Islam is perfect

Islam is perfect:

 “...This day have I perfected your religion for you, completed My favor upon you, and have chosen for you Islam  as your religion.”   (5:3)

 As the  perfect religion, Islam teaches mankind how to attain success in the most perfect way.  The following are some of the Ahâdith that serve as enlightenment and guidance to those who desire for perfection:

 Abu Hurairah  (radhiallâhu anhu) narrated that the Prophet  (sallallâhu  ‘alayhi wasallam)  said, "Goodness and comfort are for him who worships his Rabb in a perfect manner and serves his master sincerely.”  (Bukhari 3/725)

Ibn Umar  (radhiallâhu anhu) narrated that Allâh’s Messenger (sallallâhu  ‘alayhi wasallam)  said, "If a slave is honest and faithful to his master and worships his Rabb (Allâh) in a perfect manner, he will get a double reward.”  (Bukhari 3/722)

Abu Hurairah (radhiallâhu anhu) narrated that the Prophet  (sallallâhu  ‘alayhi wasallam) said, "Whoever believes in Allâh and His Messenger, offers prayers perfectly and fasts (the month of) Ramadan then it is incumbent upon Allâh to admit him into Paradise, whether he emigrates for Allâh’s cause or stays in the land where he was born.” They (the companions of the Prophet  (sallallâhu  ‘alayhi wasallam) said, "O Allâh’s Messenger (sallallâhu  ‘alayhi wasallam)! Should we not inform the people of that?" He said, "There are one-hundred degrees in Paradise which Allâh has prepared for those who carry on Jihad in His Cause. The distance between every two degrees is like the distance between the sky and the Earth.  So if you ask Allâh for anything, ask Him for the Firdaus, for it is the last part of Paradise and the highest part of Paradise, and at its top there is the Throne of Beneficent, and from it gush forth the rivers of Paradise.”  (Bukhari 9/519)

Abdullah ibn Hisham (radhiallâhu anhu) narrated: “We were with the Prophet  (sallallâhu  ‘alayhi wasallam) and he was holding the hand of 'Umar bin Al-Khattab. 'Umar said to Him, "O Allâh’s Messenger! You are dearer to me than everything except my own self.” The Prophet  (sallallâhu  ‘alayhi wasallam) said, "No, by Him in Whose Hand my soul is, (you will not have complete or perfect faith) till I am dearer to you than your own self.” Then 'Umar said to him, "However, now, by Allâh, you are dearer to me than my own self.” The Prophet  (sallallâhu  ‘alayhi wasallam) said, "Now, O 'Umar, you are a believer.”  (Bukhari 8/628)

 Abu Hurairah  (radhiallâhu anhu) narrated that the Prophet  (sallallâhu  ‘alayhi wasallam)  said: “The most perfect believer in respect of faith is he who is best of them in manners.”  (Abu Dawud  4665)

 Abu Humamah  (radhiallâhu anhu) narrated that the Prophet  (sallallâhu  ‘alayhi wasallam) said: “If anyone loves for Allâh’s sake, hates for Allâh’s sake, gives for Allâh’s sake and withholds for Allâh’s sake, he will have perfect faith.” (Abu Dawud  4664) 

Abu Hurairah  (radhiallâhu anhu) narrated that the Prophet  (sallallâhu  ‘alayhi wasallam) said:  “Among the Muslims the most perfect, as regards his faith, is the one whose character is excellent, and the best among you are those who treat their wives well.” (Tirmidhi  278, 628, 3264 and Abu Dawud) 

Aishah (Radhiallâhu anha) narrated that Allâh’s Messenger (sallallâhu  ‘alayhi wasallam) said, "Among the believers who show most perfect faith are those who have the best disposition, and are kindest to their families.”  (Tirmidhi 3263) 

All the above Prophetic teachings in addition to the Qur’anic Ayât (Verses) earlier quoted clearly tell us that indeed, Islam is the perfect religion and hence the best way of life for all.  Islam as a universal religion is Allah’s Blessing and Mercy  for all of us.   It is for us to enjoy it and be successful in the eternal world to come.  The best way to attain success through Islam is to learn it according to its authentic Sources.  That is, to acquire knowledge of Islam  through the Qur’an and the Sunnah and the right deductions from these revealed Sources of Knowledge and Guidance.   

Since Allah (Subhanahu wa ta’ala) is the One Who gives guidance, earnestly ask Him for authentic Islamic knowledge.  We must seek His help and guidance to be able to apply such knowledge and share them to others – all for His Pleasure.  May our Rabb (Cherisher and Sustainer) increase our knowledge of Islam and enjoy the best life of being true Muslims forever.  Ameen.