BeliefQA: Exploring Questions of Faith & Islam

Islam is the name of the faith given by Allah (God) as guidance for all of humanity. It means submission to the one Creator, who is loving, powerful, merciful, and forgiving. God does not come in human form; instead, He sends messengers like Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad (peace be upon them). Islam is not a new religion—it was given to the first human and all prophets. Its core concepts are: the oneness of God, belief in the prophets, the scriptures (with the Quran as the final one), and the afterlife with judgment and consequences.

A Muslim is someone who follows Islam, submits to the Creator, and worships one God. Like a student attends a school, a Muslim is someone who follows the teachings of Islam.

A: No. Islam is a universal faith. The Quran addresses all of humanity, not just Arabs. For example, in Quran 49:13, God addresses all people, saying He created them from one male and female and made them into nations to know each other, not to despise one another.

No. The Quran challenges people to produce something like it (Quran 17:88), and none have succeeded. It contains prophecies (e.g., its preservation in Quran 15:N), scientific facts (500+), and has remained unchanged for over 1400 years—proof it is divine and not legend-ba

Muslims worship the Creator, referred to in Arabic as "Allah". Allah is the same God worshipped by Jews and Christians in Arabic-speaking regions. “Allah” appears in Arabic Bibles as the name of God.

Muslims face the Kaaba during prayer as a unifying direction, not as an object of worship. Worship is directed to the Creator of the Kaaba, not the Kaaba itself.

God, by definition, is all-powerful, all-knowing, and unique. If another god were created, it would be a creation and not God. Multiple gods would imply imperfection and dependency, which contradicts the concept of a complete, perfect God.

Logically, if there are two, they must differ in some attribute. Any being lacking an attribute is not God. Thus, rationally, there can only be one perfect God.

If the three entities (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) are dependent on each other, they cannot be God. If they are independent, it leads to polytheism. Islam rejects both and asserts God is one in every sense, as taught by all prophets.

Yes, God is just. Non-Muslims may be rewarded in this life with health, wealth, etc., but ultimate rewards in the afterlife are tied to faith. Eternal reward is based on right belief and good deeds.

After Prophet Muhammad's death, leadership differences led to Sunni and Shia identification. However, in the Quran (22:78), God calls followers “Muslims”, not Sunni or Shia. All Muslims share core beliefs (e.g., one God, one Quran, unified prayer practices). Disagreements are political or historical, not doctrinal.

He was the final prophet sent by God, born in Mecca in 570 CE. He received revelation at age 40 and preached monotheism. He established the Islamic state in Medina, provided moral and legal guidance, and practically lived the Quranic teachings. He eradicated injustices like racism and female infanticide.

No. He was unlettered and couldn't read or write. The Quran has scientific facts unknown in the 7th century. His name is mentioned only five times, while others like Moses appear more often. Mary is praised in detail while none of Muhammad’s female relatives are named—proof he wasn’t the author.Also, scriptures like the Old Testament weren’t even available in Arabic until 300 years after Muhammad's death, making copying impossible. Similarities between the Quran and earlier texts stem from a common divine source, not copying.

Yes. The Quran was memorized by Prophet Muhammad and then by generations of Muslims. Today, there are 15+ million memorizers worldwide. It was also written during his lifetime and compiled in book form by the third caliph. Dual preservation—by memory and writing—ensures its authenticity.

Yes, according to Islamic belief. Jesus did not write or see the current gospels. They were written decades later by others. There are variations, multiple versions, and no agreed original. Scholars rely on majority vote to decide verses. In contrast, the Quran has one unchanged version preserved by millions.

Many believe he is God or the son of God, but Jesus never claimed divinity. He preached monotheism (Mark 12:29), acknowledged God as the only true God (John 17:3), and performed miracles by God's will (John 5:30). He was a prophet, not divine.

Use your mind to research and reflect. Don’t blindly follow traditions. Seek the truth. There is only one God. Read the Quran—it’s God’s guidance for humanity. If you follow it, you’ll find peace, purpose, justice, and eternal paradise. Islam is for all, and you are invited to explore it.

Even though humans are weak, their choices carry great weight. A small act of neglect or rejection can cause far-reaching harm, which is why strong warnings are necessary and just.1. Small duties with big consequencesImagine a servant whose only task is to open a water channel in a garden. If he refuses, the garden withers, fruit is lost, and the work of many others becomes useless.Or think of a sailor on a large ship. If he neglects a simple responsibility, the safety of the whole crew may be endangered.In both cases, the person cannot excuse himself by saying, “I am too small to matter,” because his neglect brings widespread harm.2. Why neglect is worse than effortTo build or maintain something, many conditions must come together.But to destroy it, the removal of just one condition is enough.That is why destruction is easier than repair, and why rejection or neglect can undo the work of many.3. The impact of sin and denialWrongdoing is not just personal — it covers up the signs of truth and blocks the reflection of goodness.In this way, sin and unbelief do not stay private; they spread harm to others and diminish the harmony of creation.4. Why stern warnings are justBecause human neglect can harm not only themselves but the wider order, it is only fair that their choices carry serious consequences.Strong warnings are therefore an expression of wisdom, justice, and protection of the greater good.