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Want Allah to forgive you ? forgive others.
If we want Allah to forgive us, we should be forgiving of others and
willing to overlook their wrongs. This is part of what it means to be
good to others. Allah describes his believing servants as "those who
restrain their anger and are pardoning towards people.” He then says:
"Indeed, Allah loves those who do good.” [ Sūrah Āl `Imrān: 134]
Indeed, Allah says: "And let not those of you who possess wealth and
abundance swear against giving to the near of kin and the poor and those
who have had to emigrate for Allah’s sake. They should forgive and
forebear. Do you not love that Allah should forgive you? And Allah is
Forgiving, Merciful.” [ Sūrah al-Nūr: 22]
Righteous deeds of all kinds bring us closer to Allah, but especially
kindness to others. We should show kindness to all creatures as well as
to human beings, whether t
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Morality and Ethic in Islam
The word "morality” comes from the Latin word moralitas
meaning "manner, character, and proper behavior”. Morality generally
refers to a code of conduct, that an individual, group or society hold
as authoritative, in distinguishing right from wrong. Such an ideal code
of conduct is often espoused in preference to other alternatives.
Islam as a comprehensive way of life encompasses a complete moral
system that is an important aspect of its world-view. We live in an age
where good and evil are often looked at as relative concepts. Islam
however, holds that moral positions are not relative, and instead,
defines a universal standard by which actions may be deemed moral or
immoral.
Islam’s moral system is striking in that it not only defines
morality, but also guides the human race in how to achieve it, at both
an individual as well as a collective level.
Basic Principles in Islamic Mora
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Notes:
We stress here again the fact that Japanese
people enjoy good character. In fact, when a Japanese person reads about Islam
he finds that it largely conforms to the ideals adopted by his or her society.
If Allah (S.W.T.) wishes him or her guidance, He paves the way for him or her
to embrace Islam. See the appendix on the good traits of Japanese people which they have inherited
from Al Samurrai, members of a powerful military class in Japan
in the past.
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PERIOD FROM 1950 TO 1960:
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number of Japanese Muslims including Umar Yamaoka, Umar Mita, Abdul Muneer
Watanabe, Sadiq Imaizumi, Umar Yukiba and Mustafa Komura gathered and set up
the first Muslim association in Japan in 1953 (Japan Muslim Association).
Members of Tablighi movement started
entering into Japan from Pakistan between 1956 and 1960. Their first group
visited Japan in 1956, and I managed to meet Sh
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PERIOD FROM 1920 TO 1930:
The Japanese became more interested in the
Muslim world for expansionist, economic, and cultural reasons. The meaning of
Holy Qur'an was translated into Japanese, Islamic societies were set up, and
Islamic and Orientalist books were written.
The
Tatar Muslim emigrants then started entering Japan fleeing Communist rule in
Russia and most of them ultimately settled
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ISLAM in JAPAN
Hystory, Spread, and The Institutions in The Country
by
Prof. Dr. Salih Mahdi S. Al Samarrai
(Chairman of Islamic Center Japan)
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