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ABSTRACT
To know the trend of a religion it is better to study the doctrines of its prophet.
Judaism and Christianity are racial religions because their prophets were sent
only to the sons of Israel. But the message of the Prophet Muhammad (peace
be upon him) is above the racial and geographical boundaries. So Islam is a
universal religion. The summary of message of Islam towards humanity is to
adopt the moderation in every sphere of life. World major religions have a
claim of monotheism and hereafter life in their propagation. On these grounds
Alfred Cantwell Smith is of the view that although world religions have
different paths but their objectives are same. The subject matter of this article
is to draw attention that the causes of differences amongst religions are on
the base of the concept of prophethood. Islam is dissimilar from other
religions only due to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
Today in propagation of Islam a Muslim propagator should keep in mind that
Dawah towards Allah is in fact Dawah towards Prophet Muhammad (peace
be upon him). It is need of the time to take revolutionary steps in the
propagation of Islam: Institutions should be established for new Muslims for
training and religious guidance. The Quranic principle of Taleef-e-Qalb (to
attract the hearts of those who have been inclined towards Islam) should be
revitalized in favour of new Muslims. Extremism and sectarianism in Dawah
should be avoided. A propagator should have a sound character and a
command on other than mother language.
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"I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel." (15)
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UMMAH)
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M.Watt
"Speaking personally, it has taught me to think more
deeply about the Oneness of God. I am not happy with the
traditional Trinitarian Christian formulation of God
comprising three "Person"-Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
The word "Person" has changed since it was first used in
English four centuries ago. It was a translation of Latin
persona-a face or mask, such as that used by actors. Now
the English word means an individual, which is different.
Christianity is not trying to say that God comprises three
individuals. Islam, with its many different names for the
qualities of God, can help the Christian see a more true
meaning of Trinitarian doctrine."
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