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Concept of Islam
19-07-2025 Islamic Studies religion
Islam is an Arabic word which has meanings of "submission", "surrender", and "obedience". As a religion, Islam stands for complete submission and obedience to Allah.
Another literal meaning of the word Islam is "peace". The peace here can mean a lot of things, for example, peace of body and mind. But this peace can also only be attained through submission and obedience to Allah. A life of obedience brings inner peace and peace in society at large.
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"Indeed, the religion in the sight of Allah is Islam." (Quran 3:19)
Islam is fundamentally a monotheistic faith that teaches that:
- There is no god but Allah, the One and Only, eternal and absolute
- Muhammad (PBUH) is His final Messenger in a long line of prophets
- Human beings are created by Allah to worship Him and live according to His guidance
- Life is a test, and the ultimate goal is success in the Hereafter through righteous living
Every religion in the world has been named either after its founder or the nation it was born it.
- Christianity takes its name from its prophet Jesus Christ
- Buddhism from its founder, Gautama Buddha
- Zoroastrianism from its founder Zoroaster (Zarathushtr)
- Judaism from the name of the tribe Judah (of the country of Judea) where it originated
Islam does not have any association in name with the Prophet Muhammad or the people of Arabia. It is a universal religion, and its purpose is to cultivate in every man the attributes of Islam (obedience, submission).
Islam is the natural religion of man. It is not associated with a person, people, place, or period. It is the way of nature. In every age and in every nation among every people, all God-fearing men have believed and preached this religion. Therefore, they were all Muslims irrespective of whether they called themselves that or not. Whatever they taught was also Islam.
Islam is not just a religion in the narrow sense but a comprehensive way of life encompassing
- Moral guidance (honesty, justice, compassion)
- Social structure (family, gender rights, community welfare)
- Legal framework (contracts, crime, governance)
- Spiritual development (purification of the soul, remembrance of God)