WHAT DOES ISLAM MEAN?
The Arabic word 'Islam' means submission and obedience, and derives from a word meaning 'peace'.Islam is the most practised religion in the world with over a thousand million followers. It is more often thought of as a complete way of life rather than a religion. Islam began in Arabia and quickly spread to the entire Middle East, Asia, and Africa.
What or who is a Muslim?
Literally, the word 'Muslim' means "one who submits to God". Any one that bears witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah and that Muhammad is His messenger becomes a follower of Islam.
Who or what is Allah?
Allah is simply the arabic word for God, the creator of humankind.
Who is Muhammad?
Islam was revealed to humanity by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him ). Muhammad was born in A.D. 570 in the city of Makkah, in Saudi Arabia. Muslims believe that Muhammad is the last in a chain of prophets including: Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, Solomon, Jonah, John the Baptist, and Jesus, peace be upon them.
What is the Quran?
The Muslim sacred scripture is called the 'Qur'an' which means 'recitation'. Muslims regard the Qur'an as the unaltered word of God.
What are the duties of a Muslim?
There are five duties that every Muslim is obliged to perform. These are called 'The five pillars of Islam'.
These pillars help Muslims put their faith into action.
What or who is a Muslim?
Literally, the word 'Muslim' means "one who submits to God". Any one that bears witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah and that Muhammad is His messenger becomes a follower of Islam.
Who or what is Allah?
Allah is simply the arabic word for God, the creator of humankind.
Who is Muhammad?
Islam was revealed to humanity by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him ). Muhammad was born in A.D. 570 in the city of Makkah, in Saudi Arabia. Muslims believe that Muhammad is the last in a chain of prophets including: Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, Solomon, Jonah, John the Baptist, and Jesus, peace be upon them.
What is the Quran?
The Muslim sacred scripture is called the 'Qur'an' which means 'recitation'. Muslims regard the Qur'an as the unaltered word of God.
What are the duties of a Muslim?
There are five duties that every Muslim is obliged to perform. These are called 'The five pillars of Islam'.
These pillars help Muslims put their faith into action.
- Shahadah: The declaration of faith
Saying: "I bear witness that there is no god, but God; I bear witness that Muhammad is the prophet of God." By reciting this, one enters Islamic faith. - Salah: prayer
Muslims are required to pray five times a day. - Zakat: giving a fixed proportion of your wealth to charity
Muslims are required to give away 2.5% of their earnings every year to those less fortunate, regardless of their religion. - Saum: fasting during the month of Ramadan
Muslims fast for one month each year, during the islamic month called Ramadan. They are not allowed to eat, drink or have sexua interaction. - Hajj: pilgrimage to Mecca
If it is financially possible, Muslims are required to travel to Mecca once in their lifetime.