Question About Islam (Shia view particularly)

[Left Now]

Well many long term members of VT since at least 2013 know me.My username before about 4 months ago was "Broken Pen" and hopefully will change back to the same in a few days.

Those who know me better than others also know that I am an Iranian Shia Muslim currently living in a Shia Muslim majority country with its own cultural fabric.

Well,I just wanted to continue what I have most of the times done in VT and it was helping people understand my and many others' system of belief better.

In this thread,you dear members of VT can ask me your questions about Islam,particularly Shia Islam,in different fields of Theology,Sociology,Economy,Jurisprudence,Worldview,etc. and I will try my best to answer your questions as well as I can.Be aware that some of your questions might need further investigations and more expert views than I am capable of,so it might take a little longer to answer those questions since I would need to speak with experts of the related field in order to get the answers.

Well,please go on and ask your questions.

[rioo]

Do you praying to Jerusalem the dome of rock or Mecca in Arab?

[Flapjack]

Well many long term members of VT since at least 2013 know me.My username before about 4 months ago was "Broken Pen" and hopefully will change back to the same in a few days.

Those who know me better than others also know that I am an Iranian Shia Muslim currently living in a Shia Muslim majority country with its own cultural fabric.

Well,I just wanted to continue what I have most of the times done in VT and it was helping people understand my and many others' system of belief better.

In this thread,you dear members of VT can ask me your questions about Islam,particularly Shia Islam,in different fields of Theology,Sociology,Economy,Jurisprudence,Worldview,etc. and I will try my best to answer your questions as well as I can.Be aware that some of your questions might need further investigations and more expert views than I am capable of,so it might take a little longer to answer those questions since I would need to speak with experts of the related field in order to get the answers.

Well,please go on and ask your questions.
Heyy!!:) What's the difference between sunni and shia?

[Left Now]

TheFlapjack,

To answer your question before anything I must clarify that "Tashai'io" (means being Shia) and "Tasan'non" (means being Sunni) are more than 90% similar to each others;the only differences between these two main branches of Islam are related to matters concerning Peripheral Jurisprudence,Second Grade Theology,Government and of course the very main core of difference,succession to Muhammad in both spiritual and governmental aspects of "Velayat" (means Authority).

After Muhammad's death,the newly established and unified Islamic Society of Arabia was left with no leader.

As we Shias believe,as God chooses his prophet,It would also choose who must conduct the Islamic society after his death;although unlike the prophet he would not receive divine revelations,but still is the most appropriate individual in the fields related to Islamic Imamate (conduction and authority) and A'adl (justice).

In Islam there are three main principles which is common among all Muslims and every Muslims is obligatory to believe in them:

1.Towhid (Believing in Divine Unity and Oneness of God)
2.Nabuv'vat (Believing in five Absolute Authority Messengers:Adam,Abraham,Moses,Jesus and Muhammad who are all considered prophets of Islam according to Quran and other minor messengers like Joseph,Jacob and ...)
3.Mo'ad (Believing in Period of Resurrection and Return and Judgement)

We Shias have two more principles :

4.A'adl (God will never do anything unjust)
5.Imamate (God will not leave its believers without conductor and helper)

According to we Shias it would be unjust for God to let us get lost once again in wrong beliefs after It showed us the Right Paths through its prophets whose last was Muhammad,and since according to Quran Muhammad is the last Absolute Receiver of Divine Revelations (we have non-Absolute Revelations which people who are familiar with Mysticism and Sufism understand what it is,have you ever read Rumi's poets?"Revelation" in Islam is understanding truths of the world by non-experimental ways directly through Soul and not Body which every capable individual can receive it."Vahy" or "Absolute Revelation" is the same except this one is specifically conducted by the ultimate truth the God itself and only real qualified individuals can receive it who are prophets both majors and minors)
After him no one else is going to receive Vahy anymore,but the conduction must continue.So God will choose who is the best option for succession of Muhammad after his death for conduction and leading of Islamic Society as the "Caliph" (means Heir).

According to many sources including Quran and Muhammad himself,the best option for authority over the Islamic Society after Muhammad was his son in law and his brother's son,Ali Ibn Abi Talib,as he is one the "14 Innocents" and a member of "Ahl al-Bayt" (People of the House) and also the most qualified person for Caliphate after Muhammad according to normal standards,and after him his sons Hasan and Husayn and after them 10 descendants of Husayn to Muhammad Ibn Hassan the 12th Imam and the ultimate savior of mankind who we believe is still alive but concealed.

We Shias believe that these 12 Imams after Muhammad are the best examples of humans who can be known and are main sources of conduction for we Muslims after Muhammad and they are "Ma'asoum" (Innocent) which means they are immune from mistakes and sins.Sunnis also believe the same with exception that they do not believe in their immunity from mistakes but they also believe they are immune from sins.

As said we Shias believe it was Ali's right to become Caliph after Muhammad,but Sunnis believe that Muhammad's introduction of Ali as his heir was just in spiritual aspect and not political and governmental aspects of Islam,so they agree with the view that after Muhammad his successor should have been chosen from Elder Companions of Muhammad who were considered more experienced than Ali (Ali was pretty young at the time about 30 while others were usually in their 50) so they gathered in Saqifa (means a place covered with a roof where they would usually gather for Council) and elected Abu Bakr as the Caliph and since Ali did not have enough support among Muslim population at the time he did not oppose the election but also did not approve it.After Abu Bakr,according to his will Umar became the Caliph and after Umar according to his will a Council was held to choose who should had become the Caliph between Uthman and Ali which Uthman was elected because Ali did not accept to follow the ways that two previous Caliphs had led the Islamic Society through specially in the matters related to Social Justice and Welfare of Subjects which Ali viewed in contrast with Islamic Teachings.During Uthman's time,the situation of Social Injustice and Nepotism became so terrible that many revolts happened in the Islamic territory which at the time was from Egypt to borders of Afghanistan in Iran and one of them which was led by Egyptians actually ended in Uthman's assassination in his house.After Uthman,Ali was urged to become the Caliph but he refused several times because many of his supporters were those who were involved in death of Uthman,but after several threats made by rebels,finally Ali accepted to become the Caliph on special terms which were later denied after his election by many of those who supported him,including Talha and Zubair.The election of Ali as the fourth of Rashidun Caliph is actually considered a good one since it was held in main Mosque of Medina and it was public and everyone could come and pledge alliance to him right in front of public and those who did not pledge their alliance were left to themselves and they were free to express their view unless they take up arms and rebel against him.

There are some other difference between Shias and Sunnis too:

1.Sunnis believe that all early companions of Muhammad are to be trusted as good examples of Islamic traditions vs Shias believe only a few of these companions who remained loyal to real Islam are to be trusted.

2.Most Sunnis believe that Quran and Hadith are enough for extracting Laws and Rules vs Shias believe that Quran is not enough alone according to Quran itself and laws and rules must be extracted from Quran through Hadith and Traditions of Muhammad,Ali and other Imams and logic interpretation of Quran according to conditions of time.This is why the schools such as Wahhabi School of Saudi Arabia and groups like Taliban and ISIS are more likely to occur in Sunni background,because they believe in literal and independent interpretation of Quran.

3.We Shias greatly believe in Right to Revolution which is about not tolerating a leader which is acting unjustly and against Islamic teachings in matter related specifically to Social Justice,and face him or her primarily through peaceful ways and seeking reform,and if any violent response was received,through seeking the change in leadership itself,even in violent ways.


There are many other differences between Sunnis and Shias but they are not very much and not very contrary,this is why Shias like Ayatollah Khomeini do not believe in huge sectarian gap between Shias and Sunnis and more emphasize on Unity among Muslims,because diversity in considered an advantage for world powers who have abusive behaviors toward countries which they call 3rd World.


rioo,

We pray toward Mecca in Arabia.

[Judean Zealot]

Does Islam take a view of evil as merely the absence of the good, or is evil actually incarnate in a being like the Christian 'Satan'?

[Left Now]

Does Islam take a view of evil as merely the absence of the good, or is evil actually incarnate in a being like the Christian 'Satan'?

One for you for your hard but good question.:P

In Islam,as I am aware,Evil is not any incarnate in a being like Satan or anything else.

According to Quran and Islamic tales,Sheytan or Iblis himself was a either a Nas'nas or Jin (intelligent beings which used to exist before intelligent humans who were also very like them) who was not originally evil,and actually was the best and the closest to God among his kind who used to pray God dearly for about 6000 years after the ultimate elimination of his kind because of their bloodshed and lust and sins which they spread on the face of earth.Iblis was the only survivor because of his good acts.

The thing which made him Evil was his disobedience of God when it ordered him to bow to "Human" since "Human" had a very important advantage that other intelligent creatures didn't have,including Iblis.Actually it was Iblis' selfishness which brought his evilness as it is also for humans.

Actually there are several verses and quotes from our Imams and Muhammad himself that indicate that "Humans' greatest enemy is not Iblis,but themselves".The only thing which Iblis can do is to seduce people and if it is successful,they themselves will do evil things either completely willingly or unwillingly.I say unwillingly because some people do evil things based on their ignorance of truth and good,this is why Ignorance or "Jahl" is one of the greatest evils in Islam and Knowledge or "Elm" is one of the greatest goods.Doing evil things willingly is "Kufr" or concealing the truth which is when you know something is Evil but still you do it because of your selfishness,which is the worst act ever.

"Nafs" or "Self" is actually called the ultimate enemy of human and the only ban in his way to God,and Selfishness the source of all that is Evil.

From this we can understand that Good is God and Evil is Self I think.If we completely obey the God then we are completely Good.If we completely obey our "Selves" then we are completely Evil.Most people are in the middle actually and during their lifetime they can either get closer to ultimate source of all good that is God or get away from it.

But about that presence and absence thing,well I think it some kinda can be like this but still I do not know because "God" is called "Noor" or "Light" in Quran while Evils are called "Zolomat" or "Darknesses (Plural)".

However this question still needs more expertise that I lack.I will go an ask someone with more knowledge about this and then tell you in this thread.

[Flapjack]

@TheFlapjack (http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/member.php?u=122060),

To answer your question before anything I must clarify that "Tashai'io" (means being Shia) and "Tasan'non" (means being Sunni) are more than 90% similar to each others;the only differences between these two main branches of Islam are related to matters concerning Peripheral Jurisprudence,Second Grade Theology,Government and of course the very main core of difference,succession to Muhammad in both spiritual and governmental aspects of "Velayat" (means Authority).

After Muhammad's death,the newly established and unified Islamic Society of Arabia was left with no leader.

As we Shias believe,as God chooses his prophet,It would also choose who must conduct the Islamic society after his death;although unlike the prophet he would not receive divine revelations,but still is the most appropriate individual in the fields related to Islamic Imamate (conduction and authority) and A'adl (justice).

In Islam there are three main principles which is common among all Muslims and every Muslims is obligatory to believe in them:

1.Towhid (Believing in Divine Unity and Oneness of God)
2.Nabuv'vat (Believing in five Absolute Authority Messengers:Adam,Abraham,Moses,Jesus and Muhammad who are all considered prophets of Islam according to Quran and other minor messengers like Joseph,Jacob and ...)
3.Mo'ad (Believing in Period of Resurrection and Return and Judgement)

We Shias have two more principles :

4.A'adl (God will never do anything unjust)
5.Imamate (God will not leave its believers without conductor and helper)

According to we Shias it would be unjust for God to let us get lost once again in wrong beliefs after It showed us the Right Paths through its prophets whose last was Muhammad,and since according to Quran Muhammad is the last Absolute Receiver of Divine Revelations (we have non-Absolute Revelations which people who are familiar with Mysticism and Sufism understand what it is,have you ever read Rumi's poets?"Revelation" in Islam is understanding truths of the world by non-experimental ways directly through Soul and not Body which every capable individual can receive it."Vahy" or "Absolute Revelation" is the same except this one is specifically conducted by the ultimate truth the God itself and only real qualified individuals can receive it who are prophets both majors and minors)
After him no one else is going to receive Vahy anymore,but the conduction must continue.So God will choose who is the best option for succession of Muhammad after his death for conduction and leading of Islamic Society as the "Caliph" (means Heir).

According to many sources including Quran and Muhammad himself,the best option for authority over the Islamic Society after Muhammad was his son in law and his brother's son,Ali Ibn Abi Talib,as he is one the "14 Innocents" and a member of "Ahl al-Bayt" (People of the House) and also the most qualified person for Caliphate after Muhammad according to normal standards,and after him his sons Hasan and Husayn and after them 10 descendants of Husayn to Muhammad Ibn Hassan the 12th Imam and the ultimate savior of mankind who we believe is still alive but concealed.

We Shias believe that these 12 Imams after Muhammad are the best examples of humans who can be known and are main sources of conduction for we Muslims after Muhammad and they are "Ma'asoum" (Innocent) which means they are immune from mistakes and sins.Sunnis also believe the same with exception that they do not believe in their immunity from mistakes but they also believe they are immune from sins.

As said we Shias believe it was Ali's right to become Caliph after Muhammad,but Sunnis believe that Muhammad's introduction of Ali as his heir was just in spiritual aspect and not political and governmental aspects of Islam,so they agree with the view that after Muhammad his successor should have been chosen from Elder Companions of Muhammad who were considered more experienced than Ali (Ali was pretty young at the time about 30 while others were usually in their 50) so they gathered in Saqifa (means a place covered with a roof where they would usually gather for Council) and elected Abu Bakr as the Caliph and since Ali did not have enough support among Muslim population at the time he did not oppose the election but also did not approve it.After Abu Bakr,according to his will Umar became the Caliph and after Umar according to his will a Council was held to choose who should had become the Caliph between Uthman and Ali which Uthman was elected because Ali did not accept to follow the ways that two previous Caliphs had led the Islamic Society through specially in the matters related to Social Justice and Welfare of Subjects which Ali viewed in contrast with Islamic Teachings.During Uthman's time,the situation of Social Injustice and Nepotism became so terrible that many revolts happened in the Islamic territory which at the time was from Egypt to borders of Afghanistan in Iran and one of them which was led by Egyptians actually ended in Uthman's assassination in his house.After Uthman,Ali was urged to become the Caliph but he refused several times because many of his supporters were those who were involved in death of Uthman,but after several threats made by rebels,finally Ali accepted to become the Caliph on special terms which were later denied after his election by many of those who supported him,including Talha and Zubair.The election of Ali as the fourth of Rashidun Caliph is actually considered a good one since it was held in main Mosque of Medina and it was public and everyone could come and pledge alliance to him right in front of public and those who did not pledge their alliance were left to themselves and they were free to express their view unless they take up arms and rebel against him.

There are some other difference between Shias and Sunnis too:

1.Sunnis believe that all early companions of Muhammad are to be trusted as good examples of Islamic traditions vs Shias believe only a few of these companions who remained loyal to real Islam are to be trusted.

2.Most Sunnis believe that Quran and Hadith are enough for extracting Laws and Rules vs Shias believe that Quran is not enough alone according to Quran itself and laws and rules must be extracted from Quran through Hadith and Traditions of Muhammad,Ali and other Imams and logic interpretation of Quran according to conditions of time.This is why the schools such as Wahhabi School of Saudi Arabia and groups like Taliban and ISIS are more likely to occur in Sunni background,because they believe in literal and independent interpretation of Quran.

3.We Shias greatly believe in Right to Revolution which is about not tolerating a leader which is acting unjustly and against Islamic teachings in matter related specifically to Social Justice,and face him or her primarily through peaceful ways and seeking reform,and if any violent response was received,through seeking the change in leadership itself,even in violent ways.


There are many other differences between Sunnis and Shias but they are not very much and not very contrary,this is why Shias like Ayatollah Khomeini do not believe in huge sectarian gap between Shias and Sunnis and more emphasize on Unity among Muslims,because diversity in considered an advantage for world powers who have abusive behaviors toward countries which they call 3rd World.


@rioo (http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/member.php?u=110186),

We pray toward Mecca in Arabia.
Omg such an informative post! thanks so much!! This explains so much!!:) I feel bad though because you have written so much!:)

[Left Now]

Omg such an informative post! thanks so much!! This explains so much!!:) I feel bad though because you have written so much!:)

Your very Welcome!I hope it was helpful.

[Flapjack]

Your very Welcome!I hope it was helpful.
It was:) I think you're the wise guy on VT:)

[Left Now]

It was:) I think you're the wise guy on VT:)

Actually Vlerchan holds that honor!:D

[Flapjack]

Actually @Vlerchan (http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/member.php?u=89715) holds that honor!:D
Yeah he does too but VT can have 2 wise guysXD

[rioo]

is it true that male there should not wear fancy stuff? like clothes watch etc.

[Left Now]

is it true that male there should not wear fancy stuff? like clothes watch etc.

What do you mean by fancy?You know it is forbidden for men to wear clothes made from Silk and wear attachments made from Gold,like Golden watches,rings,necklaces and ...

But there is also a thing which we call it "Dress of Fame" which is when you intentionally wear something which attracts public attention abnormally.You know for example intentionally wear something only for people to pay attention to you.Both male and females are not to wear such clothes and put on such apperances.Otherwise you can put on anything you like.

[rioo]

how about marriage, shia only for shia or it's open ?

[Left Now]

how about marriage, shia only for shia or it's open ?

No we Shias believe in Muslim for Muslim,regardless of Shia or Sunni since Muslims are Muslims.

[Porpoise101]

What are the differences in Islamic jurisprudence? Why are there different ways of applying laws? What is the one you follow (if you do)?

[Left Now]

Porpoise101,

I will need a little more time to give you a good and proper answer,but the only thing which I can tell you right now with my current informations is that the differences in Islamic Jurisprudence are in a way because of the variety and diversity of scholary sources of Hadith and Traditions.For example we Shias are mostly followers of Ja'fari Jurisprudence which was founded by our 6th Imam Ja'far Sadigh great great great grandchild of Muhammad and the most prominent Jurist among both Shias and Sunnis who actually revived Shia Philosophy after periods of repression inflected by Umayyids and then Abbasids and bringing rational ways for extraction of laws from Quran and Traditions,and also Razavi Jurisprudence which is not a separate thing but the continueity of the same Jurisprudence revisioned by our 8th Imam Ali Ibn Musa Al-Reza,Ja'far's grandchild.We Shias believe the Hadith and Traditions which have been practiced by our 12 Imams are just to be trusted as sources of Quranic Interpretation and Quotes and Traditions of Muhammad and after them,Shia scholars and jurists must interpret the laws and issues according to their teachings and traditions and also conditions of time.

Sunnis have several schools like Shafei school of thought and others,which they themselves are different,due to different sources of Hadith and Traditions that they have.

[Living For Love]

What is your opinion about Jesus? What do Muslims think of him in general?

Also, welcome back, I've kinda missed you :)

[Vlerchan]

[...] Economy [...]
Of course I have to ask, what does Shia Islam say about the economy?

[Left Now]

Of course I have to ask, what does Shia Islam say about the economy?


If you want a primary view and what basics the economy of a country must be built on,I can direct you toward Ali Ibn Abi Talib's letter (the first Imam of Shia Imams and fourth Rightful Caliph) to his companion Malik Ashtar when he was going to become the co-governor of Egypt:

"...You must know, Maalik, that the people over whom you rule are divided into classes and grades and the prosperity and welfare of each class of the society individually and collectively are so interdependent upon the well-being of the other classes that the whole set-up represents a closely woven net and reciprocal aspect. One class cannot exist peacefully, cannot live happily and cannot work without the support and good wishes of the other. Amongst them there are the soldiers of the army of Allah who defend His cause, the next class is that of the secretaries of the State to whom duties of writing out and issuing special or general orders are assigned, the third group is of the judges and magistrates to administer justice, the fourth is of officers who maintain law and order and guard the peace and prosperity of the country. Then there are common men, the Muslims who pay the taxes levied by the government, and non-Muslims who pay the taxes levied by the government, and non-Muslims who pay tribute to the State (in lieu of taxes). Then comes the class of men who carry on various professions and trades and the last but not the least are the poor and the have-nots who are considered as the lowest class of the society. The Merciful Allah has fixed rights and duties of each one of them. They have been either mentioned in His Book or explained through the instructions of the Holy Prophet (s). A complete code of them is preserved with us. As far as the soldiers are concerned, they are by the commands of Allah a fortress and stronghold to guard and defend the subjects and the State. They are the ornaments of the ruler and the country. They provide power and protection to the religion. They propagate and preserve peace among mankind. In fact, they are the real guardians of peace and through them good internal administration can be maintained. The upkeep and maintenance of an army depends upon the taxes collected by the State out of which Allah has fixed for them a share. With this amount they provide for their requirements, maintain themselves and their arms in sound position to defend the religion and the cause of justice. The army and the common men (common citizens who pay taxes or tributes) are two important classes, but in a Welfare State their well-being cannot be guaranteed without proper functioning and preservation of the other classes, the judges and magistrates, the secretaries of the State and the officers of various departments who collect various revenues, maintain law and order as well as preserve peace and amity among the diverse classes of the society. They also guard the rights and privileges of the citizens and look to the performances of various duties by individuals and classes. And the prosperity of this whole set-up depends upon the traders and industrialists. They act as a medium between the consumers and the suppliers. They collect the requirements of the society. They exert to provide goods. They open up shops, markets and trading centres. Thus providing the consumers with their necessities, they relieve the citizens of the need of running after their requisites of life. Then comes the class of the poor and the disabled persons. It is absolutely necessary that they should be looked after, helped and well-provided for. The Merciful Allah has explained the ways and means of maintaining and providing for each of these classes. And everyone of this class has the right upon the ruler of the State that at least minimum necessities for its well-being and contented living are provided"

The very basics of economy is Shia Islam is based on social justice and moderate growth which does not endanger each classes of the society and does not make life difficult for them.Welfare of subjects,specially poor classes,must be the main core of any economic plan which is going to be made in a country.

For more about "Shia Islamic Administration of State",I can suggest you to also read the rest of the letter in "Letters" Chapter after "Sermons"page 349 of Nahj al-Balaghe "An Order to Malik" (http://www.wirasatali.com/Ebooks/Nahjul-Balagha.pdf)

I think if you just click on the page mentioned in the list,it will automatically bring you there.

[Porpoise101]

What is the Islamic view on the Environment? Is mankind supposed to be a steward of the Earth?

[Left Now]

What is the Islamic view on the Environment? Is mankind supposed to be a steward of the Earth?

Mankind is called the God's heir on the earth in Quran.(I do not know if heir is a good word to describe it or not in this matter)

Which means humans have a degree of authority over the environment higher than any other creature that exists.According to Quran humans are permitted to use the environment anyway they want,except misuse.

Nature,environment and world are considered signs of God and humans are to study them and use them for increase in their knowledge about the ultimate power behind them which is God's power,but at the same time protect and safeguard them.

Mistreating the environment is forbidden in Islam.When you for example hunt animals not for providing food and your requirments,but for fun or making luxurious things,like using ivory of killee elephants,and for just feeling that how mighty you are that you have killed an animal,you have done one of the greatests sins ever equalling murder and bloodshed in spiritual matters.

Hunting is only accepted as a way to provide food and requirements,not entertainment.

The same goes for plants and other animals.We are just allowed to use environment not mistreating it.

[Left Now]

What is the Islamic view on the Environment? Is mankind supposed to be a steward of the Earth?

Mankind is called the God's heir on the earth in Quran.(I do not know if heir is a good word to describe it or not in this matter)

Which means humans have a degree of authority over the environment higher than any other creature that exists.According to Quran humans are permitted to use the environment anyway they want,except misuse.

Nature,environment and world are considered signs of God and humans are to study them and use them for increase in their knowledge about the ultimate power behind them which is God's power,but at the same time protect and safeguard them.

Mistreating the environment is forbidden in Islam.When you for example hunt animals not for providing food and your requirments,but for fun or making luxurious things,like using ivory of killed elephants,and for just feeling that how mighty you are that you have killed an animal,you have done one of the greatests sins ever equalling murder and bloodshed in spiritual matters.

Hunting is only accepted as a way to provide food and requirements,not entertainment.

The same goes for plants and other animals.We are just allowed to use environment not mistreating it.

[HououinKiyoma]

What are Muslim's view's on other faith's and of the existence of the belief's of other Gods?

[Left Now]

What are Muslim's view's on other faith's and of the existence of the belief's of other Gods?

Religions which generally orbit over the axis of Monotheism,specifically Judaism more and lesser Christianity,are considered "Islamic Religions" according to Quran since all prophets were prophets of Islam chosen by God to conduct humankind to the right path of Monotheism and there were not different religions.Monotheism is the core belief of Islam and according to a verse in Quran,if a person believes in Oneness of God and Time of Judgement and Return,his efforts in life won't get wasted after his death,regardless of his faith in religion at all.

Comparing to Christianity,Islam is more similar to Judaism in theological matters since I think incarnation and imagination of God is not accepted in Judaism neither.

Polytheism is not approved by Islam,since the world can only have one cause,one reality and one manager,not multiple ones.