A Message of Unity
Islam is a religion centered primarily around the Quran, considered by Muslims to be the direct word of Allah as revealed to Muhammad (PBUH), the final prophet. It is the world's second-largest religion with over 2 billion followers, representing a quarter of the global population.
Muslims believe that Islam is the complete and universal version of a primordial faith revealed through many prophets including Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus (AS).
The Five Pillars
The framework of a Muslim's life, built on five obligatory acts of worship.
Shahadah
The declaration of faith: "There is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is His messenger."
Salat
The performance of five daily prayers facing the Ka'aba in Mecca.
Zakat
Giving a portion of one's wealth to the poor and needy as a religious purification.
Sawm
Fasting during the holy month of Ramadan to build self-discipline and empathy.
Hajj
The pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca, required once in a lifetime for those who are able.
The Quran & Hadith
The Quran is the unaltered and final revelation. Alongside it, the Sunnah (practices) and Hadith (sayings) of Muhammad (PBUH) provide a secondary model for living a righteous life.
Final Judgement
Like other Abrahamic faiths, Islam teaches of a Day of Judgement where the righteous are rewarded in Jannah (Paradise) and the unrighteous are punished in Jahannam (Hell).
The Golden Age & Expansion
Originating in the 7th century at Jabal al-Nour, Islam spread across continents through trade, dawah, and various caliphates. The Islamic Golden Age (8th–13th century) marked a period of unparalleled scientific, economic, and cultural flourishing under the Abbasid Caliphate.