Islam concept and meaning

Islam concept and meaning

Islam is the embodiment of the code of life which God, the creator & lord of the universe have revealed for the guidance of mankind. It is the religion which purely provides guidance for each and every aspect of mankind and the universe.

Islam is an Arabic Word means, submission, surrenders and pure obedience of Allah. The literal meaning of Islam is “Peace”. A person can achieve the true tranquility of both peace and mind only through his obedience of one God who is Omnipotent, Omnipresent and the sustainer of the universe.

BASIC CONCEPT OF ISLAM:

The basic Islamic concept is based on Tauheed and the belief that Muhammad (PBUH) is the last prophet sent by God as a messenger to guide and teach the mankind to the right path.

The belief of Tauheed is a revolutionary concept and constitutes the essence of the teachings of Islam. It means that there is only One Supreme Lord of the universe who is the sustainer of mankind. His presence and governess can be felt if we observe the scattered stars in the infinite space, the harmony of seasons, the vast panorama of nature with its charm and beauty all point towards one fact that this system of universe is being governed by only one God who has created all of the things around us. Truly Allah said,

"O, Mankind worships your Lord, who created you and those before you, so that you may ward off evil. Who has appointed the earth a resting place for you, the sky a canopy? and who causes water to pour down from the heavens ,thereby producing fruits as food for you? So do not setup rivals to Allah, when you know better".

The second part of the Islamic belief signifies that God has not left any man without any guidance for the conduct of his life. He has made revelations to his prophets who further became apostles of God and guided men towards the teachings of Allah. The Quran said,

"Every Messenger who was sent by Us was sent for the purpose that he should be obeyed under the sanction of Allah."

The third and very significant postulate of the Islamic concept is the belief in the life hereafter.
The world according to Islam is a place of trial and man is accountable for whatever deeds he performs in this world. It will be in life after death that man will be rewarded or punished for his deeds and misdeeds. Those who live in the present world a life in complete obedience to God will enjoy eternal bliss and those who disobey his commands will have to suffer for his misdeeds in the life of eternity.