Islam came as a religion to fix the chaos in human’s life. It perfected the way of living. There are many benefits of being Islam when somebody become Muslims, whether he/she is Islam by birth of converting.
Here are the benefits of being Islam:
1. Having a Holistic Way of Life
One of the benefits of being Islam is we are provided with a holistic way of living. From the physical, spiritual, and emotional, Islam has its own guidance for all Muslim. All the Islamic principles are derived from two main sources: the Holy Quran and the traditions of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) in the past so that everyone can have an organized life.
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2. Having a Deep Relationship with Allah SWT
By being Islam, we have a big opportunity to established a deep relationship with Allah SWT. By giving all to seek for Allah’s pleasure we are driving ourselves closer and close, and as results of our close bond with Allah, we gain an inner peace and sufficient in life. Our heart is in content when we live to obey and worship Allah SWT.
“…Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest.” – Ar Ra’d (13:28)
3. Only One God to Worship
The main principles of Islam is to worship only One God. Our God, Allah SWT possesses all qualities that no creatures can ever be compared with. He has the ultimate power, no equals, and no rivals. He is the worthiest among the worthy, no descendants and no parts of Him can be presented by anything.
“And (all) the Most Beautiful Names belong to Allah so call on Him by them…” – Al-A’raf (7:180)
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4. Our View in Life is Clear
One of the benefits by being Islam is that we have a clear vision of what we pursue and how do we live our lives. As everything we do is what Allah’s doesn’t prohibited. And we have to understand that all the things happen only under and because of Allah’s permission. Our beloved Prophet (peace be upon him) said,
“How wonderful is the affair of the believer, for his affairs are all good. If something good happens to him, he is thankful for it and that is good for him. If something bad happens to him, he bears it with patience and that is also good for him.” – Muslim
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5. Finding the Real Meaning of Faith
Faith in Islam is both easy and hard to do. It’s easy for us to say we have faith in Allah SWT. But to practice it requires harder effort. For that matter, Allah SWT has provided evidence from long ago in the form of earth, moon, sky, animal, rain, sun, and etc.
“We (Allah) have certainly sent down Signs that make things clear: and God guides whom He wills to the straight path.” – An-Nur (24:46)
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6. We Take Responsibility for Our Actions
Islam is a religion that teach its followers to take responsibility in every action we take. All the deeds will later help us to enter paradise in afterlife.
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “Allah will bring the believer very close and privately ask him ‘Do you know this sin? Do you know that sin?’ The believer’s reply will be, ‘Yes Oh Lord,’ until he is reminded about all of his sins, and he thinks he will perish. Then Allah will say ‘I covered up your sins during your life, and I will forgive your sins today.’ Then he will be given his book of good deeds.” – Bukhari and Muslim
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7. Living This Life in a Positive Manner
In pursuing happiness, Islam has its own way. Life in this world is only temporary and merely test from Allah SWT. The ultimate happiness is when we worship Allah SWT sincerely and do everything to please Him. All the hardships in life will eventually be over and lightened by our belief in Allah.
Islam teaches us not to lose hope and being overly sad only by worldly matters. What’s important lies in the afterlife, not in this life.
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8. Islam Principles are Timeless
The main guidance of Islamic life all has written in the Holy Quran long time ago. All messages was meant for people from all times, from Adam (AS), the first human, till the Day of Judgement. Quran is a miracle, since despite its old, what’s inside the it is timeless. No matter how much the world changes and years has passed, Quran is still applicable as the way of living and guidance for all Muslims.
9. Living a Balanced Life
All the form of worship in Islam has its own benefits. Starting from the daily prayers, Quran recitation, charity and fasting, they can all fulfill the physical, spiritual, and psychological needs all in one go. All the acts are meant to find the right balance between faith and action.
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10. Being Able to Acquire Peace and Harmony
As a result of the second benefit, you will be able to acquire peace, harmony, tranquility and happiness within yourself, with your family, with people of the world, with the environment and with the universe. One has to remember that the source of peace is Allah, and one of his beautiful names is that He is The Peace.
More Benefits by Being Islam
- We still have hope that our sins will be forgiven.
- We could gain all the best thing in life
- We have Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), the best human as role model.
- By being Islam, we always do our best to erase all the bad traits for ourselves.
As a result of the second benefit, you will be able to acquire peace, harmony, tranquility and happiness within yourself, with your family, with people of the world, with the environment and with the universe. One has to remember that the source of peace is Allah, and one of his beautiful names is that He is The Peace.
After knowing all the benefits of being Islam, we should be proud of having the religion as our way of living. May we can always become a faithful and obedience Muslim for the rest of our lives.