Muslims, Christians and Jews all believe their religion to be the truth and the best way of life. Through dialogue and debate, each may attempt to make the case for their respective faith. What argument can be made on behalf of Islam? Why is Islam better? While it is true that Islam has many wonderful qualities and teachings, do these necessarily make it a better and a more … [Read more...] about Why Islam Is Better Than Christianity, Hinuism, Judaism Etc.?
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How To Have a Better Death? An Islamic Perspective
How to have a better death? This is the question touched upon by The Economist in one of their recent editions. I curiously tried to sift through the essay to get a better appreciation of their views on this very important issue for all of us, whether Muslims or non-Muslims, as all of us are, one day, going to face death willingly or unwillingly. Surprisingly, they discussed … [Read more...] about How To Have a Better Death? An Islamic Perspective
Muslims in Japan and the Coming of Ramadan
Spending the month of Ramadan has always been a fascinating experience ever since I started taking notice of things around me. There are a few reasons due to which it becomes a special occasion whereby the Muslims whether they be Japanese or otherwise, gather at their nearby local mosques and do Iftar together. Most of the mosques offer Iftar dinners freely to the people … [Read more...] about Muslims in Japan and the Coming of Ramadan
Happy New Islamic Year 1434
Happy New Islamic Year 1434 to all of our readers at JapaneseMuslims.com. I hope all of you remember this important date in Islamic calendar, the 1st of Muharram, 1434. As a matter of fact, I, myself, a born-Muslim, had almost forgotten it when a newly-converted Japanese Muslim friend called me to say new Islamic year greetings. It is indeed, a time to reflect on our past … [Read more...] about Happy New Islamic Year 1434
Doing Good Deeds In The Begining Of Zul Hajj
As we are almost half-way through the first ten days of the holy month of Zul hajj, it is an appropriate time to remind ourselves and others what we need to get the pleasure of Allah Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him) said there are no days in which good deeds are as beloved to Allah (swt) as the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah (Bukhari). Ibn Jubair said, do not turn … [Read more...] about Doing Good Deeds In The Begining Of Zul Hajj