[Post by sardar rameez ali] It is imperative that we strive toknow Islam. Allaah’s Messengerwho was sent to the wholemankind, encouraged us to acquire knowledge of Islam in order to comprehend it. Abu Hurayrahnarrated that the Prophetsaid:“Those who were the best in the pre-lslamic period of ignorance will be the best in Islam provided they comprehend the religious knowledge.”[Al-Bukhaari and Muslim] ‘Abdur Rahmaan bin Abi Bakrahnarrated on the authority of his father that the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said:“If Allaah wants to do good to a person, he makes him comprehend the religion; and of course knowledge is attained bylearning.”[Al-Bukhaari] Mu‘aawiyah bin Abi Sufyaannarratedthat Allaah’s Messengersaid: “Goodness is a (natural) habit while the evilis a stubbornness. To whomsoever Allaah wills to show goodness, He favors him with the understanding in the Religion.”[Ibn Maajah] When we study Islam or read the Quran and the authentic Ahadeeth (narrations of the Prophet) we learn that Islam is easy to follow and the perfect religion and complete way of life for the entire humankind. We read in the Quran and the Ahadeeth the following uniquefeatures of Islam: Islam is easy The Quran says (what means):“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.”[Quran18:88] Abu Hurayrahnarrated that the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said:“Religion (Islam) is very easy and whoever overburdenshimself 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 andreceive 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.”[Al-Bukhaari] Anas bin Maaliknarrated that the Prophetsaid:"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).”[Al-Bukhaari] Islam is complete The Quran says (what means): “…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.” [Quran 6:114] And (what means): 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.”[Quran7: 52] And (what means): “…(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).”[Quran11: 1] Islam is perfect The Quran says (what means): “...This day have I perfected yourreligion for you, completed My favor upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your religion.”[Quran 5: 3] As the perfect religion, Islam teaches humankind how to attain success in the mostperfect way. The following are some of the Ahadeeth that serve as a source of enlightenment and guidance to those who desire perfection. Abu Hurayrahnarrated that the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: "Goodness andcomfort are for him who worships his Rabb in a perfect manner and serves his master sincerely.”[Al-Bukhaari] Ibn ‘Umarnarrated that Allaah’s Messengersaid:"If aslave is honest and faithfulto hismaster and worships his Lord in a perfect manner, he will get a double reward.”[Al-Bukhaari] Abu Hurayrahnarrated that the Prophetsaid:"Whoever believes in Allaah and His Messenger, offers prayers perfectly and fasts (the month of) Ramadan then it is incumbent upon Allaah to admit him into Paradise, whether he emigrates for Allaah’s cause or stays in the land where he was born.” They (the companions of the Prophet,) said: "O Allaah’s Messenger, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam! Should we not inform the people of that?" He said: "There are one-hundreddegrees inParadisewhichAllaahhas prepared for those who carry on Jihaad in His Cause. The distance between every two degrees is like the distance between the sky and the Earth. So if you ask Allaah for anything,ask Him for the Firdaws, for it is the last part of Paradise and thehighest part of Paradise, and at its top there is the Throne of TheBeneficent, and from it gush forth the rivers of Paradise.”[Al-Bukhaari]
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