what is islam?

[ya allah madad]

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The Truth?

This is the truth, and the truth lies in man's knowledge of the reality about himself. Armed with such a fact, and taking advantage of such a privilege, it entitles him to know the realities about the world around him, and then taking cognizance of his own place in this existence, the scope of his relationships and links, and his rights and obligations therein.
The truth, however, must have exponents which shall guide people to its path, and explain its reality to them. That is the message of notification pivotal to learning and instruction. A message Allah(SWT) has designated to whomever He wished from among His chosen servants, such as His noble messengers and great intimate servants with whom He had imparted training.

From His own knowledge did He send down revelation to them, so that they may be guided to the truth and be introduced to it. Then, as a gesture of mercy and guidance to the world, at all times and places, these noble messengers and intimate servants were sent to His creatures and other servants as well.


Allah(SWT) says:
And to every people a guide. (Qur'aan 13:7)

In view of the fact that this auspicious task of seeking the truth, goes far away back in antiquity, and is as inveterate as history itself, and since it will remain as essential as life itself, until Allah(SWT) inherits the earth and all beings thereon, it was extended by Allah(SWT) to every believer who has come to recognize it. Scholars were made the successors of Prophets in as much as the delivery of the message and guidance are concerned, so that light and good fortune may prevail among mankind at large.

Consequently, the last of the messages, namely the Holy Qur'aan, was sent to guide mankind to the path of knowledge, and to the truth about itself. But, while doing so, it showed appreciation towards the capabilities of the intellect, though within the scope of knowledge as a tributary of the intellect. It also championed the cause of science and its fruits, with a view of encouraging man to exert all possible efforts in considering and contemplating the recited verses of the revelation, as well as the interpretations given to those verses by the prophetic traditions, and by so doing, identify the signs of the visible world, as well as the secrets and horizon of the soul.

He (Allah SWT ), reassured man that in his enlightened progress, if he were truthful in his intention and industrious in obedience to Allah(SWT) , and performed his duties, He, the Most High, would support him with a spirit of His own, open up to him and guide him to the righteous path.

Not only that, He even offered them an unbreakable promise to the effect that, whenever the going gets tough for researchers and contemplators, and when they are faced with some obstacles and impediments, He, the Most High, would lend them assistance and help make the unveiling of facts easier for them. This, so that they may know it through His guidance, and by His grace, and help them identify those facts in consideration of their sincere determination and efforts, for Allah(SWT) is All-Knowledgeable about them.

Now read brother, Allah(SWT) ’s magnificent statement:

And say:‘Praise be to Allah , who will soon show you His signs, so that you shall know them’ and your Lord is not unmindful of all that you do. [Qur'aan 27:93]
Thus, no one could have any excuse, and thus would Allah(SWT) ’s plea be established against His creatures through His conscious and responsive creature who craves the truth, against His creatures who are either inattentive or feign inattention about the truth,

Allah(SWT) says:But those who dispute concerning Allah after He has been accepted, - futile is their dispute in the sight of their Lord: on them is wrath, and for them will be a terrible penalty. [Qur'aan 42:16]

 

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What Is Islam?



Can we find an explanation for the great universe? Is there any convincing interpretation of the secret of its 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 perhaps billions 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 a 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 based on a planned policy.

This means that there is a designing will behind our material existence, and that there is an extraordinary power to bring things into being and keep them moving in order. In the world there must be a great force in action to keep everything in order. In the beautiful nature there must be a Great Creator who makes these great pieces of art and produces everything for a special purpose in life.

The deeply enlightened people recognize this Creator and call Him Allah(SWT) . He is not a man because no man can create or make another man. He is not an animal, nor is He a plant. He is neither an idol nor is He a statue of any kind, because none 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 and greater than the things that he makes.

There are various ways to know Allah(SWT) 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 Him. Besides, Allah(SWT) comes to our aid through the many Messengers and Revelations He has sent down to humanity. These Messengers and Revelations tell us everything we need to know about our Creator.

The complete acceptance of the teachings and guidance of our Creator as revealed to all His messengers (‘alaihimus salaam) is the religion of Islam. Islam enjoins faith in the oneness and sovereignty of Allah(SWT) , which makes man aware of the meaningfulness of the universe and of his place in it. This belief frees the human being from all fears and superstitions as it makes him conscious of the presence of Allah(SWT) Almighty, and of his obligation towards Him.

This faith must be expressed and tested in action, for faith alone is not enough. Belief in one God requires that we look upon all humanity as one family under the universal omnipotence of the Creator, and Nourisher of all. Islam rejects the idea of a chosen people while on the other hand, it approves that belief in the Creator, and doing righteous deeds is the only way to Heaven. Thus, a direct relationship is established with Allah(SWT) and without any intercessor at that.

Islam is not a new religion. It is, in essence, the same message and guidance which Allah(SWT) revealed to all His Prophets, like Adam, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, David, Moses, Jesus and Muhammad (‘alaihimus salaam). But the message which was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (sallAllahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) is Islam in its comprehensive, complete and final form.

The Qur'aan is the revealed words of Allah(SWT) and the basic source of Islamic teachings and Laws. It deals with the basis of creeds, morality, history of humanity, worship, knowledge, wisdom, man’s relationship with God, and human relationships in all aspects. It contains comprehensive teachings of which, can be built sound systems and social justice, economics, politics, legislation, jurisprudence, law and international relations, all of which are important contents of the Qur'aan.

The hadeeth, which contains the teachings, sayings, approvals and actions of Prophet Muhammad (sallAllahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) meticulously reported and collected by his devoted companions, explains and elaborates on the Qur'aanic verses.