This pilgrimage cleanses all previous sins committed in one’s life. With a better understanding of what true Islam is, people can see how closely related many of the beliefs are to Christianity and Judaism. Many of the other religions of the world have similar codes of conduct for everyday living, and a common theme is usually acting as a moral and good person. But a major theme for Islam is the belief in the Oneness of Allah, and that there is nothing alike. Another common misconception is that Islam is a religion of revenge and punishment, but in actuality, peace and forgiveness are stressed. God is both the Merciful and the Punisher, but in much of the Koran Allah is mentioned as the Most Merciful. The starting of each prayer is done with Bismallah, “In the name of Allah, The Beneficent, The Merciful”, not Allah The Punisher. Even though both are true, God is not seen as an angry old man looking down upon humanity but as the Sustainer. Through observing the qualities of Islam, one can see that it is a reasonable and rational religion that benefits the followers as well as non-followers. With the sharing, giving, self examination and discipline as well as the many other qualities of Islam involved with one’s self, one can try to purify their self and soul and then later on be rewarded for their good deeds. In a nutshell, Religiological Analysis of Islam shows that it is a simple religion whose followers believe in the Oneness and True Reality of Allah (God), follow the sacred book of the Koran and try to follow the Prophet Muhammad’s exemplary life. Existence is possible and sustained through His Will. A peaceful religion that encourages justice and rational in life such as in the modern world, and to bring people to a path of Purity. ...
