‘Islam’,what does it mean to me?
By Yeasir Ahmed Milan
‘Islam’—means to me bountiful
blessings from the Creator of the universe for His creations. It is the only
divine religion of the supreme power Allah, and guidance to the humanity.
Islam professes monotheism. The
followers of Islam, the Muslims, surrender to the will of God. Islam considers
equality to all i.e. all Muslims are equal before the Creator, provides the
basis for a collective sense of loyalty to Allah that transcends class, race,
nationality, and even differences in religious practices. All Muslims belong to
one community, the Ummah, irrespective of their ethnic or national background.
Islam is realistic which makes the followers accountable and responsible about
what they do and undoubtedly their actions will be judged in the Day of
Judgment. The only constitution of Islam is the QURAN, the ultimate words of
Allah, which is simple, understandable, and conceivable. Muhammad (peace
be upon him), the living Quran, was the ‘seal of the prophets’ who
had been sent before for guiding the humanity.
All Muslims' firm belief is:
Allah, the sole Creator, Sustainer and Nourisher, alone deserves adoration and
worship. In Islam, there are only two ways—the way of truth and the way of
falsehood. The creator’s way is assuredly straight. Islam is a religion of belief
and practice, application and contemplation, sacrifice and peace, brotherhood
and love.
Islam keeps away its followers
from sin and leads to the way of success. It makes them understand ‘selves’ and
inspires them to act accordingly. The teaching of Islam is—the merciful Creator
never abandons His creations, always provides them with the guidance they need
for salvation in this world and in the world hereafter. Islam bears the sole
pride of giving proper rights to the men and women, husbands and wives, parents
and children, rich and poor, rulers and citizens. Islam is open to all and so
it is the most spreading religion of the world. It is unique, no need to change
or modify. It is always applicable in any situation—new or old. It always
invites people to the way of success, motivates them to be just, pious,
dutiful, accountable and responsible.
Islam minimizes the inequality of human rights
and living standards. It makes the people brotherly, wipes out terrorism, cures
unhappiness, restrict bloodshed through peaceful way. It kills the tendency to
deceive others, take bribe and compound interest. It guarantees the people to
be more humane, gentle, and civilized. It promises them for glory, acceptance,
and honor and finally gives them the surety and assurance of ultimate
success—to enter into the most desired place, full of unlimited blessings—JANNAH.
