The meaning of Islam: - Islam is a religion of peace and tranquility. Humility, respect for all, the sanctity of one’s life and property and cleanliness are some of the principles of Islam. Islam is encouraging modesty, simplicity and ethical behavior in social matters, financial issues and overall matters of life. Here is a comprehensive guide to Islam for beginners. Monotheism and Islam: - The founding principle of Islam is the Oneness of Allah. This is the core of Islam, that there is only one God and that is Allah the Almighty. He is the Supreme Authority, the Creator of all worlds and everything within them. He is the Giver, the Sustainer of all. Everything happens according to Allah’s will and we, the Muslims must worship only Allah. Even if we need a thing as petty as a pin, we must ask from Allah and nobody else. The purpose of Islam is to submit oneself to the will of Allah. Muslims must consider themselves as the slaves of Allah and they perform salaat for Allah ....