Answer to the misunderstanding about leaving Islam

Answer to the misunderstanding about leaving Islam:
The Islamic Shari'ah pronounces this punishment on anyone who turns his back on Islam as a way of life and rejects its laws and rules, as follows from the hadith, the Sunnah, tradition of the Prophet (Peace be upon him): "It is not lawful to kill a Muslim except for one of three crimes: (1) A married man or woman who is [proven] to commit adultery. (2) If he has killed another Muslim. ( 3) If he turns his back on Islam [rejects and openly attacks the way of life in public, and turns away from it and the Islamic society."

Furthermore, this has its basis in Hadith and Sunnah, traditions from the Prophet (Peace be upon him): "Whoever switches [rejects Islam as a religion and way of life], kill him."

We should consider the following points concerning the person who rejects Islam as a faith and way of life:
- The killing of an apostate from the Islamic faith results in people who openly and publicly reject and attack Islam. Such apostasy corresponds to an internal revolution within Islamic society. If such a person keeps his apostasy to himself and does not announce it, he is left to Allah ((Almighty)). Allah (Almighty) knows best who believes and who refuses to believe. Muslims can only justify their rulings and obvious matters, and leave the reality to Allah (Almighty).

- A person who rejects the Islamic faith should be given an opportunity of three consecutive days to return to the community of Islam. Mature Islamic scholars must sit with him and explain to him the great sin he is committing against his own soul, his family and the community. If that person returns to the community of Islam, he will be released; if not, the punishment will be carried out. The killing of an apostate is actually a salvation for the remaining members of society.

- In Islamic Shari'ah, it is unacceptable for someone to reject Islam because it does not honor their commitment to their faith. If a person does not maintain his commitment to the faith, he is considered worse than a non-believer. Allah Almighty says in the Quran al-Karim Surah An-Nisa (The Women) 4:137, which can be translated in meaning as follows:

(Indeed, those who believe and then disbelieve, then believe again, then disbelieve again and become even more vehement in disbelief, Allah will never forgive them nor guide them astray.)

- Rejecting Islam as a way of life comes from malicious propaganda against Islam. Furthermore, the rejection of Islam also means ingratitude towards the Islamic society and the immediate community in which the apostate lives. Such rejection discourages other people from adopting Islam as a way of life. The case of someone rejecting Islam after having previously accepted it shows that he was just trying out but was not seriously concerned about practicing this way of life. Therefore, the rejection of Islam is used to attack Islam and attempts to rebel from within. For this reason such a punishment is prescribed, Allah (Almighty) knows best.

- Islam wants those who apostate from the religion of Islam to take this matter very seriously and take time to study it fully. They are required to research, evaluate and seriously examine all aspects of Islam as a way of life before they are to accept it and live by its rules and laws. If this reversal happens willingly, it's all well and good. If not, then such a severe punishment leaves no chance, no matter how small, for those who want to play around and experiment with Islam.

Islam does not treat rejection of faith as a personal matter. The rejection of Islam as a way of life means not only a change of the apostate's religion, but even more the rejection of the entire system. Such rejection will certainly harm and hurt the entire system and not just the apostates. As previously emphasized, Islam views rejection as the core of internal revolution and evil incitement in society. Islam does not accept or forgive such a bad act which leads to calamity and confusion in the society. In fact, this is very similar to modern political systems, which punish as illegal acts any coup or other activity to overwhelm an existing rule or government. Furthermore, such revolutionary activities are opposed en taken very seriously by the government and those who participated are killed, exiled or imprisoned. In fact, such dissidents of the political system may be psychologically or physically tortured or have their personal property expropriated. Furthermore, the family members and/or relatives are also exposed to the disturbances.

Fifth, the banishment of a Muslim woman who marries a non-Muslim is a violation of human rights and especially of her personal freedom, which allows her to marry whomever she wants.

Answer to the misconception about marriage to a non-Muslim
The reasonable Islamic explanation behind this restriction on freedom of marriage is mainly to protect and maintain the family unit in Islamic society. Islam intends to protect the family from divorce because of the different religions of the two spouses. A husband can show great disrespect for his wife's beliefs and religious principles because he thinks he is the more dominant member of the family. In addition, the woman may also feel weaker and more sensitive when it comes to her family's beliefs.

The following three cases will explain the situation. All three share the same principle that we highlighted in the previous paragraph.

First case: A male Muslim marries an idol worshipper or an atheist. Islam bans such a marriage because the Islamic faith does not respect the faith of idol worshipers in the slightest. As a result, there will be constant quarrels and fights throughout the family. Islam considers divorce to be one of the most hated or despicable acts in the sight of Allah (Almighty). That is why Islam advises against a marriage in which the man does not pay attention to the religious principles of the woman and her family. As a result, such a marriage would most often end in divorce, which would lead to the dissolution of an existing Islamic family. As mentioned before, Islam does not like the breakup of a Muslim family at all. That is why Islam prohibits from the outset the reason that will lead to the expected family problem.

Second case: Islam allows a male Muslim to marry a Jewish or Christian woman, because Islam believes in the mission of Jesus (peace on them) as Prophet and Messenger of Allah (Almighty) of the Israelites, who was miraculously born through Allah (Almighty) Word. Accordingly, Islam accepts the mission of the Prophet Moses (peace on them) as prophet and messenger of the Israelites. For this reason, a Christian or Jew who wants to keep her faith will not face this problem in this regard. Apart from the differences in beliefs and religions, if everything goes well between the two spouses, this marriage will endure and the family will prosper, Insha Allah.

Third case: Islam bans the marriage of a female Muslim to a Christian or Jew because they deny the message of Muhammad (Peace be upon him). In fact, such individuals might speak derogatorily of the Prophet (Peace be upon him), a situation that creates hatred, problems and displeasure between the two spouses. Such behavior will lead to quarrels and differences between the two spouses and possibly to the breakup of the family through divorce. That is why Islam banishes that which may eventually lead to divorce.

Sixth: The system of slavery contradicts the Islamic concept of equality and full personal freedom. This is also a violation of human rights.

Answer to the misunderstanding about slavery
We would like to briefly explain the Islamic position on slavery. Islam accepted slavery because of the special economic and social conditions in society to maintain its economy when Islam first emerged. The entire society was extremely dependent on the slavery system for economic and social needs. In fact, the slavery system was not limited to the Arabian Peninsula but was widespread worldwide. Furthermore, slavery was also well known and accepted in earlier religions.

The Bible states in Deuteronomy 20:10-17:
10 When you come to a city to fight against it, you must first offer peace to it.

11 If it answers you peacefully and opens its gates to you, all the people who are found therein will be subject to you and serve you.

12 But if she does not make peace with you but wage war against you, then besiege her

13 And when the LORD your God gives it into your hand, you shall kill every male in it with the edge of the sword.

14 Only the women, the children, and the livestock, and all that is in the city, and all the spoil, you shall divide among yourself, and you shall eat of the spoil of your enemies, which the LORD your God has given you.

15 This is what you shall do to all the cities that are far from you and are not among the cities of these peoples here.

16 But in the cities of these peoples here, which the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance, you shall not allow anything that has breath to live,

17 But you shall destroy them.

Islam follows a phased plan over a long period of time to gradually eliminate slavery from Islamic society, just like He banned all types of alcohol. Alcohol (or wine) was not banned in Islamic society all at once, but rather in stages. In the first stage, Allah Almighty says in the Quran al-Karim Surah Al-Baqarah (The Cow) 2:219, which can be translated in meaning as follows:

(They ask you about intoxicants and gambling. Say: "In both there is great evil and good for men. But their evil is greater than their good." And they question you about what to donate. Say: "The surplus." So Allah makes the signs clear to you, so that you may reflect.)

When a larger number of people adopted Islam as a way of life and religion, Allah (Almighty) revealed the following Ayat from the Quran al-Karim Sura An-Nisa (The Women) 4:43, which can be translated in meaning as follows: (O you who believe, do not approach prayer when you are drunk until you understand what you are saying)

Then, when the faith of the Muslims was strengthened and they began to learn and study Islam in depth and paid full respect and obedience to the commands of Allah (Almighty) and the instructions of the Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him), Allah (Almighty) issued a total ban on alcohol . Allah Almighty says in the Quran al-Karim Surah Al-Ma'idah (The Table) 5:90, which can be translated in meaning as follows: (O you who believe! Intoxicating, gambling, sacrificial stones and lottery arrows are an abomination, the work of Satan. So avoid them so that you can be successful.)

Similarly, Islam took a similar approach to remove slavery from Islamic society. Islam did not immediately order to stop all dealings in slavery, but wisely removed all sources of slavery. Islam intended to reach a stage where all activities would completely disappear. Islam began with the first stage: freeing oneself from their hearts and minds. They were instructed to feel strong, healthy and capable. They were taught to give up feelings of weakness and inferiority about themselves. Islam reawakened the human feeling and integrity in the hearts and minds of the slaves by making them, or calling them, brothers to their masters or owners. Slavery never remained a permanent phenomenon in Islamic society.

It is reported that the Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him) said:
"Your workers are your brothers. Allah Almighty has placed them among you [at your service]. Whoever has one of his brothers [working] under him must feed him with what he himself eats, clothe him, as He clothes himself and commands them not to do what they cannot do. If you do this, help them."

Islam also consolidated the slaves' right to life. Allah's Messenger (Peace be upon him) said:
"Whoever kills a slave will be killed. Whoever cuts off a slave's nose will have his own nose cut off [as punishment]. Whoever removes a slave's testicles will have his own testicles removed too."

Furthermore, Islam commands Muslims to be kind and good to their slaves and maids.

Allah Almighty says in the Quran al-Karim Surah An-Nisa (The Women) 4:36, which can be translated in meaning as follows:
(And worship Allah and do not associate anything with Him; and be good to parents and kindred, to orphans, to the poor, to the neighbor, whether related or foreign, to the companion at your side, to the son of the way, and to the one (slave) whom you have by right owns. Behold, Allah does not love the proud and boastful.)

In fact, Islam elevates slaves' feelings with honor because it forbids slave masters from reminding their slaves of their origins.

It is reported that the Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him) said:
"One should not say: 'This is my slave' or 'this is my maid', but rather one should say: 'This is my boy' or 'This is my girl'."

Slavery in Islam is limited to physical slavery only, there is no mental or psychological slavery. A slave has the right to keep his own beliefs if he wishes. Furthermore, Islam shows the best example of human equality by giving priority to those who are the most pious and righteous. In fact, Islam brought brotherhood or unity between slaves and their masters. Islam even went a step further by presenting the extraordinary example of Allah's Messenger (Peace be upon him) when he offered his cousin Zainab bint Jahsh, a noble lady of the Quraysh, in marriage to his slave and companion Zaid bin Harith. The latter was also appointed as the leader of the army, which included some of the leading well-known companions of the Messenger of Allah ((Peace be upon him)).

Islam followed two main methods, to abolish slavery from the Islamic society and practiced it in a very skillful manner to avoid confusion or chaos in the society. These methods did not create any animosity and hatred between the different classes of Islamic society or cause any harm to the prevailing socio-economic situations.

The first method:
deprive slavery of the sources that were very extensive during Islamic history. Sources of slavery were as follows:
• In wars of all kinds, the fighters of the defeated army were either killed or captured and then enslaved.

• If someone had debts and could not repay them in full, the indebted person became the debtor's slave.

• Fathers sold their children, male or female, if they wanted.

• Personal task of freedom. When someone needed something, they sold themselves to another person to get what they needed.

• All kinds of piracy, kidnapping and kidnapping of people. Such kidnapped people were treated like slaves.

• A punishment for crimes such as murder, theft and adultery imposed on the perpetrator. The criminal person became a slave to his victim or his family members or heirs.

• Offspring of slaves, even if the father was a free man.

The aforementioned were just a few sources of slavery practiced in the world before Islam. Then Islam banned all these sources.

Only two remained as exceptions:
1. Prisoners of war or detainees from wars legally declared by a Muslim ruler. Nevertheless, such prisoners of war were not all declared slaves. Some of them were released, while others paid ransoms or other things.

This is proven by the Ajat from the Quran al-Karim Sura Muhammad (Peace be upon him) 47:4, which can be translated in terms of meaning as follows:
(When you come across those who disbelieve, strike (them) on the back of the neck; and when you have finally defeated them victoriously, bind them tightly. (Demand) then either mercy or ransom until the war lifts its burdens (from you). That's so. And had Allah willed, He Himself could have destroyed them, but He wanted to test some of you through others. And those who have fallen in the way of Allah - He will never destroy their works.)

This is how it was in the beginning, when Islam was on the rise. Then the enemies of Islam tried to stop its progress and spread. Not – Muslims kept Muslims as prisoners of war. Islam did the same.

1. An inherited slavery, on the other hand, is the child of two slaves. Such a child born is also considered a slave. If the master of a slave girl had sexual intercourse with her, the resulting child is attributed to its free father in the lineage and is therefore a free child. In such a case, the slave girl is called "mother of a boy" who is neither sold nor given as a gift, but she is freed upon the death of her master.

2. The second method involves expanding the possibilities of freeing the slave from slavery. The will of the slave's master was decisive for the only chance of freedom. Before Islam, a slave was considered a slave throughout his life. If the master of a slave wanted to free him or her, he had to pay a fine.

Islam introduced the liberation of slaves by their own masters and contracts between slaves and their masters in which they paid a certain amount of money to them in order to gain their independence and freedom. Furthermore, Islam opened the doors by giving the master of a slave the freedom to set his slave free at any time without any obligation or fine. Then he opened other doors and means for freeing slaves:

• Reparation for sins:
Islam suspended the liberation of a devout religious slave as compensation for the accidental killing, in addition to blood money to be paid to the affected family.

This has its justification in the Ayat in the Qur'an al-Karim Sura An-Nisa (The Women) 4:92, which can be translated as follows:
(No believer has the right to kill another believer, except by accident. And whoever kills a believer by mistake, he shall free a believing slave and pay blood money to his heirs, unless they forgive him out of charity.)

• Reparation for Thehar – Oath:
This is based on the Ajat in the Quran al-Karim Surah Al-Muğadalah (The Dispute) 58:3, which can be translated in meaning as follows: (Now those who call their wives mothers and then want to take back what they said - (the penance for that) is the freeing of a slave before they touch one another. This (is told to you) to admonish you. And Allah is Aware of what you do.)

• Compensation for breaking a vow:
This has its basis in the Ajat in the Quran al-Karim Sura Al-Ma'idah (The Table) 5:89, which is translated in meaning as follows can:
(Allah will not call you to account for a careless word in your oaths, but He will call you to account for what you swore carefully. The atonement for this would then be feeding ten poor people to the same extent as you feed your own, or clothing them, or freeing a slave. But whoever cannot do it, then (he should) fast for three days. This is the atonement for your oaths when you have taken them. And guard your oaths. So Allah makes His signs clear to you, so that you may be thankful.)

• Reparation for breaking the fast in the month of Ramadhan:
This is based on the case of a man who came to the Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him) and said to him:
"O Prophet of Allah! I have destroyed myself!" Allah's Messenger (Peace be upon him) asked the man, "Why?" The man told the Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him) that he had sexual intercourse with his wife during the fasting hours of the day in Ramadan.

Allah's Messenger (Peace be upon him) said:
"Do you have a slave to free?" The man said no. Allah's Messenger (Peace be upon him) asked the man again: "Do you have the means to feed sixty poor people?" The man said no. While the man and the rest of the people were still sitting, a quantity of fresh dates was offered to Allah's Messenger ((Peace be upon him)). Allah's Messenger (Peace be upon him) asked about the man who had committed this sin and he came forward.

Allah's Messenger (Peace be upon him) said to the man:
"Take these dates and give them to the poor people as alms [reparation for your sin]." The man replied: "O Prophet of Allah! By Allah! There is no poorer family in the entire city of Madinah than my family." When he heard this, Allah's Messenger (Peace be upon him) smiled so that his canine teeth appeared and said: "Then take the dates and feed your family."

A person who has committed any of these sins for which reparation is required, and he is financially able to do so, but does not own a slave to free, must purchase a slave [if possible] and free him as reparation for his sin.

• Islam declares freeing a slave to be one of the most popular acts of charity with Allah (Almighty):
This is justified by the Ajat in the Quran al-Karim Sura Al-Balad (The Place) (90:11-13), which can be translated in terms of meaning as follows: (But he didn't overcome the obstacle. And what teaches you to know what the obstacle is? (It is:) freeing a neck)

The sayings and actions of the Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him) in this regard are a great incentive for people to free slaves and grant them independence for the favor of Allah (Almighty).

Allah's Messenger said:
"Whoever frees a slave will, as a reward for each of the slave's organs, free one of his organs from hellfire."

Additionally, it is reported that the Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him) said:
“Visit the sick, feed the hungry and redeem the suffering slave.”

• Announce freedom to the slave:
If a master jokingly announces to a slave any word or synonym for freedom, independence, release, or redemption, the slave is immediately free.

This is based on the statement of the Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him) in the hadith:
"[There are] three things which, if you say them seriously or in jest, you commit yourself to do. These are: divorce [of a wife], consent to marry [a woman], and the freeing or redemption of a slave."

• Freeing a slave through a will:
One way of freeing slaves is through the “last will”. This may have been written down, spoken verbally, said to someone else, or something similar. If the master of a slave declares in some form that his slave will be a free man after his master's death, the slave is assured of his freedom after his master's death. As a precautionary measure, Islam forbids giving away or selling such a slave after this declaration. If such a promise is made to a slave and the owner has sexual intercourse with her, the child is also free. Similarly, in such a case, the slave may neither be sold nor given to third parties as a gift, but must also be released.

• Emancipation of slaves is one of the recommended channels for Zakat
This has its justification in the Ajat in the Quran al-Karim Sura At-Tauba (Repentance) 9:60, which can be translated in terms of meaning as follows:
(Indeed, alms is only for the poor and the needy, and for those in charge of administering alms, and for those whose hearts are to be won, and for the liberation of slaves, and for the debtors, and for the cause of Allah, and for the son of the way; (this is) a decree from Allah. And Allah is All-Knowing, All-Wise.)

• Reparations for hitting the face
Islam commands that a slave be freed if his master hits him in the face.

This has its basis in the hadith of the Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him):
"Whoever hits his slave in his/her face must release him/her as reparation."

Slave Contract:
This refers to a situation when a slave asks his master to be allowed to purchase his freedom for a sum of money and they both agree to it. If a slave asks his master to make him such a contract of liberation, it becomes binding on the master to grant such a contract to the slave. In such a case, the slave will be given the freedom to buy, sell, trade, own, and work to collect the money he needs for his freedom contract. Even work for his master is rewarded with a certain salary. In fact, Islam went a step further by seeking donations, support and help from the rich people and donors of the Islamic Society for such people. Even the master is forced to give up some of the negotiated money or give him easier payment terms to help him gain his freedom.

This is justified by the Ajat in the Quran al-Karim Sura An-Nur (The Light) 24:33, which can be translated in terms of meaning as follows:
(And those whom you have by right, if any of them desire a certificate of release, give it to them, if you know good things about them; and give them from Allah's wealth that He has given you.)

In short, we can confidently say that Islam did not make slavery legal. On the contrary, he enacted laws and regulations that significantly and effectively helped limit the sources of slavery and helped slaves achieve freedom once and for all.

• Islam declares freeing a slave to be one of the most popular acts of charity with Allah (Almighty):
This is justified by the Ajat in the Quran al-Karim Sura Al-Balad (The Place) (90:11-13), which can be translated in terms of meaning as follows: (But he didn't overcome the obstacle. And what teaches you to know what the obstacle is? (It is:) freeing a neck)

The sayings and actions of the Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him) in this regard are a great incentive for people to free slaves and grant them independence for the favor of Allah (Almighty).

Allah's Messenger said:
"Whoever frees a slave will, as a reward for each of the slave's organs, free one of his organs from hellfire."

Additionally, it is reported that the Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him) said:

“Visit the sick, feed the hungry and redeem the suffering slave.”

• Announce freedom to the slave:
If a master jokingly announces to a slave any word or synonym for freedom, independence, release, or redemption, the slave is immediately free.

This is based on the statement of the Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him) in the hadith:
"[There are] three things which, if you say them seriously or in jest, you commit yourself to do. These are: divorce [of a wife], consent to marry [a woman], and the freeing or redemption of a slave."

• Freeing a slave through a will:
One way of freeing slaves is through the “last will”. This may have been written down, spoken verbally, said to someone else, or something similar. If the master of a slave declares in some form that his slave will be a free man after his master's death, the slave is assured of his freedom after his master's death. As a precautionary measure, Islam forbids giving away or selling such a slave after this declaration. If such a promise is made to a slave and the owner has sexual intercourse with her, the child is also free. Similarly, in such a case, the slave may neither be sold nor given to third parties as a gift, but must also be released.

• Emancipation of slaves is one of the recommended channels for Zakat
This has its justification in the Ajat in the Quran al-Karim Sura At-Tauba (Repentance) 9:60, which can be translated in terms of meaning as follows:
(Indeed, alms is only for the poor and the needy, and for those in charge of administering alms, and for those whose hearts are to be won, and for the liberation of slaves, and for the debtors, and for the cause of Allah, and for the son of the way; (this is) a decree from Allah. And Allah is All-Knowing, All-Wise.)

• Reparations for hitting the face
Islam commands that a slave be freed if his master hits him in the face.

This has its basis in the hadith of the Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him):
"Whoever hits his slave in his/her face must release him/her as reparation."

Slave Contract: This refers to a situation when a slave asks his master to be allowed to purchase his freedom for a sum of money and they both agree to it. If a slave asks his master to make him such a contract of liberation, it becomes binding on the master to grant such a contract to the slave. In such a case, the slave will be given the freedom to buy, sell, trade, own, and work to collect the money he needs for his freedom contract. Even work for his master is rewarded with a certain salary. In fact, Islam went a step further by seeking donations, support and help from the rich people and donors of the Islamic Society for such people. Even the master is forced to give up some of the negotiated money or give him easier payment terms to help him gain his freedom.

This is justified by the Ajat in the Quran al-Karim Sura An-Nur (The Light) 24:33, which can be translated in terms of meaning as follows:
(And those whom you have by right, if any of them desire a certificate of release, give it to them, if you know good things about them; and give them from Allah's wealth that He has given you.)

In short, we can confidently say that Islam did not make slavery legal. On the contrary, he enacted laws and regulations that significantly and effectively helped limit the sources of slavery and helped slaves achieve freedom once and for all.

The Ministry of Justice in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia held three conferences in the month of Safar 1392 H (1982 AD).

The Minister of Justice, eminent scholars and university professors attended with four distinguished European jurists:
1. Former Foreign Minister of Ireland and Secretary Chairman of the European Legislative Committee

2. A well-known professor of Oriental Studies and Islamic Studies

3. A professor of law and director of the human rights magazine printed in France

4. Some lawyers of the Appellate Court in Paris

The Kingdom's scholars explained the concept of Islam as a way of life, compared with other competing concepts, and presented the main rules of Islam and Shari'ah, as well as details of such general rules and principles. The Muslim scholars also showed that Shari'ah safeguards the real interests of the people. The Muslim scholars also demonstrated the value, benefit and effectiveness of Islamic capital punishments, which are prescribed for serious crimes committed against innocent people and society. The Muslim scholars further stated that such capital punishments are reasonable punishments that preserve the peace, security and safety of the entire society. Furthermore, such punishments reduce the percentage of crime in society.

The Europeans themselves expressed their admiration for the detailed explanations of this type of punishment given by the Muslim scholars. Europeans admired the concept of human rights in Islam.

Mile Pride, the chair of the European delegation, said:
"From this place and from this country, human rights must be explained and announced to all people around the world and from no other country. Muslim scholars must explain these unknown human rights to international public opinion. Indeed, the prestige of Islam and Islamic rules and rule in the rest of the world are being destroyed because of ignorance of these human rights and the lack of proper knowledge about them."

Final word
In conclusion, I can say with satisfaction that everything presented in this booklet represents an introductory treatise on human rights in Islam. I hope and pray that this discussion opens avenues for those who want to know more about the truth of Islam. Unfortunately, it has been misinterpreted and misunderstood by modern Muslims as well as by the enemies of Islam.

I urge readers of this booklet to research more about Islam as a way of life from credible and reliable sources. Readers should study these sources without bias.

I feel obliged to offer support to those people who want to learn and know more about Islam as a way of life.

I would also like to urge Muslims who call others to Islam to be serious in their intentions. Your efforts must not be motivated by any personal gain. Rather, they should only seek the pleasure of Allah (Almighty) in this life and the hereafter, for eternal life in Jannah, Paradise. One of the companions of the Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him) once said, when asked about his reason for participating in the struggle for the cause of Allah (Almighty): "We came to free people from the worship of other people and to free them from the injustice that to bring out the righteousness of Islam." As for the divine reward in the afterlife, we Muslims believe that there are two types of eternal life in the afterlife, not a third. These are Jannah, paradise on the one hand, bliss and eternal joy, and hellfire on the other hand, eternal torture. Jannah, Paradise is the pleasing reward of Allah (Almighty) for those who obeyed His commands.

Allah Almighty says in the Quran al-Karim Surah Al-Imran (The House of Imran) 3:85, which can be translated in meaning as follows: (And whoever desires a religion other than Islam; it will never be accepted by him, and in the hereafter he will be among the losers.)

It is also based on the Ayat in the Quran al-Karim Sura Al-Kahf (The Cave) 18:107-108, which can be translated in meaning as follows:
{Indeed, those who believe and do good deeds - for them the Paradise of Al-Firdaus will be a place where they will dwell forever; they won't want to leave from there.]

Furthermore, Allah Almighty promised Hellfire to those who disobeyed His commands and associated partners with Him.

Allah Almighty says in the Quran al-Karim Surah Al-Bayyinah (The Clear Evidence) 98:6, which can be translated in meaning as follows:
{Indeed, those who disbelieve among the People of the Book and the idolaters will be in the Fire of Jahannam; they will remain therein forever; these are the worst of creatures.]

Since the advent of Islam, the enemies of Islam have waged war against Islam, and the Kriege continue to our time. Such anti-Islamic elements have used the worst possible means in this war. However, their precautions were not successful. They can mislead the mentally ill, but healthy and mature people remain untouched. Besides, people of sound mind are able to successfully distinguish between truth and lies. In fact, more and more eminent religious people from other religions are coming to Islam as a way of life. This self-striking proof shows the greatness of Islam as a religion and way of life, and it proves that this is certainly the Divine religion and faith that Allah (Almighty) has revealed. Allah Almighty assured humanity to preserve His religion of Islam.

Allah Almighty says in the Quran al-Karim Surah Al-Hiğr (15:9), which can be translated in meaning as follows:
{Verily We Ourselves have sent down this admonition, and surely We will be its keeper.]

Let us end this booklet with a beautiful quote from the Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him):
"The most popular people with Allah (Almighty) are those who are most useful [or beneficial to others]. The most beloved deeds with Allah (Almighty) is the joy you bring to a [suffering] Muslim, or when you ease the suffering of a suffering person, or when you pay his debts, or when you satisfy his hunger [by giving him food]. It is much better for me to go with a Muslim brother to fulfill his needs successfully than in the seclusion of the Masjid (Mosque ) to spend a whole month. Whoever controls his anger [in this world], Allah (Almighty) will cover his vices. Whoever controls [suppresses] his anger, with which he would be able to harm others, Allah (Almighty) will cover his heart Fill the Day of Judgment with satisfaction [or joy]. Whoever goes to support a Muslim brother, Allah (Almighty) will make his steps firm on the Day when the steps slip. Verily, the bad character and bad behavior will be the [ good deeds and pious deeds] destroy [or destroy] like vinegar destroys honey."