Learning about Islam

[Insurgent]

Hi!

I am wondering where I can find a good online resource on Islam and the Muslim religion. I am not a Muslim, but am interested in studying it. I've read part of the Koran, and have liked what I read. I'm interested in learning more.

[Unspecified]

Interesting name for a non-muslim - Insurgent?!

Nice site: http://www.islam-guide.com - for the very basics.

I was asked a very funny question the other day - I was asked 'do you believe in God?'

I wonder if any other Muslims have been asked this question.

I expect people to know at least a little bit about Islam - but to be asked whether I believed in a God or not - I was shocked. Are we lacking in our efforts?

[Insurgent]

Because I'm a non-muslim doesn't mean that I support the war in Iraq. On the contrary, I am totally against it. I admire those who fight for their country. Thanks for the link. I'll check it out. I know a little about Islam. At least I know that Muslims believe in God!

[someone]

It's nice to know that you are interested in learning about Islam. Islam is Deen, i.e., a complete code of life. There are 3 parts of our beautiful Deen as mentioned in a Sahih Hadees called "Hadees Jibrael" which explains these 3 parts. They are:

1) Eman
2) A'mal
3) Ihsan

For all 3 you need teachers. For the first 2, you'll need a scholor and for "Ihsan" you'll need a shaikh. Tazkiyah (purification of heart and soul) was the duty of prophet Muhammad S.A.W, as mentioned in the Quran, and this is what Ihsan is. Ihsan=Tazkiyah. It deals with inner purification.

Talk to you later insha-Allah.

[Abu Usama]

Peace be upon those who seek the guidance,

the islam-guide website is a good basic overview of some of the key themes in Islam.

As for other resources, i would recommend you to listen to some of the talks on the following page, notably those that are titled "The Prophet (saw) and Heraclius.

http://www.islamic.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/islamic_talks.htm

[Insurgent]

Thank you for all your comments. Islam sounds like a very praiseworthy religion, from what I've been reading. I am very attracted to it's monotheism, care for the poor, and it's unifying power. I'll keep on studying and reading about it further.

Thanks.

Robert

[alexlahoz]

Robert,
Welcome. I was where you are myself a long time ago. By the grace of God I became Muslim 12 years ago after a period of serious consideration. If there are any questions I might be able to answer, do feel free to contact me via PM, email or on the board.
Also please allow me to share with you the best piece of advice I've ever heard: Trust in God and pray sincerely that He guide you to the truth. God does not abandon the sincere supplicant.
Peace :D
Alex

[BedouinCEO]

Robert,
Welcome. I was where you are myself a long time ago. By the grace of God I became Muslim 12 years ago after a period of serious consideration. If there are any questions I might be able to answer, do feel free to contact me via PM, email or on the board.
Also please allow me to share with you the best piece of advice I've ever heard: Trust in God and pray sincerely that He guide you to the truth. God does not abandon the sincere supplicant.
Peace :D
Alex
aslaamu alaykum,

are you the same alex from sunniforum :?:

http://www.sunniforum.com/forum/member.php?u=92

http://www.sunniforum.com/forum/showpost.php?p=16575&postcount=19

[alexlahoz]

walaikum assalam,

Yes sidi that is me.

[Abuz Zubair]

what does 'sidi' mean, and what language is it from?

just wondering...

[alexlahoz]

assalam 'alaikum,

The term is Arabic and used to address a man in a respectful manner (like some arabs call older men 'ammu -paternal uncle, though sidi does not carry the same hierarchical connotations [a Shaykh might call his student Sidi Ahmad for instance]). It is possibly a Maghribized version of 'my lord' -sayeedi? (Allahu 'alam, though it is most commonly used in the north africa).

wasalam 'alaikum

[Insurgent]

Thank you everybody for your kind and helpful comments. I really appreciate it. I'm continually studying as to the best way to live my religion. I'm sure that I will find out some very interesting information on this site and others. God's blessings be on each of you.

Robert