What is Islam?

Introduction

Hello! Welcome to my guide on " What is Islam? " I will be going through the basics of Islam and why are Muslim so dedicated?

What Does Islam Mean?


My Opinion


- Islam is Submission to Allah!

To be a Muslim you must submit to Allah by :

- All Worship done must be only for the sake of Allah, only.

- The Qur'an is the Last Holy Book, The only guidance for all Muslims

- Muhammad {SWT} Is the Last Prophet. Last Prophet

- To not make partners while worshipping Allah. (Example : Not doing Salah {Prayer} For the sake of Allah but for the sake of a human being. This is called Shirk.)

- We have to follow the rules of the Hadith and Sunnah







- Having Iman {Belief In The Heart}


If you do not have Iman. Then you are truly not a Muslim.

- "If the Iman of Abu Bakr was weighed against the Iman of the people of the earth, the Iman of Abu Bakr would outweigh the people on earth. " - Credits go to Jannah.org for this statement


There are 6 Pillars Of Iman.


Pillar 1 - Belief in Allah.

Ofcourse! The first pillar of Iman is to believe in the one that created us, the one who created the heavens and the earth's, the one who gives us knowledge and power, the one who gives us food and water. Allah above everything else is the FIRST most important thing.

Pillar 2 - Belief in Allah's ANGELS.

The Second pillar is believing in Angels. These are examples are what Angels we have.

- The Gate-keeper of Hell (Maalik) & the keeper of Pradise (Ridwaan)

- There is the Angel that controls the weather (Mika'eel)

- There is the Angel that will blow the Trumpet before the Day of Judgement (Israfeel). When the Trumpet is blown.. The sound will come quietly then Gradually get louder. When it is at it's loudest everyone will go Deaf and die.

- There are Angels with every human being. Two of them write down everything the person does, some tell him to be a good to be a good person and some Angels keep him safe.

- Allah sent Angels to convey to the Prophets & Messengers the Revelation (Example : Allah sent Jibra'eel (alayhis-salam) to teach Muhammad (SalAllahu alaiyhi wasallam) the Qur'an). { Jibra'eel was the closet Angel to Allah)

- There are Angels who will question 'Who is your Lord?' 'What is your Religion?' And 'Who was your Prophet?' to every person when he/she is in the grave (Munkar & Nakeer).

- There is the Angel of Death, who takes the soul of the person.


Remember : Allah the Most High has allowed animals to see and hear things better than people. Sometimes the animals can see the Angels

The Prophet (SalAllahu alaiyhi wasallam) said : "When you hear a rooster, ask Allaah to give you His favours, because it saw an angel."



Pillar 3 - Belief in Allah's Messengers.

The Third pillar of Iman is having 'Belief' in Allah's Messengers. Remember: All Messengers are Prophets but, not all prophets are messengers! Muhammad {SWT} Was the last prophet! There will be none after him.

Pillar 4 - Belief in his Books.

-Ibraheem (alaiyhis-salam) - The Scriptures

- Da'ood (alaiyhis -salam) - The Zaboor (Psalms)

- Musa (alaiyhis-salam) - The Tauraat (Torah)

- 'Esa (alaiyhis-salam) - The Injeel (Bible/Gospel)

- Muhammad (SalAllahu alaiyhi wasallam ) - The Qur'an (That which is recited)


Pillar 5 - Belief in the Day Of Judgement.

The Fifth pillar of Iman is to believe in the last day. On the last day, we will be judged of what we have done bad and what we have done wrong. On the day of judgement the righteous Muslims will be wearing clean garments, as for the non Muslims will be absolutely naked.

On the Day of Judgment

• Sun will be twisted up like a sheet of garment and all forces attach to it will breakup.
• The oceans will boil over and overcome all landmarks.
• The dead one will be brought out of their graves.
• One day will last fifty thousand years.
• The sky will grow weaker and be torn apart.
• The mounts will fly just like small pieces of cotton.

(Credits go to www.blurtit.com/q700586.html)


Pillar 6 - Belief in Pre-Ordainment.

Pre-Ordainment what this means is everything in our lives has already been written. What age we will die, what will happen in the future.. ect.


- Believing in Whatever Muhammad { PBUH } Said.

We have to believe in everything Muhammad { SWT } taught us.




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Why we say (SalAllahu alaiyhi wasallam)

- Whenever we hear Muhammad (SalAllahu alaiyhi wasallam) Name. We say, " SalAllahu alaiyhi wasallam" or " Peace Be Upon Him "


The Meaning of, " SalAllahu alaiyhi wasallam " - May Allah bless him and grant him peace. We are making a Dua for Muhammad ( SalAllahu alaiyhi wasallam )

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Word Bank

Hadith - Are narrations from the words and deeds of Muhammad { SWT }

Sunnah - This is what Muhammad { SWT} Did and habits.

Shirk - Is basically like a sin but much worse. There are two groups of Shirk. Major Shirk and minor Shirk. Major shirk will never be forgiven but as for minor ( Allah knows best ). IF YOU DIE UPON SHIRK YOUR GOING TO GO TO HELL ON THE DAY OF JUDGEMENT.

Dua - In the terminology of Islam, Du'a (دعا&#1569 is the act of supplication. The term is derived from an Arabic word meaning to 'call out' or to 'summon', and Muslims regard this as a profound act of worship. ( All credit goes to Wikipedia's definition for " Dua " )



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I knew all of this, but cool
I take it your a muslim xD

 

Yeah your probably did. This is the basics for people that want to learn about Islam, but do not know where to start.

Yes I am a muslim

 

Nice guide!

 

Thanks!!

 

I have updated the guide, I will continuously try my best to update the guide frequently to the extent of my knowledge on the basics of Islam

 

Great guide, I did an assigment on Islam early in the year for religion even though i go to a catholic school, i actually found it one of the better topics ir religion, wish i saw this when i was doing the assignment. But very intresting guide and very well written

 

Thank you for the feedback

 

This is a great guide. It's simpled down and really easy to read.

I'm Muslim

 

Thank you!