19. CONCLUSION
The following twenty-five facts were discussed in this Book:
First, the purpose of creation is to worship Allah alone.
Second, the basic message of Islam is to worship Allah alone without any intercessor or mediator. Any form of worship that is not dedicated to Allah alone, will be rejected as one form of polytheism, which amounts to apostasy from the Islamic point of view.
Third, the evidence that only Allah has the right to be worshipped was elaborated.
Fourth, Islam is a restatement of the basic message of all religions: worship Allah alone. It is the last religion for all people and for all times. So, whether they were raised as Jews, Christians, Hindus, atheists, or with any other creed, everyone, once they hear about it should follow it, become a Muslim and pronounce the testimony right away, without further delay; whoever rejects it is considered to have rejected the message of
Allah, and accordingly will be cast into hell. Such a person cannot expect guidance, for he or she has deliberately renounced guidance.
Fifth, Islam is uniquely rational, simple and uncomplicated. It rejects all forms of polytheism and false beliefs.
Sixth, both the divine origin of the name of the religion ‘Islam’ and the comprehensiveness of its meaning point to its truth.
Seventh, the message of false religions is paganism (the worship of creatures, rather than the Creator).
Eighth, Islam is the only religion today that teaches the right concept of Allah, free of any confusion or irrational facts.
Ninth, Islam’s basic principles and characteristics point to its truth.
Tenth, indeed, Islam is the only religion that fights extremism – whether that extremism comes from secularism and materialism or from excessive spiritualism. Islam ensures a balance between spiritual, moral and materialistic needs. It is truly the middle path and is a perfectly balanced way of life. This should not be surprising because Islamic teachings are not manmade, but have been revealed to humanity by Allah the Creator, the Most Wise, the Most Knowledgeable.
Eleventh, the truth of every religion relies on the accuracy with which the original revelation from Allah was preserved. This rule is only satisfied by Islamic teachings. The Qur’an is the final word of Allah which has been preserved throughout the ages. Hence, it supersedes all previous scriptures.
Twelfth, Islam is the final religion, and intended for all humankind. All people therefore have an obligation to embrace it.
Thirteenth, Allah and His creation are totally different entities. He is One, distinct from His creations.
Fourteenth, Prophet Muhammad (blessings and peace be upon him) was sent to all people. He is the last Prophet and his teaching, Islam, will remain as the only correct and authentically revealed teaching until the Day of Judgement.
Fifteenth, prophets are human beings sent by Allah to convey and revive the original message: worship of Allah alone (monotheism) and being careful not to worship anything other than Him. Prophets are only human beings sent by Allah to be examples of how the scriptures were to be understood and implemented.
Sixteenth, the reality of the prophets, their uniform message, and the way of life is revived and can only be found preserved in Islamic teachings, manifested in the Qur’an and the statements and actions of Prophet Muhammad (blessings and peace be upon him). They are the only authentic and proven resource documents today which preserve the facts about Jesus, Moses and their messages. They guide those who follow these sources to a way of life which is more consistent with the way of life of Jesus and Moses than that practiced by most Christians and Jews themselves. They guide to the love and respect of both of them, and of all the prophets.
Seventeenth, Islam considers disrespect of any prophet as stepping out from the boundaries of Islam.
Eighteenth, Mary, the mother of Jesus, was a virtuous woman, honoured above the women of all nations in that time.
Nineteenth, oral traditions passed on for generations were substantially changed from the original message. People who had not seen Jesus began to write books focusing on his personality more than his message. These articles became overly exaggerated, losing the true essence of his existence and message. They exalted him to extreme heights. This then posed a problem for Christianity as divisions in the doctrine arose, with each group espousing their own theories and explanations. This resulted in variant notions of the crucifixion, the Trinity, the divinity of Jesus, the divine ‘sonship’ of Christ, Original Sin, and atonement. The following cardinal doctrines of Christianity are rejected by Islam:
- The Trinity
- The divinity of Jesus
- The notion that Jesus is the son of God
- Original sin
- Atonement (reconciliation between God and humankind brought about by the life and death of Jesus)
- Redemption (salvation from sin through Jesus’ sacrifice)
Twentieth, the way to please Allah has been detailed for us. The Qur’an defines it clearly and the Prophet (blessings and peace be upon him) gives us details at every point.
Twenty-first, God (Allah) is One, His message is one, and the way to Him is one: namely Islam. Allah has specified in the Qur’an:
{And, [moreover], this is My path, which is straight, so follow it; and do not follow [other] ways, for you will be separated from His way. This has He instructed you that you may become righteous.} (Qur’an 6: 153)
Last but not least, Islam is your birthright. Yes, you read correctly. Islam is your right. Every human being was born into the religion of Islam and human beings are naturally drawn to what they already know. Thus when an individual accepts Islam, he or she is not turning the back on any prior revelation but rather returning to the original pure belief he or she was created in. This being the case, Islam is our birthright, whereas other religious or ideological systems teach to deviate from the pure belief we were created in.
These are the twenty-two basic components which logically and rationally dictate that Islam should be considered as the last and true religion of Allah, so all people should follow it.
May the light of truth shine in our minds and in our hearts. May it lead us to peace and certitude in this life and eternal bliss in the hereafter.
Source: (THE PURPOSE OF CREATION)
Compiled by Majed S. Al-Rassi
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