Islam

A Religion of Peace

Islam literally means peace, submission and being in friendly and concordant relations. The meaning of the word Islam is the attainment of a life of perfect peace and eternal happiness through complete obedience to the Will of God. Its teachings are in accordance with human nature. Islam is a scientific religion and recognizes the truth of science.

Religious Evolution

In essence, Islam is the continuity of all the divinely revealed religions that preceded it. It is the pinnacle of religious evolution. Islam teaches that God has always spoken to mankind. The innermost yearning found deeply embedded in human nature is the desire to discover the ultimate Beloved, which is none other than God. Thus, God has always created the means for His creation to fulfill this quest.

He has done so through revealing religious teachings to His chosen messengers.
The Holy Qur’an states: “There is no people to whom a Warner has not been sent.” (35:25). Islam teaches that men such as Abraham, Moses, Jesus, Krishna, Buddha, Zoroaster, Confucius, and Socrates, were all divinely appointed prophets.
The religions that these men of God taught were true in their essence. However, as all things in life are subject to decay, with time, these teachings were eventually adulterated. Humans interpolated divine teachings with their own words.

With the increasing interconnectivity of the world, Divine Wisdom deemed it necessary to reveal a universal teaching to mankind. Islam claims to be that very teaching, sent to unite all people across our increasingly interconnected globe, and therefore also claims that its teaching can be applied in all societies and nations, in any time.

Islamic Teachings

The literal meaning of the word Islam is peace and obedience. Thus, Muslims are those who, through obedience to their Creator, establish peace with Him, His creatures, and within themselves. The core goals of all true religions have always been two principles. To love God, and to love His creation.

The founder of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, His Holiness Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as), expounds upon this:
“The essence of Islam, has two aspects. First, that God Almighty should become one’s object of worship and true goal and love, and that worship, love, fear and hope should be for God alone, to the exclusion of all others.

The second aspect of devoting one’s life to the cause of God Almighty is that one’s life should be devoted to the service of His creatures, to sympathizing with them, and to sharing their burdens and sorrows. One should suffer pain to bring them comfort, and one should experience grief to bring them consolation.

This shows that the reality of Islam is a very superior thing and that no one can truly deserve the title of Muslim until he surrenders the whole of his being to God, together with all his faculties, desires, and designs.”

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Muhammad – Prophet of Islam

The Holy Prophet Muhammad was born in Mecca, Arabia, in the 6th century. He was known for his honesty and piety. He was inspired by a strong love for God and mankind. At the age of 40, he received his first revelation from God. God appointed him as His Messenger and Prophet. The central theme of his message was the attainment of inner and outer peace through spiritual union with the One God.

True to his character, Prophet Muhammad practiced what he preached and provided a living example of all that Islam teaches. His humility, good faith, tolerance, courage, kindness and wisdom continue to be a great source of enlightenment and a role model for humanity.

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The Qur’an – The Holy Book of Islam

The Holy Qur’an is the literal Word of God and was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad over a period of 23 years.
The Holy Qur’an contains a vast array of teachings and is a comprehensive code of conduct for mankind. It contains more than 700 commandments, giving guidance for every aspect of human life. The Qur’an also contains numerous prophecies about the future.
The Holy Qur’an is preserved unchanged in Arabic – the very language in which it was revealed. Its teachings are timeless and unparalleled. It contains comprehensive guidance for all people of all times and all races. It teaches absolute justice and clearly distinguishes right from wrong.

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What are the Islamic Beliefs?

Islam is based on six fundamental beliefs and 5 practices. The beliefs and practices together are what makes islam complete.

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The Six Articles of Faith

The Islamic Faith consists of 6 beliefs; belief in Allah (One God), in the Angels of Allah, in the Books of Allah, in the Prophets of Allah, in the Last Day and belief in the Decree of Allah

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The Five Pillars of Islam

The Five acts of worship or practices in islam are The Declaration of Faith, the Observance of Salat (Daily Prayers), The payment of Zakat (Charity for needy), Pilgrimage to the Ka;bah (House of Allah), and Fasting During the month of Ramadan.

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For more information

Please visit the official website of the Worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community