Fear Ignorance, Not Knowledge

In light of all the current events surrounding Islam. ignorance in 2017 (soon be to 2018) is still at an all time high.  It's not about the lack of knowledge, because all the resources are available.  It is literally people's refusal of educating themselves, people who simply rely or go by hearsay instead of doing actual research.  They want to be all emotional about what they see on T.V through the toxic negativity and constant propaganda being fed to them.  It's quite sad, and I feel sorry for those types of people.  Islam is not only a religion but an extremely beautiful lifestyle.  Honestly, if you are afraid to look into Islam properly, to get a better understanding of what it is, what it stands for, perhaps it is because the foundation of your current faith is shaken and unbalanced.  Perhaps it's because deep down inside you are afraid (like most people are) that you will find a true likeness to it, only that you are afraid of what people will say if you were to become muslim.  That last sentence is 99% of the reason why people are afraid.  Members of this messed up society, unfortunately, live by the opinion of others as though they depend of them like oxygen.  I would like to remind my readers that you will die... and you will be alone in the grave... the opinions of people will not comfort you once your are dead.  So get your head out of the sand!

True story:  I was once accused of thinking I was better then others simply because I held myself to a higher standard of respect and dignity. 

That just goes to show you that people have inferiority complexes and will always find a way/reason to put you down.  As the saying goes "everyone wants you to good, just not better than them".  Once again, STOP relying of the opinions of people as though it's oxygen! I want you to know, that it's ok to do what is best for you if it does not infringe of the rights and liberties of others.  It's perfectly fine to have high values and convictions, just do it with knowledge not ignorance.  Some people don't know but....

Basic belief in Islam 101:

1. Allah (Arabic word for God which Arab Christians use as well) sits on HIS Throne high above the 7 Heavens (yes there are 7 heavens).
2. Allah is only One worthy of worship.  There are no partners nor descendants.  Only Allah.
3. There are Angels that are in constant obedience to Allah alone (no such thing as fallen angels) and the Jinn that live among the Human kind.  We cannot see them but they can see us (Muslims do not believe in ghost nor spirits of the dead).
4. Muslims believe in the Books revealed by Allah: the Tawrat, the Gospel and the Noble Qur'an (that's why you won't see Muslims burning the Bible).
5. Belief in the Day of Judgement.
6. Muslims must believe in all the Prophets and Messengers of Allah starting with Adam (including Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Moses, Jacob, David, Jesus peace be upon them all) with Prophet Muhammad peace be upon Him being the the final Messenger of Allah and the seal of Prophethood (that is why you won't see Muslims disrespecting Jesus peace be upon Him, because He is a highly respected Messenger of Allah... there is even a chapter dedicated to Maryam Mother of Jesus in the Qur'an).
7. And Muslim must believe in Al-Qadr, which is Divine Predestination.  Everything that has happened or will happen has been already written. 

Anyone that believes in the above notions is a Muslim.  If you reject any of the above, you are not a Muslim.  I hope I shed a little light hoping to guide you out of darkness.  Yes, my shine is bright but it's my "noor" and I want to share it with everyone.

 Take Care & InshaAllah Khair

Duni