Are you by any chance misguided about the religion?
Some people are afraid of Islam, but most people don’t know enough about it to justify their fears. Others are not afraid of it, but are just interested in learning about it. If you are looking to learn more about Islam, whether or not you are a Muslim, or know somebody who has concerns, then this website is for you. With the world turning into global village the importance of understanding the religion that more than 24% of the world’s population follows is undeniable.
Introduction
The word “Islam” means to acquire peace by submitting yourself to the will of God; essentially someone who follows Islam. Islam, along with Judaism and Christianity, is considered to be one of the three Abrahamic faiths. It is also the second largest religion in the world.
The Five Pillars of Islam
These are the fundamental beliefs of Islam, and must be understood and put into practice throughout your life. These practices must be undertaken with the best of effort in order to be considered a true Muslim. They are:
- Shahadah – Declaration of faith in the oneness of God and that Muhammad is the last prophet of God (Ashhadu an la elaha ella Allah wa anna muhammadan rasool Allah);
- Salah – Praying five times a day;
- Sawm – Fasting (from food, drinks, and sex) during the month of Ramadan from sunrise to sunset, if medically able to (stop consuming);
- Zakah – Charity; giving roughly 2.5% of one’s savings to charitable purposes annually (e.g. mostly to the needy, but also to ransom captives, help others in debt, etc.).
- Hajj – Pilgrimage to Makkah at least once, if physically and financially able.
The Six Articles of Faith in Islam
These are also basic beliefs that one must have in order to be considered a true Muslim. They are believing in:
- The one and only God, known as Allah;
- The angels, which are pure and sinless creatures made of light. They worship God and fulfill His commands, never disobeying Him;
- The revealed scriptures, including the formerly preserved Psalms of David (Zabur), Scrolls of Abraham (Suhuf), the Gospel (Injeel), the Torah (Tawraat), and the authentic and unaltered (preserved) Quran.
- The prophets sent by God, who were sent to deliver God’s message;
- The Day of Judgment, a day when every adult will be judged for their actions and sent to Heaven or into the Hellfire accordingly;
- Destiny, and that God has control over everything they do and that everything happens for a reason;
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