Could my ancestors be Muslim?

Dear Jaspreet Singh,

I would like to introduce myself, my name is Asep Sopian from Indonesia, I am interested in the articles you write, and I am very aware of the different understandings for everyone because it is the sunnatullah (the will of Allah).

Here is what I want to say that in my belief as a Muslim that the prophet Muhammad is the last prophet, according to the word of Allah in the Qur'an as follows:

�Muhammad is not the father of any of your men, but he is the Messenger of Allah and the last (end) of the Prophets. And Allah is ever all-aware of everything.� (Al Ahzab 33:40)

Then I also agree that the Sikh teacher is a pious person too, because in our country there are many people who are pious and they do not claim to be a prophet, but they get the nickname of "ulama" or "aulia" (person who knows a lot about the laws of religion) especially Islam religion, however there are also persons who claim to a prophet and even Gabriel, they claim themselves with his words, and not the recognition of the surrounding community.

It could be that your ancestors were Muslim or they weren't Muslim, it is only Allah knows all, but it's clear that from the prophet Adam to the last Prophet Muhammad, they worship only to Allah.

The religion of Islam is the rahmatan lil'alamin whose teachings respect the peace highly, Islam is neither destructive nor radical, even revile what is worship besides Islam is forbidden by Allah, as Allah says:

�And insult not those whom they (disbelievers) worship besides Allah, lest they insult Allah wrongfully without knowledge. Thus We have made fair-seeming to each people its own doings, then to their Lord is their return and He shall then inform them of all that they used to do.� (Al An�am 6:108)

As for those who propagate against the Muslims, then they really want to eliminate the Islamic religion on this earth, but at the finally they will be in vain because I remember the promise of Allah in the Qur'an:

�They intend to put out the light of Allah (i.e. the Religion of Islam, Qur�an, and the Prophet Muhammad) with their mouths. But Allah will bring His light to perfection even though the disbelievers hate it.� (As-Saff 61:8)

I am glad to talk with you and hopefully you are in good health and fine.

Regards,

Asep Garut

adeeliqbal wrote: Thank you, for the appreciation of Muslims. They are really nice and peaceful people.

You�re welcome Adeeliqbal,

One of the tasks of a Muslim is to clear a bad precedent to the teachings of Islam which is as if Islam is rough and radical, but if we understand the content of the Qur'an without favoring certain verses or surahs, Muslims will not do rough and radical.

Allah (swt) says in Imran 3: 159

�And by the Mercy of Allah, you dealt with them gently. And had you been severe and harsh-hearted, they would have broken away from about you, so pass over them and ask Allah�s forgiveness for them, and consult them in the affairs. Then when you have taken a decision, put your trust in Allah, certainly, Allah loves those who put their trust in Him.�

Wassalam,

Asep Garut