Islam Creator of the Modern Age
1. Islam: Creator of the Modern Age
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THE CONCEPT OF ISLAM
According to the Qur’an, the message addressed
to humanity by each of the prophets in turn did
not vary. It remained in essence the same, namely,
that there was only one God and that the people
must worship Him alone.
What is the meaning of ‘one God’? It means that,
of all beings, He is the greatest, and should,
therefore, be the object of man’s awe. Indeed, if
man ponders over God’s creation, he will be
thrilled to the very core of his being. Such an
experience necessarily generates a sense of
sanctity, this being attributable to something,
which is mysteriously great, which is above and
beyond human imagination. This feeling finds
expression in worship. That is when man
surrenders himself to that Great Power. For him,
God is the one and only God. There is no deity
save Him, nor is there any partner in His
godhead.
Belief in the true God is the source of all virtue:
belief in false gods is the source of all evil.
