What is Islam? What is Basic Call of Islam? Who is Allah? Who is our Prophet محمد?

Allah, The Creator, created us for a wisdom. A wisdom known to many people, that is, to order us to worship Him only. Allah sent Prophets and Messengers to teach people about religion, about whom to worship. They were all sent to warn from everlasting torture and to invite to an everlasting bliss.

Prophets, the greatest men to ever live, are united on the belief that no one is God except Allah. Allah sent all prophets with one religion, The Religion of Islam.

What is Islam?

Islam is a belief system as well as a way of life. Only the Creator knows the limits, the weakness, and the vulnerability of all His creations, and He has provided rules for them that are fair and just.

Who is Allah?

Allah is The Creator and the only One deserving of worship. Allah does not resemble His creations in any way. If He resembled us even in one aspect that would imply that He could resemble us in all of our attributes like death, sickness, and changing from one state to another, and the sound intellect does not accept that to be attributed to Allah. He is the only Being worshipped rightfully and everything worshipped other than Him is worshipped unjustly.

Who is Muhammad?

Muhammad is the greatest man to ever live; Muhammad is the last Messenger to receive revelation from Allah. Muhammad is the humblest man and the man with the best character and qualities. He, may Allah reward him greatly for teaching us, is a merciful man, sent to invite people to Islam to save them from ignorance and what it leads to.

The Basic Call to Islam?

The Basic Call to Islam is that no one is God except Allah and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah. If one who is sane and pubescent (which is to be discussed in further lessons) has received this call in a language he or she understands, this person is now considered among the people who are accountable.

What is the meaning of accountable? What should the accountable person do?

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