The literal meaning of Islam is to submit or surrender. A Muslim is one who submits himself and surrenders his will to that of Allah (The Creator and Sustainer of The Universe). The message of Islam was brought to The Messenger of Allah, Muhammad (p.b.u.h.) more than 14 centuries ago. The Quran was brought by Angel Gabriel (Peace be on Him) directly to the Prophet (p.b.u.h.). It carries a Divine guarantee of safeguard from corruption and confirms the teachings of the earlier messages from Allah. The most important Message of Islam is the Unity of Allah (That He is One, has no partners and is the only one deserving of worship) and that Muhammad (p.b.u.h.) is His Messenger and Servant. A Muslim believes in: 1. Allah. 2. Allah’s Angels. 3. All the previously revealed books by Allah. 4. All the prophets, from Adam to Muhammad (peace be upon them all). 5. The day of Judgment. 6. The decree of good and evil. The fundamentals of Islam are five: Shahadah -Testimony to the Unity of God and messengership of Muhammad (p.b.u.h.). Salah - Performance of the five daily prayers. Zakah - Giving of Zakat. Fasting - Fasting the month of Ramadan. Hajj - Performing the pilgrimage to Makkah. Islam teaches: That each person is born pure. That Allah has given human beings a choice between good and evil and to seek Allah’s pleasure by practicing goodness. Justice for Allah to all, even against oneself, parents or near relatives. Respect, kindness and obedience to parents. Caring for the orphans and the needy. Respect for women and giving them the due rights. Kindness to all. Chastity. Honesty. Mercy. Courage. Patience. Politeness. Leading a healthy and active life. And every form of goodness. In short, Islam is a perfect and complete code for the guidance of individuals and communities alike. The entire message of Islam is derived from the Quran and indeed the Sunnah (practices, sayings and confirmations of the Prophet). It is inalienable in the face of change in time and place. It may appear rigid to the casual eye, but in fact it is most adaptable to the circumstances and need of humanity. 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. 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. Source: iccharlotte.com |
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
What is Islam?
My Mission in Life
Instead of living in hopes and fantasies, it is better that you limit your mission and your hopes in this life, write them with your hand and hang the paper in front of your office desk so that you read it and return to it often.
* I will strive seeking the pleasure of Allah first and foremost
* I will remember sincerity at all times
* I will memorize the Book of Allah in full
* I will increase my knowledge of the Shari`ah (Islamic knowledge)
* I will focus upon refinement of the heart and its cure
* I will develop my physical strength
* I will develop my emotional strength
* I will go to the Masjid (mosque) shortly before the Call to Prayer
* I will give charity every day
* I will seek reward from Allah for expenditures on my family
* I will seek reward from Allah for all my actions
* I will achieve my success at home first
* I will not bargain and compromise with my Deen
* I will consult others
* I will defend those who are absent
* I will listen to both sides before passing a judgment
* I will imagine myself to be in the position of the person I am talking to, so I can feel and share his feelings.
* I will not take revenge for my own sake
* I will not get angry for my own sake
* I will not see for myself a right over others
* I will always be positive and constructive
* I will plan and write down my work for tomorrow
* I will listen twice as much as I speak
* I will desire success for others
* I will beware of errors and benefit from them when I fall in them
* I will strive to be orderly and well-organized as a person and in my work
* I will be joyful, humorous and smiling
* I will concentrate all my abilities and efforts on the task in my hands
* I will develop my skills
* I will maintain priorities in all my duties
* I will not take responsibility for what I am not responsible for, and I will not squander what I am responsible for
* I will not blame the situation
* I will focus on what concerns me and concentrate on my circle of influence
* My language: I will try, I will make effort, I will learn, it is not impossible, there is nothing to stop me (if Allah wills)
* I know that what befalls me could not have missed me and what missed me could not have befallen me; I will take my soul to account and be open with it; I view that retracting from error is from one's self-confidence and will work on correcting my errors
* I do not imagine that anyone is safe from harms of others, so I will save my energy and time from busying with others and their talks (when it doesn't benefit me), and their talk will not matter to me except what is beneficial or what deals with correction of shortcomings.
By: Dr. Yahya al-Yahya
Source: www.islaam.com
* I will strive seeking the pleasure of Allah first and foremost
* I will remember sincerity at all times
* I will memorize the Book of Allah in full
* I will increase my knowledge of the Shari`ah (Islamic knowledge)
* I will focus upon refinement of the heart and its cure
* I will develop my physical strength
* I will develop my emotional strength
* I will go to the Masjid (mosque) shortly before the Call to Prayer
* I will give charity every day
* I will seek reward from Allah for expenditures on my family
* I will seek reward from Allah for all my actions
* I will achieve my success at home first
* I will not bargain and compromise with my Deen
* I will consult others
* I will defend those who are absent
* I will listen to both sides before passing a judgment
* I will imagine myself to be in the position of the person I am talking to, so I can feel and share his feelings.
* I will not take revenge for my own sake
* I will not get angry for my own sake
* I will not see for myself a right over others
* I will always be positive and constructive
* I will plan and write down my work for tomorrow
* I will listen twice as much as I speak
* I will desire success for others
* I will beware of errors and benefit from them when I fall in them
* I will strive to be orderly and well-organized as a person and in my work
* I will be joyful, humorous and smiling
* I will concentrate all my abilities and efforts on the task in my hands
* I will develop my skills
* I will maintain priorities in all my duties
* I will not take responsibility for what I am not responsible for, and I will not squander what I am responsible for
* I will not blame the situation
* I will focus on what concerns me and concentrate on my circle of influence
* My language: I will try, I will make effort, I will learn, it is not impossible, there is nothing to stop me (if Allah wills)
* I know that what befalls me could not have missed me and what missed me could not have befallen me; I will take my soul to account and be open with it; I view that retracting from error is from one's self-confidence and will work on correcting my errors
* I do not imagine that anyone is safe from harms of others, so I will save my energy and time from busying with others and their talks (when it doesn't benefit me), and their talk will not matter to me except what is beneficial or what deals with correction of shortcomings.
By: Dr. Yahya al-Yahya
Source: www.islaam.com
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