Islam The Easy method

 Islam  (The Easy Way)

Islam means "surrender" and its central idea is surrendering to the will of God. Its central article of faith is that "There is no god but God and Muhammad is his messenger". Followers of Islam are called Muslims.

"Introduction"

One of the terms used by the Qur'an during the early Makkan period to describe Islam was Al-Yusraa, or 'The Easy Way'. This is simply because Islam was, and is the natural way of life. Indeed, whatever is natural for human beings should be easy for them in every way, hence causing them to gravitate towards it easily, and consequently bring harmony, peace, and tranquility to their lives. Since the Quran is the book upon which the Islamic way of life is built, then the Quran has to be easy to understand and follow-it is 'The Easy Way'.

This view that Islam is easy to understand and practice, is derived from the primary sources of Islam. In the Quran, Allah comforts us by continuously reassuring us that He desires for us ease not hardship, despite the seemingly formidable trials and tribulations that we may sometimes face. He says:

1 'God desires ease for you, and desires not hardship' (2:185);
2 'Truly with hardship comes ease' (94: 6);
3 'God will assuredly appoint, after difficulty; easiness' (65:7);
4 'Whoso fears God, God will appoint for him, of His command, easiness' (65:4);
5 'We shall speak to him, of our command, easiness' (18:88);

6 'God desires to lighten things for you, for the human being has been created weak' (4:28).

 

 In addition to the Quran, the Hadith literature is also replete with references exhorting us to adopt a balanced and simple approach to life. Prophet Muhammad (saw) has advised us: 'This Deen or way of life is easy But if anyone overdoes it, it gets the better of him. So keep to the right course, approximate to perfection, rejoice, and ask for help in the mornings, the evenings, and some of the latter part of the night (Bukhari). The Prophet (saw) has also praised those who adopt a moderate approach to 'ibadah or worship. Ibadab, he said, should be done with freshness of heart, not an exhausting routine carried out despite fatigue.

'Do those deeds which you can do easily, as Allah will not get tired [of giving rewards] till you get bored and tired [of performing good deeds! ... and the most beloved deed to Allah is the one which is done regularly even if it is little' (Bukhari).

 

Islam is not a way of life that is complex or difficult. Rather it is the human being who practices Islam who often makes it difficult then, complexity overtakes him so that eventually he is unable to cope with even the simplest of tasks. 

Moderation which leads to balance, is a fundamental and distinguishing feature of Islam. Allah tells us: 'We have made you a nation justly balanced' (2:143). 

 🠊Maintaining a Joyful Disposition

Allah wants us to enjoy ourselves not only in the Hereafter but also in this world. Allah tells us in the Quran to pray for both 'the good in this world and the good in the Hereafter' (2:201).

Additionally, the Quran speaks extensively about the enjoyment of life:

'O children of Adam! Wear your beautiful apparel at every time and place of prayer Eat and drink but waste not by excess, for Allah loves not wasters. Say: 'Who has forbidden the beautiful gifts of Allah which He has produced for His servants and the things clean and pure which He has provided for sustenance' (7:30-301).