📘 قراءة كتاب What do you Actually know about Islam أونلاين
What is Islam ?
Islam is a religion and a way of life. It means submission, devotion, and
obedience to God, the Lord of the heavens and the earth. Therefore,
obedience to God, the Lord of the heavens and the earth. Therefore,
a Muslim is someone who submits himself to God. That is the reason
a Muslim is someone who submits himself to God. That is the reason
why every prophet and messenger of God and their followers were by
why every prophet and messenger of God and their followers were by
definition ‘Muslims’, as stated in the Qur’an.
“Whoever submits His whole self to Allah and is a doer
“Whoever submits His whole self to Allah and is a doer
of good,- He will get his reward with his Lord; on such shall be no
of good,- He will get his reward with his Lord; on such shall be no
fear, nor shall they grieve”
[The Qur’an, 2: 112].
[The Qur’an, 2: 112].
Islam is the religion of God and the same message which all the prophets
Islam is the religion of God and the same message which all the prophets
and messengers of Almighty God came with, including Adam, Noah,
and messengers of Almighty God came with, including Adam, Noah,
Abraham, Moses, John the Baptist, Jesus and finally Muhammad - may
Abraham, Moses, John the Baptist, Jesus and finally Muhammad - may
the peace and blessings of God be upon them. Therefore, Muslims believe
the peace and blessings of God be upon them. Therefore, Muslims believe
in, love, and respect all the prophets and messengers of Almighty God.
in, love, and respect all the prophets and messengers of Almighty God.
“The messenger believes in what has been revealed to
“The messenger believes in what has been revealed to
him from his Lord, and (so do) the believers; they all believe in
him from his Lord, and (so do) the believers; they all believe in
Allah and His angels and His books and His messengers; We make
Allah and His angels and His books and His messengers; We make
no difference between any of His messengers; and they say: We
no difference between any of His messengers; and they say: We
hear and obey, our Lord! your forgiveness (do we crave), and to
hear and obey, our Lord! your forgiveness (do we crave), and to
you is the eventual course”
[The Qur’an, 2:285].
[The Qur’an, 2:285].
Islam aims to preserve the basic rights of human beings, establishing
Islam aims to preserve the basic rights of human beings, establishing
security and peace in society and the world as a whole. Islam urges its
security and peace in society and the world as a whole. Islam urges its
followers to be kind, polite, decent, and good citizens in a society. Prophet
followers to be kind, polite, decent, and good citizens in a society. Prophet
Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) said : “The best among
Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) said : “The best among
you are those who have the best manners and character” [Bukhari, 56].
you are those who have the best manners and character” [Bukhari, 56].
What is Islam all about ?
Islam calls for, and nurtures a loving and direct relationship between ‘God’
Islam calls for, and nurtures a loving and direct relationship between ‘God’
and ‘humans’ with no intercessors or intermediaries
“Surely to Allah alone sincere devotion (and obedience) is
due”
[The Qur’an, 39:3].
When you pray, you pray directly to God, and when you want to repent from
your sins, you ask God directly for forgiveness.
“And when My servants ask you concerning Me, then
“And when My servants ask you concerning Me, then
surely I am very near; I answer the prayer of the suppliant when he
surely I am very near; I answer the prayer of the suppliant when he
calls on Me” [The Qur’an, 2:186] and “And your Lord says, Call upon
calls on Me” [The Qur’an, 2:186] and “And your Lord says, Call upon
Me; I will respond to you”
Me; I will respond to you”
[The Qur’an, 40:60].
Islam is the religion of pure human nature and clarity. It urges and calls its
Islam is the religion of pure human nature and clarity. It urges and calls its
followers to ask about all issues or problems they may encounter or endure,
followers to ask about all issues or problems they may encounter or endure,
from the simple problems of their every day life to the deepest, most complex
from the simple problems of their every day life to the deepest, most complex
and also the most incomprehensible questions of their existence.
and also the most incomprehensible questions of their existence.
“So ask the people of knowledge if you do not know”
“So ask the people of knowledge if you do not know”
[The Qur’an, 16:43]
‘People of knowledge’ refers to the experts in the various fields known for
‘People of knowledge’ refers to the experts in the various fields known for
their expertise.
In Islam, the whole doctrine is clearly explained, therefore there are no
In Islam, the whole doctrine is clearly explained, therefore there are no
obscure or mysterious components to the belief.
obscure or mysterious components to the belief.
“Allah would explain to you and guide you by the examples of those
“Allah would explain to you and guide you by the examples of those
who were before you, and would turn to you in mercy. Allah is All-
who were before you, and would turn to you in mercy. Allah is All-
knowing, All-wise. And Allah would turn to you in mercy; but those
knowing, All-wise. And Allah would turn to you in mercy; but those
who follow vain desires would have you go immensely astray. Allah
who follow vain desires would have you go immensely astray. Allah
would lighten your (difficulties): For man was created weak (in flesh)”
would lighten your (difficulties): For man was created weak (in flesh)”
[The Qur’an, 4:26-28].
Islam is not a religion of monasticism or separation from the worldly
Islam is not a religion of monasticism or separation from the worldly
life. On the other hand, it does not allow the uncontrolled indulgence of
life. On the other hand, it does not allow the uncontrolled indulgence of
worldly pleasures and desires. It teaches us to nourish and satisfy our
worldly pleasures and desires. It teaches us to nourish and satisfy our
soul and spiritual needs as much as we need food and provision for our
soul and spiritual needs as much as we need food and provision for our
body. It is a complete social system which promotes a lifestyle based on
body. It is a complete social system which promotes a lifestyle based on
moderation, embracing both religious and mundane affairs, and considers
moderation, embracing both religious and mundane affairs, and considers
them complementary to one another: neither aspect should prevail at the
them complementary to one another: neither aspect should prevail at the
expense of the other.
“But seek, with that (wealth) which Allah has bestowed on you,
“But seek, with that (wealth) which Allah has bestowed on you,
the home of the Hereafter, and forget not your portion of legal
enjoyment in this world, and be kind as Allah has been good (kind) to
you, and seek not mischief in the land”
[The Qur’an, 28:77].
Islam places men and women all equal before their Lord regardless of their
race, tongue, national origin, appearance, wealth and social status. The
criterion for differentiation among them arises in their compliance with the
divine regulations.
“O mankind! We have created you from a male and a
“O mankind! We have created you from a male and a
female, and have made you into nations and tribes so that you may
female, and have made you into nations and tribes so that you may
know one another. Verily, the noblest of you, in the sight of Allah, is
know one another. Verily, the noblest of you, in the sight of Allah, is
the best in conduct. Allah is All-Knowing, All-Aware”
the best in conduct. Allah is All-Knowing, All-Aware”
[The Qur’an, 49:13].
The most pivotal benefits that Islam provides for the
The most pivotal benefits that Islam provides for the
individual are:
1.
True happiness and inner peace.
2.
Practical guidance in leading a good life.
Practical guidance in leading a good life.
3.
A correct understanding of human nature.
A correct understanding of human nature.
4.
Forgiveness from all previous sins.
5.
The gateway to eternal Paradise.
6.
Salvation from Hell-fire.
In order to gain such benefits and much more, there is primarily one basic
In order to gain such benefits and much more, there is primarily one basic
step to take: It is to bear witness that there is none worthy of worship besides
step to take: It is to bear witness that there is none worthy of worship besides
Allah and that Muhammad is his servant and messenger. This is what we
Allah and that Muhammad is his servant and messenger. This is what we
call ‘Testimony of Faith’, which is the first pillar in Islam. Prophet Muhammad
call ‘Testimony of Faith’, which is the first pillar in Islam. Prophet Muhammad
(peace and blessings be upon him) said:
“Islam has been built on five (pillars), testifying that there
“Islam has been built on five (pillars), testifying that there
is none worthy of worship except Allah and that Muhammad is the
is none worthy of worship except Allah and that Muhammad is the
messenger of Allah, establishing the Prayers, paying the Zakat (the
messenger of Allah, establishing the Prayers, paying the Zakat (the
annual poor due), making the Pilgrimage to the House (in Mecca,
annual poor due), making the Pilgrimage to the House (in Mecca,
once in a lifetime) and fasting in Ramadhan”
[Bukhari, 8 - Muslim, 16].
[Bukhari, 8 - Muslim, 16].
It is important not to let our mind be framed by barriers or limitations that
It is important not to let our mind be framed by barriers or limitations that
may discourage us, such as the use of the Arabic language. The meaning of
may discourage us, such as the use of the Arabic language. The meaning of
‘Allah’ is in fact simply ‘Almighty God’ and it is an exclusive title which no-one
‘Allah’ is in fact simply ‘Almighty God’ and it is an exclusive title which no-one
else besides Him has been given, in all of human history.
else besides Him has been given, in all of human history.
When I use the word ‘Allah’ I mean the same God that created Adam
When I use the word ‘Allah’ I mean the same God that created Adam
and Eve, the same God that sent prophets such as Abraham, Job, Lot,
David, Jesus and Mohammad peace and blessings be upon them. I do
not mean a different God than the God that spoke to Moses, and split the
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sea for him. I mean the exact same God that saved Noah in the ark and
Jonah in the Whale. I mean the exact same God that created Jesus in the
womb of Virgin Mary.
I do not intend to twist your mind or change your faith, my purpose and
aim is to make you acquainted with the message of Islam for
the sake of knowledge, and it is up to you whether to accept it or reject it.
سنة النشر : 2011م / 1432هـ .
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