What is Islam as a religion?
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Islam is a belief system rooted in God’s teachings as conveyed through prophets throughout history, as well as in the Quran which Muslims read and follow. Its aim is to bring people closer to God by obeying His commandments.
Muslims believe in the One God and His final prophet Muhammad (SA). Muhammad has been sent as a guide to bring all humanity onto the path of Islam.
Muslims believe God created the world and human beings in His image, making man its vicegerent, responsible for caring for it, and building an ethical society that reflects His will.
The Quran affirms that man was created to serve God as His steward and that His purpose for humanity is to build a world built on justice, equity, and peace.
Allah made it abundantly clear to mankind that those who obeyed Him and lived according to His laws would enjoy eternal life with Him in paradise. On the other hand, those who disobeyed Him and followed their own ways would go to hell.
All the prophets preached that man should seek guidance from Allah, and He had given each individual a code of life to live by. Unfortunately, their message was lost or misrepresented over time. Therefore, it was left up to Muhammad alone to present Allah’s guidance once more in its true form.
Islam is an all-inclusive way of life, demanding its adherents to be morally accountable and follow Allah’s teachings. Its religious foundations include faith, prayer, fasting, charity work, and jihad – the “struggle” against evil.
Islam is a holistic religion that encourages its followers to demonstrate their Ibada (prayers) to Allah through both deeds and words. On Judgment Day, mankind’s worldly life will be judged based on intentions as well as deeds. Those who follow Allah’s guidance will enjoy eternal life in heaven while those who reject it will go to hell.
Islam declares that all men are equal, regardless of race, status, or wealth. It speaks directly to humanity’s conscience and removes any false barriers built against equality for all men.
A Muslim is a devout individual who has made a firm commitment to their religion and lives according to its teachings. The word “Islam” derives from an Arabic root meaning “peace”.
Islam holds that Allah is the creator and sustainer of the universe, having endowed man with consciousness and free will. He has appointed man as His vicegerent on earth and given him a high calling. To serve Allah in His capacity as His deputy and establish His will on Earth.
Muslims recognize their responsibility to work for social justice in both personal and collective lives, to oppose forces of exploitation, injustice, oppression, and corruption of all types. They believe that the most essential factor in creating a just society lies in the upliftment of individuals and their religious development.
The word “Islam” means “submission to the will of Allah.”