The Message of Islam
Peace, Unity, and Divine Oneness
Islam, which means 'submission to the Will of God,' is not a new religion, but rather the culmination and final expression of the same eternal truth revealed to all prophets throughout history. Its core message is a call to return to our primordial nature: a state of peace and equilibrium achieved by aligning our lives with the one, universal source of all existence. It is a comprehensive way of life that provides guidance for the spiritual, social, and individual aspects of our being, built upon a foundation of absolute Divine Oneness.
The absolute foundation of Islam is Tawhid, the doctrine of Divine Oneness. It is expressed in the declaration, "La ilaha illa'llah" (There is no deity worthy of worship except Allah). This is not just a statement of monotheism; it is a profound worldview. It declares that there is only one ultimate reality, one source of creation, one bestower of guidance, and one final destination. This belief liberates the human heart from servitude to any created thing—be it idols, power, wealth, or ego—and directs it solely towards the Creator. Recognizing this unity in the source naturally leads to seeing the unity in His creation.
Islam dignifies humanity with the noble station of Khalifa (vicegerent or steward) on Earth. Each human being is born with an innate pure nature (fitra) and has been given the trust (amanah) to act with justice, compassion, and wisdom. This responsibility extends to our relationship with God, with each other, and with the environment. Our purpose is to be a mirror for God's beautiful attributes, such as mercy, justice, and kindness, in the world.
The message of Islam is rooted in Rahmah (mercy and compassion). The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) was sent as a "mercy to all the worlds." All but one chapter of the Qur'an begins with "In the name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful." This divine compassion is meant to be reflected in our interactions. Islam dismantles all forms of racial and tribal superiority, establishing a single community of believers (Ummah) and calling for kindness and justice towards all of humanity, as we all share a common origin from Adam.
With the revelation of the Qur'an and the life of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), the chain of prophecy was sealed. Islam represents the perfected, preserved, and universal form of the religion of God, intended for all people for all time. Its message is timeless: to find inner peace through the remembrance of God and to create outer peace through justice, compassion, and the establishment of a global family. It is a call to realize our highest potential as servants of the Divine, living in harmony with creation and in submission to the Creator.
"This day I have perfected for you your religion and completed My favor upon you and have approved for you Islam as religion."— Qur'an 5:3