إِنَّ الدِّينَ عِندَ اللَّـهِ الْإِسْلَامُ
Qur’an Source: Surah Al-Imran, Surah 3, Ayah 19
Arabic:
إِنَّ الدِّينَ عِندَ اللَّـهِ الْإِسْلَامُ
Translation:
Indeed, the religion in the sight of Allah is Islam.
Simple Meaning:
This means that the true religion that Allah accepts is Islam, which means submitting to Allah's will and following His guidance.
Islam means to believe in one God (Allah), follow the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, and live a life of peace, kindness, and worship to Allah.
For example, when you listen to Allah and do what He asks, you are practicing Islam.
قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّـهِ صَلَّى اللَّـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ: «مَنْ سَلَكَ طَرِيقًا يَلْتَمِسُ فِيهِ عِلْمًا، سَهَّلَ اللَّـهُ لَهُ طَرِيقًا إِلَى الْجَنَّةِ»
Hadith Source: Sahih Muslim
Hadith Meaning:
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: "Whoever follows a path to seek knowledge, Allah will make the path to Paradise easy for him."
Simple Explanation:
This hadith teaches us that learning about Islam and following it is very important and rewarded by Allah. So learning the meaning of Islam and practicing it brings us closer to Allah and Paradise.
Islam is not just a word; it is a way of life based on peace, worship, and kindness.
Imam Al-Nawawi, a great Islamic scholar, explained that Islam means complete submission to Allah’s commands in all parts of life.
**Takeaway:**
Islam means to believe in one God and live your life following His guidance with peace and kindness.
If you want to learn more, keep asking and studying with trusted teachers.
Allah knows best.