Introduction
Today Islam is the most misunderstood religion. The literal meaning of Islam is peace; surrender of one’s will. The message of Islam was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad [pbuh] 1, 400 years ago. It was revealed through angel Gabriel and was thus preserved in the Qur’an.
The prime message of Islam is the Oneness of God, that the Creator of the world is One and He alone is worthy of worship and that Muhammad [pbuh] is His Messenger and Servant. The follower of this belief is thus a Muslim - a Muslim’s other beliefs are: God’s angels, previously revealed Books of God, all the prophets, from Adam to Jesus [peace be on them all], the Day of Judgement and indeed the Decree of God. A Muslim has five main duties to perform, namely; bearing witness to the Oneness of God and Muhammad [pbuh] as His Messenger, observing the prescribed prayer, payment of Zakat, keeping the fasts of Ramadan and performing the pilgrimage to Mecca.
In Islam, each person is born pure. The Qur’an tells us that God has given human beings a choice between good and evil and to seek God’s pleasure through faith and actions. Islam’s main message is to worship God and to treat all God’s creation with kindness and compassion. Rights of parents in old age, orphans and the needy are clearly stated. Women’s rights were safeguarded 1,400 years ago when the rest of the world was in total darkness about emancipation. Islamic teachings encompass every imaginable situation and its rules and principles are truly universal and have stood the test of time.
The Qur’an is the word of God. It is a comprehensive Book. It is not a Book of narrative or a novel. It is the first source for Muslims containing the lawful and the unlawful, the right and the wrong, the creed and acts or worship, details of the worldly life and the Hereafter, the social issues of Muslims and issues of war. It is intended for all times and places. It also contains stories and narratives of previous prophets, messengers and previous nations. Islam is a way of life.
In Islam virtue does not connote forsaking the bounties of nature that are lawful. On the contrary one is encouraged to lead a healthy, active life with the qualities of kindness, chastity, honesty, mercy, courage patience and politeness. In short, Islam has a perfect and complete code for the guidance of individuals and communities alike. As the entire message of Islam is derived from the Qur’an and indeed the Sunnah and Hadith [the traditions and practices of the Prophet, pbuh] it is immutable in the face of change in time and place.
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; it is central to establishing a relationship with the Almighty. This positive message for humanity fills hearts with hope and courage.
At present there are nearly 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.
This site presents information about Islam including, the five pillars of Islam, the six pillars of belief, the Qur’an, The Sunnah, the Prophet Muhammad [pbuh], Stories of prophets, modern trends, misconceptions about Islam and the controversial issues. This site is created for you and is enriched by your presence and becomes more effective the more you visit. In this site, we strive to provide you with the information you need about Islam and its teachings, and the current affairs.
This site aims to present a unified and lively Islam that keeps up with modern times in all areas. The motto of site is: moderation and easiness of Islam. It also aims at addressing humanity; avoiding ties with or speaking for any country, party, group, council, or organization. It also aims at adopting the middle ground of Islam, avoiding extremism or negligence, rejecting deviant or strange opinions.
This site has been established for everyone, Muslims and non-Muslims, who are interested to know about Islam and its beautiful teachings.
Khalifa Ezzat
