Islam The word "Islam" means "submission". A Muslim is one who submits. The submission is to be done to Allah, which literally means "the God". The word "Islam" is related to the word for peace. In other words, Islam is for people who believe that they must submit to Allah, and that in doing so, they will find true peace. Below are some of the fundamentals of Islam. Islam: How Did We Get Here? We were created by Allah. Back | Top | Next Spiritual Path   Islam: What is the Purpose of Life? The purpose of life is to make a moral order in the world. This is also the goal of Islam. Back | Top | Next Spiritual Path   Islam: Who/What is God? Part of a Muslim's daily practice is to recite the creed "There is no God but Allah, and Mohammed is His prophet". This shows clearly that Muslims believe in one God. They reject any notion of either many gods (Hinduism, animism), or the Trinity (Christianity). They do not believe that Jesus is God, as do Christians, but that Jesus was one in a line of prophets. Mohammed is the last and great prophet. Allah is portrayed as having majesty and might, and his most important feature is justice. While these aspects are similar to the God of the Bible, Allah does not show grace, mercy, love or patience. Back | Top | Next Spiritual Path   Islam: Who Are Humans? Humans are created by Allah, and are meant to be in charge of the creation under the authority of Allah. Back | Top | Next Spiritual Path   Islam: What is Sin? Sins are generally the evil things done by humans. Infidels are not tolerated in Islam. On the final great day of judgment, all those who are not Muslims will find themselves in hell, which is described in the Koran as a place of torment. Muslims disagree as to whether these torments should be taken literally or not. Back | Top | Next Spiritual Path   Islam: How Do You Explain Pain and Suffering? Islam teaches that humans are not inherently sinners, but have been given free will to choose good or evil. This includes belief or unbelief in Allah, and its consequences. Islam teaches that Satan and his spirits inhabit earth, and rule over non-believers. This accounts for evil and suffering. Nevertheless, suffering is allowed by Allah, to erase a person's sins, and to test that person's humility and faith. Back | Top | Next Spiritual Path   Islam: Has God Communicated with Us? How? Allah has communicated with humans, by giving the Koran to the great prophet Mohammed. The Koran contains what is needed to live life in the right way. Back | Top | Next Spiritual Path   Islam: How Do You Find God? Humans find Allah by accepting the guidance offered in the Koran. Back | Top | Next Spiritual Path   Islam: What Happens When You Die? People who are saved will experience the bliss of heaven, while those who are not saved will experience the torture of hell. On Judgment Day, Allah will resurrect the dead, unite body and soul, and judge all for eternity in heaven or hell. Back | Top | Next Spiritual Path