WHAT IS ISLAM? Submission To The Will Of Allah!

 

What Is Islam?

Submission To The

Will Of Allah!

Islam Is Righteousness!

You Show Islam By Conduct,

Your Character, Your Dealings

And Treatment Of Others)!

(M. Javed Naseem)

 

“This day have I perfected your religion for you,

completed My favor upon you, and have chosen

for you Islam as your Deen (religion).”

(al-Quran 5:3)

On the Day of Arafah, during the last Hajj sermon of Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.), Allah revealed to him the above-mentioned verse; and announced the completion of the Deen of Islam. Any changes, alteration, addition, deletion or modification made after that day, is not Islam. Simple as that!

So, what is Islam? Simply put: Islam is the total (unconditional) surrender or submission to the Will of God.

Following the commands of Allah is Islam, and the best example of that is the last Prophet (Muhammad, s.a.w.) who showed us how to do that. Prophet Muhammad was the best example of pursuing the Deen of Islam and living by the Quran. And he was the most successful man in the entire universe who influenced the whole world with his conduct and character single-handedly.That's real Islamic character!

“And you (O Muhammad) are on an

exalted standard of character.”

(al-Quran 68:4)

Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.) obeyed the commands of the Lord Almighty and the Lord tells us to do the same thing by following and obeying the Prophet (s.a.w.) because he has been designated as a role-model for Muslims.

“O Prophet (Muhammad)! Truly We have sent

you as a Witness, a Bearer of Good Tidings, and

a Warner; and as one who invites to Allah's (grace)

by His leave, and as a Lamp spreading Light.”

(al-Quran 33:45-46)

God declared him as the “best role model” for the mankind in every respect. Allah placed him on such a high pedestal that we are unable to have a critical and analyzing look at him. We are simply unable to judge him on any standard as he himself created all standards. He stands taller than the tallest as he was inspired by the Divine. Allah tells the believers of the world:

“You have indeed in the Messenger of Allah a

beautiful pattern (of conduct) for any one whose

hope is in Allah and the Final Day, and who

engages much in the Praise of Allah”.

(al-Quran 33:21)

He was the greatest torch-bearer of the Truth and righteousness, therefore, the Falsehood found him as pain in the neck, a danger to its existence. He was the greatest champion of Good, therefore, the Evil went all-out against him for its survival. He was the beacon of Light (knowledge and education) hence the Darkness of ignorance (Jahalat) always feared annihilation.

His companions and immediate followers were sincere and devout. They went through hell to stand by him. The torture and persecution they faced, was without any parallel. The forces of falsehood, evil and ignorance joined hands but the Faith of the believers did not shake. And thanks to the sacrifices of those early believers that we are Muslims today. They did not let the flame of Faith die. We can’t thank them enough nor can we truly appreciate them. They had the character that Islam wanted to develop among humanity.

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“Among leaders who have made the greatest

impact through the ages, I would consider

Muhammed before Jesus Christ.”

-- James Gavin

(From “Speeches by a U.S. Army General”)

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The Prophet’s conduct and character were exemplary. If we Muslims claim to be his followers then obviously we should demonstrate the same conduct and character. Allah commands us in the Quran to follow the Prophet (s.a.w.) as he is a designated role-model for the mankind. His life is the perfect example of how to live “by the Book” as per commands of our Creator, the Almighty God.

“Say: Obey Allah and His Messenger!"

But if they turn back, Allah loves not

those who reject Faith.”

(al-Quran 3:22)

Islam is not a part-time religion (a weekly or bi-weekly affair) as the West portrays it. It is NOT a religion, though religion (rituals) is a small part of it. Islam is a ‘DEEN’ and ‘Deen’ means ‘a way of life’, a system of life. Everything we do – talk, walk, eat, drink, sleep, dress, work, trade or deal with others, buy or sell, teach or learn, choose our representatives, form a government, enforce fair-play and justice system – all is done according to the teachings of Islam of which the Quran is the prime source. How can you call all that merely ‘religion’?

Islam covers every aspect of our daily life in the fields of trade, social justice, legal or judicial system, education, finance, politics and government, upbringing of children, marriage & divorce, inheritance, right of the neighbors or the community, citizens’ responsibilities, human rights, etc. Nothing escapes! And that’s why the unbelievers want to separate the ‘state’ from ‘religion’. They don’t want a humane Islamic way of life, therefore, they label Islam as ‘religion’. This way they can keep it out of their practical lives as they do with Christianity as religion. They come up with irrational, illogical and sometimes absurd slogans to trap younger generation’s minds.

“Philosopher, orator, apostle, legislator, warrior,

conqueror of ideas, restorer of rational dogmas, of a

cult without images, the founder of twenty terrestrial

empires and of one spiritual empire, that is Muhammad!

As regards all the standards by which human greatness

may be measured, we may well ask:

Is there any man greater than he?”

-- Alphonse de Lamartine

(From “History of Turkey”)

Everything which is being done today in the name of Islam by Taliban, Daesh, ISIS/IS, etc., does not fit in the framework of a Muslim. Those are the planted mercenaries of the Zionists following a specific agenda. They don’t represent Islam nor Muslims. They are being used to create Fitnah (evil), chaos and disunity among Muslims. The character and conduct of the real Muslims has always been appreciated in the history.

 

Remember the history? When the Jews were persecuted by the Christian Europe, they fled to Muslim countries and were welcomed. They flourished there. Every honest Jew knows that.

If you practice Islam, then show it to the world! Show it with your character in everyday life. Islam is peace, caring and sharing love, standing up for the down-trodden, establishing justice and eradicating evil.

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