Seeking Genuine Insights into Islam's Foundations from its Original Sources

Assalamu alaikum everyone, I’m currently learning about various religions by focusing solely on their original sacred texts-straight from the source, without the influence of later cultural additions or modern takes. This isn’t a debate; I just want a clear, accurate understanding based on what the earliest writings actually say and how they evolved. I’m looking into multiple faiths, including Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and others. Could you help break it down like this? 1. What the original sacred texts (like the Quran and authentic Hadith for Islam) state 2. What early historical practice among the first Muslim communities looked like 3. How later cultural interpretations developed **PART 1: Allah and Ultimate Reality** From the earliest Islamic texts: • Is Allah described as beyond form and gender? • If so, can people relate to the divine in masculine terms (like using “He”) without implying gender? • Or is Allah defined in a specific way that makes other interpretations incorrect? • Is there any hierarchy between masculine and feminine concepts in the divine, or are they seen as equal or symbolic? **PART 2: Core Beliefs About Life** Based on the original texts, what do they say about: • Creation (the universe, Earth, and how humans originated) • Gender (the understanding of male and female) • Men (their roles and treatment) • Women (their roles and treatment) • How Islam views other religions or practices • Children (their roles and treatment) • Daughters (their roles and treatment) • Sons (their roles and treatment) • Sexuality • Purity (what’s considered pure vs. impure, and whether it’s physical, mental, or both) • Treatment of outsiders or minorities • Whether morality is fixed or depends on context **PART 3: Marriage and Human Expectations** Since marriage is important in Islam’s original texts: • What’s expected of a husband and a wife according to those texts? • What’s expected of a wife and a wife according to those texts? • Is there a defined hierarchy between spouses? • Are these roles seen as equal, complementary, or unequal? • Are these expectations described as divine commands or social advice? **PART 4: Family and Daily Life** • How do the earliest texts describe family structures, parent-child relationships, and social roles? • How does this reflect the treatment and expectations for men, women, and children in everyday life? Jazakum Allahu khayran for sharing your knowledge-I really appreciate it!