Islam

Islam is the world’s second-largest Abrahamic religion, with over 1.5 billion followers, known as Muslims. It is founded on the belief in one God (Allah) and the acceptance of Muhammad as His final messenger. The religion is defined by its core principles and sacred texts

Core Beliefs:

The Oneness of God (Tawhid): Absolute, indivisible monotheism is the bedrock of the faith.

Prophethood: Muslims revere a long line of prophets, including Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus, with Muhammad as the final prophet.

Scripture: The Quran is considered the verbatim word of God as revealed to Muhammad. It is supplemented by the Hadith, which records the sayings and actions of the Prophet.

The Hereafter: The belief that individuals are accountable for their deeds on Earth, leading to a Day of Judgment and an afterlife of heaven or hell.

The Five Pillars of Islam:

These are the foundational acts of worship and duties for every Muslim:

Shahadah: The sincere declaration of faith: "There is no god but God; Muhammad is the Prophet of God."

Salat: Performing ritual prayers five times daily, facing the Kaaba in Mecca

Zakat: An obligatory almsgiving or tax to support the poor and needy

Sawm: Fasting from dawn to sunset during the holy month of Ramadan.

Hajj: A once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage to Mecca, required for those who are physically and financially able.

Note: This article is for educational purposes only. For authentic Islamic knowledge, please refer to Quran, Hadith and Ulema.