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. They are supposed to spend their lives according to the will
of Allah. they must strive to seek goodwill and pleasure of Allah.
Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)-the Seal of Prophets: -
Since the creation of this world
and human beings, Allah sent prophets and messengers from time to time for the
guidance of mankind. These prophets and messengers were normal human beings,
but with exemplary character and personalities.
Allah blessed many of them with
scripts and holy books. Allah put them into tests and trials so that the people
of their times could see for themselves that those who submit to Allah’s will
shall overcome by the grace of Allah. Some were even endowed with miracles of
Allah to make the people believe in the holiness of the prophets.
This process of sending prophets
ended when Muhammad (PBUH) was sent for the guidance of mankind until the end of
the world. This is also an integral part of a Muslim’s faith to believe in the
finality of Prophethood. Muhammad (PBUH) completed the religion of Islam and
served as the model of excellence for mankind.
His life is the best example of
Muslims to follow if they are to attain success in this world and hereafter. His
life and his teachings are recorded in the form of Sunnah and ahadith for
Muslims to follow.
Holy Quran- a complete code of life: -
Allah revealed holy books on his
prophets for the guidance of people. He revealed the Torah on Hazrat Moosa (AS),
Zabur on Hazrat Dawood (AS), Bible on Hazrat Isa (AS) and the Holy Quran on
beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
The Holy Quran remains as the
most perfect and holistic guide for Muslims till the Day of Judgment. It
contains guidance and information pertaining to any subject and any matter of
life. Those who spend their lives according to the teachings of the Quran shall be
triumphant in this world and hereafter.
The Day of Resurrection: -
The belief of Muslims is
incomplete without the conviction that everyone shall be held accountable for
his deeds on the Day of Judgment. Every Muslim believes that this world is a
temporary place and every soul that has been gifted life shall taste death. We
have been sent to the world to spend our lives according to the teachings of Islam.
In times of tests and trials, we
must remain steadfast. Then on the Day of Judgment, everyone shall be held
accountable for their lives. Allah will punish those who transgress the
boundaries of Islam. Depending upon the deeds, people shall be rewarded or
punished.
There are glad tidings of eternal
bliss in Heaven for those who submit themselves to the will of Allah. For
those who do wrong, shall find their abode in the darkest pit of fire of Hell.
These are some of the most basic
concepts of Islam for beginners.
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