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What Is Islam?

Last reviewed: 2026-08-24

Key terms

Allah: Faith has six pillars: belief in Allah, His angels, His books, His messengers, the Last Day and divine decree. Tawhid means worshipping Allah alone.
Islam: Faith has six pillars: belief in Allah, His angels, His books, His messengers, the Last Day and divine decree. Tawhid means worshipping Allah alone.
Shahada: I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah. Say the Shahada with understanding and sincere faith. No certificate is required.
Salah / Prayer: Learn purification (wudu) and the five daily prayers step by step.
Wudu: Learn purification (wudu) and the five daily prayers step by step.
Quran: The Quran is Allah’s revealed word and the Muslim’s main guide. Read it often, learn its meaning in your language, and gradually learn Arabic.
Muhammad ﷺ: Muhammad ﷺ is Allah’s final Messenger. Learn his life, character and authentic Sunnah; his example teaches Muslims how to practice Islam.
Sunnah: Muhammad ﷺ is Allah’s final Messenger. Learn his life, character and authentic Sunnah; his example teaches Muslims how to practice Islam.

Foundations of Faith

Faith has six pillars: belief in Allah, His angels, His books, His messengers, the Last Day and divine decree. Tawhid means worshipping Allah alone.

Shahada

Say the Shahada with understanding and sincere faith. No certificate is required. I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.

Daily Muslim Life

Build daily life around the five prayers, remembrance of Allah, halal food and earnings, good character, family rights, honesty, and avoiding what Allah has forbidden.

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