Islam. The Absolute Truth

578 Pages·2008·11.63 MB·English

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Islam. The Absolute Truth.
Author
Jameel Kermalli
Zahra Foundation, www.zahrafoundation.com, [email protected]
1st Edition: 2008 - 1000 copies
Published by Zahra Foundation – Sanford – FL, 32773 – USA
ISBN 978-1-60461-738-2
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Islam. The Absolute Truth.
Acknowledgments
• In The Name of Allah.
• I wish to thank several scholars of Islam and a number of authors
(who have been quoted) whose references I have used in this book,
though an effort was made to compare some of the original Arabic
text and the translation in English.
• My sincere gratitude goes to Imam al-Mahdi (We Pray For His Re-
Appearance) for constant supervision in my research and work on
this book.
• My most sincere thanks to The 14 Infallible Imams (AS) who
are incapable of error and the basis of this book is their life
experiences and sayings.
• My unlimited attention goes to my parents, wife and children
for their patience and sacrifice in giving me the time to write and
make corrections to this book.
• Finally, my appreciation to Ma’alim Muhsin Alidina, Ma’alim
Mohamed Raza Dungersi, Ma’alim Muhammad Baig and a
few close friends and relatives, Naushad Kermalli and Azmina
Naushad Kermalli.
• The Chapter of al-Fatiha is requested for the benefit of the soul of
my mother and the souls of all believers who have already made
their journey into the next world.
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Islam. The Absolute Truth.
Islam
The Absolute Truth
A Contemporary Approach to Understanding
Islam’s Beliefs and Practices
Surely!
The Religion of Allah is Islam.
Jameel Kermalli
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Islam. The Absolute Truth. CONTENTS
CONTENTS
FOREWORD -5
ALLAH, THE PERFECT CREATOR -6
ISLAM, DEFINED -12
EXECUTIVE INTRODUCTION -14
INTRODUCTION -30
1. Background -44
2. Non-Halal Meat is Unhealthy and Indisposed – a Scientific Explanation -82
3. Cleanliness in Islam -113
4. Prayer in Islam -136
5. Eating Habits in Islam -195
6. Islamic Medicine -214
7. Congregation in Islam -220
8. Qur’an, and the Importance of Spiritual Teacher -228
9. Sins and Iniquity in Islam -239
10. Protection in Islam -263
11. Gemstones in Islam -271
12. Prayer and Healing Touch in Islam -279
13. The Sick and Ailing in Islam -305
14. Music in Islam -309
15. Weeping in Islam -315
16. The Tree Bowing in Respect to The Prophet of Islam (S) -325
17. The Prophet of Islam (S) and Splitting of the Moon -356
18. The Night of Me’raj – The Physical Ascension by The Prophet (S) -381
19. Organ Transplants in Islam -403
20. Ali, the Perfect Creation -404
Conclusion -526
References -529
Index -539
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CONTENTS Islam. The Absolute Truth.
1) Background
Brief History of Energy
Modern Science and Energy
Science and Practical Nature of Energy
Energy, Explained
Systemic Memory Process
Energy Interactions – A Note on Shamanism and Sufism
Attributes of Energy
Concepts in Islam
Basis of this Work
Facts
2) Non-Halal Meat is Unhealthy and Indisposed – a Scientific
Explanation
Meat of that Animal Slaughtered by Non-Muslims is Forbidden in Islam
• Animals Slaughtered the Muslim Way DO NOT Cause Harm to the
Animal
• Humankind and Animals
• Meat of Animals Slaughtered by Muslims is Electrically Balanced and
Stable - A Note on Battery-Farmed Meats and Leather Belts and Kindness
to Animals
• Kindness to Animals
Meat of Pig is Forbidden in Islam
Dead Animal’s Meat is Forbidden in Islam
Food Prepared by an Atheist
Muslims are Advised Not to Make Friends; Imitate the Behavior, Clothing and
Fashion of Non-Believers
3) Cleanliness in Islam
Muslims Wash Themselves after Going through Natural Episodes
Muslims Prefer Cleanliness
Circumcision Obligatory in Islam
Ablution (Wudhu) before prayer
Ablution Becomes Null and Void
Islam Prefers White Clothing
MORE on Cleanliness
4) Prayer in Islam
Muslims Pray Five Times Daily
• How Salat Shields Performance 0f Sins
Islam Calls for Early Training
Islam and Restrictions on a Child
Importance of Early Morning Prayer
The eight Units of Prayer in the Middle of the Day
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Saying Prayer on Time
Special Room for Prayer
• A Brief Note on Breastfeeding
Perfume before Prayer
Muslims Face the Ka’bah whilst Praying
Prostration on Earth is better
Importance of Qunut - Raising one’s Hands in Prayer
Importance of Mentioning Basmallah (In The Name of Allah) and Names of the
Infallible
Muslims Observe Prayer during an Earthquake, Tornado or Eclipse
• Fasting on the 13th, 14th and 15th of Every Month – the Full Moon Days
5) Eating Habits in Islam
Islam Prohibits Over-Eating and Prescribes Good Dietary Habits
Eating with Washed, Wet Hands
Remembrance of Allah (SWT) is Prescribed Before, During, and After Eating
Eating in the Same Table where Alcohol is Served is Forbidden
Islam Recommends Salt Before and After Each Meal
Islam Recommends One-Third of your Stomach to be Reserved for Water
Fasting
Vegetarianism
6) Islamic Medicine
Pharmaceutical Drugs
Islam Prefers Natural Medicine over Pharmaceutical Drugs
Electrical Power of Herbs and Foods
7) Congregation in Islam
Muslims are Recommended to Say Their Prayer Together, Visit Scholars, Avoid
Evil and Shameless Gatherings
8) Qur’an, and the Importance of Spiritual Teacher
Only the Pious will Reap Benefits from Qur’an
Spiritual Teacher
9) Sins and Iniquity in Islam
Introduction – a Note on the Scientific Possibility of Resurrection
A Case of Anger and Slandering
Islam Prohibits Close Contacts with Na-Mahram Women
Islam Commands Strict Clothing for Women and Men, the Hijab
10) Protection in Islam
A Case of the Prophet of Islam, Muhammad (S)
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11) Gemstones in Islam
Islamic Gemstones
Select your Gemstones
Purify your Gemstones
Looking at your Gemstones Improves Eyesight
12) Prayer and Healing Touch in Islam
Shiite Islam and Rosary Prayer Beads
Why Muslims Breath-Out into Water and give it to the Sick?
• A Brief Note on Zam Zam and Holy Water
• A Brief Continuation on al-Qur’an – The Source of Cure
• A Brief Note on Holy Shrines and Sacred Garments
13) The Sick and Ailing in Islam
Visiting the Sick
Praying for the Sick
14) Music in Islam
Effects of Noisy, Loud, Piercing Music - e.g. Rock n Roll, Rap
Effects of Noisy, Loud, Piercing Music on the Energy – How Music Leads to
Fornication
15) Weeping in Islam
Weeping and Wailing
Shiite Islam
Significance of Tears
Significance of Black Clothing
16) The Tree Bowing in Respect to the Prophet of Islam (S)
An Explanation
The Prophets and the Infallible, and their Intelligent, Powerful and Dominating
Relationship with Nature
17) The Prophet of Islam (S) and Splitting of the Moon
A Possible Explanation
The Prophets and the Infallible, and their Intelligent, Powerful and Dominating
Relationship with Nature
18) The Night of Me’raj – The Physical Ascension by The Prophet (S)
Me’raj – The Physical Ascension by the Prophet (S)
The Prophet Before Me’raj
Me’raj, a Physical Possibility – A Note on The Infallible’s Ability to be Present
and Respond to Millions of Prayer, Salutations, and Requests at the Same Time
Ali and His Travel to the Other Worlds
Ali and His Responsibilities to the Jinn Community
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The Infallible, Prophets and Humans on These Journeys
The Science of these Journeys
Presence of the Infallible in All Congregations and their Ability to Immediately
Respond
19) Organ Transplants in Islam
Why Muslims should be Careful and Vigilant After an Organ Transplant?
20) Ali, the Perfect Creation
Ali – the Perfect Creation, an Energy and Physical Perspective
• Greatness of the Prophet (S)
• Greatness of Ali
• The Origin and Essence of Ali (and the rest 13 Perfect Creations of Allah
(SWT) – Light and Energy. Further Discussion on the Origin of Ali
– Light and Energy
• The Birth of Ali Signifies His Eternal Energy Purity
• MORE on Greatness of Ali
• Ali and the Verses that begin with O Believers! In al-Qur’an
• Ali and the Verse of Obedience
• The Sincerity of Ali
• The Bravery of Ali in Battles for Islam
• Ali and his Assistance to Prophets (AS) – asking Allah on behalf of Ali
• The Knowledge of Ali
• The Titles of Ali
• Superiority of Ali to other Prophets (AS)
• Ali and The Day of Judgment
• Greatness of Fatima, the Wife of Ali
• Marriage of Fatima to Ali in the Heavens
• Fatima and Her Titles
• Fatima – the Most Sanctified and Purified Woman
• Fatima and the Verse of Mubahila
• Fatima and the Day of Judgment
• Virtues of The Prince of The Believers, Imam Ali (AS) – as recorded by
one of the most revered scholars in Islam, author of al-Mizan (Exegesis
of al-Qur’an – 20 volumes) and many other books, Allamah Taba Tabai
(AR)
CONCLUSION
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