What is Islam?

Islam is a monotheistic religion. This First Man and Women on the Face of Earth Adam and Eve was the followers of Islam. centered on the Teachings From Allah and Quran and the teachings of the Last Messenger of Allah Prophet Muhammad (SAW). The word “Islam” itself means “submission to the will of God”. Muslims believe in one God (Allah), and that Muhammad is his Final and Last messenger/prophet of islam. They also believe in the previous prophets of other Adam, Noah, Abrahamic religions, including Abraham, Moses, and Jesus. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Here’s a more detailed breakdown: [2, 4, 6]

  • Core Beliefs: Muslims believe in the oneness of God (monotheism), the finality of Muhammad as God’s prophet, and the importance of the Quran as God’s word. [2, 4, 6]
  • Practices: Islam emphasizes submission to God’s will and following the Five Pillars: faith (Shahada), prayer (Salat), charity (Zakat), fasting (Sawm), and pilgrimage (Hajj). [1, 2, 7]
  • Scripture: The Quran is the central holy scripture of Islam, believed to be the verbatim word of God. Muslims also respect previous revelations like the Torah and the Gospel. [2, 6]
  • Prophets: Muslims believe in many prophets before Muhammad, including Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, and Jesus. [2, 6]
  • Community: Islam emphasizes community and social responsibility, with a focus on helping those in need and promoting justice. [7, 8]
  • It emphasizes submission to God’s will, with core beliefs including the oneness of God, prophethood, and the Day of Judgment. The Five Pillars—declaration of faith (shahada), prayer (salat), charity (zakat), fasting (sawm), and pilgrimage (hajj)

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[1] https://www.equality.admin.cam.ac.uk/projects/faith-and-belief-practice/overview-islam

[2] https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islam

[3] https://www.history.com/topics/religion/islam

[4] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symbols_of_Islam

[5] https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-history/introduction-cultures-religions-apah/islam-apah/a/introduction-to-islam-2

[6] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islam

[7] https://www.metmuseum.org/learn/educators/curriculum-resources/art-of-the-islamic-world/unit-one/the-five-pillars-of-islam

[8] https://www.islamicity.org/covers/whatisislam/

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