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Teachings of the Book

What then are the basic teachings of the Quran? Well the first thing to accept is that there is One God, who is unique and unlike anything, and that nothing is like God. God is One and Alone, who has no partners and no rivals, and we should pray to and worship only the Creator.

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The reason for our existence

The reason for our existence, the primary purpose of our complex minds, and the gift of reason is to understand and to try to do ev­erything in a way that is pleasing to the Creator. We know how to do that through the guidance that has been given to us. 

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Promise of reward in afterlife

Promise of reward in afterlife encourages helping the poor, being charitable, fighting injustice, and bringing humility in our lives

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Good deeds

As a Muslim, you don't become a believer by just believing in an afterlife, you must seek its rewards by doing 'good deeds'

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The day of judgment

The Quran teaches that there is a day of judgment when God will assemble us together and we will have to answer for everything that we have done. Every atom’s weight of good and evil, we will know about it.

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The Journey's End

Just start by making a firm intention that you are doing this because it’s what the One who created you wants you to do! Then why not actually try asking for some help. Yes! Just go ahead and try asking the Creator of all things, and ask Him alone, not through anyone or anything, just direct to the Creator.

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Islam encourages life balance and optimism

Islam encourages life balance and optimism.

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Islam encourages seeking knowledge

Islam encourages believers to read, seek knowledge and explore the world.

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Islam calls for a direct relationship between the believer and his Creator

As the relationship between the believer and his creator is genuinely private and direct, one does not need a righteous person to whom he confesses his sins. That indicates that Islam leads its followers towards a road of self-development and self-purification.

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Islam encourages being charitable

Islamic principles care about building a cooperative community within the Muslim society. One of the five pillars of Islam is charity.

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Islam declares equality of mankind

Islam is not racist. God is always just to everyone. People can distinguish themselves and attain Jannah through belief and righteous actions – not through race, wealth, gender, nationality or social class.

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Islam encourages people to enjoy life fully

This life has been granted to us with all its wonders and beauty to be lived fully. Islam shows us that enjoying life is our right and we have to discover every beautiful hidden thing about it, as long as it is not against God’s orders.

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The most haunting question that should keep you awake at night

'Where I would go?' The most haunting question that should keep you awake at night. 'Would it be better or worse?'

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Islam considers Ethics as a priority

Ethics are considered to be a priority in Islam. It  establishes  the  cornerstones  of  our  religion which  we  are  entitled  to  follow. Therefore, one  should  not  ignore  it.  On  the  contrary  he ought to honor our Islamic ethics.

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Islam respects Women over fourteen hundred years ago

Islam came as a rescue to the mankind over fourteen hundred years ago. According to our religion, both men and women enjoy rights and freedom that recently became known to modern societies.

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Islam promotes the freedom of thought and belief

Belief is an immense possession in one's life and he should have a free will and power to build it. God has also honored his creation by giving it the possibility to question everything and unleash their minds to reach him by their own deeds.

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Islam prevents you from hurting yourself

God gave us human beings a precious gift that is our body and soul. So, Muslims should not commit suicide or self-harm as an act of respect and obedience to our Creator. God gave us clear guidance to protect ourselves and anything that harms oneself is considered haram (a sin).

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Islam restores our mind

Many of us would think that praying is only a way to show your obedience to God. To our surprise, when one is completely focused and humble during the prayer, his brain energy shall change. 

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Islam prohibits exaggeration

Islam forbids exaggerated strictness in religion. To incorporate ease and tolerance in your actions is of great importance to Muslims. 

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Islam forbids the killing of innocents

God the Almighty has given life to all of his creation be it a believer or an atheist. Therefore, slaying any soul because of his beliefs is considered a great sin and a violation to Islamic guidance.