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Gods, Prophets, and Believers
The Qur'an unequivocally acknowledges a single, omnipotent God. He is the creator and sustainer of the world and the one who offers guidance to men and women through the Revelation.
Heir to God's earlier messengers, Muhammad continued the Abrahamic tradition and is considered the last and the "seal" of the prophets. Through its message, the Qur'an stresses some of the central doctrines of Islam, such as trust in the one, all-knowing God, the centrality of the Divine Message for Muslims, the role of the prophets as guides to moral and ethical conduct, and the inevitability of Judgment Day.
In addition to these core articles of belief (iman), the Qur'an offers certain guidelines, ranging from inheritance laws to daily rituals and dietary restrictions, that help establish a community of believers (umma). |