The fastest way to prove that this is entirely false is to state the fact that only about 15% to 20% of the Muslims in the world are Arabs. There are more Indian Muslims than Arab Muslims and more Indonesian Muslims than Indian Muslims! Believing that Islam is only a religion for Arabs is a myth that was spread by the enemies of Islam early in its history. This mistaken assumption is possibly based on the fact that most of the first generation of Muslims were Arabs, the Qur’an is in Arabic and the Prophet Muhammad was an Arab. However, both the teachings of Islam and the history of its spread show that the early Muslims made every effort to spread their message of Truth to all nations, races, and peoples. Furthermore, it should be clarified that not all Arabs are Muslims, and not all Muslims are Arabs. An Arab can be a Muslim, Christian, Jew, atheist – or of any other religion or ideology. Also, many countries that some people consider to be “Arab” are not “Arab” at all — such as Turkey and Iran (Persia). The people who live in these countries speak languages other than Arabic as their native tongue and are of a different ethnic heritage than the Arabs. It is important to realize that from the very beginning of the mission of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, his followers came from a wide spectrum of individuals — there was Bilal, the African slave; Suhaib, the Byzantine Roman; Ibn Salam, the Jewish Rabbi; and Salman, the Persian. Since religious truth is eternal and unchanging, and mankind is one universal brotherhood, Islam teaches that Almighty God’s revelations to mankind have always been consistent, clear, and universal. The Truth of Islam is meant for all people regardless of race, nationality, or linguistic background. Taking a look at the Muslim World, from Nigeria to Bosnia and from Malaysia to Afghanistan is enough to prove that Islam is a Universal message for all of mankind — not to mention the fact that significant numbers of Europeans and Americans of all races and ethnic backgrounds are coming into Islam.
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Prophet Abraham (PBUH) Prayed For The Teacher For His People
[2:129] – Prophet ABRAHAM (PBUH) prayed for the Teacher for his people
[Quran – 2:129 – Laleh Bakhtiar] “Our Lord! And raise Thou up, then, in the midst of them, a Messenger from among them who will recount to them Thy signs and teach them the Book, and wisdom and make them pure. Truly, Thou, Thou alone art The Almighty, The Wise.”
[2:151 and 3:164] – ALLAH (SWT) Sent The Teacher
[Quran – 2:151 – Laleh Bakhtiar] “As We sent to you a Messenger from among you who recounts Our signs to you, and makes you pure, and teaches you the Book and wisdom, and teaches you what you be knowing not.”
[Quran – 3:164 – Laleh Bakhtiar] “Certainly, God showed grace to the ones who believe when he raised up among them a Messenger from themselves who recounts His signs to them and makes them pure and teaches them the Book and wisdom. And, truly, before that they had been, certainly, clearly wandering astray.”
[Bukhari, Book #56, Hadith #667] “Narrated ‘Abdullah bin ‘Amr: The Prophet said, “Convey (my teachings) to the people even if it were a single sentence, and tell others the stories of Bani Israel (which have been taught to you), for it is not sinful to do so. And whoever tells a lie on me intentionally, will surely take his place in the (Hell) Fire.”
[Bukhari, Book #74, Hadith #281] “Narrated Ibn Mas’ud: Allah’s Apostle taught me the Tashah-hud as he taught me a Sura from the Quran, while my hand was between his hands. (Tashah-hud was) all the best compliments and the prayers and the good things are for Allah. Peace and Allah’s Mercy and Blessings be on you, O Prophet! Peace be on us and on the pious slaves of Allah, I testify that none has the right to be worshipped but Allah, and I also testify that Muhammad is Allah’s slave and His Apostle… (We used to recite this in the prayer) during the lifetime of the Prophet, but when he died, we used to say, “Peace be on the Prophet.”
[Muslim, Book #004, Hadith #1904] “Abu Rifa’a reported: I came to the Holy Prophet (may peace be upon him) when he was delivering the sermon, and I said: Messenger of Allah, here is a stranger and he wants to learn about his religion and he does not know what his religion is. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) looked at me and left his sermon till he came to me, and he was given a chair and I thought that Its legs were made of iron. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) sat In it and he began to teach me what Allah had taught him. He then came (to the pulpit) for his sermon and completed it to the end..”
[Sunan Abu Dawud, Book #7, Hadith #1396] “Narrated Amr ibn al-‘As: The Prophet (peace_be_upon_him) taught me fifteen prostrations while reciting the Qur’an, including three in al-Mufassal and two in Surah al-Hajj.”
Muslims And Modern Sciences
That’s true…In fact, we know what we, our ancestors did in past, in the field of science.
That’s the reason, the world’s renowned scientists were among the Muslims. Some of them are produced below
1- JABIR IBN HAIYAN: Father of Modern Chemistry, a geographer, lawyer
2- Abu Abdullah Mohammad Ibn Musa al-Khawarizmi: The founder of Algebra, A mathematician, astronomer, and geographer
3- Ibn Sina (commonly known as Avicenna) -doctor of doctors
4- Abu Yousuf Yaqub Ibn Ishaq al-Kindi: A philosopher, mathematician, physicist, astronomer, physician, geographer
5- Abu’l Waleed Muhammad Ibn Ahmad Ibn Muhammad Ibn Rushd, known as Averroes in the West: philosopher, logician, Jurisprudence, Medicine…etc, etc…
But the need is for the Muslims to get them aware of the modern sciences, although Muslims are making contribution efforts in sciences, the need is to materialize their work, which so far has not been done, keeping in mind that whatever the sciences they are studying, are made easy / discovered for us by ALLAH SWT…as he is the only creator.
Some Historical Facts:
In fact, during the British regime in undivided India, when Britishers were gaining power over there and Muslims were losing the same, important discoveries were made by western scientists.
On one hand, where these discoveries were made in the west, a strong mentality was developed in the West that science is ALL for us, and one can answer all questions with the help of the sciences. In fact, sciences were treated as GOD for all and this situation still continues.
Why this extremist behavior was developed in the West?
Ans: Under the Pops regime, people were kept under strict observance and studying sciences was prohibited in the West. Even if someone was found studying sciences, their homes were set on fire.
So as a reflex action, Western people developed strong hate against religion. The affected regions were the western and southern sides of Europe.
Result: So they lift up their faith in the existence of religion.
On the other hand, being the strong followers of Islam as a religion, this mentality invaded Muslims.
Keeping in mind where Muslims were involved in
– dis-obedience to Islamic Shari’ah,
– had left Qur’an and Sunnah,
– they lost their basis and forget to keep the momentum of scientific research and development.
They stood as the prime target for the scientific invasions…..no existence of GOD…sciences are all…
At this point, the conflicts/downfalls begin.
Science with knowledge (whether right or wrong) invaded Muslims and challenge the era of Muslims to answer their questions.
Muslims were not prepared to answer this invasion, as they left research and development somewhere in past.
So Muslims didn’t comes up with answers.
As a reflex action, Muslims of that time decided in order to save their religion, let’s refrain from studying Modern sciences.
Here once more things appear…. the concept of separation of Science from religion, arose in Muslims…
Muslims, unfortunately, being the followers of a religion, stand as the prime target for scientific invasions, had closed their doors to studying sciences, and think that science had invaded their religion.
Off course, they were right at that time. Their strategy was right at that time as we can’t imagine the severity of that situation.
That was the situation, where Muslims left the sciences. But before that Muslims were studying sciences and made remarkable achievements in sciences which provides the basis for modern sciences.
Primary Goals Of Dawah
It is necessary that we Muslims have a clear understanding of the primary goals of Da’wah, in order to direct our efforts toward the correct ends and achieve the intended effect.
We must know what specifically we intend to bring about and accomplish by understanding Da’wah. Otherwise, we may not be able in ascertaining the priorities that are necessary for achieving what Allah wants from us by calling people to Him.
A clear formulation of the aims of Da’wah can be summarized as follows:
- To guide people to the religion of Allah
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To establish evidence against those who reject or oppose the religion
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To discharge the duty enjoined on us, the Muslims, by Allah
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To exalt the word of Allah on earth
The first objective, of guiding people to Allah’s religion and establishing the worship of Allah Alone, was the primary task of the Prophets and Messengers. The Prophets were calling people to the realization and fulfillment of the purpose of creation, which is to worship their Creator. Worship can be defined as “everything that Allah loves and approves of from the apparent and hidden sayings and deeds.” (Ibn Taymiyah) The Qur’an makes it clear that worship is the specific reason why Allah created all objects that exist, animate or inanimate.
“And I (Allah) created not the jinn and mankind except that they should worship Me (Alone).” (Qur’an, 51:56)
“There is not a thing but glorifies His praise. But you understand not their glorification.” (Qur’an, 17:44)
The aim of Muslims in Da’wah is the same, calling all of mankind to the worship of Allah Alone and submission to Him according to the Religion that He chose for His Prophets to convey. At the same time, it must be realized that the actual results of our efforts in guiding people to Allah’s religion are not in our hands, as it is only Allah who guides. Even the Prophet himself (peace be upon him) was unable to guide his uncle Abu Talib, about which Allah said:
“Verily you (O Muhammad, peace be upon him) guide not whom you like, but Allah guides whom He wills. And he knows best those who are guided.” (Qur’an, 28:56)
Establishing Allah’s proof against the disbelievers and the rebellious is the second goal of Da’wah, and is achieved by our preaching the message in a proper way. Our success in this regard does not depend on whether Allah guides those whom we call or not.
The Prophets themselves were sent as warners to mankind, having as their duty only to convey the message and explain the obligations of the people towards their Creator, and to warn of severe torment for those who rejected the message. Disbelievers are thus left with no excuse that can justify their disobedience to Allah. These concepts are explained in the following Qur’anic verses:
“Messengers are bearers of good news as well as warning in order that mankind should have no plea against Allah after the Messengers. And Allah is All-Powerful, All-Wise.” (Qur’an, 4:165)
“Say: Obey Allah and obey the Messenger, but if you turn away, he is only responsible for the duty placed on him (to convey the Message) and you for that placed on you. If you obey him, you shall be on the right guidance. The Messenger’s duty is only to convey (the Message) in a clear way.” (Qur’an, 24:54)
Calling to Allah will therefore leave those who disbelieve without an excuse before Allah on the Day of Judgment, in case they do not respond to the call of the Messengers. Inviting is our role, and responding is theirs.
“Say (O Muhammad, peace be upon him, to the disbelievers): My Lord pays attention to you only because of your invocation to Him. But now you have indeed denied (Him). So the torment will be yours forever.” (Qur’an, 25:77)
The third goal of Da’wah is to fulfill our duty of calling people to Allah. Our duty is only to convey the message, so our success in realizing this goal is also not dependent on the response of those whom we are calling. Allah says to the Messenger in several places in the Qur’an:
“The Messenger’s duty is but to convey the Message.” (Qur’an, 5:99)
“Whether we show you (O Muhammad) part of what We have promised them or cause you to die, your duty is only to convey (the Message) and unto Us is the reckoning.” (Qur’an, 13:40)
Acquitting ourselves of the duty of Da’wah enjoined upon us by Allah is of particular relevance to those Muslims living in non-Muslim lands, as engaging in Da’wah would Insha Allah justify their stay.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) has also explained that fulfilling our obligations can provide us an excuse before Allah, otherwise, we are bound to perish: “The people will not perish until they have no excuse left for themselves.” (Imam Ahmad in Az-Zuhd, i/86, authentic)
The fourth goal is establishing a Muslim nation and making the word of Allah dominant on earth. Allah explains in the Qur’an: “It is He Who has sent His Messenger (Muhammad) with Guidance and the Religion of Truth, that He may make it (Islam) superior over all religions. And All-Sufficient is Allah as a Witness.” (Qur’an, 48:28)
Allah also says in the Qur’an: “He it is Who sent among the unlettered ones a Messenger (Muhammad) from among themselves, purifying them, and teaching them Book (the Qur’an), and Al-Hikmah (Sunnah). And verily, they had been before in manifest error.” (Qur’an, 62:2)
The Messenger of Allah and the Sahabah established an Islamic society here on earth. Therefore our aim in Da’wah should also be to create a strong Muslim society that would make Allah’s Word uppermost in this world.
This goal, like the first one, is dependent on the response and is therefore in Allah’s Hands. However, Allah has promised Muslims that He will establish them on earth if they believe and do righteous deeds:
“Allah has promised those among you who believe, and do righteous good deeds, that He will certainly grant them succession to (the present rulers) in the earth, as He granted it to those before them, and that He will grant them the authority to practice their religion, that which He has chosen for them (i.e. Islam). And He will surely give them in exchange a safe security after their fear (provided) they (believers) worship Me and do not associate anything (in worship) with Me. But whoever disbelieved after this, they are the Fasiqun (rebellious, disobedient to Allah).” (Qur’an, 24:55)
Verily The Religion With Allah Is Islam
The Religion of Islam is the religion which Allah sent Prophet Muhammad[Sallallaahu `Alayhi wa Sallam] with.
Allah the Exalted said: ‘Muhammad is not a father of any of your men, rather he is the Messenger of Allah, and the last of the Prophets.’
[Qur`an Suratul Ahzaab 33: A #40]
Allah the Exalted said: ‘Today I have perfected for you your Religion, and completed for you My favor upon you, and have chosen for you Islaam as a religion.’
[Qur`an’ ~ Suratul Maa’idah 3: A#5]
Allah the Exalted said: ‘Verily the religion with Allah is Isam’.
[‘Qur`an’ ~ Surat Aali ‘Imraan 3: A #19]
‘And whoever takes other than Islam as a religion, it will never be accepted from him, and he will be in the Hereafter from the losers.’
[‘Qur`an’~Surat Aali ‘Imraan 3: A #85]
‘Whoever reads Surat `Al-Kahf ‘ on the day of ‘Jumu`ah’… will have a light that will shine from him from one Friday to the next.’
[Narrated by al-Haakim, 2/399; al-Bayhaqi, 3/249. It was classed as Saheeh by Shaykh al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Jaami’ ~ # 6470)]
Turning To The Qur’an In Times Of Tribulation
The murder of a family member causes great unrest in one’s heart. And indeed the death of a small animal is sufficient for an individual to remember the return to their Lord. Upon the idea of the creation of mankind, the Angels were disturbed because of the potential level of injustice and the spilling of blood that we would cause. Yet Allah, with His infinite wisdom created mankind and informed them of their role as custodians of truth and justice in this world. With this in mind, we reflect on the current situation of the world, and the escalating legitimized removal of wealth, freedom, and life.
The greatest crimes on a global scale are arguably those committed against Muslims and many find entertaining the regular action-packed news of the ‘progress’ being made to maintain safety and security. But the same ‘progress’ is at the expense of the freedom and lives of many Muslims who are often unable to fulfill their basic human necessities. Chilling is the image of another Muslim being killed and even more so, the mass murder that we witness regularly. Allah informs us that “the believers are nothing else than brothers,” (Qur’an, 49:10) and His Messenger (peace be upon him) said that “the Muslim nation is like one body…if a single part hurts then the rest feels the suffering with fever, and cannot sleep.” (Al-Bukhari and Muslim)
Throughout history trials and tribulations have faced those nations that affirmed the truth of Allah’s sovereignty and unity of worship. However, this nation, as in those who follow Muhammad (peace be upon him), has been given a special status coupled with a complete and comprehensive source of guidance to last till the Day of Resurrection.
“Thus We have made you the best nation so that you be witnesses over mankind, and the Messenger (Muhammad) be a witness over you.” (Qur’an, 2:143)
The Muslims must therefore appreciate and understand the position that they hold and turn to the guidance that they have been blessed with. Some individuals feel secure from such trials, and find themselves busy with their own affairs. Yet Allah warns us: “Do people think they will be left alone because they say we believe, and will not be tested. And indeed We tested those who were before them. And Allah will certainly make known (the truth of) those who are true, and will certainly make known (the falsehood of) those who are liars.” (Qur’an, 29:2-3)
All of mankind will therefore be tested and in addition, the same tests will affect both the sinners and pious among mankind due to their vastness. In another verse we are warned:
“And fear the Fitnah (affliction and trial, etc.) which does not affect only those of you who do wrong (but it may afflict all the good and the bad people), and know that Allah is Severe in punishment.” (Qur’an, 8:25)
Tribulations and whatever else the Prophet (peace be upon him) informed us about must surely take place. Therefore, it is incumbent upon Muslims to observe patience, prepare, and be cautious of them. In fact, we must take extra caution in our current times because we have drawn closer to the final hour. The nature of tribulations is that they spiral out of control and often confuse people so that one would assume something prohibited to be permissible or vice versa. The 9/11 and 7/7 events are pertinent examples and the perpetrators are unable to control the plethora of consequences that result.
Due to the complexity of tribulations and their potential implications, many respond incorrectly and often go to extremes, despite knowing the Qur’an has been revealed to guide us in all of our affairs.
If a Muslim responds to a situation in accordance with the Qur’an then they will be elevated in status and rewarded, while if they do otherwise they will be lowered and face the consequences. Thus, we find guidance through correctly contemplating the verses and in particular stories of the Qur’an, and contrasting them with our own situations. Allah says:
“(This is) a Book which We have sent down to you full of blessings, so that they may ponder over its verses, and so that men of understanding may remember.” (Qur’an, 38:29)
Many of the stories in the Qur’an provide exemplary responses which can be correlated to situations that we witness today. Stories of true leaders, who acquired great strength in their belief, were steadfast upon the truth, and endured physical, mental, and emotional tests. Every Muslim who is granted wisdom must contemplate the path that Allah chose for the best of the believers.
Patience and firmness in the religion of Allah, while seeking the reward in the next life, is perhaps the most common lesson that can be taken from the stories in the Qur’an. The knowledge and wisdom in these stories are abundant and a fundamental source of insight into these stories is authentic exegesis.
The Qur’an is the source of guidance, honor, and strength for Muslims. We must all build a relationship with the Qur’an, study its meaning and understanding, contemplate its verses, and remember Allah through them. Allah says:
“Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest.” (Qur’an, 13:28)
Our Lifetime Is About To Be Over Soon
GOD (Allah) does not require an accident or a reason to call us back. HE can call us any time. Many researchers have shown that any person can die anywhere without any good reason. For instance, a special nerve in our brain can burst anytime for no reason. All those who have ever been a victim of earthquakes never imagined that an earthquake was about to strike them. But most of us don’t think about it and are of the opinion that we still have enough life and will follow religion in older age. Every one of us is standing in the mouth of death ready to become her prey at any time. If this moment is our end, can we be sure that we followed the true religion in its true spirit and that our deeds are good enough to earn us Paradise (Jannah)?
This life is a test for everyone and we know very well that everyone can not get 100% justice in this life. When it is dead sure that there will be a day of judgment and there is life after death, one should check his/her faith and consult the sacred scripture of religions to find out true religion.
If Allah calls us now and asks us about our life, and what we did with it, we will surely be ashamed in front of Him. But consider another possibility. Suppose we ask Him to give us another chance (which is not possible) and He gives it to us, imagine what will we do!
Our second chance starts Now?
May God show us the right path… Aameen
What Is Prayer (Salaat)
The Prayer is:
- The coolness of the eyes of the Holy Prophet Mohammed
- A pillar of religion
- The key to paradise
- The spiritual ascent of the faithful believer
- The greater Jihad (holy war)
- A sign of faith
- Light of the heart
- The radiance of the face
- The nourishment of the soul
- A cause of blessings in the house
- A cause of abundance in the provision
- Cure for ailments of the body and soul
- A light in the gloom of the grave
- A canopy in the hot sun on the Day of Resurrection
- An entertainer of the heart amidst the fear of the grave
- A swift carrier across the thin bridge on the Day of Resurrection
- A means of attaining forgiveness from sins
- A barrier between hell and the offerer of Prayers
- A repeller of the devil
- A bestower of Allah’s proximity and His favor
After proper acceptance of faith and its inherent beliefs, i.e. the recitation of the Pure Words (Kalemah Tayyebah), the most important duty is that of offering the Prayer.
The Holy Prophet has stated: “The first duty that Allah, the Supreme, has ordained upon my nation is that of offering Prayer, and indeed Prayer is the first thing that will be taken account of on the Day of Resurrection.”
It is also reported in the Hadith that, “Whoever keeps the Prayer established, has kept his religion established – and whoever leaves Prayer has demolished religion”.
It is reported by Syedna Abu Hurairah (may Allah be well pleased with him) that the Holy Prophet said: “Allah the Supreme states, ‘O the son of Adam! Free yourself for My worship, I shall fill your heart with content – and if you do not do so, I shall make you busy in several affairs but not remove your poverty.’ ” (Mishkaat ul Masabeeh, Ibn Majah)
“Be content with five things before (the advent of) the other five: Youth before old age, good health before sickness, prosperity before poverty, a spare time before indulgence in affairs, and life before death.” (Hadith reported in Tirmizi)
Regrettably, the Muslims of this age have forgotten Prayer. Most people do not have the time for it, whereas some people do offer their Prayers but do not know the proper way of offering them. It is imperative to learn the correct way of offering the Prayer and to offer all the 5 Obligatory Prayers with the congregation.
This concise book attempts to highlight the importance, excellence, mode, and rules of Prayer from the Holy Quran, Hadith, books of Hanafi Jurisprudence, Fatawa Razvia and Bahaare Shariat. May Allah grant all Muslims the guidance to seek religious knowledge and to act upon it – A’ameen (and through the supplications of the Holy Prophet ).
Marriage Between The Two Eids
THE Islamic approach is to regulate the satisfaction of the sexual urge in a way that allows it to operate within certain limits, neither suppressing nor giving it free rein. This is the stand of the revealed religions, which have instituted marriage and have prohibited fornication and adultery.
In particular, Islam duly recognizes the role of the sexual drive, facilitates its satisfaction through lawful marriage, and just as it strictly prohibits sex outside of marriage and even what is conducive to it, it also prohibits celibacy and the hatred of women. The claim that marriage between the two Eids, a period of time that extends for about 70 days, is prohibited has no religious backing. What is known in Islam is that there is no religious reservation against marriage in all months and on all days as marriage is best welcomed at all times because it is a religious observance and a Prophetic Sunnah. He who gets married has really completed half of his religion and guarded himself against temptation.
There is nothing in Islam that prohibits performing marriages at any time of the year. The only restrictions pertaining to consummating marriages are during certain times. For instance, it is not allowed to consummate a marriage while fasting, or while one is in a state of consecration or Ihram for performing Haj or Umrah. But as far as solemnizing marriages is concerned, there is no restriction to solemnizing them at any time of the year.
Despite the clear teachings of Islam on this issue, we find a lot of misconceptions prevailing among Muslims today. The source of such misconceptions can be traced to the pagan superstitions about bad omens that were prevalent before Islam. Unfortunately, such superstitions are still widely prevalent today.
However, in Islamic terms, the Prophet (peace be upon him) strongly opposed such superstitions and categorically declared: “There is no bad omen.” He taught us that only Allah has the power to bring benefit or inflict harm. He further encouraged us to have positive thoughts and use all our resources and then put our trust in Allah.
Some Facts About Different Religions
Judaism: The word ‘Bible’ is not in the Bible. Moses (PBUH) didn’t have any idea about the Bible either! He never preached any religion by the name of ‘Judaism’. The word ‘Judaism’ doesn’t even exist in the Bible! If that is the case then where did the words like ‘Judaism’ and ‘Bible’ come from? And what religion did Moses preach? If it was not Islam then what is?
Christianity: The word ‘New Testament’ is not in the New Testament. Jesus (PBUH) didn’t have any idea about the New Testament either! He never preached any religion by the name of ‘Christianity’. The word ‘Christianity’ doesn’t exist anywhere in the Bible or New Testament! Even Jesus never heard the word ‘Jesus’ during his lifetime! He never preached absurd Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Ghost)! The word ‘Trinity’ doesn’t exist in the New Testament. Jesus never claimed to be God or the begotten Son of God. It is also an absurdity! He never told his followers to worship him. In fact, he used to pray to God. Where did the words like ‘Christianity’, ‘New Testament’, and ‘Trinity’ come from then? And what religion did Jesus preach? If it was not Islam then what is?
Hinduism: The word ‘Rig-Veda’ is not in the Rig-Veda. The word ‘Bhagavad-Gita’ cannot be found in the Bhagavad-Gita. The words ‘Hindu’, ‘Hinduism’, and ‘Sanatana Dharma’ do not exist in the Vedas and Bhagavad-Gita. Sri Ram or Sri Krishna never preached any religion by the name of ‘Hinduism’ either. None of them claimed to be the Creator of the Universe in human form. It is also an absurdity! Sri Ram didn’t have any idea about Ramayana. Similarly, Sri Krishna didn’t have any idea about Mahabharata and Bhagavad-Gita. The concept of ‘Avatar’ (God in human form) and ‘Samsara’ (cycles of birth and death) do not exist in the Vedas. So, where did the words like ‘Hindu’, ‘Hinduism’, ‘Vedas’, ‘Bhagavad-Gita’, etc. come from? And what religion did Ram and Krishna preach? If it was not Islam then what is?
Buddhism: The word ‘Tripitaka’ is not in the Tripitaka. The words ‘Buddhism’ and ‘Buddhist’ do not exist in the Tripitaka either. Buddha never preached any religion/philosophy by the name of ‘Buddhism’. If so, then where did the words like ‘Tripitaka’ and ‘Buddhism’ come from?
Islam: The words ‘Islam’, ‘Quran’ and ‘Muslim’ do exist in the Quran [2:185; 4:82; 5:3; 2:128; 2:131; etc.]. Muhammad (PBUH) did indeed claim to be a Messenger of God – a logical and rational claim. He also preached a religion by the name of ‘Islam’ (Peace and Submission to God). Quran was also written down during his lifetime under his supervision.
Now, if all the religious scriptures are considered to be divine, for the sake of argument, then Islam will be the only divine Religion in the World [Quran 3:19; 3:85]. This is the fact and reality – believe it or not! There is NO compulsion in religion [Quran 2:256; 109:6; 6:104; 18:29; 10:99; 17:15; 76:3].