Outline of the Islamic Religion

Islam Religion Belief In Allah and affirmation of His Oneness God is known in Arabic as Allah, which distinguishes Him from ilah, which could refer to any gods once worshiped in Arabia. · Islam's fundamental belief is the Unity of God. All other beliefs hang on this belief. · The acknowledgement and 'bearing witness' of this is the key to the Muslim faith. Unless this is observed one cannot be a Muslim. · A Muslim accepts Allah as …showed first 75 words of 495 total…

…showed last 75 words of 495 total…central miracle of Islam is God's revelation to Muhammad. Five Pillars of Islam and important events Islam is based on five articles: 1. To bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except Allah and that Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) is the Messenger of Allah. 2. To observe Prayer (Salat). 3. To Pay Zakat (Alms giving) 4. To perform the Pilgrimage to the House of Allah (Hajj). 5. To Observe fasting during Ramadhan." (Bukhari)