#تعريفالاسلام
#منكتابالمفتاحلفهم_الاسلام
What is Islam?

Islam is to submit to Allah in His Oneness (Monotheism), to be sub-servient to Him in obedience and not to associate any partners, rivals, or intercessors with Him. It is a religion of tolerance and ease. Allah says:“Allah intends for you ease and does not intend for you hard-ship.” (2:185)Islamis a religion through which one finds spiritual con-tentment and would have peace of mind. Allah says:“Those who have believed and whose hearts are assured by the remembrance of Allah. Unquestionably, by the re-membrance of Allah hearts are assured.” (13:28)

Islam is a religion of mercy and compassion. The Mes-senger of Allah ﷺ(I) said: “The All-Merciful shows mercy to those who show mercy. Show mercy to those on earth, and you will be shown mercy by the One above the heav-ens.” (Tirmidhi)

(II)Islam is a religion of love and loving good for others. The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: “The most beloved of people to Allah are those who are most beneficial to others.” (Tabaraani)Islamis a religion which has no confusion or ambiguity associated with it. Allah says: “And We sent not before you except men to whom We revealed [Our message]. So ask the people of the former scriptures if you do not know.” (16:43)Islamis a religion for all, for it is a call directed to human

The Key To Understanding Islam 19kind at large, not to a specific race or people. Allah says:“And We have not sent you except to all of the humanity, as a herald of glad tidings and a warner. But most of the people do not know.” (34:28)

*Islam is a religion which effaces all previous sins. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Islam effaces all (sins) committed before it.” (Muslim)Islam a complete and perfect religion which abrogates all previous revela-tions, and it is the last religion. Allah says:“This day I have perfected for you your religion and completed My favor upon you and have chosen for you Islam as your religion.” (5:3)

Islam comprises a number of acts of worship, among which some are verbal, physical and spiritual acts of worship. These acts of worship play an impor-tant role in refining one’s manners, purifying one’s soul, reforming oneself, and maintaining the integrity and unity of Muslim society.