Islam for Beginners: The Complete Little Guide on Islam for Anyone

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Belief in the Day of Judgment and Resurrection at the end of time, when all will be raised from the dead, judged according to their faith and deeds, and sent to the gardens of paradise or to the fires of hell. Muhammad ﷺ was the last and final messenger of God. He was the last in a long line of prophets, many of whom are known from the Christian and Jewish traditions such as Adam, Noah, Abraham, Jacob, Moses, David, Solomon, John the Baptist, and Jesus (Peace be upon them all).

Al Aswany’s widely popular novel centers around the Yacoubian Building in downtown Cairo. The diverse group of people who pass through it represent the many and changing facets of twentieth-century Egypt.These works of fiction aren’t necessarily about Islam, but they familiarize readers with important aspects of the religion and its history. Muslim characters and Islamic settings can reveal so much about the different communities that make up Islam. These Islamic books are definitely worth a read! 12. A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger. No religion in the modern world is as feared and misunderstood as Islam. It haunts the popular imagination as an extreme faith that promotes terrorism, authoritarian government, female oppression, and civil war. By the same author: Islam Under Siege. 4. The Great Theft: Wrestling Islam From the Extremistsby Khaled Abou El Fadl

In Islam, the Five Pillars of Faith (not to be confused with the Five Pillars of Worship) provide a brief and convenient summary of basic Muslim beliefs: Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world. There are nearly 2 billion Muslims on the planet. Yet, many people don’t know very much about Islam. Following are some of the most frequently asked questions that many people have about what Muslims believe and how we practice our religion. What is Islam? Throughout the 23 years of his prophethood in the face of hardship and opposition, Muhammad ﷺ worked to communicate the divine instruction to his followers. Zakat: Zakat is an obligatory charitable contribution, theoretically due annually from every Muslim at the rate of 2.5 percent of liquid assets and income-producing property. Zakat supports charitable works and the promotion of Islam.

What is The Quran?

Although Sunnis make up the majority of Muslims, not every Muslim belongs to the same Islamic sect. A Muslim’s Islamic beliefs may take one of these forms: Tariq Ramadan's biography of the Prophet Muhammed is intended for both Muslims and non-Muslims. It offers a new understanding of one the most influential figures in history. The Quran is the literal word of God that was given to Muhammad ﷺ little by little over the course of his prophethood. The Quran is God’s last and final revelation to mankind containing guidance for every aspect of life. Throughout human history, many prophets were sent to deliver revealed messages to the people. Over generations, however, people change and alter the messages they were given adding to or subtracting from what was originally revealed to the point where the original message was lost. Eventually, another prophet would come to correct the previous message. All the previous messages were left to their own people to preserve, but because the Quran is the final message, God Himself has guaranteed its preservation. Saum: A fast from dawn to dusk each day during the ninth month (Ramadan) when Muslims are not supposed to eat, drink, or engage in sexual intercourse. This is a time of spiritual renewal.