The Issues
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Misunderstandings about Islam
Islam is an Arabic word meaning "submission" and in the religious context means "submission to the will of God". "Islam" is derived from the Arabic word "salaam" which literally means peace. The religion demonstrates peace and tolerance. Muslims, the followers of Islam, are worldwide and number 1.2 billion. Indonesia has the largest population of Muslims, two hundred and twenty-eight million, while Saudi Arabia has twenty-two million. Forty percent of the seven to ten million American Muslims are African Americans. All Arabs are not Muslims. Same ways, all Muslims are not Arabs. Allah is the Arabic word for God, which is used throughout the world by all Muslims and by Christian Arabs. Muslims believe in the same God as Christians and Jews believe. The message of Islam is, Say, we believe in God and that which was revealed unto us, and that which was revealed unto Abraham and Ismael and Isaac and Jacob and the tribes, and that which was revealed unto Moses and Jesus, and the prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them, and unto Him we have surrendered (The Quran, 3:84). Islam can be traced to Adam, the first prophet of Islam. The Quran was however revealed in 610 AD to the Prophet Mohammad (peace be on him; pbuh). More Information on Islam More Information on Muslim Culture Information about Muslims in Kansas City |
Islamic Perspectives on Climate Change
Stewardship of the earth is an important responsibility for humanity and incumbent on every Muslim. The following links provide greater context for Islamic beliefs regarding climate change. Islam Can Represent Model Environmental Stewardship Green Muslims, Eco-Islam and Evolving Climate Change Consciousness How Islam Can Help Combat Climate Change Islamic Declaration on Climate Change Climate Change: A Warning From Islam Muslims on Mecca Hajj Pilgrimage Set to Face 'Extreme Danger' from Climate Change in Coming Decades |