The declaration of faith is what is needed to enter into Islam

It consists of two parts. “I testify there is no God but Allah.” Allah (pronounced: Allah) is the Arabic word for God. It is the same word used by Jewish and Christian Arabs to refer to God. The most literal meaning of the declaration is not the i - More>>

1st Pillar of Islam

The importance of the prayer in Islam cannot be understated. It is the first pillar of Islam that the Prophet (peace be upon him) mentioned after mentioning the testimony of faith, by which one becomes a Muslim. It was made obligatory upon all the pr - More>>

Charity is an act common to all divinely revealed religions

Even people with no religion at all recognize generosity as an admirable quality. The desire to possess is a natural, inborn urge. It is not in itself a bad thing. It is the basis of self-preservation. It leads parents to provide homes, food, clothin - More>>

Fasting is obligatory on healthy, adult Muslims only in Ramadaan

Every year in the month of Ramadan, all Muslims fast from first light until sundown, abstaining from food, drink, and sexual relations. Those who are sick, elderly, or on o journey, and women who are pregnant or nursing are permitted to break the fas - More>>

In many verses, the Quran alludes to life being a journey toward the Creator.

"Verily, we belong to God, and, verily, to Him we are returning.” “Everything in the heavens and in the earth belong to God; and to God all things will be returned.” “And unto Allah leads the [straight] Way, but there are ways that deviate.” “H - More>>