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The Meaning of Islam Difference between Islam and Iman Islam and other Religions Basic characteristics of Islamic Ideology
2. Do they seek other than the religion of Allah, while to Him submitted all creatures in the heavens and the earth, willingly or unwillingly. And to him shall they all be returned. (3:83) 3. The Religion before Allah is Islam (submission to His Will):(3:19)
Islam is the Last set of instructions revealed by Allah. According to Quran it is the continuation of all revealed religions as Quran declares:
We made of you an Ummat justly balanced, that you might be witnesses over the nations and the Messenger a witness over yourselves. (2:143) It is much more different from all the other religions. Some of the prominent differences are: *Other Religions were for a specific place but Islam is for the entire world. *Other Religions were for a specific time but Islam is forever *Other Religions have been changed but Islam is preserved for all times to come. *The books of other Religions have been changed but Quran has been preserved for all times as Quran says: Indeed we have revealed Quran and verily we will preserve it. (15:9)
5. Balance between Individual & Society Its unique feature a balance between individualism and collectivism. it cares for individual personality of man and holds everyone personally accountable to God. According to the Holy Quran: Man shall have nothing but he strives for. (53:39) And again:
The alms seeker and the destitute have their due rights in their wealth. (51:19)