 3 verse 198 Surah Al-Nisa Chapter 4 verse 57 Surah Al Maidah Chapter 5 verse 119 Surah At-Taubah Chapter 9 verse 72 Surah Al-Hajr Chapter 15 verses 45-48 Surah Al-Kahf Chapter 18 verse 31 Surah Al-Hajj Chapter 22 verse 23 Surah Al-Fatir Chapter 35 verses 33-35 Surah Yasin Chapter 36 verses 55-58 Surah Al-Saffat Chapter 37 verses 41-49 Surah Al-Zukhruf Chapter 43 verses 68-73 Surah Al-Dukhan Chapter 44 verses 51-57 Surah Muhammad Chapter 47 verse 15 Surah Al-Tur Chapter 52 verses 17-24 Surah Al-Rahman Chapter 55 verses 46-77 Surah Al-Waqiah Chapter 56 verses 11-38





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5. Hell – Jahannam

Hell is a place of torment where evil-doers undergo the most terrible pain and suffering caused by being burnt by hellfire, a fire whose fuel is men and stones. Further, the Qur’an states that as many times as their skins are burnt, the residents of hell shall be given fresh skin so that they feel the pain. Hell is described in several verses of the Qur’an including:

Surah Al-Baqarah Chapter 2 Verse 24 Surah Al-Nisa Chapter 4 Verse 56 Surah Ibrahim Chapter 14 Verses 16,17 Surah Al-Hajj Chapter 22 Verses 19-22 Surah Al-Fatir Chapter 35 Verses 36,37 6. Logical Concepts for differences in different Individuals a. In Hinduism, the differences in two individuals at birth is explained by stating past karma i.e. actions of the previous life, as the cause of the differences. There is no scientific or logical proof or evidence of the cycle of rebirths.





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How does Islam explain these differences? The Islamic explanation for these differences in different individual is given in Surah Mulk:

‘He who created death and life, that He may try which of you is best in Deed; And He is the Exalted in Might; oft-forgiving. (Al Qur’an 67:2) This life that we live is the test for the hereafter.





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BELIEVE IN DESTINY

THE CONCEPT OF FATE & DESTINY IN HINDUISM & IN ISLAM

DESTINY: 1. Concept of Destiny – Qadr in Islam ‘Qadr’ is the concept of Destiny. Certain aspects of human life are predestined by our Creator Almighty Allah. For example, where and when will a person be born, the surroundings and conditions in which he will be born, how long will he live and where and when he will die. These are predetermined by the Creator. 2. Concept of Destiny in Hinduism Concept of Destiny in Hinduism is somewhat similar to that of Islam





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3. Present Conditions are a test There are several verses in the Qur’an which clearly specify that our Creator Almighty Allah tests us in several different ways It is mentioned in the Qur’an: “Do men think that they will be left alone on saying, “we believe”, And that they will not be tested?” (Al Qur’an 29:2) “Or do ye think that ye shall enter the Garden (of Bliss) without such (trials) as came to those who passed away before you? They encountered suffering and adversity, and were shaken in spirit that even The Messenger and those of faith who were with him cried: “When (will come) the help of Allah?” Ah! Verily, the help Of Allah is (always) near! (Al Qur’an 2:214)





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“Every soul shall have a taste of death And we test you by evil and by good by way of trial - to Us must ye return.” (Al Qur’an 21:35) “Be sure we shall test you with something of fear and hunger, some loss in goods or lives, or the fruits (of your toil), but give glad tidings to those who patiently persevere.” (Al Qur’an 2:155) And know ye that your possessions And your progeny, are but a trial And that it is Allah with whom lies Your highest reward. (Al Qur’an 8:28)

4. Judgement will be based on the facility provided Each human being undergoes a test in this world. The test an individual undergoes differs from person to person, depending upon the comforts and the conditions in which Allah puts an individual. He passes His judgement accordingly. For example if a teacher sets a difficult examination paper, the correction is usually lenient. On the other hand if the teacher sets an easy examination paper, the correction is strict.





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Similarly some human beings are born in rich families while some others are born in poor families. Islam instructs every rich Muslim, who has a saving of more than the Nisaab level, i.e. 85 gms of Gold, to give 2.5% of his excess wealth in obligatory charity every lunar year. This called the system of ‘Zakaah’ in Islam. Some rich persons may be giving the minimum required charity; some may be giving less than what is required while others may not be giving at all. Thus for a rich man, he may get full marks in Zakat i.e. charity, some may get less, some may get nil. On the other hand, a poor person who has a saving of less than 85 gms of gold gets full marks in Zakat, because he does not have to give this compulsory charity. Any normal human being would like to be rich and not poor. Some may appreciate the rich people and sympathise with the poor, not knowing that the same wealth may take that person to hell if he does not give charity and due to this wealth falls prey to temptations of character, while poverty for the poor man may be an easy path to paradise if he follows the other commandments of Almighty God. The converse may be true. A wealthy man may earn paradise by his philanthropy and humility, while a poor person who covets luxuries and hence resorts to unfair means to get them may be in trouble on the Day of Judgement. 5. Children born with congenital defects are a test for their parents Some children are born healthy while others are born handicapped or with a congenital defect. Irrespective of whether a child is born healthy or handicap, in Islam he is Masoom i.e. sinless. There is no question of the child being handicapped due to a carried forward baggage of past sins from ‘a previous life’. Such a belief will not inculcate a charitable attitude in others. Others might say that the child deserves his birth defects or the handicap since it is a result of his ‘bad karma’.

Islam states that such handicaps are a type of test for the parent whether they are yet thankful towards their Creator or not. Do they retain their patience? Do they continue to persevere?

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It is mentioned in the Qur’an:

And know ye that your possessions And your progeny, are but a trial And that it is Allah with whom lies Your highest reward. (Al Qur’an 8:28) Allah (swt) may be testing the parents whether they yet are thankful to their Creator or not. May be the parents are righteous and pious and deserve Jannah. If Allah wants to give them a higher place in Jannah, He will test them further, e.g. by giving a handicap child. Yet if they are thankful to their Creator, they will deserve a higher reward i.e. the Jannatul Firdous. There is a general rule that the more difficult the test, higher the reward. To pass graduation in Arts and Commerce is relatively easy and if you pass you are called as a graduate without any special title but if you graduate in the field of medicine which is comparatively a much more difficult examination, besides becoming a graduate you are also called as a doctor and the title Dr. is put in front of your name. In the same way Allah (swt) tests, different people in different ways, some with health, some with disease, some with wealth, some with poverty, some with more intelligence, some with less, and depending upon the facility He gives the individual, He tests accordingly. Thus the main reason for the differences in the human being is that this life is a test for the hereafter. Life after death is mentioned in the Qur’an as well as the Vedas.





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Individual differences are not due to transmigration of souls or ‘Samsara’, These beliefs were added on in subsequent scriptures like the Upanishad, Bhagvad Gita and the Puranas. The repetitive cycle of birth and death, birth and death, was unknown and unheard of in the Vedic period.

THE CONCEPT OF WORSHIP IN HINDUISM AND IN ISLAM

PILLARS OF ISLAM

1. ISLAMIC CREED:

a. It is mentioned in Sahih Bukhari “Narrated Ibn Umar (r.a.) That Allah’s Messenger (pbuh) said: Islam is based on (the following) five (principles): 1. To testify that none has the right to be worshipped except Allah and that Muhammad (pbuh) is the slave and messenger of Allah. 2. Iqamat-as-salaah (to perform prayers) 3. To pay Zakaat 4. To perform Hajj (i.e. Pilgrimage to Makkah) 5. To Observe Saum (i.e. fast) during the month of Ramadhaan (Sahih Bukhari Vol. 1, Book of Imaan, Chapter 1, Hadith 8)





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b. TESTIMONY OF FAITH: The First Pillar of Islam i.e. to declare, proclaim, testify and to bear witness that no entity or deity is worthy of worship, devotion, obedience and submission except Allah (swt) and to bear witness that Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) is the last and final Messenger of Allah. This pillar of faith has already been discussed in the Pillar of Imaan. 2. SALAAH : a. The second Pillar of Islam is Salaah.

Salaah is usually translated in English as prayer. To pray means to beseech or to ask for help. In Salaah we Muslims do not merely ask for help from Almighty Allah but we also praise Him and receive guidance from Him. I personally prefer describing it as programming towards righteousness. To elaborate, consider that during salaah, after Surah Fatiha, an Imaam may recite: O ye who believe! Intoxicants and gambling, (Dedication of) Stones, And (divination by) arrows, Are an abomination Of Satan’s handiwork; Eschew such (abomination), That you may prosper. (Al Qur’an 5:90) Allah (swt) guides us, through this verse of the Qur’an, which is recited by the Imaam during salaah, that we should not imbibe intoxicants, we should not indulge in gambling, idol worship or fortune telling. All these are Satan’s handiwork and we should abstain from these if we wish to prosper. The English word ‘prayer’ does not denote the complete meaning of Salaah in its full and true sense.





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b. Prayer restrains you from shameful and unjust deeds. It is mentioned in the Qur’an: Recite what is sent Of the book by inspiration To thee, and establish Regular Prayer: for prayer Restrains from shameful And unjust deeds; And remembrance of Allah Is the greatest (thing of life) Without doubt. And Allah knows The (deeds) that ye do. (Al Qur’an 29:45) c. Five times Salaah for healthy souls. For a healthy body, human require about three meals. In a similar manner for a healthy soul, it is required that we offer Salaah a minimum of five times every day. Our Creator Allah (swt) has prescribed salaah for human beings for a minimum of five times a day in Surah Isra Chapter 17 Verse 78 and in Surah Taha Chapter 20 Verse 130. d. The Prostration is the most important part of Salaah: The most important part of Salaah is the ‘Sujud’ i.e. Prostration. i. It is mentioned in the Qur’an: “O Mary! Worship thy lord devoutly, Prostrate thyself, and bow down (in prayers) With those who bow down.” (Al Qur’an 3:43) ii. O ye who believe: Bow down, prostrate yourselves, And adore your Lord; and do good; That ye may prosper. (Al Qur’an 22:77)





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Similarities: One of the types of Prayers in Hinduism is 'Shashtang' There are various different types of prayers and modes of worship in Hinduism. One of the types is ‘shashtang’. The word ‘shashtang’ is made up of ‘Sa’ and ‘Asht’ which means eight and ‘Ang’ which means ‘parts of the body’. Thus, shastang is a mode of worship touching eight parts of the body. The best way a person can do this is like Muslims who prostrate in their Salaah touching their forehead, nose, two hands, two knees, and two feet. Idol Worship is prohibited in Hinduism : i. Idol worship, which is very common amongst the Hindus, is prohibited in Hinduism. It is mentioned in Bhagavad Gita “Those whose intelligence has been stolen by material desires they worship demigods i.e. idols. (Bhagavad Gita 7:20) It is mentioned in: ii. Svetashvatara Upanishad chapter 4 verse 19 As well as in: iii. Yajurved Chapter 32 Verse 3 “There is no image of Him”

(Svetashvatara Upanishad 4:19, Yajurved 32:3) iv. It is also mentioned in “They enter darkness those who worship natural things (for e.g. air, water, fire, etc.). They sink deeper in darkness those who worship sambhuti i.e. created things (for e.g. table, chair, car, idol etc.)

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3. ZAKAT: a. ZAKAAT MEANS PURIFICATION AND GROWTH Zakaat is the third pillar of Islam, which means purification and growth. b. 2.5% IN CHARITY Every rich Muslim who has a saving which is more than the minimum level called ‘Nisaab’ which is 85 gms of gold, should give 2.5% of his excess wealth in charity every lunar year. c. IF ALL RICH GIVE ZAKAT NO ONE WILL DIE OF HUNGER If every rich human being gives Zakaat, then poverty will be eradicated from this world. There will not be a single human being who will die of hunger. d. ZAKAT ENSURES THAT WEALTH DOES NOT CIRCULATE ONLY A MONGST THE RICH One of the reasons for Zakaat is mentioned in Surah Al-Hashr “In order that the wealth may not (merely) circulate amongst the wealthy ….” (Al Qur’an 59:7) e. CHARITY IN HINDUISM: Charity is also prescribed in Hinduism. i. In Rigved Bk. 10 hymn 117 verse 5 “Let the rich satisfy the poor implorer, and bend his eyes upon a longer pathway. Richest come now to one, now to another, and like the wheels of cars are ever rolling.” (Translation by Ralph Griffith) “If it is expected of every rich man to satisfy the poor implorer; let the rich person have a distant vision (for a rich of today may not remain rich tomorrow). Remember that riches revolve from one man to another, as revolve the wheels of a chariot.” (Translation by Satyaprakash Sarasvati & Satyakam Vidhya Lankar) (Rigved 10:117:5)





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ii. Charity has been prescribed in Bhagvad Gita in several places including:

Chapter 17 verse 20 and Chapter 16 verse 3 4. SAUM – FASTING: a. DESCRIPTION ‘Saum’ or fasting, is the fourth pillar of Islam. Every healthy adult Muslim is supposed to abstain from eating and drinking, from dawn to sunset, in the complete lunar month of Ramadhaan.

b. FASTING PRESCRIBED FOR SELF-RESTRAINT:

The reason for fasting has been mentioned in the Qur’an:

O ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you As it was prescribed To those before you, That ye may (learn) self-restraint. (Al Qur’an 2:183) Today the psychologists inform us that if a person can control his hunger, it is very likely that he will be able to control most of his desires.

A. c. FASTING DISCOURAGES ALCOHOLISM, SMOKING AND OT HER ADDICTIONS

Fasting for one complete month is a good opportunity for giving up one’s wrong habits. If a person can abstain from drinking alcohol, from dawn to sunset, he can very well abstain from alcohol from the cradle to the grave. If a person can abstain from smoking, from dawn to sunset, he can very well abstain from smoking from the cradle to the grave.





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B. d. MEDICAL BENEFITS There are various medical benefits of fasting. Fasting increases the absorption of the intestine; it also decreases the cholesterol level.

C. e. FASTING IN HINDUISM There are different types and methods of fasting in Hinduism. According to Manusmriti Chapter 6 verse 24 Fasting has been prescribed for a month for purification. (Manusmriti edited by Dr. R. N. Sharma) Fasting has also been prescribed in Manusmriti chapter 4 verse 222 Manusmriti chapter 11 verse 204 5. HAJJ – PILGRIMAGE: a. Description Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam. Every adult Muslim who has the means to perform Hajj i.e. pilgrimage to the holy city of Makkah should at least perform Hajj once in his life time. b. Universal Brotherhood: Hajj is a practical example and demonstration of universal brotherhood. The Hajj is the largest annual gathering in the world where about 2.5 million people from different parts of the world gather, from U.S.A., from U.K. from Malaysia, from Indonesia, from India and other parts of the world. All pilgrims wear two pieces of unsown cloth, preferably white, such that you cannot differentiate whether a person is rich or poor, king or pauper. People of all races and of all colours gather together in unity to worship the One Creator.





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c. Pilgrimage in Hinduism There are various places of pilgrimage in Hinduism. One of the sacred places mentioned in i. Rigved, Bk. 3 hymn 29 verse 4 is “Ilayspad, which is situated at Nabha prathvi.” ‘Ila’ means God or Allah, and ‘spad’ means place, therefore Ilaspad means place of God. Nabha means center and prathvi mean earth. Thus this verse of the Veda prescribes pilgrimage to a place of God situated at the center of the earth. Sanskrit-English dictionary by M. Monier Williams (Edition 2002) states that Ilaspad is “Name of a Tirtha” i.e. place of Pilgrimage – however its location is not known. According to the Qur’an: ii. The first House (of worship) Appointed for men Was that at Bakka Full of blessing and of guidance For all kinds of beings. (Al Quran 3:96) ‘Bacca’ is another name for Makkah and we know today that Makkah is situated at the center of the earth. Later after seven verses i.e. iii. Rigved Bk. 3 hymn 29 verse 11 Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) is mentioned as ‘Narashansa’. Thus we can conclude that this Ilayspad, place of pilgrimage mentioned in Rigved is Makkah. iv. Makkah is also mentioned as Ilaspad i.e. Allah’s holy place in [Rigved Book 1 hymn 128 verse 1]





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CONCEPT OF JIHAD IN ISLAM AND IN HINDUISM

JIHAD IN ISLAM AND IN HINDUISM a. One of the greatest misconceptions about Islam, not only amongst the non-Muslims but even amongst the Muslims, is that concerning the concept of Jihad. Non-Muslims as well as Muslims think that any war fought by any Muslim for whatever purpose, be it good or bad, is Jihad. ‘Jihad’ is an Arabic word derived from ‘Jahada’ , which means to strive or to struggle. For example. if a student strives to pass in the examination he is doing jihad. In the Islamic context, ‘Jihad’ means to strive against one’s own evil inclination. It also means to strive to make the society better. It also includes the right to fight in self-defence or to fight in the battlefield against oppression and against aggression. 1. Jihad is not holy war Not only non-Muslim scholars, but even some Muslim scholars mistranslate the word ‘Jihad’ as holy war. The Arabic word for ‘holy war’ is ‘harabum muqaddasah’ and this word is not to be found anywhere in the Qur’an or in any hadith. The word ‘holy war’ was first used to describe the crusades of the Christians who killed thousands of people in the name of Christianity. Today, this term ‘holy war’ is used to falsely describe Jihad, which merely means ‘to strive’. In an Islamic context, Jihad means ‘to strive in the way of Allah for a righteous cause’ i.e. Jihad fi Sabilillah. 2. Only one of the several forms of Jihad is fighting There are different types of Jihad i.e., striving. One of the types is striving is fighting in the battlefield against oppression and tyranny. Many critics of Islam including Arun Shourie quote Surah Al-Tawbah chapter 9 verse 5





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“… Fight and slay the Mushrik/Kafir (Hindu) whereve r you find them …” (Al Qur’an 9:5) If you read the Qur’an, this verse exists but it is quoted out of context by Arun Shourie. The first few verses of Surah Tawbah before verse 5 speak about the peace treaty between the Muslims and Muskhriks (polytheists) of Makkah. This peace treaty was unilaterally broken by the Mushriks of Makkah. In verse no. 5 Allah (swt) gives them an ultimatum to put things straight in four months’ time, or else face a declaration of war. It is for the battlefield that Allah says “fight and slay the Mushriks (i.e. the enemies from Makkah) wherever you find them and seize them, beleaguer them, and lie in wait for them in every stratagem of war”. This verse is revealed and instructs the Muslims to fight in the battlefield and kill the enemy wherever you find them. But natural, any army general to boost up the morale of the soldiers and to encourage them will say “Don’t get scared, fight and kill the enemies, wherever you find them in the battlefield. Arun Shourie in his book ‘The World of Fatwas’ after quoting Surah Tawbah chapter 9 verse 5 jumps to verse 7. Any logical person will realize that verse 6 has the reply to his allegation. Surah Tawbah chapter 9 verse 6 says: “If any amongst the Mushriks (i.e. the enemies) ask thee for asylum, grant it to him so that he may hear the word of Allah and then escort him to where he can be secure”. (Al Qur’an 9:6) Today the most merciful army general may tell his soldiers to let the enemy go, but Almighty Allah in the Qur’an says if the enemy wants peace do not just let them go but escort them to place of security. Which army general in today’s day and age, or rather in the whole of recorded human history is ever known to have given such merciful instructions? Now will someone ask Mr. Arun Shourie why did he deliberately not quote verse 6? 4. Jihad (i.e. striving) in the Bhagavad Gita All the major religions encourage their followers to strive in good works. It is mentioned in Bhagavad Gita “Therefore strive for Yoga, O Arjuna, which is the art of all work.”

(Bhagavad Gita 2:50)

5. Fighting prescribed in the Bhagavad Gita too a. All the major religions of the world have prescribed fighting, at sometime or the other, especially in

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Mahabharata is an epic and sacred Scripture of the Hindus, which mainly deals with a fight between the cousins, the Pandavas and the Kauravas. In the battlefield Arjun prefers not to fight and be killed rather than having his conscience burdened with the killing of his relatives. At this moment, Krishna advises Arjun in the battlefield and this advice is contained in the Bhagvad Gita. There are several verses in the Bhagvad Gita where Krishna advises Arjun to fight and kill the enemies even though they are his relatives. b. It is mentioned in The Bhagvad Gita Chapter 1 verse 43-46 (43) O Krishna, maintainer of the people, I have heard by disciplic succession that those who destroy family traditions dwell always in hell” (44) “Alas, how strange it is that we are preparing ourselves to commit great sinful acts, driven by the desire to enjoy royal happiness.” (45) I would consider better for the sons of Dhritarashtra to kill me unarmed and unresisting rather than fight with them. (46) “Arjuna, having thus spoken, cast aside his bow and arrow, and sat down on the chariot, his mind, overwhelmed with grief”. c. Krishna further replies in Bhagvad Gita Chapter 2 Verse 2, 3 2. “My dear Arjuna, how have these impurities come upon you? They are not at all befitting a man who knows the progressive values of life. They lead not to higher planets but to infamy. 3. “O son of Partha, do not yield to this degrading impotence. It does not become you. Give up such petty weakness of heart and arise, O chastiser of the enemy!” When Arjuna prefers to be killed unarmed and unresisting rather than fight and kill his cousins Kauravas, Krishna replies to Arjun by saying how this impure thought has has come to you which prevents you from entering heaven. Give up this degrading impotence and weakness of heart and arise, O defeater of enemy. d. Krishna further says in Bhagvad Gita Chapter 2 verse 31-33 31. “Considering your specific duty as a Kshatriya, you should know that there is no better engagement for you than fighting on religious principles, so there is no need for hesitation.” 32. “O Partha, happy are the Kshatriya to whom such fighting opportunities come unsought, opening for them the door of the heavenly planets”.





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33. “If however, you do not fight this religious war, then you will certainly incur sin, for neglecting your duties, and thus loose your reputation as a fighter”. e. There are hundreds of verses in the Bhagvad Gita alone, which encourage fighting and killing, many times more as compared to such verses in the Qur’an. Imagine if someone were to say that the Bhagvad Gita encourages the killing of the family members to attain paradise, without quoting the context – such a deliberate attempt will be devilish. But within the context if I say that for truth and justice fighting against the evil is compulsory, even if it be against your relatives, it makes sense. I wonder how come the critics of Islam, especially critics amongst the Hindus, point a finger at the Qur’an when it speaks about fighting and killing unjust enemies. The only possibility I can think of is that they themselves have not read their sacred scriptures such as the Bhagavad Gita, Mahabharata and the Vedas. f. Critics of Islam including Hindu critics speak against the Qur’an and the Prophet when they say that if you are killed while doing Jihad i.e. fighting for the truth, you are promised paradise. Besides quoting Qur’anic verses they quote Sahih Bukhari “Allah guarantees that He will admit the Mujaahid in His cause to Paradise if he is killed, otherwise he will return him to his home safely with rewards and war booty”. (Sahih Bukhari Vol. 4, Book of Jihad Chapter no. 2 Hadith No. 46) There are various similar verses in Bhagavad Gita guaranteeing a person paradise if he is killed while fighting. Take the example of Bhagavad Gita says, “O son of Kunti, either you will be killed in the battlefield and attain the heavenly planets (paradise), or you will conquer and enjoy the earthly kingdom, therefore get up and fight with determination”.

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Concept of fight in most scared scriptures of Hinduism . The VEDAS.

Yajur veda Ch 13 verse 13 “Destroy enemies whether relatives, friends, stranger.” Yajur veda Ch 13 verse 12 “Burn down the enemies” Yajur Veda Ch 9 verse 37 “Slay Godless foes, give splendor to the worshippers” Yajur veda Ch 8 verse 44 says “O! Indra! Beat our enemies away, Humble the men who challenge us: send down To lowest part of darkness him, who seeks to do us injure.” Yajur veda ch 17 verse 44. Etc also in the sama veda. Rig veda Book 1 hymn (Ch) 8 mantra (verse) 1-2 Rig veda book 1 hymn 12 mantra, 5 Rig veda Book 1 hymn 29 mantra 7 Rig veda Book 1 hymn 132 mantra, 1 Rig veda Book 6 hymn 5 mantra 4-5 Ather vada Book 4 hymn36, verse 2,4and Ather vada Book 7 hymn 90 verse 2.etc All these verses commanding towards fight. 6. Explain Jihad by quoting Scriptures of other Religions Allah says in the Qur’an: Say: “O people Of the Book! Come To common terms As between us and you: (Al Qur’an 3:64) The best way to explain a misconception of Islam is to quote a similar message given in the Scripture of other religions. Whenever I have spoken to Hindus who criticize the concept of Jihad in Islam, the moment I quote similar passages from Mahabharata and Bhagavad Gita, and since they know the outline and the context of the fight in Mahabharata, they immediately agree that if the Qur’an too speaks about a fight between truth and falsehood then they have no objection but rather appreciate the guidance of the Qur’an.





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SOME SIMILARITIES BETWEEN THE SCRIPTURES OF HINDUIS M AND ISLAM SIMILARITIES BETWEEN QUR’ANIC VERSES AND VEDIC VERS ES There are several verses in the Veda which have a meaning similar to that of Qur’anic verses: 1. Surah Fatiha a. It is mentioned in Surah Al Fatiha Praise be to Allah The Cherisher and Sustainer of the Worlds. : (Al Qur’an 1:2) A similar verse is mentioned in Rigved: “Verily, Great is the Glory of the Divine Creator.” (Rigved 5:81:1) b. Most Gracious, Most Merciful (Al Qur’an 1:3) A similar verse is mentioned in Rigved Book: “The Bounteous Giver.” (Rigved 3:34:1) c. Show us the straight way, The way of those on whom Thou hast bestowed Thy Grace, Those whose (Portion) Is not Wrath, And who go not astray. (Al Qur’an 1:6-7) A similar verse is mentioned in Yajurved chapter 40 verse 16 (Y.V. 40:16) “Lead us to the good path and remove the sin that makes us stray and wander.” (Yajurved 40:16) A similar message is given in Rigveda book 1 hymn 189 verse 1, 2 (R.V. 1:189:1, 2)





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3. SURAH MAUN It is mentioned in Surah Al Maun 1. Seest thou one Who denies the Judgement (To come)? 2. Then such is the (man) Who repulses the orphan (With harshness). 3. And encourages not The feeding of the indigent. (Al Qur’an 107:1-3) A similar verse is given in Rigved “The man with food in store who, when the needy comes in miserable ease begging for bread to eat, hardens his heart against him even when of old did him service – finds not one to comfort him." [Rigved Book 10: Hymn117 Mantra 2]

SIMILARITIES BETWEEN THE TEACHINGS OF ISLAM AND HINDUISM 1. Prohibition of Alcohol

a. It is mentioned in the Qur’an in Surah Al Maidah: O Ye who believe! Intoxicants and gambling (Dedication of) stones, And (divination by) arrows, Are an abomination Of Satan’s handiwork; Eschew such (abomination), That ye may prosper. (Al Qur’an 5:90)





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Alcohol is prohibited in the Hadith The Prophet of Islam Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: a. [In Sunan Ibn-I-Majah Volume 3, Book of Intoxicants, Chapter 30 Hadith No. 3371.] “Alcohol is the mother of all evils and it is the most shameful of evils.” b. [In Sunan Ibn-I-Majah Volume 3, Book of Intoxicants, Chapter 30 Hadith No. 3392] “Anything which intoxicates in a large quantity, is prohibited even in a small Quantity.” Thus there is no excuse for a nip or a tot. c. Not only those who drink alcohol are cursed but also those who deal with Them directly or indirectly are cursed by Allah. It was reported by Anas (may Allah be pleased with him), that Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said: “God’s curse falls on ten groups of people who deal with alcohol. The one who distills it, the one for whom it has been distilled, the one who drinks it, the one who transports it, the one to who it has been brought, the one whom serves it, the one who sells it, the one who utilizes money from it, the one who buys it and the one who buys it for someone else.” [According to Sunan Ibn-I-Majah Volume 3, Book of Intoxicants, Chapter 30 Hadith No. 3380.] b. It is mentioned in i. Manu Smriti: “A priest-killer, a liquor drinker, a thief and a violator of his guru’s marriage bed - all of these, and each separately, should be known as men who committed major crime.” [(Manu Smriti Ch 9: Verse 235]





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Further after two verses it is mentioned in: ii. Manu Smriti “These miserable men - whom no one should eat with, no one should sacrifice for, no one should read to, and no one should marry - must wander the earth excommunicated from all religions”. [Manu Smriti Ch 9:Verse238] A similar message is repeated in: iii . “Killing a priest, drinking liquor, stealing, violating a/the guru’s marriage bed, and associating with those (who commit these acts) are called the major crimes”. [Manu Smriti Chapter 11 verse 55] It is mentioned in iv. Manu Smriti Chapter 11 verse 94 “For liquor is the defiling dirt excreted from rice, and dirt is said to be evil; therefore a priest, ruler, or commoner should not drink liquor.” [Manu Smriti Ch11: Verse 94 c. Intoxicants / Intoxicating drinks are prohibited in several other verses of Manu Smriti including i. Manu Smriti Chapter 11 verse 151 ii. Manu Smriti Chapter 7 verses 47-50 iii. Manu Smriti Chapter 9 verse 225 iv. Manu Smriti Chapter 12 verse 45 v. Manu Smriti Chapter 3 verse 159 vi. Rigved Book 8 hymn 2 verse 12 vii. Rigved Book 8 hymn 21 verse 14





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2. Prohibition of Gambling

As mentioned earlier, the Glorious Qur’an prohibits gambling in Surah Al Maidah Chapter 5 verse 90: a. Gambling is also prohibited in the Hindu Scriptures in “A Gamester / gambler says, ‘My wife holds me aloof, my mother hates me’. The wretched man finds none to comfort him." [Rigveda Book Book 10 Hymn 34 Verse 3:] It is further advised in Rigved “Play not with dice : No, cultivate thy corn land. Enjoy the gain and deem that wealth sufficient”. [Rigved Book 10:Hymn 34:Mantra or Verse 13] It is mentioned in “Drinking, gambling, women (not lawfully wedded wives) and hunting, in that order, he should know to be the very worst four in the group of (vices) born of desire” [Manu Smriti Chapter 7 verse 50] b. Gambling is also prohibited in several verses of i. Manu Smriti including ii. Manu Smriti Chapter 7 Verse 47 iii. Manu Smriti Chapter 9 Verses 221-228 iv. Manu Smriti Chapter 9 Verse 258





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PROHIBITION OF BRIBING IN ISLAM AND IN HINDUISM:

BRIBING PROHIBITION IN ISLAM “And do not eat up your property among yourselves for vanities, nor use it as bait for the judges, with intent that ye may eat up wrongfully and knowingly a little of (other) people's property.” [Al-Qur’an Ch 2 Verse 188] BRIBING PROHIBITION IN HINDUISM “A person who deal with bribe… it’s a major sin” [Manu smriti Ch 9 Mantra 258]

PROHIBITION OF FORTUNE TELLING IN ISLAM AND IN HIND UISM:

FORTUNE TELLING PROHIBITION IN ISLAM: “(Divination by) arrows (fortune telling), are an abomination, - of Satan's handwork: eschew such (abomination), that ye may prosper”. [Al-Qur’an Ch 5 Verse 90]

FORTUNE TELLING PROHIBITION IN HINDUISM

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PROHIBITIONS OF THE EATING PORK (PIG MEAT) IN ISLAM AND IN HINDUISM:

PROHIBITION OF EATING PIG MEAT IN ISLAM : 1. Pork prohibited in Qur’an The Qur’an prohibits the consumption of pork in no less than 4 different places. It is prohibited in 2:173, 5:3, 6:145 and 16:115. “Forbidden to you (for food) are: dead meat, blood, the flesh of swine, And that on which hath been invoked the name of other than Allah.” [Al-Qur’an 5:3] The above verses of the Holy Qur’an are sufficient to satisfy a Muslim as to why Pork is forbidden.

PORK PROHIBITION IN THE HINDUISM

“A Brahmin should not eat Mushroom, pig, Onion otherwise he will fall” [Manu Smriti Ch 5 Verse 19] “Those who sell the pig meat, same punishment will be given to him (Chop off his opposite limbs)’ [Vishnu Sutra Ch 5 Verse 49]




HIJAB FOR WOMEN IN

HIJAB FOR WOMEN IN God made you women , so that you shall lower your gaze , do not look at men , keep your Feet close cover you hear and should not disclose the garment , which should conceal with the veil” [Rig Veda Book 8 Hymn 33 Mantra 19 “ It’s not good , that man covering this thigh with female garment”[Rig Veda Book 10 Hymn 85 Mantra 30]When Ram saw the Parushu Ram coming , he tell to Seta.“ O Seta keep yourselves in the veil and lower you gaze” [Maha veera Chritra Act 2 page on 71]

It mention in Surah Noor, says: And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; that they should not display their beauty and ornaments except what (must ordinarily) appear thereof; that they should draw their veils over their bosoms and not display their beauty except to their husbands, their fathers, their husband's fathers, their sons, their husbands' sons, their brothers or their brothers' sons, or their sisters' sons, or their women, or the slaves whom thepossess, or male servants free of physical needs, or small children who have no sense of the shame of sex; and that they should not strike their feet in order to draw attention to their hidden ornaments. And O ye Believers! turn ye all toget[Al-Qur’an 24:31]





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HIJAB FOR WOMEN IN HINDUISM AND IN ISLAM

HIJAB FOR WOMEN IN HINDUISM :

God made you women , so that you shall lower your gaze , do not look at men , keep your Feet close cover you hear and should not disclose the garment , which should conceal with the veil” [Rig Veda Book 8 Hymn 33 Mantra 19-20]

covering this thigh with female garment” [Rig Veda Book 10 Hymn 85 Mantra 30] When Ram saw the Parushu Ram coming , he tell to Seta. “ O Seta keep yourselves in the veil and lower you gaze” [Maha veera Chritra Act 2 page on 71]

HIJAB FOR WOMEN IN ISLAM :

Surah Noor, says:

And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; that they should not display their beauty and ornaments except what (must ordinarily) appear thereof;

veils over their bosoms and not display their beauty except to their husbands, their fathers, their husband's fathers, their sons, their husbands' sons, their brothers or their brothers' sons, or their sisters' sons, or their women, or the slaves whom thepossess, or male servants free of physical needs, or small children who have no sense of the shame of sex; and that they should not strike their feet in order to draw attention to their hidden ornaments. And O ye Believers! turn ye all together towards Allah, that ye may attain Bliss.



ISLAM

God made you women , so that you shall lower your gaze , do not look at men , keep your Feet close cover you hear and should not disclose the garment , which should conceal with the veil”

And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; that they should not display their beauty and ornaments except what (must ordinarily) appear thereof;

veils over their bosoms and not display their beauty except to their husbands, their fathers, their husband's fathers, their sons, their husbands' sons, their brothers or their brothers' sons, or their sisters' sons, or their women, or the slaves whom their right hands possess, or male servants free of physical needs, or small children who have no sense of the shame of sex; and that they should not strike their feet in order to draw attention to their hidden

her towards Allah, that ye may attain Bliss.





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Six criteria for Hijab. According to Qur’an and Sunnah there are basically six criteria for observing hijab: 1. Extent: The first criterion is the extent of the body that should be covered. This is different for men and women. The extent of covering obligatory on the male s to cover the body at least from the navel to the knees. For women, the extent of covering obligatory is to cover the complete body except the face and the hands upto the wrist. If they wish to, they can cover even these parts of the body. Some scholars of Islam insist that the face and the hands are part of the obligatory extent of ‘hijab’. All the remaining five criteria are the same for men and women. 2. The clothes worn should be loose and should not reveal the figure. 3. The clothes worn should not be transparent such that one can see through them. 4. The clothes worn should not be so glamorous as to attract the opposite sex. 5. The clothes worn should not resemble that of the opposite sex. 6. The clothes worn should not resemble that of the unbelievers i.e. they should not wear clothes that are specifically identities or symbols of the unbelievers’ religions. “O Prophet! Tell thy wives and daughters, and the believing women that they should cast their outer garments over their persons (when abroad); that is most convenient, that they should be known (as such) and not molested. And Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” [Al-Qur’an 33:59] The Qur’an says that Hijab has been prescribed for the women so that they are recognized as modest women and this will also prevent them from being molested.





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(1) PRHIBITION OF INTEREST IN ISLAM AND HINDUISM

Islam and Hinduism scriptures strictly prohibited the dealing or Earning money base on Interest methods.

(2) PROHIBITION OF INTEREST IN THE QUR’AN

(3) [AL-Qur’an Ch 3: Verse 130]






(9) PROHIBITION OF INTEREST IN THE VEDA

(10) [Rig-Veda Book 3: Hymn35: Mantra14]





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Common Questions Asked By Hindus About Islam:

1. ARE RAM AND KRISHNA PROPHETS OF GOD? Question:

If according to Islam, messengers or prophets were sent to each and every nation of the world, then which prophet was sent to India? Can we consider Ram and Krishna to be messengers of God?

Answer:

1. Prophets sent to every nation

a) The Glorious Qur’an mentions in Surah Fatir, “…And there never was a people, without a Warner having lived among them (in the past)”.

[Al-Qur’an 35:24]

b) A similar message is repeated in Surah, Chapter 13, Verse 7

“…and to every people a guide”.[Al-Qur’an 13:7]

2. Stories only of some prophets narrated in the Qur’an

a) Allah (SWT) says in Surah Nisa,

“Of some messengers We have already told thee the story; of others we have not.” [Al-Qur’an 4:164]

b) A similar message is repeated in Surah Ghafir, “We did aforetime send messengers before thee: of them there are some whose story We have related to thee, and some whose story We have not related to thee...”

[Al-Qur’an 40:78]





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3. 25 Prophets of God are mentioned by name in the Qur’an

By name, only 25 Prophets of God are mentioned in the Qur’an e.g. Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, Muhammad (pbuh).

4. More than 1, 24,000 prophets of God

According to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), there were more than 1, 24,000 prophets sent to this world.

5. All previous prophets sent only for their people

All the prophets that came before Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) were only sent for their own people

and were to be followed only for a particular period of time.

Surah Ali Imran,

“And (appoint him) a messenger to the Children of Israel…”

[Al-Qur’an 3:49]

6. Muhammad (pbuh), the last messenger of God

Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) is the last and final messenger of Almighty God. It is mentioned in

Surah Ahzab,

“Muhammad is not the father of any of your men, but (he is) the Messenger of Allah, and the seal of the Prophets: and Allah has full knowledge of all things.”

[Al-Qur’an 33:40]

7. Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), sent for whole Humankind

Since Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) is the last and final messenger, he was not sent only for the Muslims or the Arabs, but he was sent for the whole of humankind.

a. It is mentioned in Surah Anbiya

“We sent thee not, but as a mercy for all creatures.”

[Al-Qur’an 21:107]

b. A similar message is repeated in Surah Saba,

“We have not sent thee but as a universal (Messenger) to men, giving them glad tidings, and warning them (against sin), but most men understand not.”

[Al-Qur’an 34:28]





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c. It is mentioned in Sahih Bukhari, Volume 1, Book of Salaah, Chapter 56, Hadith no. 429

Narrated Jabir bin Abdullah: Allah’s Messenger said,

“Every Prophet used to be sent to his nation only but I have been sent to all mankind.”

8. Which prophet was sent to India?

Regarding the question of which prophet was sent to India, and can we consider Ram or Krishna to be prophets of God, there is no text in the Qur’an or Sahih Hadith mentioning the name of the prophet that was sent to India. Since the names of Ram and Krishna are nowhere to be found in the Qur’an and Sahih Hadith, one cannot say for sure whether they were prophets of God or not. Some Muslims, especially certain Muslim politicians who try to appease the Hindus, say Ram Alai-his-salaam, i.e. Ram, may peace be on him. This is totally wrong, since there is no authentic proof from the Qur’an and Sahih Hadith that he was a prophet of God. However, a person may say that perhaps they may have been the prophets of God.

9. Even if Ram and Krishna were prophets, today we have to follow the last Prophet of God i.e. Muhammad (pbuh)

Even if Ram and Krishna were prophets of God, they were only meant for people of that time and were to be followed only for that particular period of time. Today, all the human beings throughout the world, including India should only follow the last and final prophet and Messenger of God-prophet Muhammad (pbuh).





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2Q.IDOL USED FOR CONCENTRATION?

Question:

The Hindu Pandits and Scholars agree that the Vedas and other Hindu religions scriptures prohibit idol worship but initially because the mind may not be matured an idol is required for concentration while worshipping. After the mind reaches higher consciousness, the idol is not required for concentration.

Muslims have reached the higher level of consciousness

Answer:

1. If Idol is required for concentration only in the initial stages and not later on when the mind reaches higher consciousness then I would like to say that the Muslims have already reached the state of higher consciousness because when we worship Allah (SWT) we do not require any idol or statue.

2. Child asks why does it thunder?

When I was discussing with a Swami in I.R.F. He said that when our child asks us, why does the sky thunder? We reply that ‘aaee ma chhakki pees rahi hai’, the grandmother is grinding flour in the heaven, because he is too young to understand, similarly in the initial stages people require idol for concentration.





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In Islam we don’t believe in talking a lie even if it’s a while lie. I will never give such wrong answer to my child because later on where he goes to school and learns that the thundering sound after lightening is due to the expansion of rapid heated air, he will either think that the teacher is lying or later on when he understand the fact he will conclude that the father is a liar. If you feel that the child may not understand certain difficult they you should simplify the answer but never give a wrong fictitious reply. If you, yourself do not know the answer, you should have the guts to be truthful and say ‘I don’t know’. Many children will not be satisfied with such a simple but yet truthful and if this answer is given to my son, he will say ‘Abba why you don’t know answer, that it will compel you to do your homework and thus educate yourself as well as your child’.

3. Those in standard one require idol for concentration 2+2=4 will remain same in standard one and ten)

Some pandits while trying to convince me regarding idol worship said that in standard one the student is initially taught to worship God by concentrating with the help of an idol but later on when he graduates he no longer requires the idol to concentrate while worshipping the God.

A very important fact to be noted is that only if the fundamentals of any particular subject is strong, then only will he be able to excel in future for e.g. Teacher of mathematics in standard I teaches the students that 2+2=4 irrespective whether the student parses school or does graduation, or does a Ph.D. in mathematics the basics of 2+2=4, will yet remain the same, it will not change to 5 or 6. In higher standards the students, besides addition may learn about Algebra, trigonometry, logarithm etc. but the fundamental of addition will yet remain the same. If the teacher in standard I itself teaches the fundamentals wrong, how can expect the student to excel in future?

It is the fundamental principle of the Vedas regarding the concept of God that he has got no image so how can the scholars even after knowing this fact keep silent at the wrong practice being done by people.

Will you tell your son who is in standard I that 2+2=4 is not equal to 4 but 5 or 6 and only confirm the truth after he passes school. In fact if he makes a mistake you will correct him, and say it is 4 and not wait till he graduates if you don’t correct him initial you will his future.





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4. Muslims do not worship the Kaaba ?

Question:

Many non-Muslims allege when Islam is against idol worship why do the Muslims worship and bow down to the Kaaba in their prayer.

Answer:

2. Kaaba is the Qibla i.e. the direction:

Muslims do not worship the Kaaba in the Salaah. Kaaba is the Qibla that is the direction we face towards and we worship & bow down to no one but Allah towards in the Salaah, Islam always believes in unity for e.g. If Muslims want to offer Salaah some may say lets face north, some may say lets east for the sake of unity Muslims are asked to face only in one direction i.e. towards the Kaaba. If they live in the west they face the east, if they live in the east they face the west, if they live in the north they face the south, if they live in the south they face the north.





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2. Kaaba in center of earth

The Muslims were the first people to draw the map of the world and they drew it with the south on top and north down and the Kaaba was in the center. Later on the westerners drew the map upside down with north on top and south down but yet Alhamdullilah the Kaaba is in the center of the world map.

3. Tawaaf around Kaaba for indicating one God:

When the Muslims go to Masjid-e-Haram in Mecca we do tawaf round the Kaaba i.e. circumambulate round the Kaaba to indicate that as every circle has one center, similarly there is only one Allah (SWT) worthy of Worship.

Hadith of Hazrat Umar:

According to Sahih Bukhari Vol. II Book of Hajj, Ch. 56, V. No. 675, Hazrat Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) said “I know that you are a stone, can neither benefit nor harm. Had I not seen the Prophet (pbuh) touching & kissing) you, I would never have touched (& Kissed) you”.

This statements of Hazrat Umar (RA) the second caliph of Islam is sufficient proof that we Muslims do not worship the Kaaba.

People stood on Kaaba and gave the Adhan.

At the time of the Prophet people even stood on the Kaaba and gave the Adhan which idol worshipper will ever stand on the idol he worships.





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4. WHY GOD CAN’T TAKE HUMAN FORM?

ANTHROPOMORPHISM

a. God need not take human form to understand human being.

Most of the other religions some time or the other believes in the philosophy of anthropomorphism i.e. God take human form. They have a very good logic for it Almighty God is so pure and Holy the he is unaware of the hardships, shortcomings, difficulties feelings etc. of the human being. He does not know how a person feels when he is hurt or when he is in trouble etc. Therefore in order to set the rules for the human beings. He came down to the earth in the form of a human being. On the face of it, it seems to be a very good logic.

b. Creator prepares an instruction manual.

Suppose I manufacture a tape recorder. Do I have to become a tape recorder to know what is good or what is bad for the tape recorder. I writer an instruction manual. In order to listen to the audiocassette, insert the cassette and press the play button. In order to stop, press the stop button. If you want to fast-forward press the FF. button. Do not drop it from a height it will get damaged. Do not immerse it in water it will get spoilt. I write an instruction manual. The dos and don’ts for the machine.

c. Holy Qur’an is the instruction manual for the human being.

In the similar fashion our lord and creator Allah (SWT) need not come in the form of a human being to know what is good or bad for the human being. He only has to reveal the instruction manual the last and final instruction manual of the human beings is the Holy Qur’an.

The dos and don’ts for the human beings is mentioned in the Holy Qur’an.

d. Allah chooses messengers:

Allah (SWT) need not come down personally for writing the instruction manual. He chooses a man amongst men to deliver the message and communication with him at a higher level through the revelation. Such chosen men are called as messengers and prophets of God.




5. ARE THE VEDAS A REVELATION OF GOD?

Question:

If Allah has sent his books and revelations in every period, then which revelation was sent to India? Can we consider the Vedas and other Hindu scriptures to be word of God?

Answer:

1. Revelation sent in every period.

The Glorious Qur’an mentions in Surah Rad, “For each period is a book (revealed).”

[Al-Qur’an 13:38]

2. Four revelations of God mentioned by name in Qur’anBy name, only four revelations of God are mentioned in the Qur’an i.e. Qur’an

Torah is the revelation, which was given to Moses (pbuh)

Zaboor is the revelation, which was given to David (pbuh)

Injeel is the revelation, which was given to Jesus (pbuh) and

Qur’an is the last and final revelation wh(pbuh).

All the previous revelations sent only for their people

All the revelations that came before Qur’an were only sent for their own people and were to be followed only for a particular time

The Qur’an sent for whole humankind

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THE VEDAS A REVELATION OF GOD?

If Allah has sent his books and revelations in every period, then which revelation was sent to India? Can we consider the Vedas and other Hindu scriptures to be word of God?

every period.

The Glorious Qur’an mentions in Surah Rad, “For each period is a book (revealed).”

Four revelations of God mentioned by name in Qur’an By name, only four revelations of God are mentioned in the Qur’an i.e. Torah, Zaboor, Injeel and the

Torah is the revelation, which was given to Moses (pbuh)

Zaboor is the revelation, which was given to David (pbuh)

Injeel is the revelation, which was given to Jesus (pbuh) and

Qur’an is the last and final revelation which was given to the last and final Messenger Muhammad

All the previous revelations sent only for their people

All the revelations that came before Qur’an were only sent for their own people and were to be followed only for a particular time period.

The Qur’an sent for whole humankind

Since the Qur’an is the last and final revelation, it was not sent only for the Muslims or the Arabs but it was sent for the whole of humankind. It is mentioned in:



THE VEDAS A REVELATION OF GOD?

If Allah has sent his books and revelations in every period, then which revelation was sent to India?

Torah, Zaboor, Injeel and the

ich was given to the last and final Messenger Muhammad

All the revelations that came before Qur’an were only sent for their own people and were to be

Since the Qur’an is the last and final revelation, it was not sent only for the Muslims or the Arabs but





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a. Surah Ibrahim “Alif Lam Ra. A book which We have revealed unto thee, in order that thou mightiest lead mankind out of the depths of darkness into light…” [Al-Qur’an 14:1]

b. A similar message is repeated in Surah Ibrahim,

“Here is a Message for mankind: let them take warning therefrom, and let them know that He is (no other than) One God: let men of understanding take heed”.

[Al-Qur’an 14:52]

c. Qur’an mentions in Surah Baqarah,

“Ramadan is the (month) in which was sent down the Qur’an, as a guide to mankind, also clear (Signs) for guidance and judgement (between right and wrong).” [Al-Qur’an 2:185]

d. A similar message is repeated in Surah Zumur, Chapter 39, Verse 41 “Verily We have revealed the Book to thee in Truth, for (instructing) mankind.” [Al-Qur’an 39:41]

Which revelation sent to India?

The question that arises is “which revelation of God was sent to India and whether we can consider the Vedas and the other Hindu Scriptures to be the revelations of God?” There is no text in the Qur’an or Sahih Hadith mentioning the name of the revelation that was sent to India. Since the name of the Vedas or other Hindu scriptures are no where to be found in Qur’an and Sahih Hadith, one cannot say for sure that they were the revelations of God. They may be the revelation of God or may not be the revelation of God.

Even if the Veda was the word of God today you have to follow the Qur’an

Even if the Vedas and the other scriptures were the revelations from God, they were only meant for people of that time and were to be followed only for that particular period of time. Today all human beings throughout the world including India should only follow the last and final Revelation of God, i.e. the Qur’an. Moreover since all the previous revelations were not meant to be followed for eternity, Almighty God did not preserve them in their original form. There is not a single religious scripture of any of the major religions, which claims to be the word of God and has maintained its pure original text and is free from alteration, adulteration and interpolation. Since the Glorious





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Qur’an is to be followed for eternity, Allah (SWT) has taken upon Himself to maintain its original purity and guard it from corruption. Allah says in Glorious Qur’an.

Surah Hijr, Chapter 15, Verse 9

“We have without doubt, sent down the Message; and We will assuredly guard it (from corruption).”

[Al-Qur’an 15:9]

6. Water is called by different names in different languages: in English as water, in Hindi as paani, in Tamil as tanni. Similarly if God is called Allah, Ram or Jesus, is it not one and the same? 1. To Allah belongs the Most Beautiful Names The Glorious Qur’an says in Surah Isra chapter 17 verses 110 "Say: ‘Call upon Allah, or call upon Rahman: by whatever name ye call upon Him, (it is well): for to Him belong the Most Beautiful Names.‘" [Al-Qur’an 17:110] You can call Allah by any name, but it should be a beautiful name,should not conjure up a mental picture, and should have qualities that only Allah possesses. 2. Water can be called by differnt names in different languages but something else besides water cannot be called water in another language. You can call water by various names in different languages, like water in English, paani in Hindi, tanni in Tamil, mai in Arabic, apah in Sanskrit, jal in Shudh Hindi, jal or paani in Gujrati, pandi in Marathi, neer in Kannad, neeru in Telugu, vellam in Malayalam, etc. If a person tells me that his friend has advised that everyday early in the morning he should have one glass of paani, but he is unable to drink it because when he drinks it, he feels like vomiting. On enquiry he says that the paani stinks and it is yellowish in colour. Later I realise that what he is referring to as paani is not water but urine. Thus you can call water by different names having the same meaning but you cannot call other things as water or paani. People may think that the example is not realistic and I agree with them because even an ignorant person knows the difference between water and urine. He will have to be a fool to call urine ‘water’. Similarly when any person who knows the correct concept of God, sees people worshipping false gods, he naturally wonders how a person cannot differentiate between a true God and false gods.





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3. Purity of Gold is not verified by calling it by different names in different languages but rubbing it against a Touchstone. In the same way, gold can be called sona in Hindi, gold in English, dhahaba in Arabic. Inspite of knowing all these different names for gold, if a person wants to sell you his gold jewellery and says this is 24 carat pure sona, you will not blindly believe, without verifying it with a goldsmith. The goldsmith confirms whether it is gold or not with the help of a touchstone. The yellow glittering jewellery may not be gold, because all that glitters is not gold. 4. Surah Ikhlas is the Touchstone of Theology. Similarly, any person or candidate who is called God cannot be accepted as the true God without verifying him with the touchstone. The touchstone of theology, that is study of God, is Surah Ikhlas chapter 112 of the Holy Qur’an which says: "Say, ‘He is Allah, The One and Only; Allah, The Eternal, Absolute; He begetteth not Nor is He begotten; and there is none like unto Him.’’’ [Al-Qur’an 112:1-4] 5. Any candidate who passes the Acid test can be called God. Any candidate, who claims to be God and fits in this four line definition, passes the Acid test, is entitled to be called God and worshipped as God. Suppose a lunatic says that Muhammad (pbuh) is God, (God forbid). Let’s put him to the test of Surah Ikhlas. i. "Kul hu allah hu ahad" – Say He is Allah, The One and Only; Is Muhammad (pbuh) one and only? No! he was not the only messenger. There were many other messengers. ii. "Allah hus Samad" – Allah, The Eternal, Absolute; We know that Muhammad (pbuh) had to undergo many hardships. Though he was the mightiest messenger of God, he died at the age of 63 and was buried in Madeenah. iii. "Lam ya lid wa lam yulad" – He begetteth not Nor is He begotten; We know that he was born in Makkah and his parents were Abdullah and Aaminah. He even had several children e.g. Fatimah, Ibrahim (may Allah be pleased with them), etc.





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iv. "Wa lam ya kullahu kufuwan ahad" – And there is none like unto Him. Though all the Muslims love and revere the Prophet (pbuh) and are supposed to follow each and every of his commandments, yet you will not find a single Muslim in the whole world, who in his senses will ever say that Muhammad (pbuh) is God. The Islamic Creed is, "La illaha illallah Muhammadur Rasoolullah", which means that there is no god but Allah, and Muhammad (pbuh) is the messenger of Allah. This is repeated five times a day during the call for prayer, so that the Muslims are reminded daily that although they respect and obey him, he is only a Messenger and servant of God, and not God Himself. 6. Verify the Gods you worship. Now that we have explained to you how to use the touchstone of theology it is the duty of everyone to verify with this touchstone, whether the gods that they worship are true or false.

7. Hinduism is the oldest of all the religions and thus the, most pure, authentic and best of all the religions of the world.? 1. Islam is the oldest religion Hinduism is not the oldest of all the religions. It is Islam which is the first and the oldest of all religions. People have a misconception that Islam is 1400 years old and that Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) is the founder of this religion. Islam existed since time immemorial, ever since man first set foot on this earth. Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) was not the founder of Islam. He was the last and final Messenger of Almighty God. 2. The oldest religion need not be the purest and the most authentic religion A religion cannot be claimed to be most pure and authentic, only on the criterion that it is the oldest. It is similar to a person saying that the water he has kept in an open glass, in his house, outside the refrigerator, for three months is purer than the water which has just been collected in a clean glass, immediately after it has been purified. 3. The latest religion need not be the purest and the most authentic religion On the other hand a religion cannot be claimed to be the purest or authentic, only on the criterion that the religion is new or the latest. A bottle of distilled water which is sealed, packed and kept in the refrigerator for three months is much purer than a bottle of water freshly collected from the sea.





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4. For religion to be pure and authentic, it should not have interpolations, changes and revisions in its scriptures revealed from God For any religion to be pure and authentic, its scriptures should not contain any interpolation, addition, deletion or revision. Moreover the religion’s source of inspiration and direction should be Almighty God. The Qur’an is the only religious scripture on the face of the earth which has been maintained it its original form. All the other religious scriptures, of all the other religions have interpolations, additions, deletions or revisions. The Qur’an has been in the memory of a multitude of people, intact in its original form ever since its revelation, and now there are hundreds of thousands of people who have preserved it in their memory. Moreover, if you compare the copies made by Caliph Uthman from the original Qur’an which is yet present in the museum in Tashkent and in Koptaki museum in Turkey, they are the same as the ones we possess today. Allah (swt) promises in the Qur’an, in Surah Al Hijr, chapter 15 verse 9 "We have, without doubt, sent down the Message; and We will assuredly guard it (from corruption)." 5. The oldest religion need not be best religion A religion cannot be claimed to be the best religion only on the criterion that it is the oldest. It is similar to a person saying, that my 19th century car is better than a Toyota car manufactured in 1998, because it is older. He would be considered to be a fool to say that his 19th century car which required a rod to be turned in circles to start it, is better than a key-start 1998 Toyota car, just because it is older. 6. The latest religion need not be the best religion On the other hand a religion cannot be called as the best religion only on the criterion that the religion is new or that it came later. It is similar to a person who says that my 800 cc Suzuki car manufactured in 1999 is better than a 5000 cc Mercedes 500 SEL manufactured in 1997. To judge which car is better, a person should compare the specifications of the car e.g. the power of the car, safety measures, the capacity of the cylinders, the pickup, the speed, the comfort, etc. 5000 cc Mercedes, 500 SEL car manufactured in 1997, is far superior and better than a 800 cc Suzuki (Maruti Suzuki 800) manufactured in 1999. 7. A religion is best, if it has the solutions to the problems of mankind For a religion to be considered the best, it should have the solution to all the problems of mankind. It should be the religion of truth, and should be applicable to all ages. Islam is the only religion which has the solution to all the problems of mankind. e.g. the problem of alcoholism, surplus women, rape and molestation, robbery, racism, casteism, etc. Islam is the religion of truth, and its laws and solutions are applicable to all the ages. The Qur’an is the only religious book on the face of the earth, which has maintained its purity and authenticity proving itself to be the word of God in all the ages. i.e. previously, when it was the age of miracles, literature and poetry and in present times when it is the age of science and technology. Moreover, Islam is not a man-made religion, but a religion revealed and inspired by Almighty God. It is the only religion acceptable in His Sight.





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8. Why do Muslims bury dead bodies instead of cremating them, i.e. burning them?

1. Components of human body present in the soil Elements that are present in the human body are present in lesser or greater quantity in the soil. Hence it is more scientific to bury a dead body, as it easily gets decomposed and mixed in the soil. 2. No Pollution Cremating (burning) the dead body leads to pollution of the atmosphere which is detrimental to health and harmful for the environment. There is no such pollution caused by burying a dead body. 3. Surrounding land becomes fertile To cremate a dead body several trees have to be chopped, which reduces the greenery and harms the environment and the ecology. When dead bodies are buried, besides the trees being saved, the surrounding land becomes fertile and it improves the environment. 4. Economical It is expensive to cremate a dead body when tons of wood have to be burned. Annually there is a loss of crores of rupees, only because dead bodies are cremated in India. Burying dead bodies is very cheap. It hardly costs any money. 5. Same land can be utilised for burying another body The wood used for cremating a dead body cannot be reutilised for cremating another dead body since it gets converted to ashes. The land used for burying a dead body can be reutilised for burying another body after a few years since the human body gets decomposed and mixed in the soil.





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9. Why do the Muslim married women not put bindi or tika on the forehead and wear Mangalsutra, like Hindu married women? Why do the Muslim married women not put bindi or tika on the forehead and wear Mangalsutra, like Hindu married women? 1. Bindi or tika Bindi is derived from the Sanskrit word bindu, which means a ‘dot’. It is usually a red dot made with vermilion powder and is worn by the Hindu women between their eyebrows on their forehead. Bindi is considered a symbol of ‘Parvati’ and signifies female energy which is believed by Hindus to protect women and their husbands. It is traditionally a symbol of marriage and is worn by the Hindu married women. It is also called as tika. 2. Bindi has become a fashion Nowadays, wearing bindi has become a fashion and is even worn by unmarried girls and women. The shape of the bindi is no longer restricted to a dot and is available in various shapes, including oval, star, heart shaped, etc. It is even available in different bright colours like blue, green, yellow, orange, etc. The material of the bindi is no longer restricted to vermilion powder, but is made of coloured felt and other material. It is also available in a variety of designs in combination with coloured glass, glitter, etc. 3. Mangalsutra Mangalsutra means a thread of good-will. It is a necklace worn specially by Hindu married women as a symbol of their marriage. It consists of two strings of black beads with a pendant usually of gold. The black beads are believed to act as a protection against evil. It is believed to protect the women’s marriage and the life of her husband. In southern India, mangalsutra is called tali, which is a small gold ornament string on a cotton cord or a gold chain. Hindu Married women are never supposed to remove their mangalsutra. It is only cut off when a Hindu lady becomes a widow. 4. Allah Is the Protector Allah (swt), our Creator, is the best to protect human beings. We do not require any red dot or black thread to protect us from evil. It is mentioned in the Glorius Qur’an in Surah Anam Chapter 6 verse 14 "Say: Shall I take for my protector any other than Allah, the Maker of the heavens and the earth?" [Al-Qur’an 6:14] It is mentioned in several places in the Glorius Qur’an including Surah Ali Imran Chapter 3 Verse 150 and Surah Alhajj Chapter 22 Verse 78 "Allah is your Protector, and He is the best of helpers." Wearing a bindi or mangalsutra signifies a lack of faith in Almighty God, our Creator, who is the best to protect.





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5. Against the Islamic Dress Code Wearing a bindi or mangalsutra is a sign of Hindu women. The Islamic dress code does not permit a Muslim to wear any sign, symbol or mark which is especially significant of a non-Muslim. 6. In Islam, Both Married and Unmarried women should not be Teased Once, a Hindu friend of mine, while mentioning the benefits of mangalsutra said that it easily identifies married women, and thus prevents them from being teased and molested. According to Islam, each and every woman, whether married or unmarried, Muslim or Non-Muslim, should neither be teased nor molested.

10. Why do Muslims take the name of Emperor Akbar while calling people to pray?

1. Non Muslim misunderstand that Emperor Akbar’s name is taken in Adhaan Once, when I attended a conference in Kerala, a non-Muslim minister spoke just before my speech. He was highlighting the achievements of the Indian Muslims and their role in the progress of India. He said that amongst the Indian kings, the greatest was Emperor Akbar. No wonder the Muslims take his name five times a day, while calling people to pray. During my speech however, I clarified this misconception. 2. The ‘Akbar’ word of the Adhaan has nothing to do with Emperor Akbar The word ‘Akbar’ mentioned in the Adhaan which is given to call people to pray has nothing to do with Emperor Akbar of India.The words in the Adhaan were used centuries before the birth of Emperor Akbar. 3. ‘Akbar’ means ‘Great’ The Arabic word ‘Akbar’ means ‘great’. When we say ‘Allahu Akbar’ in the Adhaan we proclaim that ‘Allah is Great’ or ‘Allah is the Greatest’ and we call people to worship the one and only Allah who is the Greatest.





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11. When Muslims in India insist on having a separate Muslim Personal Law for themselves, why don’t they also insist on implementing the Islamic Criminal Law for the Muslims; for example implementing the rule that the robber’s hands should be chopped off if a Muslim robs? 1. Muslim Personal Law Personal Law is a law concerning an individual person and the persons closely related to him, e.g. laws relating to marriage, divorce, inheritance, etc. It includes laws which are mutually agreed upon by a group of people. This law does not include any crime or an act that will harm the society directly. 2. India is Secular And Democratic In any country, the Personal Law may differ for different groups of people and for different communities. Since India is a secular and democratic country it allows different groups of people to follow their own personal law if they wish. 3. Islamic Personal Law is the Best Muslims believe that compared to all the different types of personal laws available in the world, the best and the most result oriented is the Islamic Personal Law. Muslims of India prefer following the Muslim personal law also because of their own belief in Islam. 4. Criminal Law Criminal law is that law which is associated with a crime or an act which directly affects the society e.g. robbing, raping, murdering, etc. 5. The Criminal Law should be the same for all people In any country, the criminal law unlike the Personal Law cannot be different for different groups of people. It has to be same for all people of different groups and different religions e.g. In Islam if a person robs, his hands are chopped off. This punishment is not prescribed in Hinduism. If a Hindu robs a Muslim, what would be the robber’s punishment? The Muslim would want the hands of the robber to be chopped, while the Hindu Law would not agree. 6. The Muslims in India alone cannot separately follow the Islamic Criminal Law without involving the Non-Muslims Even if a Muslim agrees, that as far as he commits a crime he should be given the punishment according to Islamic Criminal Law, it would not be practical. In case an allegation is made against a Muslim for robbery and if the witnesses are Non-Muslims, and if each one follows his own Criminal Law, the punishment in Islam for bearing false witness is 80 lashes, whereas in the Indian Crimial Law, a person giving false witness can easily escape. Thus, for a non-Muslim to falsely accuse a Muslim of any crime is very easy, if both follow their own criminal law. However, if both follow the Indian Law where the





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punishment is lenient for false witnesses and robbers, it will encourage both the robber to rob as well as encourage the witnesses to give false witness for their own benefit. 7. The Muslims in India would prefer the Islamic Criminal Law to be implemented on all Indians We Muslims would prefer that in India the Islamic Criminal Law be implemented on all the Indians, since, chopping the hands of a thief will surely reduce the rate of robbery in India. Similarly, 80 lashes for giving false testimony will prevent a person from giving false witness. 8. Islamic Criminal Law is Most Practical Islam besides pointing out a crime, it also gives you a solution showing how to prevent the crime e.g. chopping the hands of a robber, death penalty for the rapist. The punishment is so severe that it is a deterrent for the criminal to commit the crime. He will think a hundred times before committing a crime. Thus if crime has to be reduced or stopped in India the best solution is to implement ‘The Common Islamic Criminal Law’.

12. WHY MUSLIM WOMEN NOT ALLOWED PRAYING (SALAH) OR WORSHIP DURING MENSTRUATION PERIOD? IT’S A NATURAL PHASE OF LIFE.

ANS: Allah our creator, he knows better than everyone in the world, if you know that during the me menstrual cycle period, today science tell us that

A woman during her menstrual period, she undergoes certain behavioral, mental and psychological changes, due to the release of the sex hormonestogene’. And these changes, surely, she is mentally disturb” and according to the statistic tells us that the majority of the crime done by women is during the menses. If she prays(salah) in Islam we adopt several postures, like Kayam, Rukhu, Sujud - standing, bowing and prostration and concentration in prayers(salah) surely it’s impossible to her perform prayers(salah) in proper method.

Q: Because it is a natural phase.

for example ; if a person suffering from sickness and he went to the doctor and after examine him , he gave him a advice that don’t eat this, this .Food till you become fine , if you think ? Normally human being got sick its natural you know , so why we should not eat such food? (which doctor prohibited), if you don’t follow the doctor advice , you will become more sick then actually you going against the nature of the human’s , Allah is our creator he knows us better than all doctor put together all the times,





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Islam is not just a religion, it’s a complete way of life and Islam is easy to practices, Allah says in the Qur’an “

Allah burdens not a person beyond his scope” [Al-Qur’an ch surah 2 verse 286:] “Allah puts no burden on any person beyond what He has given him.” [Al-Qur’an ch Surah 65 verse 7] If she is undergoing her menstrual period or pregnancy, she does not have to fast - She can keep those fasts later on, when she is healthier. In fact, during the menstrual period and during the postnatal period, she need not pray also - She has been given the concession, and neither does she have to compensate it later on. 13. WHY MUSLIM DON’T DO TO FAMILY PLANNING OR BIRT H CONTROL POPULATION INCREASING IN THE WORLD AND IT A BIG PROBLEM FOR

THE WHOLE SOCIETY ? FAMILY PLANNING IN ISLAM (BIRTH CONTROL).

BIRTH CONTROL METHODS There are two birth control methods: 1) Permanent methods: MTP (medical termination of pregnancy), TL (Tubal Ligation) Or Vasectomy. 2) Temporary methods. 1) Permanent methods All most all scholars prohibited permanents methods in Islam but it’s allowed in certain Situation or circumstance, if mother had a multiple session doctor says another Pregnancy will dangerous to her life or if mother heart attack patient and if she Conceive a baby it’s dangerous to her life, in such situation only this permanent Allowed otherwise it’s prohibited in Islam.





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Temporary Methods: The most common method is “Copper T”: Earlier science tell us “copper T” is a contraception but today science developedAnd tell us that “copper T” is not contraception but it’s a “Contra implantation “Means “Ovum and sperm already form the zygote, its preventing the cling in Uterus involve, it’s already attach to mother wall (Uterus wall) means it’s human creation already began in the mother womb, its means It’s a “Earlier Abortion” killing a human life, right! Killing any innocent life is Prohibited in Islam,Allah says in the Qur’an Ch 5 Verse 32 “ If any one kill any innocent life as though He kill the whole mankind “ and other Methods are like taking “Contraceptive Pills” and you know that Its causes many side effects , in America and other countries , people are holding a banner and Board etc. “Pills kills Women” . Allah says in the Qur’an Ch 30 Verse 30 “Do not change your physiology”. If takings Pills to save a mother life, if doctor says, if she should not conceive a baby up to Particular time then it’s allowed. Why Family planning? Allah says in the Qur’an Ch 6 Verse 151 “ Do not kill your child want of sustain, we sustain You and your child” Another Qur’an verse says Ch 17 Verse 31 “ Do not kill your child want of sustain, We provide Your children and you “ If you see the first verse and second verse look similar but order is change. Scholars says first one refer to poor people , “ I don’t have to eat who a feed my child” In Islam show the Solution for this is “ZAKAT” If the person is poor he/she can take Zakat and Its not a obligation to take zakat but it’s their right to take. And its refer to “Mal Jusion” theory , he says that “ crops inversely proportionately to population” Means more population more danger to food but this theory has been disprove, Today population is Boone for the society not bane for the society , If you know which two country are competing for the Super power country? India and China. Why? Because they have man power, you know in America Children wearing a T shirt of written on “I and My Father Tax saver”. In Australia “more children more Allowance like less tax, school allowance, etc. why? Encouraging population, in Russia few year back .They awarded a women has a maximum children in Russia as “Women of the Nation”. It the problem of the Indian Government, It should come up the good policy so that we can utilized the Human power otherwise actually population not at all a problem and 73% of world land not been yet utilized.





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Second Verse refer to the people, Modern people, they say “I want to make my daughter or son doctor or engineer or MBA etc. I need space between one child to another child .Almighty God already given a natural birth control, when baby born, when she breast feed, She will have lactation amureia means to conceive a baby again chance is goes down, and there is a space by naturally .Allah says in the Qur’an Ch 31 Verse 15 “she give milk for two years”. But Today women they don’t believe in breast feeding, why? Because they lost their figure. If you see the people who won the Noble prize in different field, science, math’s, social, etc. All of them are not the first or second child of their parent’s its mixed , some 1 , 5, 3 etc. its Mixed if you saying that 1 child or 2 child only becoming well educated and successful in This world that wrong, illogical , Myth . In India “We two our two” after one not know and after two never. Allah says in the Qur’an Ch 3 Verse 53 “ They think , they plan , Allah to plan , but Allah plan the best” If you believe that Allah is the best planner then leave to Allah , if you think you do better planning Then go ahead . It permissible to engage in coitus interruptus or to use a condom? There is a hadith which says that one person came to prophet and says “o prophet I want to do “Uuss” (Arabic) means Coitus interruptus means intercourse in which, when ejaculation approaches, the man withdraws and ejaculates outside the women body “and prophet remain silent, some scholars says” prophet remain silent means its prohibited, other scholars says that “prophet remain silent means prophet allowed us” but whatever .No one can say its prohibited in Islam. And statistic tell us that , using condom(Some scholars prohibited if it using to fear of Children and their sustenance ) and women getting pregnancy chances is 17 percent but if you do proper methods Coitus interruptus, the chances is just 15 percent ,it better to using “Uuss” method than condom . 14. IS GREETING “NASMASKAR” IS ALLOWED IN ISLAM?

The word "Namaskar" come from Sanskrit word " Id dam Namamay “ Which means “I well come you by bowing down my head” Which is harram and shrik in Islam , the biggest crime in Islam. We bow down our head before Allah only, the creator and no one else. Even according to the Hindus scripture saying "Namasakar” also prohibited since the Vedas and etc... They speak about the only one true God, only He deserves worship and no one else. In Islam Greeting “Namaskar” is harram and we should not greet.





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15. IS CHILD ADOPTION ALLOWED IN ISLAM?

Adoption mean that you take a young child a poor child and give him lodging, boarding, clothing bringing into your house Islam has always stressed in the Qu’ran that you should help the poor people, help the needy people - You can even get a child to your house, and give him your fatherly love. What Islam objects to be we cannot legally adopt - you cannot give your name to the child - Legal adoptions are prohibited in Islam.

Legal adoption prohibited

Why? Because if a person adopts a child legally, there can be several complications.

Point number 1: If that man sorry the child, whether it is a girl or boy, it will lose its identity.

Point number 2: If suppose after a person adopts a child, He may have his own children - No one can say that he or she will never have children throughout your life. If person have his own children, He will be bias towards your own child, than the adopted child.

Point number 3: If the children born to them if they are of opposite sex of that of the adopted child, they cannot freely stay in the same house because they are not blood sisters and brothers, to each other. If the adopted child, after he grows up - If it is a girl after she grows up she will have to do Hijab with the so called father, because he is not his original father. If the man adopted child if it is a boy and he becomes elderly, he becomes a man, and then if he marries - there has to be Hijab between the daughter-in-law, and the so called father. And there are several other reasons and besides that. The adopt a child; It will be depriving many of your relatives of their rights. When after a person dies, whatever property he has, is divided according to whatever is mentioned in the Qur’an. If the person has children, and if he adopts a child, but natural he will he will be depriving a share of his own child. If the person if he dies, if he has a children then the wife will get half the share as she should get , if she has no children, including the mother. If there are children, she gets 1/6 if there are no children, she gets 1/3. If the person adopt a child, you are depriving the share of the mother. So to prevent these complications, legal adoption is prohibited in Islam.





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English translation of verses of the Glorious Qur’an is taken from Abdullah Yusuf Ali

And all praises are for the One and Only God and

Creator Allah, who alone is worthy of devotion, complete submission and worship. May Allah accept our little

sincerely efforts. Ameen..





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A FRIENDELY MESSAGE BY THE PEACETV: A CALL TOWARDS ISLAM [FACEBOOK PAGE]

“Invites People towards Truth’ (Dawaa) ” O you Muslim you the best of people Erected of the mankind, (because) you Enjoy what is good and abstain what is Wrong and believe in Allah” [Al- Qur’an surah 3 verse 110] Allah says that we are the best of people why because we enjoy good and invite Towards good, and abstain what is wrong. If we don’t do that then we are not Best of people and just name sake Muslim, “Who is better in speech then one who invite? Them in the way of you lord, do work of Righteousness and say ‘I am Muslim”? [Al-Qur’an Ch 41 verse 33] Allah says that the best work in the world, the best professional in the world isDa’wee(invitation to towards truth). Allah says in the Qur’an: “Invite them in the way of your lord with wisdom And beautiful preaching, argue with them Reason with them, the way that best and most gracious” [Al-Qur’an Ch 16 verse 125] It’s a Compulsory duty of every Muslim to do Da’waa, to deliver the message Of truth to the non Muslim. To present Islam before them, weather they accept Or not its doesn’t matter for us because the hidaya(Guidance) in the hand of Allah.

“It’s not unto thee but unto us to give hidaya(guidance)” [Al- Qur’an Ch 2 verse 272]

“You are just reminder to remind them, you have no rights To look after into their affairs” [Al- Qur’an Ch 88 verse 21-22] Prophet Mohammed (pubh) “Deliver to others even you know one Ayat(verse) ” [ SahiBukharivol 4 Hadith 3461]





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We have tried our best in this second revised edition bring out the more

similarities between these two great religions bases on their authentic scripture in

detail and we add more questions and answers, question normally ask by the

Hindus base on our personal experience on our page, there are more but we

add those which commonly asking by the Hindus. We hope that it will help the

readers to understand the comment threads between Islam and Hinduism and

develop a communal harmony and peace in society. And you will seek the truth!

The true creator and his purpose of creation. Insha Allah.

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