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The Religion of Islam

What is Islam?

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The word Islam in Arabic literally means "submission" — voluntary submission to the will of Allah (God). It is the monotheistic religion revealed by Allah to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in the 7th century CE, and the world's second largest faith with more than 1.8 billion followers.

Islam is not merely a set of religious rituals, but a complete way of life encompassing spirituality, ethics, law, economics, and social relations, guided by the Holy Quran and the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ.

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لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا ٱللَّٰهُ مُحَمَّدٌ رَسُولُ ٱللَّٰهِ

"There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah"

Foundations of Practice

The 5 Pillars of Islam

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The fundamental practices every Muslim must observe — the axis of Islamic religious life.

الشَّهَادَة

Shahada

Testify that there is no deity except Allah and that Muhammad ﷺ is His Messenger.

الصَّلَاة

Salah — Prayer

Perform the five daily prayers at their appointed times, facing Mecca.

الزَّكَاة

Zakat — Charity

Give 2.5% of annual wealth to those in need, purifying one's property.

الصَّوْم

Sawm — Fasting

Fast during Ramadan, abstaining from dawn until sunset.

الحَجّ

Hajj — Pilgrimage

Perform the pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in a lifetime, for those who are able.

Islamic Creed

The 6 Articles of Faith

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Belief in Allah

Believe that Allah is One, without partners, children, or equals.

Belief in Angels

Believe in the angels created by Allah from light, who worship Him perfectly.

Belief in Books

Believe in the revealed Books — and the Quran as the last and preserved.

Belief in Prophets

Believe in all prophets, from Adam to Muhammad ﷺ, the Seal of the Prophets.

Belief in Judgment

Believe that there will be resurrection and judgment of all human beings.

Belief in Qadar

Believe that everything that occurs is by Allah's knowledge and decree.

Muhammad ﷺ — The Messenger Know Your Prophet