Islam is the number one most misunderstood religion in the world.
And also has a lot of bad press which doesn't really help its case. More then 1 billion people practice Islam worldwide.
Here is a fair representation of what the religion preaches.
Islam means surrender, it does not mean peace as most people like to believe. Salam means peace, it is a closely related word in islam. One of islams major theme is peace however, but it is not its most prominant theme.
This is what islam is mostly about:
Islam is a very intimate religion, between creation and creator. It's prominant message is for the creation to humble themselves enough to worship the One and only God. Islam is monothiestic in the most purest form. Attached to the belief of God, us muslims must also believe that Mohamed is the final messanger of God.
The quran says a lot, you should read it...learn arabic if you have the time some time, its beautiful in arabic.
10 most important beliefs in Islam
1. Believe in one God
2. Belief in the last messenger
3. and the rest of the list is debatable..
2007-11-25 19:21:15
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answered by Ray R 2
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Top Ten Islamic Teachings:
1. God is One. You as a human being is His vicegerent on earth. You are a representation of greatness. You are noble.
2. There may be many paths from humans to God but there is one path from God to humans: total submission to the divine will and acceptance of your humility.
3. You have a set of obligations to do on earth, to discipline your ego and praise that which has Created you and everything else. These are mentioned in the 5 pillars.
4. You are to respect that which has been created by God, and in doing so, you will never lie, cheat, deceive, take the life that doesnt belong to you, support or condone havoc, do not be argumentative, arrogant, ignorant, and disrespectful to authority (unless they order you to do immoral things)
5. You are to remember that youre here for a short period of time, hence you will do your best to be a good human being.
6. You will be questioned when your life on earth is over, not a single act of kindness or evil shall go unnoticed. Your deeds will be laid out for all to see.
7. You will not treat any human as if he/she is God, and you will submit your will and freedom to no one but God. Assuring a world where everyone is free of the oppression of the other.
8. You will stay away from supersition and incomplete knowledge.
9. You will be productive and aim and strive to do your best. If you make mistakes your sincerity will be the reason for My Mercy.
10. God is the beginning, God is the end. Nothing lasts forever but God. Seek Him, and you will prosper.
2007-11-26 03:31:08
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answered by Antares 6
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The First and most important one is
God Almighy alone is The Creator, Sustainer and Provider of universes and and every living /nonliving things in/on universes.
If this concept is clear to any one, allother beliefs will be true and inline with true message from God Almighty.
Let us see what God Almighty himself says,
Isa 46:9
Remember the former things of old:
for I [am] God, and [there is] none else;
[I am] God, and [there is] none like me,
Al-Qura'n :
112:1 Say: He is Allah, the One and Only;
112:2 Allah, the Eternal, Absolute;
112:3 He begetteth not, nor is He begotten;
112:4 And there is none like unto Him.
2007-11-26 03:19:07
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answered by Bhola 3
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This should be very informative. The top 10 will be the most important.
2007-11-26 03:16:39
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answered by sympleesymple 5
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1- Belief in god (Allah) that he is one.
2- Belief in Muhammad that he is Allah messenger.
3- Belief in the Quran to be reveled from Allah.
4- Belief in the other prophets before Muhammad.
5- Belief in the other books revealed to these prophets though it is corrupted.
6- Belief in angles, demons and spirits.
7- Belief in the Judgment Day
8- Belief in paradise and hell
9- Belief in fate.
10- Belief in obligatory duties (praying, fasting, pilgrimage, and alms giving).
2007-11-26 03:29:32
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answered by Former Muslim 2
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Faith in Islam is:
Believe in God, and his angels, his books, his messengers, the day of judgment, and fate.
Pillars of Islam are:
1 - Bare witnessing that there is only God and Mohammed is his servant and prophet.
2 - Praying five times a day.
3 - Fasting the month of Ramadan, for those who are capable.
4 - Paying zakat (2.5% of you wealth/business, if you are rich)
5 - Making pilgramage to mekkah, for those who are physically/mentally/financially capable.
If you want to learn Islam, then study Islam, but don't study Muslims.
2007-11-26 03:15:38
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answered by Ahmed A 4
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The Guardian and Bestower Of Faith (Al-Mu’min)
59:23 God is He, than Whom there is no other god;- the Sovereign, the Holy One, the Source of Peace (and Perfection), the Guardian of Faith, the Preserver of Safety, the Exalted in Might, the Irresistible, the Supreme: Glory to God! (High is He) above the partners they attribute to Him.
Interpretation:
(Ascribed to God are safety and security and only He conveys the means to attain them. The absolutely faithful one is God, because it is from His direction that safety and security are conceivable. He is the one in whom we can place all of our trust.)
Practical Application:
(Believers can apply faithfulness in their lives by keeping God’s creatures away from harm and protecting others from the punishment of God by showing them to the way of God.)
2007-11-27 21:00:25
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answered by Anonymous
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Check-out these websites to learn a lot of truth about Islam, then decide whether Islam is what Muslims say it is.
bible.ca/islam
TheReligionOfPeace.com
2007-11-26 03:14:58
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answered by Anonymous
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Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit , after the tradition of man , and not after Christ
Oh thats not Qaran
2007-11-26 03:13:36
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answered by Wayne 4
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to believe in god and mhammad and it's angles and the other 3 phophets
2007-11-26 03:30:09
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answered by Anonymous
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