WHAT IS ISLAM?

موضوع: WHAT IS ISLAM? السبت أغسطس 14, 2010 10:25 am

WHAT IS ISLAM?

Can we find an explanation of the great universe? Is there
any convincing interpretation of the secret of existence? We realize that
no family can function properly without a responsible head, that no city
can prosperously exist without sound administration, and that no state can
survive without a leader of some kind. We also realize that nothing comes
into being on its own. Moreover, we observe that the universe exists and
functions in the most orderly manner, and that it has survived for
hundreds of thousand of years. Can we then say that all this is accidental
and haphazard? Can we attribute the existence of man and the whole world
to mere chance.

Man represents only a very small portion of the great
universe. And if he can make plans and appreciate the merits of planning,
then his own existence and the survival of the universe must also be a
planned policy. This means that there is an extraordinary power to bring
things into being and keep them moving in order.

In the world then must be a great force in action to keep
everything in order. In the beautiful nature there must be a Great creator
who creates the most charming pieces of art produces every thing for a
special purpose in life. The deeply enlightened people recognize this
creator and call him Allah "God". He is not a man because no man can
create or make another man. He is not an animal, nor he is a plant. He is
neither an Idol nor is He a statue of any kind because non of these things
can make itself or create anything else. He is different from all these
things because he is the maker and keeper of them all. The maker of
anything must be different from and greater than things which he
makes.

There are various ways to know God "ALLAH'' and there are
many things to tell about him. The great wonders and impressive marvels of
the world are like open books in which we can read about God. Besides, God
Himself comes to our aid through the many Messengers and revelations He
has sent down to man. These Messengers and revelations tell us everything
we need to know about God.

The complete acceptance of the teachings and guidance of God
'Allah' as revealed to His Messengers Muhammad is the religion of Islam.
Islam enjoins faith in the oneness and sovereignty of Allah, which makes
man aware of meaningfulness of the Universe and of his place in it. This
belief frees him from all fears and superstitions by making him conscious
of the presence of the Almighty Allah and of man's obligations towards
Him. This faith must be expressed and tested in actions, faith alone is
not enough. Belief in one God requires that we look upon all humanity as
one family under the universal Omnipotence of God the Creator and
Nourisher of all. Islam rejects the idea of chosen people, making belief
in God and good actions the only way to heaven. Thus, a direct
relationship in established with God, without any intercessor.

Islam is not a new religion. It is, in essence, the same
message and guidance which Allah revealed to all Prophets. Adam, Noah,
Abraham, Ismael, David, Moses and Jesus (PBUT). But the message which was
revealed to Prophet Mohammed (PBUT) is Islam in its comprehensive,
complete and final form.

The Quran is the last revealed word of Allah and the basic
source of Islamic teachings and laws. The Quran deals with the basis of
creeds, morality, history of humanity, worship, knowledge, wisdom, God-man
relationship, and human relationship in all aspects. Comprehensive
teaching on which, can be built sound systems of social justice,
economics, politics, legislation, jurisprudence, law and international
relations, are important contents of the Quran. Hadith, the teachings,
sayings and actions of Prophet Mohammed (PBUT), meticulously reported and
collected by his devoted companions. Explained and elaborated the Quranic
verses.

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