Friday, March 7, 2025

Islam Basics






ORIGINS OF ISLAM https://youtu.be/BQr705wJJnY?si=ruPKG4oimGUMePrD


Brief History of Islam https://youtu.be/k2ExG9Nc_aA?si=upF4fZgrbOwC7lIc


ISLAM IN under 10 MINUTES https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDxKxnVZtgo


According to the Quran, the ultimate goal of Islam is:
submission to the will of Allah (God) and to live a life of righteousness and justice, striving for a good life in this world and the hereafter. 
Here's a more detailed explanation of the key aspects:
  • Submission to Allah:
    The word "Islam" itself means "submission" or "surrender," and Muslims are called "Muslims" meaning those who submit to the will of Allah. 
  • This central theme is emphasized in verses such as:
    • Quran 3:19: "Indeed, the religion in the sight of Allah is Islam (submission)".
Quran 6:162-163: "Say, 'Truly, my prayer, my sacrifice, my living and my dying are for Allah, the Lord of the worlds. No partner has He: this am I commanded, and I am the first of those who submit to His Will'".
Quran 2:208: Believers are instructed to enter into submission wholeheartedly."To live a life of righteousness and justice": The Quran repeatedly commands believers to perform righteous deeds and act justly:
Quran 4:58: "Indeed, Allah commands you to deliver the trusts to their owners, and, when you judge between people, to judge with fairness. Excellent indeed is what Allah advises you. Indeed, Allah is All-hearing, All-seeing".
Quran 49:9: "Indeed, Allah loves those who act justly".
Quran 5:32: The sanctity of life and justice are highlighted: "...if anyone killed a person—it would be as if he killed all of humanity; and if anyone saved a life—it would be as if he saved the life of all humanity".
Quran 2:82: "But those who have faith and work righteousness, they are the Companions of the Garden: Therein shall they abide forever"."Striving for a good life in this world and the hereafter": The Quran teaches that sincere faith and good deeds lead to a good life in both this world and the hereafter:
Quran 16:97: "Whoever does righteousness, whether male or female, while he is a believer – We will surely cause him to live a good life, and We will surely give them their reward [in the Hereafter] according to the best of what they used to do".
Quran 26:88-89: True success lies in returning to Allah with a sound heart on the Day of Judgment. 


Doctrines of Islam on God

  1. There is only one God (5:73; 112:1-4).
  2. God is called Allah by Muslims (5:73).
  3. Allah sees all things (40:20) and is present everywhere (2:115; 7:7).
  4. Allah is the sole creator and sustainer of the universe (3:191).
  5. Allah is not a Trinity but is one (5:73).
  6. Allah is all-knowing (2:268; 10:61) and all-powerful (6:61-62).
  7. Allah created the heaven and earth (2:29; 6:1, 73; 25:61-62; 36:81; 46:33).

Salvation and Judgment

  1. Allah will judge all people on the day of judgment (3:30; 35:33-37; 99:6-8).
  2. If your good deeds exceed your bad deeds and you believe in Allah and sincerely repent of sins, you may go to heaven (3:135; 7:8-9; 21:47; 49:14; 66:8-9).
  3. There is an eternal hell for those who are not Muslims, not practicing Islam, and are not of the true faith (3:77).
  4. Hell is a place of unlimited capacity (50:30) eternal torment (2:39; 14:17; 25:65; 39:26), fire (9:63; 11:16; 25:11-12; 104:6-7), with boiling water (38:55-58; 55:43-44), where skin is burned and renewed (4:56), for unbelievers (3:13; 19:49) and Jinn (11:119), with faces covered with fire (14:49-50).
  5. There is a tree in hell, named Tree of Zaqqum, from which bad fruit is given and the damned are forced to eat (37:62-67; 44:43-48; 56:52-55).
  6. Heaven (Paradise), a Garden (79:41) of bliss and fruit (69:21-24), has rivers (3:198), with maidens pure and holy (4:57), and carpets and cushions (88:8-16).
  7. There will be a physical resurrection of all people (19:93-95) on the day of judgment (3:77; 15:25; 16:38; 42:29).
  8. Judgment is based on a person’s sincere repentance (66:8-9) and righteous deeds (5:9; 24:26; 45:21-22; 64:7).

Other Doctrines of Islam

  1. There is an afterlife (2:154; 75:12).
  2. There are such things as angels, created by Allah, that are created from light. Angels are obedient slaves incapable of refusing to do Allahï’s will. The angel Gabriel brought the revelation of the Koran to Muhammad (2:97).
  3. The Holy Spirit is the angel Gabriel (2:97; 16:102).
    1. There is no actual verse where the Holy Spirit is said to be Gabriel or is identified as Gabriel. These verses show that both the Holy Spirit and Gabriel brought down the revelation.
  4. Jinn are unseen beings, created (51:56) from fire (15:27; 55:15) but are not angels.  They have communities.  There are good and bad Jinn.
  5. The Devil, called Iblis, (2:34) is a bad Jinn.
  6. Jesus was a great prophet but not the son of God (9:30), is not divine (5:17, 75), and was not crucified (4:157).
  7. Muhammad is Allah’s greatest and last prophet, and his message supersedes all other past prophets including Jesus.
  8. The Koran is Allah’s word. He literally spoke it to Gabriel who gave it to Muhammad.
  9. There are other holy writings, but they are superseded by the Koran.
    1. The other works are
      1. Torah–the First Five Books of Moses
      2. Injeel–the message that Jesus gave, written down, but no longer exists.  The writings have been altered by scholars.  Whatever agrees with the Koran is true.
      3. Zaboor–the Psalms Many Muslims also believe that the Torah and Zeboor have been corrupted too.
  10. Pre-ordainment (Qadar) is the teaching that all things, good and bad, are preordained to occur.
  11. Fasting is to be observed during the month of Ramadan (2:185).
  12. Drinking alcohol is forbidden (2:219; 4;43; 5:93-94; 16:67)
  13. Gambling is forbidden (2:219; 5:90-94).
  14. Man is made from the dust of the earth (23:12).
  15. There is no last-minute repentance (4:18).   https://carm.org/islam/what-are-the-doctrines-of-islam/



  • Monotheism:
    The Quran emphasizes the oneness of God (Allah), and Muslims are expected to worship only Him. 
  • Righteousness and Justice:
    Muslims are called to live a life of righteousness and justice, treating others with kindness and compassion, and striving for fairness in all aspects of life. 
  • Good Deeds:
    The Quran encourages good deeds and actions that benefit others and society as a whole. 
  • Striving for Personal Development:
    Muslims are encouraged to strive for personal development, including spiritual, intellectual, and physical growth. 
  • Afterlife:
    Muslims believe in an afterlife where they will be judged for their actions in this life and rewarded or punished accordingly. 
  • Prophets:
    Muslims believe in the prophets of God, including Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus, and they consider Muhammad to be the last prophet. 
  • The Quran:
    The Quran is considered the word of God revealed to Prophet Muhammad and is the primary source of guidance for Muslims. 

The Five Pillars of Islam:
These are the fundamental practices of Islam, including the 
  1. declaration of faith (Shahada), 
  2. prayer (Salah), 
  3. charity (Zakat), 
  4. fasting (Sawm), 
  5. and pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj).
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