Multi-Culturalism:
What does the Quran say about other religions?
Ans:
If we understand the TRUE or CORRECT definition of word ISLAM lot of
religions can be explained or understood.
Hence let us see where has the Quran defined Islam. I have found that in
Surah 42:13
*Islam* The Quran is very clear in explaining the definition of the word
Islam.* * What does it mean and what does it stand for. The uniqueness of
this word is - that it is not named after any person (in this case our
Prophet). It means total surrender or submission to Allah (God).
*Islam was the religion even before our Prophet Mohammed was born (pbuh) as
is evidenced in The Quran in reference to 42:13.*
* "The same religion (Islam or submission and surrender) has He established
for you (referring to Mohammed (p) that which He enjoined on Noah. That
which We have send as inspiration to you (Mohammed pbuh) and that which We
enjoined on Abraham, Moses and Jesus (and all Prophets are implied) : That
you should stay steadfast in religion and make no divisions therein. (this
means work for the unity of humankind because the commonality in all
religions is submission and surrender to ONE CREATOR) As for those who
worship other than God they are on (hard) wrong way to call from. God
chooses and guides those whom He wills towards Him.*
**
*Commentary: According to this if a Christian, a Jew or any believer in One
Supreme Being says "we surrender or submit to God." They are falling within
the definition of the word Islam. The art of surrender or submission is
called Islam. This art of submission/surrender was shown to all the
Prophets and their people as evidenced in The Quran 10:47, 14:4 & 16:36.
Islam is very inclusive and broad in its definition. Muslims believe in
Allah and take Mohammed (pbuh) as their messenger, just as Christians and
Jews believe in the same God and take Jesus and Moses as their respective
messengers. However Muslims believe in all the prophets from Jewish and
Christian scriptures. One must refrain from judging other believers the
depth of surrendering or submission of other believers. God is THE ONLY
JUDGE. *
**
*Surah 3:85, "If anyone desires a religion other than Islam, never will it
be accepted of him." Here the definition of Islam must be taken in its
global context of surrendering and submission to One and Only One God. *
****
*Believer:** Anyone who says, "We believe in One God" is a Believer. Let
God be the ultimate judge. Humans will never have perfect knowledge to judge
others. *
**
*Muslim:** A Muslim is a person who says, "There is no God but One God
(Allah) and Mohammed (pbuh) is a messenger of God.*
--
Iftekhar A. Hai
UMA Interfaith Alliance
www.umaia.net
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