بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
The Arabic word “Islam" means "submission (to the
Almighty God Allah, alone).This word is formed from the word Salam which means
the peace.
As a religion Islam is the way of life for the whole humankind,
(Combining the interests of this world and the hereafter in which the endless
blessed life is offered, in the paradise for the good and the various types of
punishments for bad in the hell fire).
It was granted by the Almighty God Allah and preached by the
thousands of prophets starting from Adam (peace be up on him), including
Ibrahim (peace be up on him), Musa (peace be up on him), and I’esa (peace be up
on him), and ending with the prophet Muhammad (peace be up on him).
Muhammad (peace be up on him) was declared, as the last prophet,
by Allah, announcing that Islam was completed by his coming and made relevant
for all times, and regions irrespective of nations and races.
The God in Islam:(ALLAH)
The God in Islam is, the one, all-powerful Creator of the whole
universe, and He is totally different from all of his creatures. His unique
creations tell us about his existence and qualities. He only can be worshipped in Islam. There is no partnership for any in his powers.
Sources of Islam:
Quran and Hadith are main sources of the religion. Quran is the
Holy Book from Allah, revealed to the prophet (SAW), while Hadith (also known
as Sunnah) is the details of the prophet Muhammad’s (SAW) life- his words and
actions (As explanations for the words of Allah).Ijma and Qiyas are also sources of Islamic ruling which are suggested and supported by Quran and Sunnah.
Beliefs in Islam:
By declaring and believing in one's heart the following phrase:
Ashhadu Alla ilaha illallahu, WA ashhadu anna Muhammadan Rasulullah. (“I witness that there is no any god except Allah and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah), one becomes a Muslim.
Pillars Of Faith (Iman):
1. Belief in the Almighty Allah (the only One God).
2. Belief in all prophets-From Adam (peace be up on him) to
Muhammad (peace be up on him.)
3. Belief in the Holy books (Quran, Injeel, Tourat ….)
4. Belief in the Angels.
5. Belief in the Day of Judgment.
6. Belief in Fate.
Pillars of Islam:
1-Belief and confession that there is no God but Allah, and
Muhammad (peace be up on him) is his prophet.
2. Five Time Prayers (Subh, Zuhar, Asar, Magrib, and Isya)
3. Zakat (Paying Alms for the poor on a fixed proportion of the
wealth, possessed by the person.)
4. Fasting in the month of Ramadhan.
5. Hajj (Pilgrimage to Makkah if possible (by the wealth, health
and ways)
Some other rituals:
1. Voluntary prayers.
2. Reading Quran.
3. Remembrance and Praising of Allah.
4. Charity.
5. Asking Allah for the forgiveness.
6. Praying (Reciting Swalawat) for the Prophet (peace be up on
him)
Other features of Islam:
* It suggests Brotherhood, Justice and Equivalent rights for all.
* It promotes Truth, Honesty, Generosity, Forgiveness, and
Patience.
* It recommends Good Education, Good Health and Good Environments.
* It supports Orphans, Poor, and Other backward classes in
different ways.
* It emphasizes the great need for the Family Care and the
Community Care.
* It seriously and psychologically deals with the crimes.
-It ensures justice for all
