What Is Islam? The Path to Peace, Purpose, and Paradise

Introduction:

Islam is not just a religion; it is a total way of life. The word “Islam” comes from an Arabic root word “S-L-M” which also means peace and submission. It calls for the submission of every soul to the One True God – Allah, to live a life of purpose, discipline, love and peace.

From the divine revelations of the Qur’an, to the prophetic model of mercy of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ️ , Islam promotes compassion and justice , humility and unity.

It is light in the darkness, hope for the hopeless, and a divine path for any soul who may feel lost in the clamor of this world.

Summary:

• It means peace and submission to Allah’s will.
• It is based on the Qur’an and the teachings of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ️.
• The essence is teaching monotheism, justice, compassion, and accountability.
• The five pillars are the foundation of a Muslim’s life.
• It encourages spiritual and moral discipline and caring for humanity.
• In this blog I use the focus keyword to guide the reader to understanding the beauty of the faith.

Features of Islam:

1. Divine Oneness (Tawheed)

Muslims believe in one God , Allah, ruler of all, with no partners and no intermediaries. Tawheed cleans the soul’s impurities of shirk and provides peace through submission.

2. The Last Messenger – Prophet Muhammad ﷺ️

Muslims believe that Prophet Muhammad ﷺ️ is the final messenger amongst Prophets. His life is an example of compassion, patience, and leadership.

3. The Qur’an

The Qur’an is the holy book, in Arabic, and is unchanged from the time of revelation, the literal word of Allah. It governs all aspects of life for Muslims; spiritual acts of worship to social rights and responsibilities.

4. Five Pillars of Islam

• Shahadah: Declaration of faith
• Salah: Five daily prayers
• Zakah: Giving to the needy
• Sawm: Fasting in Ramadan
• Hajj: Pilgrimage to Makkah

It encourages kindness towards all of creation, whether human beings, animals, or the environment.

Islam encourages kindness towards all of creation, whether human beings, animals, or the environment.

6. Justice, and Accountability

Believers believe they will be accountable to Allah, and this belief gives rise to a life of ethical behavior, sincerity, and social responsibility.

7. A Universal Message

This message is for all mankind, and transcends language, culture, and race.

Why Islam is the True Light

In a world filled with confusion, despair, and injustice – it shines like a beacon of light. A young girl named Fatima from Bosnia once traveled through war and tragedy to be comforted by one thing – the Qur’an. One verse changed her life:

“Certainly, with hardship comes ease.” (Qur’an 94:6)

She said, “I did not only read Islam, I felt it; I felt it in my bones.”

Islam saved orphans, protected women, freed slaves; and constructed a civilization of knowledge and mercy. Within its simplicity lies power; in the words of Habib Ali al-Jifri, within it lies freedom. It teaches that “success is not defined by an abundance of wealth, rather by faith and sincerity”.

The Chishti saints represented the pride, dignity of Islam, and did so with Love not with fear – Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (RH), homage to Khwaja Gharib Nawaz (RH) and khwaja Bandanawaz (RH).

One day, a non-believer goes to Khwaja Bandanawaz Deccan RH, he asked what is it? he replied: “it is loving Allah and serving his creation”.

Beliefs and Facts about Islam:

• It initiated more than 1400 years ago in Makkah.
• Belief in the One Allah and Prophets
• The Qur’an is the final revelation.
• Islam teaches that we will be held accountable in the Hereafter.
• It teaches everyone is equal regardless of race or gender under one God.
• It forbids injustice, oppression, and lying.

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Conclusion:

It is more than just a belief it is who you are, it is your peace, your strength. If you are Muslim and seeking to enliven your spiritual resolve, or as a non-Muslim seeking truth, keep this in mind:

“This is the Book about which there is no doubt, a guidance for those conscious of Allah.” (Qur’an 2:2)

Allow yourself to embrace it and discover your purpose for which you were created.

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