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The Arabic word "Islam" means peace and submission. A broader meaning of the word "Islam" is to achieve peace by submitting to the will of Allah. Belief in one God constitutes the very foundation of Islam. Muslims believe that there is no deity except Allah. He is absolutely transcendent. Allah is the Creator and the Sustainer of the universe, Who is similar to nothing and nothing is comparable to Him. The message of Islam as brought by all the prophets is to worship Allah alone and to avoid the worship of His creation either directly or indirectly.

"Say, we believe in Allah and that which was revealed unto us, and that which was revealed unto Abraham and lshmael and Isaac and Jacob, and the tribes, and that which was vouchsafed unto Moses and Jesus and the prophets from their Lord; We make no distinction between any of them, and unto Him we have surrendered" (The Holy Quran 3:84)

For a person to enter the threshold of Islam, one simply has to declare "Shahada" with pure intentions and a believing heart. "There is no god worthy of worship except Allah and Muhammad (peace be upon Him) is His messenger." Muslims consider Islam to be not just a religion of rituals and dogmas but their "deen" which encompasses a complete code of life.

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Know Islam

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Why does Islam forbid gambling?
Islam takes a very strong stance against gambling and this is seen in the Koran
How Islam abolished racial discrimination
It was a call that challenged humanity to look beyond the color of a skin and reach for the substance of a person's soul.
The status of Jesus in Islam
The status of Jesus in Islam is similar to the Christian faith in all respects but one
The prohibition of Riba in Islam
The prohibition against paying usury - "riba" - is one of the chief characteristics that distinguishes Islamic finance
Why does Islam forbid the eating of pork?
Islam is a religion which is highly conscious of how the things we eat or drink end up affecting our essence
Why does Islam allow polygamy?
Polygamy isn't new, and it isn't unique to Islam
Why does Islam forbid alcohol?
Drinking alcohol is forbidden by Islam because of the damage it can and does cause

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Quick Facts about Islam

Islam is a major world religion, with over 1 billion followers worldwide.

A Muslim is a person who believes in and consciously follows Islam.
Muslims believe in all the prophets starting with Adam and including Noah, Jesus, Jacob, Moses, Abraham, Isaac, Isma'il, David and Solomon (peace and blessings of Allah be upon them). All prophets were chosen by Allah to reveal the message of Monotheism to mankind.
Muslims believe that Muhammad (pbuh) is the last and final messenger of Allah.
The Holy Quran is the religion's sacred scripture brought to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) by Angel Jibra'eel over a period of 23 years.
Islam is often called a "way of life" as the faith offers guidance in all aspects of human life, from birth and death rites, marriage and relationships, education, business dealings and matters of personal cleanliness, dress code, dietary habits etc.
The five pillars of Islamic faith are: kalima (testimony of faith), salat (prayers), zakat (giving alms to poor), sawm (fasting in Ramadan) and Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca).
Muslims believe in the Day of Judgment where all mankind will be resurrected and held accountable for their good and bad deeds.

Official Websites

Sunnah Online
A complete Islamic site with articles, e books, audio lectures, Qur’aanic Recitations, and online magazines.
Islam QA.com
Go to Islam QA to find answers to various Islamic issues.The responses are based on authentic scholarly sources using Quran and sunnah,
Islam House.com
Discover Islam in all major world languages.
Islaam.com
Offering an excellent selection of a wide range of Islamic articles and audio lectures
MSA of USC
Hosted by University of Southern California, the site provides Islamic religious texts for scholarship and general educational purposes.
Discover Islam
A source of authentic information about Islam and Muslims