Islam: Muhammed and the Quran - Essay Example

The religion has taken several shapes over the passage of the years and split of beliefs have been witnessed. Some of the most common ones are Sunni, Shia and Ahmaddiya. Sunni believe that Holy Prophet is the last prophet and he delivered the message of Allah: Ali is the focal point of the split between the beliefs of Shia and Sunni communities. Ahmadiyya share the basic beliefs of Islam i.e. unity of Allah and prophet hood of Muhammad (P.B.U.H). But they also have another focal point in their religion which is their belief in Mirza Ghulam Ahmad.

They believe that he is the promised messiah and mehdi (Al-Islam n.d.). “And with Him are the keys (treasures) of the unseen. None but He knows them; and He alone knows what is in the land and in the sea. Not a leaf falls but He knows it, and there is not a grain in the darkness (recess) of the earth, nor anything wet or dry but is in a clear Book” (6:59) It describes the right path of life and a solution to any worldly problem for example; most righteous and favourable way to a marriage and raising kids, way to run a business, rules to run a state etc.

It is a complete book that has not been changed and neither will it ever be. It gives us information about our duties towards others and our rights. It addresses all relationships ranging from parents to children, teachers to neighbours etc. All the verses and ayahs of Quran have been revealed on Muhammad (P.B.U.H) by the Angel Jibriel (Gabriel) and he delivered Allah’s message in the most righteous manner. This is the reason why many verses of Quran begin with the word “Say…”; this is the way in which Allah addressed Holy Prophet to convey the message to His people.

Not only Quran serves as a book of guidance in every field of life, it also reminds us of our prayers and the Day of Judgment so that we stay on the right path and gain His blessings in life and hereafter. Quran is like a