2007-06-17 22:33:36 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
is to surrounding and submit to God in peace.
2007-06-17 22:36:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
The original meaning of "Islam" is the acceptance of a view or a condition which previously was not accepted. In the language of the Holy Qur'an, Islam means the readiness of a person to take orders from God and to follow them. "Muslim" is a word taken from the word Islam. It applies to the person who is ready to take orders from God and follow them.
"Abraham was not a Jew nor a Christian, but he was an upright (man), a Muslim; and he was not one of the Polytheists." 3:67
The two words, however, acquired specific meanings after the introduction of the message which was conveyed by the Prophet Mohammad. The message which was revealed to Mohammad is called Islam, and to profess the belief in his message is also Islam. Muslim, also, has come to mean the person who follows the message of Mohammad and believes in its truthfulness
The new meaning of the word is closely related to the original one because Mohammad stated that his teachings contain the teachings of all the previous prophets and all the Divine commandments. When a person professes the belief in the truthfulness of Mohammad and pledges to follow his message, he, in fact, will be stating his readiness to obey the orders of God unconditionally.
No sacraments or procedures are prescribed for a person who likes to join the faith of Islam. One needs only to pronounce or to believe in the contents of the Declaration of the Faith:
"I bear witness that there is no God but the Almighty God and that Mohammad is a messenger of God."
When a person states that he believes in the truthfulness of Mohammad, he actually states that he believes in all what Mohammad introduced and in all his teachings. This includes all the Qur'anic teachings, all the deeds and all the sayings of Mohammad, whether in the matter of belief or in the area of practice.
When a person believes in the contents of the Declaration of the Faith, he automatically becomes a Muslim. His pronouncement of the Declaration is a proof to the other Muslims that he is a believer in Islam. Because of this, no Muslim can deny him the admission into the faith because he is a believer in Islam and needs nothing more beyond it.
"Deen-Al-Touhid" means the religion of the belief in the Oneness of God, and "Deen-Al-Fitrah" means the religion of the nature or the religion which is in accordance with human nature.
Islam is called the religion of One God because its main theme is the unity of God. The doctrine of One God is the most emphasized and repeated principle in the Holy Qur'an. When Islam was introduced to the world, people were mostly idol-worshippers. Some religions preached the Oneness of God but in an unclear form. Some of them ascribed to God an anthropomorphic image. The most important point of the contents of the new heavenly message was to correct the idol-worshippers and to remove whatever clouded the concept of One God.
Islam is called the religion of nature because its teaching is acceptable to the human mind when the human mind is freed from illogical thinking and superstition.
The Prophet Mohammad said:
"Every human being is born in a state of pure nature; but through the influence of his parents, he may become non-Muslim"
When a person is freed from illogical thinking, he can easily, just by looking at the order of the universe, conclude that the universe has only One Creator. It is easy to accept a teaching that calls upon us to believe that the over-four-billion-year-old universe had been created by an Infinitely Old Creator. But it is neither simple nor easy to identify that Creator with a mortal whose birth took place four billion years after the creation of the universe.
It is natural to accept a teaching that calls upon us to believe that the Creator of the universe is Absolutely Fair, Just, and Merciful, and that such a Just and Merciful Creator does not burden any soul with the sin of another; and that He does not require any person to pay for the sins of others.
The teaching of Islam seems to be acceptable to the human mind, unless the human mind has been exposed to illogical teaching. This is the reason why Islam is called the religion of nature.
2007-06-18 07:49:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Islam is my religion
2007-06-18 07:58:59 · answer #3 · answered by marhama 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
the meaning of the word in the arabic language is to "go with the flow" if we can say... or to give yourself to god... and in that sense all religions are the same... christianity and jewdism... hindu and buddism... they all teach to surrender and go with the flow... for example, i may not be the perfect muslim but i used to question why do i have to pray 5 times? not knowing didn't stop me from praying because i had belief and i surrendered to God whom i believed knows better than me, and may give me his knowledge one day... now, however i know why to pray 5 times a day... on the spiritual, mental, and even physical levels...!
islam is lifestyle... and it takes care of all the details...
islam is not usama bin laden... islam is Muhammad s.a.w.s...
even though he fought many war... but against armies and with ethics, and to defend the belief because it's worth it...!
just like the samurai in "the last samurai"... have u seen it?
some guys provided good links... check mine if u want...
that was from my heart... thank u!
love u all...
2007-06-18 06:16:20 · answer #4 · answered by basharho 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Islam is true peace.
By the way, the "Terry G" above is a clone.
2007-06-18 09:24:35 · answer #5 · answered by jenny 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Surrender to True God Almighty only,
Submit self to The God Almighty,
Worship and obey Only One God Almighty,
Obey Prophets of God Almighty,
Who does above called MUSLIM.
Prophet Adam was Muslim,
Prophet Noah was Muslim,
Prophet Abraham was Muslim,
Prophet Moses was Muslim,
Prophet Jesus wasMuslim,
and
Last and Final Prophet Muhammad was also Muslim.
2007-06-18 05:47:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
The literal meaning of Islam is peace; surrender of one’s will i.e. losing oneself for the sake of God and surrendering one’s own pleasure for the pleasure of God. The message of Islam was revealed to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings on him) 1, 400 years ago. It was revealed through angel Gabriel (on whom be peace) and was thus preserved in the Holy Quran. The Holy Quran carries a Divine guarantee of safeguard from interpolation and it claims that it combines the best features of the earlier scriptures.
The prime message of Islam is the Unity of God, that the Creator of the world is One and He alone is worthy of worship and that Muhammad (peace and blessings on him) is His Messenger and Servant. The follower of this belief is thus a Muslim - a Muslim’s other beliefs are: God’s angels, previously revealed Books of God, all the prophets, from Adam to Jesus (peace be on them both), the Day of Judgement and indeed the Decree of God. A Muslim has five main duties to perform, namely; bearing witness to the Unity of God and Muhammad (peace and blessings on him) as His Messenger, observing the prescribed prayer, payment of Zakat, keeping the fasts of Ramadhan and performing the pilgrimage to Mecca.
Islam believes that each person is born pure. The Holy Quran tells us that God has given human beings a choice between good and evil and to seek God’s pleasure through faith, prayer and charity. Islam believes that God created mankind in His image and by imbuing the attributes of God on a human level mankind can attain His nearness. Islam’s main message is to worship God and to treat all God’s creation with kindness and compassion. Rights of parents in old age, orphans and the needy are clearly stated. Women’s rights were safeguarded 1,400 years ago when the rest of the world was in total darkness about emancipation. Islamic teachings encompass every imaginable situation and its rules and principles are truly universal and have stood the test of time.
In Islam virtue does not connote forsaking the bounties of nature that are lawful. On the contrary one is encouraged to lead a healthy, active life with the qualities of kindness, chastity, honesty, mercy, courage patience and politeness. In short, Islam has a perfect and complete code for the guidance of individuals and communities alike. As the entire message of Islam is derived from the Holy Quran and indeed the Sunnah and Hadith (the traditions and practices of the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings on him) it is immutable in the face of change in time and place. It may appear rigid to the casual eye, in actual fact it is most certainly an adaptable way of life regardless of human changes.
Islam teaches that the path to spiritual development is open to all. Any individual who searches the One Creator can seek nearness to God through sincere and earnest worship; it is central to establishing a relationship with the Almighty. This positive message for humanity fills hearts with hope and courage.
At present there are 1.5 billion Muslims worldwide and they form the majority in more than 50 countries of the world. Today Islam is the fastest growing faith in the world - its beautiful message is reaching millions in the far corner of the earth.
2007-06-18 05:38:25 · answer #7 · answered by flamingos~3008 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Islam is a religion. as in all religions they teach you to do good. It is in our human nature to sin, so don't blame the religion.
2007-06-18 05:39:14 · answer #8 · answered by Joey 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
islam is the ri8 way to worship your creator
2007-06-18 10:59:00 · answer #9 · answered by ashrf6581 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a religion bassed on the quran which came (from allah) through mohammed.
2007-06-18 05:40:58 · answer #10 · answered by Mim 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
http://www.islamweb.net/ver2/archive/index2.php?vPart=36&startno=1&thelang=E
2007-06-18 05:41:01 · answer #11 · answered by hani 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋