Someone once asked me: “Don’t you ever doubt your religion?” 

My response was: “Yes, I often do. But I don’t leave myself at the mercy of doubt for long; I reflect on it and, using objective evidence and honest analysis, I arrive at certainty quickly!”

Let me explain further my objective evidence and honest analysis. 

1. When I took at the Qur’an I find no linguistic, scientific or historical mistakes. 

2. When I study the teachings contained in the Qur’an I find a book full of wisdom and guidance. 

3. When I asses the core message of the Qur’an I find its message of justice for all, at all times and costs, extremely empowering. 

4. When I put the Qur’anic principles of morality and ethics to the test, they always pass with overwhelming distinction, because they provide a universal standard that is based on human beings’ natural disposition. The Quran is practical and its overall outcome is balance and harmony. 

5. When I examine the Qur’anic theory of economic, social, political and spiritual equality between all human beings I am truly humbled because it entitles all human beings to innate freedom, dignity and worth. 

6. When I reflect on the Qur’an’s interest-free and fairtrade economic framework, I am overwhelmed because I can see the outcome to be more egalitarian, equitable and fair for all people in the society. 

7. When I evaluate the Qur’anic model of leadership based on leaders possessing the highest standard of character including probity, truthfulness, sobriety and God-consciousness, I am left speechless because such leaders would bring stability and instil hope amongst people. 

8. When I analyse the Qur’anic model of governance founded on people’s right to choose who should govern them, their right to be consulted and their right to hold their leaders to account, I am left with no doubt about the truth of its message. 

9. When I study the life of the man who claimed to be the prophet who received the revelation, that is, the Qur’an from God, I find he had the most immaculate character. His people universally called him “the truthful and trustworthy”, God labelled him as a “mercy to the universe” and possessor of “supreme moral standards.”Intelligent human beings of the world throughout history have written volumes in his praise. Having considered this, I am left totally convinced by the message and the Messenger. 

10. When I wonder what is expected of me from the Qur’an, I am surprised to find that all I am expected to do is to use my brain objectively and my heart freely to arrive at the most obvious conclusion - if the Qur’an is free of mistakes, the messenger who conveyed it is flawless and its teachings are sound, comprehensive and contemporaneous, then I should simply follow it.  

11. Even after all the analysis and examinations of evidence, if I am in any doubt about the Qur’an, I have every right to reject it. The Qur’an places a challenge before I make my final decision - “If you have doubts about the revelation We have sent down to Our servant, then produce a single surah (chapter) like it- enlist whatever supporters you have other than God- if you truly [think you can]. (The Qur’an 2:23)

After this objective examination of the evidence and honest analysis using my brain and heart I am left with no doubt about my faith. I am left totally convinced that Islam is the truth. I am honoured and humbled to be a Muslim. If you are a Muslim be humble and grateful; if you are not a Muslim, you should try Islam, I am sure you will love it!

Ajmal Masroor

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