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Islam is not a new religion. It is the completion of teachings of Prophets
Abraham, Moses and Jesus, all of whom preached that God is One and
has no partners. It is tolerant and respectful of all other heavenly religions
and their followers who share the belief in the One and only God. The
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Holy Koran teaches: "There is no compulsion in religion. Righteousness
is now distinct from error. He who disbelieves in the idol and believes in
Allah has grasped the firmest tie that will never break, Allah is Hearing,
Knowing.” Koran 2:256
THE MEANING OF ISLAM
It is false to call Islam Muhammadanism, as has been done so frequently in
the West. We have already pointed out that Muslims believe that Islam is
the eternal message which Allah sent to all prophets, peace be upon
them, from the dawn of mankind, and not a new belief which began with the
Abraham, Moses and Jesus, all of whom preached that God is One and
has no partners. It is tolerant and respectful of all other heavenly religions
and their followers who share the belief in the One and only God. The
6
Holy Koran teaches: "There is no compulsion in religion. Righteousness
is now distinct from error. He who disbelieves in the idol and believes in
Allah has grasped the firmest tie that will never break, Allah is Hearing,
Knowing.” Koran 2:256
THE MEANING OF ISLAM
It is false to call Islam Muhammadanism, as has been done so frequently in
the West. We have already pointed out that Muslims believe that Islam is
the eternal message which Allah sent to all prophets, peace be upon
them, from the dawn of mankind, and not a new belief which began with the