| The holy religion of Islam is the last divine religion, and for this reason it is the most perfect of them all. With the advent of this religion, the former religions were abolished, for by having a perfect religion, there is no need for an imperfect one. The religion of Islam was sent down to man through our Honourable Prophet Muhammad (sa). This door of salvation and prosperity was opened to mankind at a time when human societies had passed through the periods of immaturity and mental incapacity and had become prepared to gain their ideal perfection and acquired the capability to gain knowledge in divine and sublime matters along with their application. Therefore, Islam has introduced facts and teachings suitable to the understanding of a realistic man as well as praiseworthy eithics that distinguish men, has provided instructions that reform individuals and social aspects of man's life, and has also recommended the observance of these factors. For this reason, the religion of Islam is a universal and eternal religion. It consists of a series of religious tenets and practical and moral provisions, the application of which, ensure's welfare and happiness in this world and the Akhirah (the world Hereafter). The regulations of Islam are such as to bring about the best conditions of life and the most progressive human transcendency for individuals and societies observing them. Islam grants its excellet advantages to all people and socieites equally. Adults and children, the wise and the ignorant, men and woman, the white and black, easterners and westerners can, without exception, enjoy the benefits and advantages of this holy religion to attain their needs in the best and the most perfect manner possible. This is due to the fact that Islam has established its teachings and regulations on the basis of creation and has considered man's needs and tries to settle them. The nature and structure of all men are identical even if they belong to different races and generations. It is evident that human society, from east to west, is regarded as a typical family, that is to say, the members of society are all human. The adults and children, men and women, the wise the ignorant, the white and black,...are members of this family. They all share the same principles and foundations of human characteristices. The needs of various individuals and different races are the same. Posterities are also descendants of this very family and will definitely inherit their requirements. Consequently, Islam is the religion which fulfuls the actual and natural needs of man. Islam is adequate for everyone and will survive for ever. Thus, the Almighty Allah calls Islam a human nature-inspiring religion that invities people to keep human nature alive. Theologions have stated that Islam is an easy religion which does not treat man with severity. Islamic teachings in brief P39 Ayatullah Sayyid Muhammad Husayn Tabataba'i |
| In the Name of Allah, The Compassionate, The Merciful The Religion of Islam |