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Mankind and the
universe were not created by accident or by chance, but according to
the plan of the Creator, who is known as Allah (The one God). The Holy
book of Qur'an states that it is the duty of all individuals to learn
about Allah and to live according to His will. As we cannot accomplish
this be ourselves, Allah has sent messengers and prophets to guide
humanity. All of these chosen individuals have brought the same
message and have served as examples to their people of how Allah
desires all human beings to live. Through these selected people, we
have been told why mankind was created, what will happen to us after
death, and what Allah expects of us. But most importantly, we have
been told that Allah is unique-He has no partners, no sons or
daughters, and no competitors, as so many other man-made religious
systems have postulated. This message always remains the same, whereas
the laws laid down for a particular might show some slight
differences.
Muhammad, the last
of Allah's prophets, was sent to present Allah's revelation in its
final form and for the last time. This was necessary because the
message delivered by the previous prophets and messengers had been
corrupted or distorted by their followers. They had been mixed with
philosophical speculations, superstitions, myths, and neglect.
Therefore, Islam is not a new religion-it is a restatement of the
original religion of Allah in its purest form and is designed to
provide humanity with the uncorrupted message of Allah. Islam is an
Arabic word that denotes submission and obedience to Allah. It also
means "peace," for it brings peace of mind as well as peace on the
individual and the social levels.
ISLAM IS YOUR
BIRTHRIGHT
Islam states
clearly that everyone is born a Muslim and is therefore monotheistic
by nature. We read in the Holy Qur'an, that humanity has been created
with the natural disposition towards the unity of God. This is to be
expected, for Allah, who has breathed His spirit into each of us, is
Himself the example of perfect unity. In the words of the Prophet
Muhammad: "Every person is born with the innate religious faith (to
submit to God Almighty)." Thus when an individual accepts Islam, he is
not turning his back on any prior revelation but rather is returning
to the original and true revelation of Allah and to his own nature as
a creation of Allah. This being the case, Islam is your birthright-other
religious or ideological systems are either corruption or outright
denials of Islam.
CRITERIA FOR TRUTH
How do you know
if your belief system is true? Take a moment to look at the following
list.
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Are the teachings of
your belief system rational? Do they conform to the norms of human
reason and intellect?
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Is the creator of your
belief system perfect? Allah, the creator of Islam, is. . Does your
belief system contain superstitions or myths? Islam presents
humanity with only true knowledge.
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Can your belief system
withstand the discoveries and claims of modern science? Islam can
and does.
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How accurate are your
belief system's prophecies and predications? Islam's are always
completely accurate.
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Could a person have
devised your belief system? No one has ever been able to imitate the
Holy Qur'an, although many have tried over the centuries.
Islam is not a new
religion founded by Muhammad, but a final restatement of the original
revelation that has been conveyed to humanity by messengers and
prophets sent by Allah for that very purpose:
"This day I have perfected your religion for you, completed My favor
upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your religion" (5:3).
As the
Qur'an is
the final revelation and Muhammad is the final prophet, humanity is
obligated to accept it:
"If
anyone desires a religion other than Islam, never will it be accepted
of him; and in the Hereafter he will be in the ranks of those who have
lost all spiritual good" (3:85).
THE
CHOICE IS YOURS TO MAKE!!!
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