Proud to be a Muslim ( 1 of 2 )

Islam is a complete way of life. The Holy Qur'an and the Hadith teach us how to live a civilized life. Islam teaches us purity and encourages cleanliness. It teaches us respect towards our parents and elders. It teaches us to help the less fortunate, by giving alms and charity to them. There is equality in Islam. All Muslims are equal in the eyes of Allah, whether they are Arabs, African or Indian. There is unity among Muslims. Each Muslim helps his fellow Muslim brother. These beautiful attributes of Islam make me proud to be a Muslim.

Islam has also had a huge influence on the entire world. This is another important reason that makes me proud of Islam. Muslim scientists and scholars formed the basis of the European Renaissance. Muslim mathematicians and scientists were important contributors to medicine, technology and philosophy. Islamic medicine and science influenced Europe greatly during the fifteenth century.

Muslims should be proud of their religion. They should not be embarrassed to be Muslims. Allah the Almighty says in the Holy Qur'an, "You are the best of the nations raised up for (the benefit of) mankind; you enjoin what is right and forbid the wrong and believe in Allah." (3:110)

Muslims are the best nation created by Allah. We were created in the best stature and will remain so, as long as we obey Allah. He says in the Qur'an, "Surely, we created man of the best stature; Then we reduced him to the lowest of low; Except such as believe and do righteous deeds. For they shall have a reward unfailing." (95:4-6)

The Topic: Proud to be a Muslim

A talk by Shabir Ally

(Muslim Welfare House, London, U.K)

Category:

Education

Tags:

• Islam
• Qur'an
• Allah
• God
• Muhammad
• Religion
• Shabir
• Ally

[nazirdjon]

thank you, i just got my answer to my question from your comment.

Salam aleykum.

[monem749]

God chose the Israelites before. But their claim, with pride, to be the chosen people in front of the Gentiles, incurred Gods curse. Likewise, God said to the Muslims, they were the best of the communities. But the Muslims shall have the same fate if they themselves start to express this before other communities.

[monem749]

The Prophet and his contemporary followers never said that they were proud to be Muslims. The Muslims who faced the Persians or the Byzantines or the Vandals in Spain never stood before them saying that they were proud Muslims.

Proud to be Muslim is a slogan that we have learnt from the western nationalists as we have learnt Death to America from the communists. A Muslim is a humble person who stands firm on his feet.

Rather say, I am grateful to God to be a Muslim.

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mashalah !!