The word Islam is derived from the arabic word salaam which means peace. Islam is a way of being where all those who understand, follow and act on its teachings aim to promote peace.
A Muslim is one who submits to the laws and orders of Allāh (God).
Muslims believe that overtime God sent Prophets to different nations to remind them of the Purpose of Life which is to worship Him alone. There are many Prophets mentioned in The Holy Qur'an like Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham), Musa (Moses), Isa (Jesus Christ) and Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Them All).
The Holy Qur'an was revealed to Prophet Muhammad over a period of 23 years and was memorised in his lifetime and passed down onto generations. The Qur'an is still as intact as it was when it was revealed over 1400 years ago.
The foundations of The Noble Qur'an are:
- Al-Ahkam (Commandments of Allāh)
- Al-Fara'id (Obligatory Duties due to Allāh)
- Al-Hudud (Legal Laws for Punishment)
Believers are to recite it, understand it, follow it, act on its orders and preach it to men.
