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| Article on Religion |
Short Article What is a Religion:
Religion is a code of conduct for mankind prescribed and communicated by GOD through the agency of man selected by him, Known as messengers, apostles or Prophets. It invites man to believe in the Reality, Unity and the ultimate supremacy of GOD and to surrender spiritually, mentally and physically to his will, i.e., the message of the prophet and thereby lead a life in the manner illustrated by him. In other words, religion is an intimate blend of attitude and the practical realization of this attitude.
According to the Quran, the first message of GOD was addressed to Adam (PBUH) himself:"And Adam (PBUH) received ( some ) words from his Foster-er ...." ( Surah AL-BAQRAH. 38)
These instructions received by Adam (PBUH) should have formed the only religion for mankind till the end of the world. Contrary to this, we have a number of religions, apparently differing from each other both in faith and practice. What could be the cause or causes for the observed differences ?
Life during Adam's (PBUH) time must have been quite different from what it was later and it might have become necessary to amend the laws to suit the then existing circumstances. Man is in the habit of forgetting and changing the laws to suit his own fancies. It must have therefore become necessary to remind those who had changed the earlier ones. Consequently, communications of GOD came from time to time through various prophets in such a manner that no people can complain that they were ignored.
