REASONS TO EMBRACE ISLAM

Islam is the true religion of Allah (God). Islam has been growing

in different times, different regions, different cultures, and

different races. It is a universal religion that fits all differences

and a way of life for humanity. Allah said:

"Indeed, the religion in the sight of Allah is Islam." The

Qur'an 3: 19

Islam means full submission to Allah. All Prophets of Allah

came to call people to Islam. Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon

him, said: "The prophets are brothers and their religion is one."

Also all Prophets admitted that they are Muslims because they

had full submission to Allah. The Qura'n stressed the Prophet's

submission to Allah in many verses such as:

-"And Abraham instructed his sons [to do the same] and [so

did] Jacob, [saying], "O my sons, indeed Allah has chosen for

you this religion, so do not die except while you are Muslims."

[The Qura'n 2:132]

-"But when Jesus felt (persistence) in disbelief from them, he

said, "who are my supporters for (the cause of) Allah?" The

disciples said we are supporters for Allah. We have believed

in Allah and testify that we are Muslims." [The Qur'an 3:52]

Therefore, Islam is not a new religion brought by Prophet

Muhammad, peace be upon him, to Arabs only. In fact, Arabs

comprise only 18% of total Muslim population. In another word, the

majority of Muslims (82%) are non-Arabs. Therefore Islam is the true

religion of Allah for all mankind from Adam until the end of this

world re-expressed in its final form through the message of the

Qur'an and the Prophethood of Muhammad, peace be upon him.

Then whoever chooses another religion other than Islam he is the

loser. Allah confirmed this in the Qur'an: "And whoever seeks a

religion other than Islam, it will never be accepted of him, and

in the hereafter he will be one of the losers." [The Qur'an 3:85