"Islam" is an Arabic word which means peaceful, the submission or surrender of one’s will to the only true God
Islam (submission to the will of God) is not a new religion. It is in essence, the same message and guidance which Allah revealed to all Prophets Adam, Noah, Abraham, Ismail, David, Moses and Jesus peace be upon them all
But the message which was revealed to Prophet Mohammed is Islam in its comprehensive, complete and final form
its name was chosen by God Himself, and clearly mentioned in the final scripture which He revealed to man. In that final revelation, called in Arabic the Quran
Allah states the following:
“This day have perfected your religion for you, completed My favor upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your religion” (Quran 5:3)
The word 'Allah' is the proper name of God in Arabic, which is used by Arabic speakers, both Arab Muslims and Arab Christians
Islam is a complete way of life that gives perfect guidance in every aspect of life and is the only source of salvation and true peace when one is living as intended by His Creator, God
What distinguishes Islam from other religions is that it refuses to accept any form of creation whatsoever as a deity worthy of worship
•Islam is the only religion which invites us to worship God as : Uniquely One , Eternal , Has no need , Has no son , no parents , no partners, None is like Him
there is no hierarchy or priests and popes, and rabbis in islam
•There is nobody who can intercede on your behalf or who can forgive your sins except God
we connect with God direct without any mediators
Who is Muhammad (Peace and blessings upon him)?
Muhammad (may God bless him and grant him peace) was born in Makkah in the year 570 CE, during the period of history that was known in Europe as the Middle Ages, a time in which Christianity had yet to be fully established there. Muhammad was the son of Amenah and ‘Abdullah, and was from the respected and noble Makkan tribe of Quraysh. He was a direct descendant of Ishmael, the eldest son of Prophet Abraham. Muhammad’s father died just before he was born, and his mother passed away when he was only six. He was raised as an orphan by his grandfather, who was the chief of Makkah, and upon his grandfather’s death, Muhammad came under the care of his paternal uncle, Abu Talib. Muhammad was a shepherd in his youth. As he grew up, he became known for his truthfulness, generosity, and sincerity; earning the title of al-Amin, literally, the trustworthy one. Muhammad was frequently called upon to arbitrate disputes and counsel his fellow Makkans. At age 25, Muhammad married Khadijah, an honorable and successful Makkan businesswoman. They were blessed with two sons and four daughters. It was an ideal marriage and they lived a happy family life. Muhammad was of a contemplative nature and had long detested the decadence of his society. Early on it became his habit to meditate from time to time in the cave of Hira’ near the summit of Jabal an-Nur, the “Mountain of Light”, on the outskirts of Makkah.
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