Introduction to Islam:
The literal meaning of Islam is peace; surrender of one’s will i.e. losing oneself for the sake of God and
surrendering one’s own pleasure for the pleasure of God. The message of Islam was revealed to the Holy
Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings on him) 1, 400 years ago. It was revealed through angel Gabriel (on
whom be peace) and was thus preserved in the Holy Quran. The Holy Quran carries a Divine guarantee of
safeguard from interpolation and it claims that it combines the best features of the earlier scriptures.
The prime message of Islam is the Unity of God, that the Creator of the world is One and He alone is worthy of
worship and that Muhammad (peace and blessings on him) is His Messenger and Servant. The follower of this
belief is thus a Muslim - a Muslim’s other beliefs are: God’s angels, previously revealed Books of God, all the
prophets, from Adam to Jesus (peace be on them both), the Day of Judgement and indeed the Decree of God. A
Muslim has five main duties to perform, namely; bearing witness to the Unity of God and Muhammad (peace and
blessings on him) as His Messenger, observing the prescribed prayer, payment of Zakat, keeping the fasts of
Ramadhan and performing the pilgrimage to Mecca.
Islam believes that each person is born pure. The Holy Quran tells us that God has given human beings a choice
between good and evil and to seek God’s pleasure through faith, prayer and charity. Islam believes that God
created mankind in His image and by imbuing the attributes of God on a human level mankind can attain His
nearness. Islam’s main message is to worship God and to treat all God’s creation with kindness and compassion.
Rights of parents in old age, orphans and the needy are clearly stated. Women’s rights were safeguarded 1,400
years ago when the rest of the world was in total darkness about emancipation. Islamic teachings encompass
every imaginable situation and its rules and principles are truly universal and have stood the test of time.
In Islam virtue does not connote forsaking the bounties of nature that are lawful. On the contrary one is
encouraged to lead a healthy, active life with the qualities of kindness, chastity, honesty, mercy, courage patience
and politeness. In short, Islam has a perfect and complete code for the guidance of individuals and communities
alike. As the entire message of Islam is derived from the Holy Quran and indeed the Sunnah and Hadith (the
traditions and practices of the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings on him) it is immutable in the face of change in
time and place. It may appear rigid to the casual eye, in actual fact it is most certainly an adaptable way of life
regardless of human changes.
Islam teaches that the path to spiritual development is open to all. Any individual who searches the One Creator
can seek nearness to God through sincere and earnest worship; it is central to establishing a relationship with the
Almighty. This positive message for humanity fills hearts with hope and courage.
At present there are 1.5 billion Muslims worldwide and they form the majority in more than 50 countries of the
world. Today Islam is the fastest growing faith in the world - its beautiful message is reaching millions in the far
corner of the earth.
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