ALLAHAllah is an Arabic word meaning God. While ‘ilāh in Arabic also means God, it can be used in plural and feminine forms. Allah, on the other, has no plural and feminine forms which is coherent with Islamic belief of God. Muslims declare their faith by saying “There is no God except Allah.” This ..
CALL TO PRAYER
Have you ever visited a Muslim country before? If you did, you must have
heard this call to prayer five times a day.
After prayers were made obligatory upon Muslims, it was obvious that a sign
was needed to inform people that it was time to pray. Alth..
FAQ
What is Islam?
The word Islam means “submission to God”
and shares the same root word as the Arabic for “peace.” It is a monotheistic
religion which emphasizes the oneness of God. Islam is the world’s
second-largest religion, and followers of Islam are known as Muslims. Islam was
preac..
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT ISLAM
What is Islam?
The word Islam means “peace” and “the
submission to God.” It is the one of the monotheistic religions which emphasize
the oneness of God and the world’s second-largest religion followed by Muslims.
Islam was preached and taught to the pe..
PROPHET MUHAMMAD
“O Prophet! We have sent you as a witness, and a deliverer of good news,
and a warner, and a caller to the Way of Allah by His command, and a beacon of
light.” [Qur’an 33:45–46]
Today, about twenty percent of the world's population is Muslim and
Muhammad (peace be..
THE QURAN
The Qur’an means “the recitation.” It is the Muslim holy book and the
message of Islam. The Qur’an is the most recited book in the world. Millions of
Muslims read it as an act of worship. Muslims also memorize it, sometimes in
its entirety. Memorizing a few short ..