What Exactly is Islam?

The literal which means of Islam is to submit or surrender.

A Muslim is one who submits himself and surrenders his can to it of God (The Creator and maintainer of The Universe).

The message of Islam was delivered to The messenger of God, Muhammad (p.b.u.h.) over fourteen centuries past.

The al-Qur'an was brought by Angel Gabriel (Peace be on Him) directly to the Prophet (p.b.u.h.). It carries a Divine guarantee of safeguard from corruption and confirms the teachings of the sooner messages from God.

The most necessary Message of Islam is the Unity of God (That he's One, has no partners and is the only one worth of worship) and that Muhammad (p.b.u.h.) is His messenger and Servant.

A Muslim believes in:


  • Allah.
  • Allah’s Angels.
  •  All the previously disclosed books by God.
  • All the prophets, from Adam to Muhammad (peace be upon them all).
  • The day of Judgment.
  • The decree of excellent and evil.


The fundamentals of Islam ar five:


  • Shahadah -Testimony to the Unity of God and messengership of Muhammad (p.b.u.h.).
  • Salah - Performance of the 5 daily prayers.


  • Zakah - Giving of charity.


  • Fasting - fasting the month of Ramadan.


  • Hajj - performing the journeying to Makkah.


Islam teaches:


  • That each person is born pure.


  • That God has given groups of people a choice between smart and evil and to seek Allah’s pleasure by active goodness.


  • Justice for God to any or all, even against oneself, parents or close to relatives.


  • Respect, kindness and obedience to parents.


  • Caring for the orphans and therefore the needy.
  • Respect for ladies and giving them the due rights.

  • Kindness to any or all.


  • Chastity.


  • Honesty.


  • Mercy.


  • Courage.


  • Patience.
  • Politeness.


  • Leading a healthy and active life.


  • And every kind of goodness.


In short, Islam could be a excellent and complete code for the guidance of people and communities alike. the whole message of Islam springs from the al-Qur'an and indeed the sunnah (practices, sayings and confirmations of the Prophet). it's inalienable within the face of modification in time and place. it should appear rigid to the casual eye, but actually it's most adaptable to the circumstances and need of humanity.

Islam teaches that the path to non secular development is open to all. someone who searches the One Creator will obtain closeness to God through sincere and earnest worship. This positive message for humanity fills hearts with hope and courageousness. at present there ar 1.5 billion Muslims worldwide and that they form the majority in additional than 50 countries of the globe. today Islam is that the quickest growing religion within the world. Its lovely message is reaching millions within the so much corner of the earth.

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