Our Religion Is The Truth
- 1. Our Religion is the Truth Celebrate Similarities We Pna raC ct w ic o e H
- 2. …Oh Lord, the Creator of All, seen and unseen with Power and Knowledge of the seen , unseen, past, present and future, open all our Hearts to the Truth and Guide Us All to the Straight Path. Amen The series of Booklets that have been produced is to remove misconception on Islam, and see ways and means to find the similarities in the Great Masters Teachings, through the available Scriptures, and to prevent Mischief. We hope you will enjoy reading them, and also find useful n Truthful Information that will help us as a Society to live in Peace, whatever our differences in Beliefs, Practices and Understanding.
- 3. Continuation Of: Towards... A One World
- 4. As we All Believe Our Religion is the Truth, The only place that is Acceptable to Search for such an INSTITUTION is Our Very Own Religion! If we set our Mind Free: then our DNA will be on auto mode, making the Search Simple . To commence the Search, We must equip ourselves with the right Tools, Knowledge and Attitude: 1 What we are Searching. 2. Where to Search. 3. Enough Knowledge to Recognize, once we Find IT. 4. Time Tested Tools that are Excellent to do the Job Right Finally we must be determined not to be distracted, and must look for 100% Proof without COMPROMISE. 01
- 5. Now that we agree on the above in general, the Very First Practical thing to do is to Practice more and more from our Religion that is Common in all other religions. If we find difficult to start practicing, at least acknowledge in our Heart the Truth of it and have a silent prayer and a determination to achieve that Practice where our Religious Books have a commonality. The Ground Situation as expressed by the World's Greatest Masters 1. Religious Sects ( How T R U E !!!!) God says: “Also I have seen a horrible thing in the prophets of Jerusalem(false religious leaders): they commit adultery and walk in lies; they also strengthen the hands of evildoers, so that no one turns back from his wickedness. All of them are like Sodom to Me, and her inhabitants like Gomorrah” (Jeremiah 23:14). Ironically, they broke up into sects only after the knowledge had come to them, due to jealousy and resentment among themselves. Quran42:14 (Do not fall in idol worship,) like those who divide their religion into sects; each party rejoicing with what they have. Quran30:32 02
- 6. “A man that stands alone, having decided to obey the truth, may be weak and slip back into his old ways. Therefore, stand ye together, assist one another, and strengthen one another's efforts. "Be like unto brothers; one in love, one in holiness, and one in your zeal for the truth. Buddha Some(false Preachers) form their Dharma arbitrarily and fabricate it artificially; they advance complex speculations and imagine that good results are attainable only by the acceptance of their theories; yet the Truth is but One.- Buddha Illusions, errors, and lies are the daughters of Mara, and great power is given unto them to seduce the minds of men and lead them astray upon the path of evil” -Buddha Those whose intelligence has been stolen by material desires worship demigods. Ghagwad Geeta 7:20 Clear Advice to us about the Materialistic World, Jealousy and even Mischief! 2. Examination of Information n Action Do not believe in anything (simply) because you have heard it. Do not believe in anything because it is spoken and rumored by many. 03
- 7. Do not believe in anything merely on the authority of your teachers and elders. But after observation and analysis when you find that anything agrees with reason and is conductive to the good and benefit of one and all then accept it and live up to it.- Buddha This appears as a Universal Truth no need to search for similar sayings from other Religions, it WILL be There. 3. Social Responsibility Woe to those who make unjust laws, and who issue oppressive decrees Isaiah 10:1 What is hateful to you, do not do to your fellowman. This is the entire Law; all the rest is commentary. Judaism “Judge everybody favorably” - Judaism declaration that is only one Creator of all that exists, and the humblest of which is the, removal of what is injurious from the path( helping fellow humans even in basic things like removing obstacles that can harm members of society is fundamental, and has no barrier for colour class or creed)Muslim bk1:56 Yes there could be similar or better sayings in other Faiths Too! 04 Faith…, the most excellent of which is the
- 8. 4. Justice n Wisdom “The spokes of the wheel are the rules of pure conduct: Justice is the uniformity of their length; wisdom is the tire; modesty and thoughtfulness are the hub in which the immovable axle of truth is fixed. Buddha Woe to those who make unjust laws, and who issue oppressive decrees Isaiah 10:1. What is hateful to you, do not do to your fellowman. This is the entire Law; all the rest is commentary. Judaism “In a war between Families, Lord Arjun refuses to battle his cousins, and prefers to die. Lord Krishna advices him that this WAR is for a just cause although it is against his very own family members, and Every action should be taken for Justice to Prevail. Bagawad Geetha1:1-2,2:34-37 05
- 9. 5. Misunderstanding my Own Religion, & Religious Practices Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in your name? and in your name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, you that work iniquity. Matthew 7:22(Jesus second coming) 'Abdullah reported Allah's Messenger (saw) as saying; I shall be there at the Cistern before you(during the Day of Judjement), and I shall have to contend for some people, but I shall have to yield. I would be saying: My Lord, they are my companions, they are my companions, and it would be said: You don't know what innovations they made after you. Buhari Bk30:5706 Illusions, errors, and lies are the daughters of Mara, and great power is given unto them to seduce the minds of men and lead them astray upon the path of evil. There are many who say: "Come error, be thou my guide,a"nd when they are caught in the meshes of selfishness, lust, and evil desires, misery is begot. Buddha 06
- 10. 6. My Religious Scriptures All the Religions are over thousands of years old. It was not practical to have word documented let alone preserved! What was spoken at different intervals, surrounded by people, at different circumstances and the practicality of the tools available at that time, (feather pens, small ink bottles with no pens with reservoir, no proper paper, not enough educated people to write etc) it was generally committed to memory or in some case remembered as a story, with no strict system to preserve them .The believers in later years(over a hundred years later at least!!!) realizing the value of the Preaching, took steps to Preserve .(they realized that the information was getting Lost and also Distorted due to infighting, and genuine misunderstanding of the Purpose of the “statement” ) Some details in this regard could be inferred from these links: Hinduism: hinduwebsite.com/vedicsection/aboutvedas.asp http://dharmastudy.org/essays/the-pali-canon/ 07 Buddhism
- 11. Christianity: http://www.allabouttruth.org/origin-of-the- bible.htm http://www.bible- esearcher.com/rsvpreface.html Islam: http://www.quran.net/quran/PreservationOfTheQuran.htm It must be said here that the Quran is the only Holy Book that is in its Purity, as it was written by a team of scribes and supervised by the Prophet(pbuh) himself. 08
- 12. 7. My Religion is TruthYes we will understand from the following statements all True Religions came from the Same Source, and therefore One Message. We have to reflect why it Differs NOW! We can easily come to a valid Unilateral CONCLUSION by the time we have finished reading this little Booklet! cannot bear them now. Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you. John 16:12- 14 I am not the first Buddha who came upon this Earth, nor shall I be the last. Buddha To every people (was sent) A Messenger: when their Messenger Comes (before them), the matter Will be judged between them With justice, and they Will not be wronged. Al Quran 10:47 Whenever there is deterioration in righteousness and waxing of sinfulness, the glorious lord incarnates himself. Bhagawata Purana 9:24:56 from the Vajurveda 32:3 09 I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye
- 13. it is understood to believe in one God and is uncreated etc. Therefore here it can be understood “ as to manifest oneself” is by sending a Messenger , as GOD is by definition is infinite in His Power, Knowledge ,Capability and beyond our comprehension. It is clear that all the above Religions came from the same source. Similar to Microsoft Windows, the same company, but over time, it has been upgraded by the company to meet the requirements of the Times. Thus the fundamental reason why it was invented will be met and only those that are now not required are removed while others are added on to meet the sophistication of society. In Religious sense, Rules and Practices have been made more clear to reduce the incidence of misunderstanding, violence, and more simple methods to resolve conflict, reduce the incidence of Greed, Ignorance and Arrogance and sophisticated Management of Family, Society, Country, Business, Science, and many more human endeavors due to the current pace of Civilization. Yet simple, flexible and clear. Thus the more recent a Messenger more Simple the Message and will encompass all other prior Teachings: 10
- 14. In fact it will be the Criteria or the Acid Test, so that We can use it to Check ITSELF too while at the same time to see if it has the vital parts of a previous Religion! WE Follow OUR Religion(That is why we are Hindus, Buddhists, Jews, Christians, Muslims etc) Are we sure that we Follow the Master or someone or are V the Master? If we have sects, it means we differ in our own RELIGION! 11 "Believe in the Lord your God, so shall ye be established; BELIEVE HIS PROPHETS, So shall ye prosper."Chronichles20:20bThink not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill. For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. Mathew5:17-18 Say ye: "We believe in GOD, and the revelation given to us, and to Abraham, Isma'il, Isaac, Jacob, and the Tribes, REFLECT how can we show contempt to others when our own HOUSE is in DISORDER!!!
- 15. and that given to Moses and Jesus, and that given to (all) prophets (pbuta) from their Lord: We make no difference between one and another of them: And we bow to GOD." Quran2:136 And in their footsteps(prior Prophets(pbuta) We sent Jesus the son of Mary, confirming the Law that had come before him: We sent him the Gospel: therein was guidance and light, and confirmation of the Law that had come before him: a guidance and an admonition to those who fear GOD.Quran5:46 All Buddhas teach the same Truth. “Reading the Vedas, making offerings to priests, or sacrifices to the gods, self-mortification by heat or cold, and many such penances performed for the sake of immortality, these do not cleanse the man who is not free from delusions” Buddha 12
- 16. I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth(the Holy Ghost is Arch Angel Gabriel, as according to the Bible this Angel visited Jesus(phuh) and other Prophets(pbuta) while here he cannot come until Jesus(pbuh) DEPARTS!), is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak(illiterate Prophet(pbuh): and he will shew you things to come.He shall glorify me(as Muslims we cannot say any messenger's name without saying peace be upon him, and we follow there teachings too as they are in the Quran): for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you. Mat7:22-23 14
- 17. For Further Understanding Please refer: Same Truth However Even Under One Roof There are Differences
- 19. VR Ordinary Muslims trying to explain to Ordinary Non Muslims. Authors Note: Hope you found this little booklet Truthful and informative. You will wonder why a basic Muslim takes this much of trouble? The answer is very simple. We want to follow the Basic Principles of Islam. This can never be done without understanding the Character and Practices of the Final Prophet. Read his Last Sermon to Understand better( we are asked to inform others even if we know even one thing!). If you think this information in the Booklet will be useful, please download and Print at the corner store and distribute to friends and Family, as it is done in a way to print easily. You may also go to the website for other articles of Social Value. GOD Bless It is not possible to get these details. THANK YOU ALL good Souls who have made their work freely available. 15http://www.vr-one.org