I'm a Criminal Justice Major w/concentration in Homeland Security
2006-08-04 22:01:45 · 11 answers · asked by Angels Of The Arts 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Islam: Submission to Allah. That pretty much sums it up. You're probably looking for the 5 pillars though: Only one god and one prophet* (muhammad), pray 5 times a day, help the poor, travel to mecca, and fast during the ramadan.
*The Shi'a sect stipulates that descendants of Muhammad are also prophets and should rule all islamic countries as the Caliphs, something that has been fought over many times.
2006-08-04 22:07:57 · answer #1 · answered by quatrefoil2004 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Islam comes from the root word 'salam' which means 'peace'. The word in totality means 'peace acquired by submitting one's will to God'. It is strictly a monotheistic religion which claims to be on the path of Abraham. The best definition of God for Muslims is mentioned in the Quran, Surah Ikhlas, 112:1-4 which states:" Say:He is Allah (God), the one and only; Allah the absolute and eternal; He begets not nor is He begotten; And there is nothing comparable to Him in this Universe".
Muhammad is the last and final Prophet of God according to the Muslims and the Quran is the final revelation of God to mankind. It confirms the truth present in the previous scriptures (Torah and Bible) and corrects the interpolations introduced into them down the ages.
The five pillars are: Tawheed (Unity of God),Salah (prayer five times daily), Zakat (charity), Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca) and Saum (fasting in the month of Ramadhan.
Islam is probably the most misunderstood religion by both Muslims as well as non-Muslims. The best way to understand this religion is to study the Quran (in Arabic, if possible or a translation by a good author, Yusuf Ali or Marmaduke Pickthall) and understand every verse in their proper context. This requires a need to study commentary as well. I think this is where people misinterpret the words. The laws or rules that are mentioned for a particular situation or a fixed period of time are sometimes applied generally. When I studied the text in their proper context, I found it to be a very practical religion.
2006-08-05 05:28:58 · answer #2 · answered by HMK 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Islam Means Peace, It also means Submission to Allhas Will,
The foundation of the Muslim faith is
1. Shahaada or Belief in the unity of Allah and saying that there is no god but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger.
2. Salaath or Prayers everyday at appointed hours, 5 times a day and prostration under any or all circumstances.
3. Siyaam or Fasting in the month of Ramazan if your health permits you and there is no danger of losing your life.
4,Zaka or charity that one has to compulsarily make towards all deserving persons of at least 2.5 % of thier assets including gold and cash if you have money.
5. Haj or pilgrimage to Mecca if your financial situation permits once in a lifetime.
Islaam is based on these five pillars only.
2006-08-05 05:13:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first and most important part of Islam is complete submission to God. Secondly I'd say it's peace. As someone who will be affecting the security of our nation in the future I want really make sure that I mention to you that not all muslims are terroists and not all terrorists are muslim. It's only a small group of Muslim extremists who are causing trouble and I reall sincerely hope that you will not let that affect the way that you deal with Arabs and Muslims on the Job aftern you graduate.
2006-08-05 05:09:53 · answer #4 · answered by cassandra581 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Muslim is someone who follows the islamic faith.Islam generally means submission to God, or it can also mean Peace from it root slm.We believe in God,which in Arabic is Allah.It is the same monotheistic faith a being practice by previous messenger/prphet from Adam a.s. to Moses,Jesus and Muhammad s.a.w. is the last messenger of God
the 6 pillars of Islam;
1. belive in the one and only God, Allah
2. believe in all the messengers
3. believe in the Angels-eg Jibril(gabriel),Mikail(micheal)
4. believe in the Books-Zabur(psalm)/Torah/Injeel(bible)/Quran
5. believe in the Qiyamah(last judgement
6. faith in Qada and Qadar (predestination/divine decree)
5 pillars of Faith guided our daily lives
1.The Syahadah, there is no God worthy of worship except Allah and Muhammad is his messenger
2. Performing the five obligatory prayers daily
3. Giving zakat( alm)
4. Obligatory Fasting, in the month of Ramadhan
5 Peforming Hajj for those who are able
2006-08-05 05:30:11 · answer #5 · answered by fadil z 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tawhid. Which means strict monotheism. Allah is one & only. He is the All-powerful All-creator. He is compared to none. And prophet Muhammad is His messenger.
2006-08-05 05:13:41 · answer #6 · answered by Legend 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is no god but ALLAH,and muhammed(pbuh) is His messenger........
islam means..submission of one's will completely to ALLAH... the pillars of islam are..prayer(5 times a day),fasting(obligatory during the month of ramadan),zakah(charity), and hajj(pilgrimage ,not obligatory)....
2006-08-05 08:29:21 · answer #7 · answered by aasia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his messenger.
P.S: Allah is the Muslim name for God
2006-08-05 05:08:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is one and only one God and Mohammud is his prophet. The rest is details.
2006-08-05 05:08:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
to Cassandra (above me) Do you call thousands upon thousands a "small group"??? Watch the news today....
2006-08-05 05:20:55 · answer #10 · answered by gracefully_saved 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋