“Islam” is an Arabic word which means “submission, surrender and obedience to God.” In religious terms, this means that the individual who embraces Islam as his religion must put the Almighty first and foremost in his life, bowing to His wishes in all matters, great and small. Islam, the religion of nature, is an eternal guidance for mankind. Through the present book, The Principles of Islam, Maulana Wahiduddin Khan presents the principles of Islam so that the reader is able to form an accurate and comprehensive picture of Islam, the true religion of submission to God. These principles include God, the Hereafter, Angels, Prophethood, The Quran, God-oriented Life, Family Life, Human Brotherhood, Non-Violence, Peace and Spirituality, and so on. After reading it, the seekers will be able to comprehend the basic principles of life as explained in the Quran and the Hadith, the sayings and deeds of the Prophet of Islam.
