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Islamic Conceptualization From the Dictionary.com , Islam is the religion of the Muslims, a monotheistic faith regarded as revealed through Muhammad as the Prophet of Allah. According to Sheikh Hmoud M. Al-Lahim (1995), meaning of Islam is the submission and obedience to the command of Allah s.w.t with no doubt. By obeying to Allah s.w.t, our creator, we can live in peaceful lifes. Allah s.w.t has sent down Prophets throughout the years to guide us and Muhammad s.a.w was the last Prophet we should believe in. Who is neglecting the acts of worship and committing to prohibitions, he is the unbeliever which Allah s.w.t hate. Marsh (2004), in his book described Islam as a very old religion which the believers believe in one God which is Allah s.w.t and also they believe in peace. The believers which are called as Muslims who follows certain good regulations like they do not drinking alcohol, gambling, killing and other bad things. Thus, Murtada Mutahhari (2011) explained that one could not tell a lie because it is a bad thing and unlawful (haram), but there are some situations which telling a lie is permissible. For example, one must not tell the truth which could lead other person to commit a crime.
However, Zarabozo (2005) wrote that the word Islam itself means “He resigned, or submitted, himself”, it is about the way or the act of submitting ourselves to the one God. Islam also is the foundation of the true peace. Moreover, Amjad Hussain and Kate El-Alami (2005) also stated that every Muslims believe in one God, Allah s.w.t is the only Creator: “Islam holds that God transcends the possession of any physical attributes, and is not bound by any of the limitations of human beings or anything else. God is however, described by his 99 names, such as the Creator, Sustainer, the Merciful, the Light and the Forgiver.” There are many hadiths relating to the fact the Muslim are a single united body which each part responsible for the other. Islam being a complete
However, Zarabozo (2005) wrote that the word Islam itself means “He resigned, or submitted, himself”, it is about the way or the act of submitting ourselves to the one God. Islam also is the foundation of the true peace. Moreover, Amjad Hussain and Kate El-Alami (2005) also stated that every Muslims believe in one God, Allah s.w.t is the only Creator: “Islam holds that God transcends the possession of any physical attributes, and is not bound by any of the limitations of human beings or anything else. God is however, described by his 99 names, such as the Creator, Sustainer, the Merciful, the Light and the Forgiver.” There are many hadiths relating to the fact the Muslim are a single united body which each part responsible for the other. Islam being a complete
References: Amjad Hussain & Kate El-Alami. (2005). Faith Guide for Higher Education. Oxford, UK. Alden Group Limited. Retrieved December 4, 2012, from http://prs.heacademy.ac.uk/ publications/Islam.pdf Marsh, C. (2004). What is Islam? Who are Muslims?. Gallopade International. Retrieved December 2, 2012, from http://books.google.com.my/books Muhammad Saed Abdul-Rahman (2003). Islam: Questions and Answer: Psychological and Social Problems. United Kingdom. MSA Publication Limited. Murtada Mutahhari (2011). Training and Education in Islam. London. ICAS Press. Sheikh Hmoud M. Al-Lahim (1995). The Principles of Islam. Riyadh. Retrieved December 2, 2012, from http://www.sultan.org/books/principles-of-islam.pdf. Zarabozo, J. (2005). What is Islam?. Retrieved December 2, 2012, from http://books.google.com.my/books