What is Islam? Introduction of Islam.

                        ……………. Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullah wa Barakatuhu…………..

ISLAM

 The word “Islam” means “surrender”, “obey orders”, “obey orders without objection”, “worship only Allah Rabbul ‘Alamin”. , believing everything He says and putting faith and trust in Him. The name of the system of life that the beloved Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) brought to us is "Islam". Muslims believe that the religion of Islam started from the beginning, that is, from the time of the first human Adam.

ADAM A S

The beginning of Islam - the creation of man by Hazrat Adam best creature God created man. The first man and the first prophet in the history of the world is Hazrat Adam (A). God created Adam (A) from the earth with his own hands and gave him soul. Man is the most beautiful form of all creatures. Then from the rib of Adam, his wife Eve. created And this is why women are naturally followers of men and attracted to each other. After that, through husband and wife, the human race continued to grow in the same way for ages. According to the description of the Qur'an, from the first day, man started his journey as a civilized man with full consciousness and knowledge, and it continues to be so today. Therefore, it is said that the transition of man from the barbaric age to the civilized age, such as caveman, wild man, primitive man, etc. It is nothing but an illusion. Man has never been anything other than man throughout this long journey from the beginning. The 'Theory of Evolution' presented by Charles Darwin in the 19th century is now a dead theory and has been rejected by almost all scientists. 



Allah bestows knowledge and ability on all matters and anoints him with the dignity of managing the caliphate of Allah in the world. At the same time, he makes all created things subservient to man and gives him superiority over everything, and that is why the jinn-angels order everyone to prostrate to Adam to show respect for the dignity of man. Everyone accepted that order. But Iblis arrogantly disobeyed that order and was cursed forever. Although he was a great scholar and worshipper. Allah said to the angels, I intend to send a representative of mine on earth. The angels said, 'O Allah! You You want to make a representative on earth of a people who will do evil and cause bloodshed. We are the ones who praise you while reciting your glorification and glorifying you.' Hearing this from the angels, Allah said, "What I know, you do not know." (Surah Baqarah, verse: 30) Allah said to Hazrat Adam (A.S), 'You and your wife stay in Paradise. Eat what you want.' Then showing a particular tree, Allah said, 'You shall not even go near it. Otherwise, he will be among the wrongdoers.' By saying this, Allah tested whether Hazrat Adam (A.S.) obeys Allah or forgets it and falls into Satan's plot. Iblis began to give evil advice to Hazrat Adam and his wife Hazrat Hawa (A.S.), 'Eat the fruit of this forbidden tree. By eating the fruit of this tree you will be transformed from human to angel. As a result, you will never come out of Paradise again. Hazrat Adam and his wife Hazrat Hawa (a.s.) fell victim to Satan's evil advice and ate the fruit of the forbidden tree. Immediately, the garments of paradise fell from their bodies. They covered their body with tree leaves. Allah said to Hazrat Adam (A.S), 'I told you not to go near this tree and not to listen to Satan, he is your enemy. But you listened to him and ate the fruit. Now leave Paradise and go to the earth and live there.' Hazrat Adam (a.s.) was very sad because of being out of Paradise and falling into the hands of Satan. For a long time, he cried to Allah and asked for forgiveness. Finally God's mercy. He taught Hazrat Adam (a.s.) a supplication, 'O our Lord, we have wronged ourselves. If you do not forgive us, then we will suffer.' Hazrat Adam (A.S.) continued to cry and pray this dua. Allah is extremely kind. Hazrat Adam (A.S.) constantly explained to his children, 'You will never listen to Satan's evil advice. He is our enemy. He always tempts us to do bad things. And listen, always worship Allah, obey Him, tell the truth. Do not oppress anyone. They will help each other in good deeds.' After this prayer to Allah, Hazrat Adam (a.) and Hazrat Hawa (a.) continued to live in the world. Day and night he is devoted to worship. Many children were born to them. The sequence of arrival of prophets and messengers: Muslims believe that all the known and unknown prophets and messengers are true. The series of Prophets came to earth with the first human Adam (A) and ended with the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). It should be noted here that the Prophets who received Shariat from Allah are called Prophets, while others are called Prophets. Thus, the first prophet of the world was Hazrat Noah (as). Historians describe a sequence of the arrival of prophets and messengers described in the Qur'an-Hadith. This sequence is based on history rather than Qur'an-Hadith. However, from the verses of the Qur'an, we can get an idea about the order of the Prophets (as).

 

Adam (A.S.): The first human and the first Prophet Adam (A.S.) It is through him that the chain of Prophethood begins.

Lish Ibn Adam (A.S.): Historians say that after Adam (A.S.), his son Shisha Neng was chosen by Allah as a prophet. Allama Ibn Kasir (Rah) said, after Adam (A) died, his son Shish succeeded him. (Al Bidayah One Nihay, Page: 232)

Idris (A.S.): Historians differ as to which Prophet came after Shis (A.S.). According to a group of historians including Allama Ibn Qasir (RA), he was Idris (RA).

Nuh (a.): Nuh (a.) was the first prophet. The description of Noah (as) has been mentioned in several places in the Holy Qur'an. He invited his idol worshipers to Islam for 100 and a half years. But very few people accept it. Then for their disobedience, Allah destroyed that nation through a great flood. The Holy Qur'an mentions about their fate.We sent Noah to his people. He stayed among them for 50 years less a thousand years. Then the Great Flood engulfed them.

Hud (A.S.): After Noah (A.S.) came Hud (A.S.). From the description of the Holy Qur'an,  after Noah (a.s.) a new civilization developed on earth through the nation of Hud (a.s.).

Saleh (a): The narration of the Holy Qur'an indicates that after the family of Hud (a) came the generation of Saleh (a). In history they are known as Samud.

Ibrahim (A.S.): The arrival of Ibrahim (A.S.), the father of the Muslim nation, is mentioned in the Holy Qur'an, did they not come to all their predecessors Noah, Ad, Thamud community, Ibrahim community and the inhabitants of Mardian and Bikhat Nagar?

From the description of this verse, it is assumed that Ibrahim (A.S.) came after the community of Thamud. His community was called Serbia. They worshiped the moon, sun, planets and stars. He urged them on the path of unity. But they rejected it and chose the abomination of burning Ibrahim Khalilullah (a.s.). But Allah destroys them individually.

Lut (A.S.): Lut (A.S.) was sent during the time of Ibrahim (A.S.). The matter is also clear from the Qur'anic account. It is said, Lot put his faith in him. Ibrahim said, I am emigrating for the sake of my Lord. He is mighty wise"

Shuaib (a.s.): Soon after Lut (a.s.) Shuaib (a.s.) started his Dawah activities. According to some historians, he arrived in the Canodian region. In the Holy Qur'an, it is said about the time of his arrival, the people of Lut are not long before you.

Ishmael (A.S.): Ismael (A.S.) was born in the womb of Ibrahim (A.S.) and his wife Hajar (A.S.). He helped his father in building the Holy Kaaba. Ismail (as) is called the father of the Arab nation. His descendants played an important role in the development of Arab civilization. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was his descendant.

Ishaq (A.S.): Ishaq (A.S.) was born to Ibrahim (A.S.) and his wife Sarah. Many prophets and messengers came from his descendants. Most of them arrived as Bani Israel women.

Order of remaining Prophets: Allah sent several Prophets from the descendants of Ishaq (as). Their order is as follows: Yaqub (a), Yusuf (a), Ayyub (a), Zulkifal (a), Yunus (a), Musa (a), Harun (a), Khizir (a), Yusha Ibn Nun (A) Elijah (A.S.) Daud (A.S.) Sulaiman (A.S.) Zakaria (A.S.) Yahya (A.S.) and Jesus (A.S.). Most of these prophets were sent to Bani Israel.

It should be noted here that the Jews of today are Moses. Its followers and Christians are Jesus. Accordingly, they also consider Moses as the founder of Judaism and Jesus as the founder of Christianity. Basically, these types of them are completely wrong, because Hazrat Musa and Jesus (AS) preached Islam like other prophets and messengers. In the eyes of Islam and Muslims, Judaism and Christianity are nothing but false doctrines.

The Last Prophet Muhammad (PBUH): Allah Taala ended the series of Prophets through the last Prophet of Islam, Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH). He was a descendant of Ismail (a.s.). Although he was born in the Quraish clan of Makkah, he is the prophet of all people until the Day of Resurrection. No Prophet will come after him. It is mentioned in the Holy Qur'an, Muhammad is not the father of any man among you, but he is the Messenger of Allah and the last Prophet. Allah is aware of everything.

In the next chapter, I will know the biography of the best human being in the world, Hazrat Muhammad SAW and Islam.