Would like to mention few verses from Quran for better understanding. Hope no one mindsπ
Those who don't know islam assume that islam was invented by prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
Islam means submission to our creator, Allah (swt). Creator of seven heavens and earth and everything between. It is not prophet who sat down and wrote Quran. It was Allah, the god. the creator of everything who revealed it to his last and final messenger.
Before prophet Muhammad, Allah sent his messengers from time to time. Starting with Prophet Noah as mentioned in Quran , Allah sent his revelations i.e, holy scriptures.
"Verily, We have sent the Revelation to you (O Muhammad) as We sent the Revelation to Nooh (Noah) and the Prophets after him
Quran [al-Nisa' 4:163]
The list of prophets in chronological order: (peace be upon all of them)
These are the names mentioned in quran
Adam
Abel (Hbl)
Enoch (Idris)
Noah (Nuh)
Hud
Saleh
Abraham (Ibrhm)
Ishmael (Ism'l)
Isaac (Isq)
Jacob (Yaqub)
Joseph (Yusuf)
Lot (Lut)
Job (Ayub)
Jethro (Shoaib)
Aaron (Harun)
Moses (Musa)
Joshua (Yusha Bin Nun)
Khidr
Samuel (Syamuil)
David (Daud)
Solomon (Sulayman)
Ezra (Uzair)
Elijah (Ilyas)
Elisha (Al-Yasa)[11][19]
Jonah (Yunus)[11][19]
Isaiah[11]
Jeremiah[11]
Ezekiel (Dhul-Kifl)[11][89]
Daniel (Daniyal)[11][99]
Zechariah (Zakariya)[11][19]
John (the Baptist) (Yahya)[11][103]
Isa (Jesus of Nazareth)[11][106]
Muhammad - the last prophet of God
The reason of me mentioning all this is god sent his message to mankind from era to era but other holy scriptures revealed prior to Prophet Muhammad were either lost or had missing parts or fabricated.
Even to prophet Muhammad PBUH , Quran was not revealed at once. It was revealed over a period of years. AS Allah says in Quran:
"And (it is) a Quran which We have divided (into parts), in order that you might recite it to men at intervals. And We have revealed it by stages. [17:106].
Allah says in Quran that he sent Quran as guidance for mankind till the end of the world. Allah even says in Quran that he has perfected the religion for mankind
"This day, I have perfected your religion for you, completed My Favour upon you
Quran [al-Maa'idah 5:3].
To understand Quran better we read even books called as Hadeeth that helps in better understanding of Quran and even teaches many aspects of life and etiquette. You will be surprised to know the details mentioned in respect to different aspects of life...business, money, rules of transactions, marriage, sex, dressing, eating, etc...
Important to know is whether it be Quran or hadith it is by Allah's knowledge not invented by Prophet Muhammad PBUH
Allah says in Quran
"Nor does he (Prophet) speak of (his own) desire.
It is but a revelation revealed"
Quran [an-Najm 53:3-4].
And many ask practicing muslims why do they ardently follow prayers, fasting and islamic rules. When our creator himself has made clear again and again Quran that nobody can comprehend his knowledge then who is man to question his rules. But that doesn't mean blindly following things as Allah even says seek truth, seek wisdom.
"And whatsoever the Messenger (Muhammad (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him)) gives you, take it, and whatsoever he forbids you, abstain (from it) , and fear Allah. Verily, Allah is Severe in punishment
Quran [al-Hashr 59:7]
"Say: "Obey Allah and obey the Messenger, but if you turn away, he (Messenger Muhammad (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him)) is only responsible for the duty placed on him (i.e. to convey Allah's Message) and you for that placed on you. If you obey him, you shall be on the right guidance. The Messengers duty is only to convey (the message) in a clear way (i.e. to preach in a plain way)
Quran [an-Noor 24:54]
Most important which even ignorant muslims themselves don't adhere to is seeking knowledge and seeking truth.
Allah says in Quran to seek knowledge for example the verses:
"and say: My Lord! Increase me in knowledge'
[Ta-Ha 20:114]
Allaah praises the scholars, as He says (interpretation of the meaning):
"Say: Are those who know equal to those who know not?' It is only men of understanding who will remember (i.e. get a lesson from Allh's Signs and Verses)
[al-Zumar 39:9]
Lastly, people mix culture with religion. Islam is universal and culture is obviously not and many weird practices seen are culture based.
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