|
The
name "Islam" simply means "Self-surrender to the
Will of God." It
is the way of life that all Prophets through out history have
taught, from those known in the Western world such as Abraham,
Moses and Jesus to those sent to other parts of the earth like
Salih, Shu'ayb and Luqman, the African. The last and final Guide
was Muhammad, may he be blessed, who lived in sixth century
Arabia. A "Muslim,"(i,e. a self surrendered one,) is a
follower of this faith. Nearly one in every five persons alive
today is a Muslim. 000\\
Islam calls humanity
to the service of the One, Omnipotent Creator, Who is known as
"Allah, " (The Deity) in the Arabic language. It further
instructs people on how they may live together in peace and
harmony regardless of race, class or beliefs. The unity of purpose
brought by all previous religious guides is highlighted as well as
traditional morality, the equality of the sexes before God and the
virtues of patience and humbleness.
|
The Prophet (SAS) said, "Facilitate things to people (concerning religious matters),
and do not make it hard for them and give them good tidings and do not
make them run away (from Islam)."