The Path to Paradise

By Fatima Zahra Sandra Qazamel

Islam is a religion of justice, peace, mercy and forgiveness. Muslims believe in the ONE TRUE GOD (ALLAH) and follow the SUNNAH (teachings) of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and the QURAN (the last holy book) which was sent down to the Prophet Muhammad (who was unlettered) from ALLAH through the Archangel Gabriel. It was recorded and memorized by many at that time and is still memorized by thousands of Muslims all over the world today. The Holy Quran has remained unchanged, even to a dot, over the past fourteen hundred years. One of the hallmarks of Islam is its complete harmony with science. There has never been a scientific fact or a valid scientific theory that contradicted the teachings of Islam. It deals with every subject morality, knowledge, science, law, systems of social justice, politics, economics and directions for every sphere of life. It is a book of wisdom and guidance through which Allah, (Most Gracious and Most High) speaks to humanity. The Quran was completed during the life of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) yet contains profound knowledge of science and medicine that was centuries ahead of its time.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Partridge Publishing Singapore
• Release date: Jul 10, 2014
• ISBN: 9781482823448

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Copyright © 2014 Fatima Zahra Sandra Qazamel. All rights reserved.

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Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Bible

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Forward

The Holy Qur’an

Islam And Muslims

The Prophet Jesus (Issa) (May Peace Be Upon Him)

The Prophet Muhammad (May Peace Be Upon Him)

The Articles Of Faith

The Five Pillars Of Islam

The Position Of The Woman In Islam

Polygamy In Islam

The Halal And The Haram (The Lawful And The Forbidden)

Consumption Of Animals

A Simple Guide To Prayer

Tashahud

Nullificationof Wudu (Washing For Prayer)

Tayammum (Making Wudu With Earth Or Sand In The Absence Of Water)

Combining Prayers While On A Journey

Glossary: Arabic Words Used In This Book:

Bibliography:

DEDICATION:

For my dearest husband, Madih Saeed Qazamel, who showed me the Path. For my wonderful children, Miriam, Misbah, Mohammed and Ahmed. For my beautiful daughters-in-law, Yasmin Amy, Enas and May. For my beloved grandchildren, Sara, Naseem, Omar,

Muhammad (Hamoudi) and all those who are to come, in shaa Allah. May we all

meet at the gates of Firdous, in shaa Allah.

You have all made a difference in my life simply by caring and by being there.

My precious ones, wherever your journey in life may take you, I pray you will always be safe and that you will always remember Allah (subhana wa ta’ala) and follow the sunnah of the last Prophet, Muhammad, (sallahlayhi wa salem).

I will always be there for you so never forget your way back home. I hope I have been your first friend, your best friend and your forever friend.

For my dearest sister, Yvonne

I love you to bits and hope we will meet again soon.

Bismillah Ar-Rahman Ir-Rahim

In the name of Allah, The Most Beneficent, The Most Merciful

THE

PATH TO PARADISE

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FORWARD

Since reverting to Islam in 1981 al Hamdullillah (all praise and thanks to Allah, Most Glorious and Most High), I have read many books, spoken to many fellow Muslims and asked many questions. Although there are more books on Islam than ever before, new Muslims, those thinking about becoming Muslims, or those wondering what Islam is all about, often find that there are so many books that they don’t know where to start. In addition, some of the books are difficult to understand, because of their complex structure.

This book aims at setting out the basic principles of Islam in an easy to read and understand way. Today, there is much controversy about Islam and Muslims. Although current events have highlighted Islam, thus encouraging more people to explore it, extremists and those wishing to give it a bad name have grossly misrepresented it. Muslims believe in the ONE TRUE GOD and follow the SUNNAH of the last Prophet, Muhammad (May peace be upon him) [The word SUNNAH means all of the traditions and practices of the Prophet (May peace be upon him) that have become models to be followed by all Muslims. A Muslim who follows the example of the Prophet Muhammad (May peace be upon him) in all spheres of life is called a SUNNI MUSLIM.]

Those who call themselves Muslims but are neither following the Holy Qur’an, nor the Sunna of the Prophet Muhammad (May peace be upon him) and who moreover are slandering the sahaba (the companions of the Prophet Muhammad) and in addition, beating themselves as a punishment for the deaths of Hassan and Hussein (the grandsons of the Prophet Muhammad) (May peace be upon him) are NOT true followers of Islam as they have deviated from the true path and try to mislead others to do the same.

In the past few years, there have been many terrorist attacks in various parts of the world, and much of the time, the finger is pointed at Muslims. Therefore, before I go any further, I would like to point out that there is no such thing as a Muslim terrorist!

Islam is an Arabic word which means Submission, Surrender, Obedience. The word Islam also means Peace. Those who follow Islam are called Muslims. Muslims are allowed to fight against an enemy to protect themselves and their country if they are under attack or are threatened. Terrorism in Islam does not exist! Terrorism is forbidden! Those who terrorize in the name of Islam are NOT Muslims. It is indeed unfortunate that these pseudo-Muslims are giving a