http://www.islamforsalvation.com A Website Used By People Around the World to Answer Their Questions about Life, Salvation, and Islam ! Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:45:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Question : I am a non-muslim learning about Islam. My question is regarding the recent earthquake in Haiti. If God is Love, if Allah is All Merciful, then why do people suffer? Why do innocent men, women and children have to endure unspeakable hardship? How can I believe in a Merciful and Loving ... http://www.islamforsalvation.com/2010/01/17/if-god-means-love-why-earthquake-and-sufferings/ Question : Is it not true that Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) has copied the Qur’an from the Bible? Answer : "Or do they say, 'He invented it'? Rather, it is the truth from your Lord, [O Muhammad], that you may warn a people to whom no warner has come before you [so] ... http://www.islamforsalvation.com/2009/12/19/did-prophet-muhammad-pbuh-copy-the-qur%e2%80%99an-from-the-bible/ Question : "Muslims look at Kaabah and do the worship. Is this another form of Idol worship  ?" Answer : "We have rendered the shrine (the Ka`aba) a focal point for the people, and a safe sanctuary. You may use Abraham's shrine as a prayer house. We commissioned Abraham and Ismail: ... http://www.islamforsalvation.com/2009/12/06/muslims-look-at-kabah-and-do-the-worship-is-this-another-form-of-idol-worship/ Question : What is wrong if two individuals desire to get involved in a sexual relationship with each other ? Answer : "And do not go near zina (fornication). It is indeed a shameful and an evil path." (Surah Al Isrâ’, Ayah 32) Sexuality is a divine gift. Its foremost function amongst living creature is ... http://www.islamforsalvation.com/2009/12/05/is-it-wrong-to-have-sexual-relationship-between-non-married-people/ Question : "I know about a new movie called '2012' which portray 2012 as the end of the world. Can you tell me Islamic point of view on this topic ?   Janet , Texas, US Answer : "Surely, knowledge of the Hour is with Allah alone. " (Holy Qur'an 31:34) The knowledge ... http://www.islamforsalvation.com/2009/11/13/2012-as-end-of-the-world-islamic-view/ Question : "I believe that God is a power that expands the entire world. But to comprehend God I cannot do as a layman. What is the wrong in taking an earthly object and worship by seeing the God in it. " Radha Krishnan, India Answer : “Verily, I am Allah! ... http://www.islamforsalvation.com/2009/11/08/why-islam-doesnt-allow-idol-worshipping/ Question : I find that muslim women are oppressed in Islam. Men have always upper hand and women are not given their right. Can you clarify this for me ? People often fail to distinguish between culture and religion, Two things that are completely different.. Everybody focuses to Muslim women worldwide as oppressed, ... http://www.islamforsalvation.com/2009/09/11/are-muslim-women-oppressed-in-islam/ Aminah Assilmi was born as a Southern Baptist and was a feminist working for women's rights. Although she was initially opposed by her entire family for accepting Islam in 1977, subsequently most of her family members accepted Islam. She was the President of the International Union of Muslim Women. She passed away ... http://www.islamforsalvation.com/2009/09/07/my-life-to-islam-aminah-assilmi-life-story/ Story about Pamela Barret's journey to Islam. She passed away on 2006. May Allah have mercy on her. Let her journey inspire all those who are searching for truth. My background was typical California American growing up in the early sixties. My parents raised us five kids as Catholic, but with ... http://www.islamforsalvation.com/2009/09/07/from-la-la-land-to-allahs-land-pamela-barrett-1948-2006/ Question : "I am now learning about Islam. I want to know whom do muslims worship" Muslims submit and surrender their will and desires to the will and the laws of the Creator. By referring to, "The Creator", Muslims are talking about "Allah." The Name Allah The name "Allah" is unique. It has ... http://www.islamforsalvation.com/2009/09/05/whom-do-muslims-worship/