THE ESSENCE OF ISLAM

THE ESSENCE OF ISLAM

	Throughout history, God has sent Prophets and Messengers to different nations and tribes,
		all bearing the same essential message:
			{O my people! Worship God. You have no other god but Him}	(Qur'an 7:59).

	The final Messenger, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ , was sent to all of humankind
		to reaffirm this message of God's oneness and to guide them
			back to His worship based on the revelation he received.

	This worship requires humility before the Creator and sincere sbumission to His will
		which is the essential meaning of the word "Islam".
	True submission comes after acknowledgement of His Divinity,
		followed by acceptance and conformity to the divine command inwardly and outwardly.

	The Most-Loving tells the Prophet ﷺ to say to humankind:
			{"If you love God, then follow me; for then God will love you and forgive you your sins.
				God is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful."}			(Qur'an 3:31)

	The human heart experiences peace and serenity
		when its desires and inclinations are finally aligned in accordance with revelation.
	Further perseverance in the path of worship yields a delight and sweetness
		whose taste produces an attachment and yearning for the Beloved.