Al-Islam's Universal Beliefs
Allah is The Creator with no partners. Muslims have 99 Popular Attributes for Allah.
What is Al-Islam?
Al-Islam is the complete way of life that reflects Submission to the Will of G-d. Islam means "submission," derived from the Arabic word "Salaam," meaning "peace."
What is Al-Islam?
Al-Islam is the complete way of life that reflects Submission to the Will of G-d. Islam means "submission," derived from the Arabic word "Salaam," meaning "peace."
Who is a Muslim?
A Muslim is anyone who submits to the Will of G-d. Everyone is born "Muslim, and their environment makes them otherwise."
Who is a Muslim?
A Muslim is anyone who submits to the Will of G-d. Everyone is born "Muslim, and their environment makes them otherwise."
How does one become a conscious Muslim?
To become Muslim is to make a public declaration that "there is no god but Allah (One G-d), and that Muhammad is the Messenger of G-d." This is called the Shahadatain.
How does one become a conscious Muslim?
To become Muslim is to make a public declaration that "there is no god but Allah (One G-d), and that Muhammad is the Messenger of G-d." This is called the Shahadatain.
Who is Muhammad?
Muhammad the Prophet was born in Mecca, the holiest city to Islam in Arabia in the year 570 or in the 6th Century.
Who is Muhammad?
Muhammad the Prophet was born in Mecca, the holiest city to Islam in Arabia in the year 570 or in the 6th Century.
How many Muslims are there?
Worldwide there are just over 1 billion Muslims, or one out of every five people on earth is a Muslim. In the United States, there are approximately 8 million Muslims; 2.5 million are recognized as indigenous, with the remainder by way of immigration.
How many Muslims are there?
Worldwide there are just over 1 billion Muslims, or one out of every five people on earth is a Muslim. In the United States, there are approximately 8 million Muslims; 2.5 million are recognized as indigenous, with the remainder by way of immigration.
Aren't all Muslims Arabs?
No. Most Muslims live east of Karachi; 30% of Muslims live in the Indian subcontinent; 20% in Sub-Saharan Africa, 17% in Southeast Asia, 18% in the Arab world; 10% in the states of the former Soviet Union/Russia. There is a significant Muslim population in China, Latin America and Australia. Aren't all Arabs "Muslims"? No.
Aren't all Muslims Arabs?
No. Most Muslims live east of Karachi; 30% of Muslims live in the Indian subcontinent; 20% in Sub-Saharan Africa, 17% in Southeast Asia, 18% in the Arab world; 10% in the states of the former Soviet Union/Russia. There is a significant Muslim population in China, Latin America and Australia. Aren't all Arabs "Muslims"? No.
What is the Ka'bah?
The Ka'bah is the Ancient House in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, toward which all Muslims all over the world turn as their direction for making prayer. It is the House built by Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) and his son and Prophet, Isma'il (Ishmael). It is built on the location where G-d told Ibrahim to summon all mankind to visit this place; it is believed to be the original site of a sanctuary established by Adam.
What is the Ka'bah?
The Ka'bah is the Ancient House in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, toward which all Muslims all over the world turn as their direction for making prayer. It is the House built by Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) and his son and Prophet, Isma'il (Ishmael). It is built on the location where G-d told Ibrahim to summon all mankind to visit this place; it is believed to be the original site of a sanctuary established by Adam.
What are the Sunnah & Hadith?
Prophet Muhammad was described by his wife, Aishah, as the Qur'an walking and his life examples and practices constitute the second most important source for Muslims. These life examples are called Sunnah and are compiled in Hadith.
What are the Sunnah & Hadith?
Prophet Muhammad was described by his wife, Aishah, as the Qur'an walking and his life examples and practices constitute the second most important source for Muslims. These life examples are called Sunnah and are compiled in Hadith.
What are the Five Pillars of
Al-Islam?
The Ka'bah is the Ancient House in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, toward which all Muslims all over the world turn as their direction for making prayer. It is the House built by Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) and his son and Prophet, Isma'il (Ishmael). It is built on the location where G-d told Ibrahim to summon all mankind to visit this place; it is believed to be the original site of a sanctuary established by Adam.
What are the Five Pillars of Al-Islam?
The Ka'bah is the Ancient House in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, toward which all Muslims all over the world turn as their direction for making prayer. It is the House built by Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) and his son and Prophet, Isma'il (Ishmael). It is built on the location where G-d told Ibrahim to summon all mankind to visit this place; it is believed to be the original site of a sanctuary established by Adam.
What else do Muslims believe?
Muslims believe in all of G-d's prophets from Adam down through the chain of prophets to Muhammad, the last. Muslims believe in all the Scriptures that the Prophets came with from G-d including the Torah (of Moses) and the Gospel (of Jesus). Muslims believe in the Angels, the most notable in the Qur'an being Jibril (Gabriel). Muslims believe in Life after Death or the Resurrection. Muslims believe in the Day of Judgement, when everyone will be called to recon for their deeds before G-d.
What else do Muslims believe?
Muslims believe in all of G-d's prophets from Adam down through the chain of prophets to Muhammad, the last. Muslims believe in all the Scriptures that the Prophets came with from G-d including the Torah (of Moses) and the Gospel (of Jesus). Muslims believe in the Angels, the most notable in the Qur'an being Jibril (Gabriel). Muslims believe in Life after Death or the Resurrection. Muslims believe in the Day of Judgement, when everyone will be called to recon for their deeds before G-d.
What is Jumuah?
Jumuah litterally means in Arabic "congregation" and it is the most important day of all days to Muslims. Jumuah Prayer is on every Friday, just past midday.
What is Jumuah?
Jumuah litterally means in Arabic "congregation" and it is the most important day of all days to Muslims. Jumuah Prayer is on every Friday, just past midday.
What is Eid?
Eid in Arabic literally means "recurring happiness." There are two celebrations every year observed by all Muslims. Eidul Fitr celebrating the completion of Ramadan and Eidul Adha celebrating the completion of Hajj (pilgrimage). Eidul Adha the "Celebration of Sacrifice" is the greater Eid and it also commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's devotion to G-d and willingness to sacrifice his son Is'mail (Ishmael).
What is Eid?
Eid in Arabic literally means "recurring happiness." There are two celebrations every year observed by all Muslims. Eidul Fitr celebrating the completion of Ramadan and Eidul Adha celebrating the completion of Hajj (pilgrimage). Eidul Adha the "Celebration of Sacrifice" is the greater Eid and it also commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's devotion to G-d and willingness to sacrifice his son Is'mail (Ishmael).
What is G-d?
Imam W. Deen Mohammed, leader of the largest indigenous group of Muslims, explained that in order to show our reverence to the Name of G-d Almighty, that we not use any spelling that could in the reverse mean "dog."
What is G-d?
Imam W. Deen Mohammed, leader of the largest indigenous group of Muslims, explained that in order to show our reverence to the Name of G-d Almighty, that we not use any spelling that could in the reverse mean "dog."
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