[NH] Islam: The Perfect Religion and Best Way of Life for All !!!!!!!!!!!!
Islam: The Perfect Religion and Best Way of Life for All
By Dr. Norlain Dindang Mababaya
It is a must that we strive to know Islam. Allâh's Messenger
(sallallâhu 'alayhi wasallam, meaning: May the peace and blessings of
Allah be upon him) to the whole mankind encourages us to acquire
knowledge of Islam in order to comprehend it. He says in the
following authentic Ahâdith:
Abu Hurairah (radhiallâhu anhu, meaning: May Allah be pleased with
him) narrated that... the Prophet (sallallâhu 'alayhi wasallam)
said, "Those who were the best in the pre-lslamic period of ignorance
will be the best in Islam provided they comprehend the religious
knowledge." (Bukhâri 4/572 and Muslim)
'Abdur Rahmân ibn Abi Bakrah (radhiallâhu anhu) narrated on the
authority of his father that the Prophet (sallallâhu 'alayhi
wasallam) said, "If Allâh wants to do good to a person, he makes him
comprehend the religion; and of course knowledge is attained by
learning." (Bukhâri 1/67)
Mu'awiyah ibn Abi Sufyân narrated that Allâh's Messenger said,
"Goodness is a (natural) habit while the evil is a stubbornness. To
whomsoever Allâh wills to show goodness, He favors him with the
understanding in the Religion." (Ibn Mâjah, 1/221)
When we study Islam or at least read the Qur'an and the authentic
Ahâdith we learn that Islam is easy, complete and the perfect religion
as well as way of life for the whole mankind. We read in the Qur'an
and the Ahâdith the following unique features of Islam:
1. Islam is easy:
"But whoever believes and works righteousness he shall have a goodly
reward and easy will be his task as We order it by Our
command." (Qur'an 18:88)
Abu Hurairah (radhiallâhu anhu) narrated that the Prophet
(sallallâhu 'alayhi wasallam) said, "Religion (Islam) is very easy
and whoever overburdens himself in his religion will not be able to
continue in that way. So you should not be extremists, but try to be
near to perfection and receive the good tidings that you will be
rewarded; and gain strength by offering the prayers in the mornings,
afternoons and during the last hours of the nights." (Bukhâri 1/38)
Anas bin Malik (radhiallâhu anhu) narrated that the Prophet
(sallallâhu 'alayhi wasallam) said, "Make things easy for the people,
and do not make it difficult for them, and make them calm (with glad
tidings) and do not repulse (them)." (Bukhâri,8/146)
2. Islam is complete:
"…He it is Who has sent unto you the Book, explained in detail. They
know full well, to whom We have given the Book, that it has been sent
down from your Rabb in truth. Never be then of those who
doubt." (6:114)
"For We had certainly sent unto them a Book based on knowledge, which
We explained in detail -- a guide and a mercy to all who
believe." (7:52)
"…(This is ) a Book with verses basic or fundamental (of established
meaning) -- further explained in detail -- from One Who is Wise
and Well-Acquainted (with all things)." (11:1)
3. Islam is perfect:
"...This day have I perfected your religion for you, completed My
favor upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your
religion." (5:3)
As the perfect religion, Islam teaches mankind how to attain success
in the most perfect way. The following are some of the Ahâdith that
serve as enlightenment and guidance to those who desire for
perfection:
Abu Hurairah (radhiallâhu anhu) narrated that the Prophet
(sallallâhu 'alayhi wasallam) said, "Goodness and comfort are for
him who worships his Rabb in a perfect manner and serves his master
sincerely." (Bukhari 3/725)
Ibn Umar (radhiallâhu anhu) narrated that Allâh's Messenger
(sallallâhu 'alayhi wasallam) said, "If a slave is honest and
faithful to his master and worships his Rabb (Allâh) in a perfect
manner, he will get a double reward." (Bukhari 3/722)
Abu Hurairah (radhiallâhu anhu) narrated that the Prophet
(sallallâhu 'alayhi wasallam) said, "Whoever believes in Allâh and
His Messenger, offers prayers perfectly and fasts (the month of)
Ramadan then it is incumbent upon Allâh to admit him into Paradise,
whether he emigrates for Allâh's cause or stays in the land where he
was born." They (the companions of the Prophet (sallallâhu 'alayhi
wasallam) said, "O Allâh's Messenger (sallallâhu 'alayhi wasallam)!
Should we not inform the people of that?" He said, "There are one-
hundred degrees in Paradise which Allâh has prepared for those who
carry on Jihad in His Cause. The distance between every two degrees is
like the distance between the sky and the Earth. So if you ask Allâh
for anything, ask Him for the Firdaus, for it is the last part of
Paradise and the highest part of Paradise, and at its top there is the
Throne of Beneficent, and from it gush forth the rivers of
Paradise." (Bukhari 9/519)
Abdullah ibn Hisham (radhiallâhu anhu) narrated: "We were with the
Prophet (sallallâhu 'alayhi wasallam) and he was holding the hand of
'Umar bin Al-Khattab. 'Umar said to Him, "O Allâh's Messenger! You are
dearer to me than everything except my own self." The Prophet
(sallallâhu 'alayhi wasallam) said, "No, by Him in Whose Hand my soul
is, (you will not have complete or perfect faith) till I am dearer to
you than your own self." Then 'Umar said to him, "However, now, by
Allâh, you are dearer to me than my own self." The Prophet
(sallallâhu 'alayhi wasallam) said, "Now, O 'Umar, you are a
believer." (Bukhari 8/628)
Abu Hurairah (radhiallâhu anhu) narrated that the Prophet
(sallallâhu 'alayhi wasallam) said: "The most perfect believer in
respect of faith is he who is best of them in manners." (Abu Dawud
4665)
Abu Humamah (radhiallâhu anhu) narrated that the Prophet
(sallallâhu 'alayhi wasallam) said: "If anyone loves for Allâh's
sake, hates for Allâh's sake, gives for Allâh's sake and withholds for
Allâh's sake, he will have perfect faith." (Abu Dawud 4664)
Abu Hurairah (radhiallâhu anhu) narrated that the Prophet
(sallallâhu 'alayhi wasallam) said: "Among the Muslims the most
perfect, as regards his faith, is the one whose character is
excellent, and the best among you are those who treat their wives
well." (Tirmidhi 278, 628, 3264 and Abu Dawud)
Aishah (Radhiallâhu anha) narrated that Allâh's Messenger (sallallâhu
'alayhi wasallam) said, "Among the believers who show most perfect
faith are those who have the best disposition, and are kindest to
their families." (Tirmidhi 3263)
All the above Prophetic teachings in addition to the Qur'anic Ayât
(Verses) earlier quoted clearly tell us that indeed, Islam is the
perfect religion and hence the best way of life for all. Islam as a
universal religion is Allah's Blessing and Mercy for all of us. It
is for us to enjoy it and be successful in the eternal world to come.
The best way to attain success through Islam is to learn it according
to its authentic Sources. That is, to acquire knowledge of Islam
through the Qur'an and the Sunnah and the right deductions from these
revealed Sources of Knowledge and Guidance.
Since Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala) is the One Who gives guidance,
earnestly ask Him for authentic Islamic knowledge. We must seek His
help and guidance to be able to apply such knowledge and share them to
others – all for His Pleasure. May our Rabb (Cherisher and Sustainer)
increase our knowledge of Islam and enjoy the best life of being true
Muslims forever. Ameen
IF YOU WISH TO KNOW MORE ABOUT ISLAM, WE PREFER TO VISIT THE FOLLOWING
WEBSITES:
http://www.islamhouse.com/s/9661
http://www.quran-m.com/firas/en1
http://www.rasoulallah.net/v2/index.aspx?lang=e
http://www.thetruereligion.org
http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/quran
http://www.quranexplorer.com/quran
http://www.prophetmuhammed.org
http://www.chatislamonline.org/ar
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