Islam and Knowledge

Islam is a religion based upon knowledge for it is ultimately knowledge of the Oneness of God combined with faith and total commitment to Him that saves man. The text of the Quran is replete with verses inviting man to use his intellect, to ponder, to think and to know, for the goal of human life is to discover the Truth which is none other than worshipping God in His Oneness. The Hadith literature is also full of references to the importance of knowledge. Such sayings of the Prophet as "Seek knowledge even in China", "Seek knowledge from the cradle to the grave", and "Verily the men of knowledge are the inheritors of the prophets", have echoed throughout the history of Islam and incited Muslims to seek knowledge wherever it might be found. During most of its history, Islamic civilization has been witness to a veritable celebration of knowledge.

How can we become Muslim

How can we become Muslims in the true sense of the word? First let’s define what a Muslim is. A Muslim is not a Muslim simply because he’s born one. A Muslim is a Muslim because he is a follower of Islam, a submitter to the Will of Allah. We’re Muslim if we consciously and deliberately accept what has been taught by the Prophet Muhammad (S) and act accordingly. Otherwise we’re not true Muslims.

Islam a gift

*Islam is our greatest gift. We have to be thankful for this gift. We have to render to Allah His due. Allah has given us so much by making us a part of the Ummah of the Prophet Muhammad (S) so we must totally commit ourselves as followers of the Prophet (S). We must become true Muslims.
**The word “Islam” means submission. The goal of Islam is to bring the world into subjection to its teaching.

Thoughts on Success

*A Successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him.
*The secret of success in life is for you to be ready for your opportunity when it comes.
*A dream is just a dream. A goal is a dream with a plan and a deadline.
*If you are clear about what you want, the world responds with clarity.
*Life without risks is not worth living.
*Opportunities are usually disguised by hard work, so most people don’t recognize them.
*You don't have to be great to get started but you have to get started to be great.
*Identify your problems, but give your power and energy to solutions.
*Success is neither magical or mysterious. Success is the natural consequence of consistently applying the basic fundamentals.