Sürah 112. Al Ikhlas spells out the Declaration of [God's] Oneness). Please read the complete Sürah and its explanation by a number of eminent Muslim scholars to understand the concept of Oneness of God, the very basis of Islam.
It is Divinely said in Surah 3. Al-i'Imran:19:
اِنَّ الدِّیۡنَ عِنۡدَ اللّٰہِ الۡاِسۡلَامُ ۟ وَ مَا اخۡتَلَفَ الَّذِیۡنَ اُوۡتُوا الۡکِتٰبَ اِلَّا مِنۡۢ بَعۡدِ مَا جَآءَہُمُ الۡعِلۡمُ بَغۡیًۢا بَیۡنَہُمۡ ؕ وَ مَنۡ یَّکۡفُرۡ بِاٰیٰتِ اللّٰہِ فَاِنَّ اللّٰہَ سَرِیۡعُ الۡحِسَابِ
Behold, the only [true] religion in the sight of God is Islam [man's self-surrender unto Him]; and those who were vouchsafed revelation aforetime took, out of mutual jealousy, to divergent views [on this point] only after knowledge [thereof] had come unto them. But as for him who denies the truth of God's messages-behold, God is swift in reckoning!
This above stated verse, and many other verses, tell man to believe in One God and restrain from committing the sin of Shirk (that is adding associates and helper or calling someone His begotten son). And those who can really understand the Qur'an are entering into fold of Islam every day, singly or even with their families so as to follow a religion that is the answer to all their queries and presents a wholesome way of life (for which Islam is called Deen, not merely a religion).
Islam is based on Qur'an, the word of God. Many non-Muslims who later embraced Islam confided that when they listened to the recitation of the Qur'an, even though they did not now Arabic or what was being said, they felt a serenity and spiritual peace that they had never found before - filling the spiritual void of the soul by answering all of its questions, including - Why was it created? What after death? Islam thus reassures the soul with hope and removes anxiety and fear of the future.
We have already shared a number of verses from Qur'an on religion in the context of Islam. Herein under we have combined all these posts to serve as a ready reckoner:
- [Believers!] Tell them: We believe in God and Qur'an and which was revealed to Abraham and all later prophets (Surah 2. Al-Baqara:136)
- There is no compulsion in the religion (Surah 2. Al-Baqara:256)
- Behold! the only [true] religion in the sight of God is Islam (Surah 3. Al-i'Imran:19)
- Hold fast together to the cable of Allah and be not divided (Surah 3. Al-i'Imran:103)
- Beware! Following the majority may mislead from path of Allah (Surah 6. Al-An'am:116)
- Surely you have nothing to do with those who make divisions in religion and become factions (Surah 6. Al-An'am:159)
- He it is Who has sent the True Religion to prevail over all religions (Surah 9. At Tauba (The Repentance) :33)
- Can a faithful child Disobey his parents? (Surah 29. Al-Ankabut:8)
- Divine Command about Universality of Islam (Surah 48. Al Fath (The Victory): 28)
In addition to the above shared verses, you may read our previous following posts on questions and answers about Islam:
- What is Islam? Is it mentioned in the Qur'an?
- What are Basic Articles of Faith of Muslims
- Why Islam is called a Deen, and not merely a Religion?
- What is the essence of Islamic Teachings in the light of Holy Quran?
- What is Status of Women in Islam?
- Basic differences between Sunni and Shia sects of Islam - a dispassionate comparison
- The Hijrah Calendar
- Four Actions: Never part with these ever in your life
- Who are those whose eyes overflow with tears
Herein under, we share a very informative lecture by eminent Muslim scholar Nouman Ali Khan in which he defines Islam in very plain and simple words:
We will keep adding more verses so as to make this collection wholesome.
For compiled verses for more specific subjects, please refer to our exclusive reference page: "Selected verses from Al-Qurʾān about a specific subject."
In addition, for more Selected Verses, please refer to our reference page: Selected Verses from the Qur'an. You may also refer to our Reference Pages and Understanding Al Qur'an for knowing more about Islam and Qur'ān.
May Allāh (سبحانه و تعالى) help us understand Qur'ān and follow the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, which is embodiment of commandments of Allah contained in the Qur'ān. May Allah help us to be like the ones He loves and let our lives be lived helping others and not making others' lives miserable or unlivable. May all our wrong doings, whether intentional or unintentional, be forgiven before the angel of death knocks on our door.
وَمَا عَلَيۡنَاۤ اِلَّا الۡبَلٰغُ الۡمُبِيۡنُ
(36:17) and our duty is no more than to clearly convey the Message.”
That is Our duty is only to convey to you the message that Allah has entrusted us with. Then it is for you to accept it or reject it. We have not been made responsible for making you accept it forcibly, and if you do not accept it, we shall not be seized in consequence of your disbelief, you will yourselves be answerable for your actions on Day of Resurrection.
Reading the Qur'ān should be a daily obligation of a Muslim - Reading it with translation will make it meaningful. But reading its Exegesis / Tafsir will make you understand it fully. It will also help the Muslims to have grasp over social issues and their answers discussed in the Qur'an and other matter related to inter faith so that they are able to discuss issues with non-Muslims with authority based on refences from Qur'an.
May Allah forgive me if my posts ever imply a piety far greater than I possess. I am most in need of guidance.
Note: When we mention God in our posts, we mean One True God, we call Allah in Islam, with no associates. Allah is the Sole Creator of all things, and that Allah is all-powerful and all-knowing. Allah has no offspring, no race, no gender, no body, and is unaffected by the characteristics of human life.
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