What is Islam?

Islam is a religion. If one wants to know the answer to the question “what is Islam?” in plain words we can define Islam as follows; “The religion of Islam means the acceptance of and obedience to those teachings of God which He revealed to His Last Prophet, Muhammad (صَلَّی اللہُ تَعَالٰی عَلَیْہِ وَاٰلِہٖ وَسَلَّمَ)”

The word 'Islam', in Arabic, means submission and peace. As a term, 'Islam' refers to the Message which was revealed to Muhammad صَلَّی اللہُ تَعَالٰی عَلَیْہِ وَاٰلِہٖ وَسَلَّمَ by Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ , the One Creator, and a 'Muslim' is the one who believes in whatever is revealed to Muhammad صَلَّی اللہُ تَعَالٰی عَلَیْہِ وَاٰلِہٖ وَسَلَّمَ by Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ . In contrast to other religions, Islam has not only taught us the worships, rather it gives us a unique and comprehensive ideology that guides the human being in each and every step of their life. Islam sets its rules and limits and it is based on a creed or doctrine which is not manmade but is God gifted.

How Islamic system works?

Islam guides the human beings with accurate knowledge through a system. The system of Islam is called Shariah. The Shariah is a set of rules and regulations given to humanity by Islam as guidance of the life affairs. The Shariah includes all the rules regulations terms and conditions which a man needs in his life such as how to read Namaz or how to fast. Not only has this but it guided the man in his personal life such as how to live along with a society and how to earn money. The Shariah is formed by the collection of orders given by Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ through Quran and Sunnah.

How one can become a Muslim?

To be a Muslim one has to express his or her firm belief in Tawheed (the oneness of Allah (عَزَّوَجَلَّ) and the Prophethood of Muhammad (صَلَّی اللہُ تَعَالٰی عَلَیْہِ وَاٰلِہٖ وَسَلَّمَ)

What is the Belief of Muslims about God?

Muslims call God by the name Allah (عَزَّوَجَلَّ) and they believe that Allah (عَزَّوَجَلَّ) alone is worthy of worships. He is one. There is no partner for Him. He does not need anyone or anything for His existence but everyone and everything needs him for its existence. He is eternal and everlasting. There is no beginning for Him nor is there any end for Him. He is from ever and forever.

Who is the Prophet of Islam?

Muhammad (صَلَّی اللہُ تَعَالٰی عَلَیْہِ وَاٰلِہٖ وَسَلَّمَ) is the Prophet of Islam. He was born in Arabian Peninsula. He found his nation the most ignorant of their time and transfer them the most noble, learned and God-fearing. He was matchless in his character. A companion describing his character says, “He was never rough. He never raised his voice in public or used foul language. He did not repay evil with evil, he forgave and pardoned. He did not use his hand to hit a servant or woman. He would not become angry if he was offended, nor would he take revenge. He only became angry when people transgressed the limits and boundaries of Allah (عَزَّوَجَلَّ), in that case he reacted. The Prophet was not given a choice between two matters except that he chose the easier of the two, as long as it was not a sinful act. If that act was a sinful act he would be the furthest from it. He would clean his clothes, milk his goats, and serve himself.”

What is the Basic Worship in Islam?

Prayers are the most significant form of worship in Islam. Islam makes it compulsory for every adult Muslim. But it must be bear in mind that the Muslim prayer is different from the prayers of other religions.

What are the Teachings of Islam?

Islam equally focuses both the inner and outer being of a human. That is why it gives guidelines which, if observed and practiced properly, ensure the peace of mind body and soul. Here are few teachings of Islam:

1. God will not show mercy to him who does not show mercy to others.

2. The best house among the Muslims houses is the one which contains an orphan who is well treated, and the worst house among the Muslims is the one which contains an orphan who is badly treated.

3. None of you can truly be said to believe until he wants for his brother what he wants for himself.

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