al5las – Page 56 – Investigate Islam

August 15, 2012

The spread of Islam in China

By Mohammed Khamouch Sad and his deputation brought presents and were warmly received at the royal court by the T’ang Emperor Kao-tsung, (r. 650-683) in c.651 CE, despite a recent plea of support against...

An account of how and when Islam first entered China

History of Islam

August 15, 2012

An account of how and when Islam first entered China

By Mohammed Khamouch The ‘Great Mosque of Guangzhou’ is also known as Huaisheng Mosque which means ‘Remember the Sage’ (A Memorial Mosque to the Prophet) and is also popularly called the ‘Guangta Mosque’ which...

History of Islam

August 15, 2012

Islam in the Empire of Mali

The influence of Islam in Mali dates back to the 15th century when Al-Bakri mentions the conversion of its ruler to Islam. There was a miserable period of drought which came to an end...

History of Islam

August 15, 2012

The Empire of Ghana

Muslim geographers and historians have provided excellent records of Muslim rulers and peoples in Africa. Among them are Al-Khwarzimi, Ibn Munabbah, Al-Masudi, Al-Bakri, Abul Fida, Yaqut, Ibn Batutah, Ibn Khaldun, Ibn Fadlallah al-’Umari, Mahmud...

Religious Studies

August 14, 2012

WAS THE PROPHET OF ISLAM UNLETTERED?

Religious Studies

August 14, 2012

Islam The Voice of Human Nature

Islam The Voice of Human Nature Table of Contents ~ 2 ~ Only God-centred religion is real and in harmony with man’s nature. But this truth does not occur to him until the hour...

Islam / New Muslim

August 12, 2012

Becoming a Muslim

Becoming a Muslim By Allah’s grace, He has made His religion open to anyone who wishes to enter it. There are virtually no obstacles to becoming a Muslim. In order to embrace Islam,...

Islam

August 12, 2012

The Excellent Features of Islam

The Excellent Features of Islam (1) Pure Monotheism: As noted earlier, this is the main goal of Islam. It is also one of its excellent features. Islam frees the human from trying...

Islam

August 12, 2012

Some of the Goals of Islam

Some of the Goals of Islam The teachings of Islam are not merely rituals or mysteries that have no rhyme or reason to them. Instead, the revelation has pointed to some very clear,...

Islam

August 12, 2012

The Sources of Islamic Law and Guidance

The Sources of Islamic Law and Guidance The goal of Islam is for the human to become a true servant of Allah. Therefore, his source of guidance and the foundations for his actions...