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The universality of Islam

The universality of Islam is an undeniable fact, a characteristic peculiar to Islam, the Righteous Religion. 

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Who is Allah: Understanding God in Islam

“Allah" is the Arabic word for the one true God in Islam. The word "Allah" is the same word that Arabic-speaking Christians and Jews use.

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The First Article of Faith: Belief in Allah

The most important teaching of Islam is that only God is to be served and worshiped.  Also, the biggest sin in Islam is to worship other beings w...

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The second Article of Faith: Belief in Angels

Allah created unseen beings called angels who work tirelessly to administer His kingdom in full obedience.  The angels surround us at all times,...

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The Third Article of Faith: Belief in Revealed Boo...

Belief in Revealed Books of Allah: Muslims believe that God revealed His wisdom and instructions through ‘books’ to some of the prophets like the Psal...

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Belief in Prophets and Messengers of Allah

Muslims believe that God communicates His guidance through human prophets sent to every nation. These prophets start with Adam and include Noah, Abr...

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The fifth Article of Faith: Belief in The Day of J...

Belief in Day of Judgment: The life of this world and all that is in it will come to an end on an appointed day.  At that time, every person will...

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The sixth Article of Faith: Belief in Destiny and...

Belief in Destiny and Divine Decree: Muslims believe that since God is the Sustainer of all life, nothing happens except by His Will and with His full...

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Core Islamic Beliefs: Six Articles of Faith

A brief introduction to the six articles of faith that are the main doctrines of Islam.

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The First Pillar of Islam:The Testimony of Faith “...

The Testimony of Faith is the statement, "La ilaha illa Allah wa Muhammad Rasul-ullah", meaning "There is no deity worthy of being worship except God...

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The Second Pillar of Islam: The Prayer

Daily Prayer: Prayer is a method by which a Muslim connects to God and gathers spiritual strength and peace of mind. Muslims perform five formal praye...

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The Third Pillar of Islam: zakat

Zakah: A type of charity. Muslims recognize that all wealth is a blessing from God, and certain responsibilities are required in return. In Islam, i...

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The Fourth Pillar of Islam: Fasting Ramadan

Fast of Ramadan: Once each year, Muslims are commanded to fast for an entire month from dawn to sunset. The period of intense spiritual devotion is k...

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The Fifth Pillar of Islam:The Pilgrimage ” Hajj”

The Hajj Pilgrimage to Mecca: Every Muslim strives to make a once in a lifetime pilgrimage to the sacred sites in Mecca, in present-day Saudi Arabia.

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Core Religious Practice of Islam: The Five Pillars...

The Five Pillars of Islam: These are the foundation of Muslim life and Muslims are required to observe them with utmost devotion. 

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How To Clean From Ritual Impurity

New Muslims Class Level 1 - Lesson 21: How To Clean From Ritual Impurity.