In Islam, it is believed that the correct religion is the one that is based on the belief in one God, submission to His will, and the teachings of the prophets and messengers that He sent to guide humanity. Muslims believe that all prophets, from Adam to Muhammad, were sent by Allah to convey His message and to guide people towards the right path.
Chronological order in Islam:
- Adam - 1st man and 1st prophet in Islam
- Noah - 1st Messenger in Islam
- Muhammad - Last Messenger in Islam
- Messages (books) -around 314 books in Islam. That means, there were around 314 Messengers.
- Prophets - It is believed in Islam, that there were around 124,000 prophets.
While 314 messages came down to those Messengers, there were 124,000 prophets to carry out Allah's message over the years since the 1st man and Prophet Adam.
Muslims are instructed to embrace the final message from Allah, one God, in terms of religion. For instance, up until the year 609 AD, Jesus served as both their Prophet and Messenger. (pbuh). Nonetheless, it would be Muhammad after 610 AD. (pbuh).
Besides, in order to determine the correct religion, Muslims are encouraged to seek knowledge and understanding of different beliefs and to use their reason and intellect to make informed decisions. Muslims believe that the Quran, as the final revelation from Allah, provides guidance and clarity on matters of faith and morality, and that it is a criterion by which all other religions and beliefs can be judged.
Muslims also believe that sincere supplication and prayer can help one to discern the truth and to seek guidance from Allah. Ultimately, it is believed that Allah is the only one who can guide a person to the correct path, and that He will reward those who sincerely seek the truth and strive to do what is right according to His will.
Here are some Quran verses related to the topic:
"Indeed, the religion in the sight of Allah is Islam. And those who were given the Scripture did not differ except after knowledge had come to them - out of jealous animosity between themselves. And whoever disbelieves in the verses of Allah, then indeed, Allah is swift in [taking] account." (Quran 3:19)
"And whoever desires other than Islam as religion - never will it be accepted from him, and he, in the Hereafter, will be among the losers." (Quran 3:85)
"Say, "O People of the Scripture, come to a word that is equitable between us and you - that we will not worship except Allah and not associate anything with Him and not take one another as lords instead of Allah." But if they turn away, then say, "Bear witness that we are Muslims [submitting to Him]." (Quran 3:64)
Islam's confirmation of other religions, and choices of Prophets or Messengers:
Say, [O believers], "We have believed in Allāh and what has been revealed to us and what has been revealed to Abraham and Ishmael and Isaac and Jacob and the Descendants [al-Asbāṭ]1 and what was given to Moses and Jesus and what was given to the prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them, and we are Muslims [in submission] to Him." (Quran Surah Al Bakarah 2:136)
This verse from the Quran states that believers have faith in Allah and in all the revelations that were sent down to various prophets, including Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, the descendants, Moses, and Jesus. It emphasizes that believers do not discriminate between these prophets and their teachings, and they submit to Allah's will. This verse also emphasizes the importance of believing in all of the prophets and the divine revelations they received. Rejecting even one of them would mean rejecting the message and guidance of all prophets, as they all preached the same message of monotheism and obedience to Allah.
Another verse in the Quran that speaks to the idea of rejecting prophets is found in Surah An-Nisa (4:150-151):
"Indeed, those who disbelieve in Allah and His messengers and wish to discriminate between Allah and His messengers and say, 'We believe in some and disbelieve in others,' and wish to adopt a way in between - those are the disbelievers, truly. And We have prepared for the disbelievers a humiliating punishment."
This verse emphasizes that those who pick and choose which prophets to believe in and which to reject are in fact disbelievers, and will be punished accordingly. It stresses the importance of accepting all of the prophets and their message as a whole, without discrimination or deviation.
Islam is a monotheistic religion based on the belief in one God, Allah, and the teachings of the prophet Muhammad, as conveyed through the Quran, the holy book of Islam. The central belief of Islam is that there is only one God, who is just, compassionate, and merciful. Muslims follow the Five Pillars of Islam, which include the declaration of faith, prayer, giving to charity, fasting during the month of Ramadan, and making a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in a lifetime if possible. Islam also emphasizes the importance of good deeds and moral behavior, and encourages the pursuit of knowledge and education. The overall goal of Islam is to lead its adherents to a life of piety, humility, service to others, ultimate success, and a way to achieve peace.
In conclusion, Muslims are persuaded that Islam is the oldest religion since it is the only one with sufficient evidence for the existence of the First Man and the Prophet, Adam (pbuh), and the Last Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) from one God, Allah. The question now is, since nearly all religions believe that Allah is the only God and that monotheism exists, then why is it necessary to accept the most recent or the last religion and why not continue practicing the faith your parents taught you growing up? As Zakir Naik stated in one of his lectures, if you have different versions of the same author, we are asked to follow the last version, since the last version will have all the details. In the same way, there were 314 Messengers who talked about and given messages from one God. Since Allah, the one God, is the same Author, we should believe the Quran, which is the final edition and the last book given to Muhammad (pbuh), and Islam is the final Religion.
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