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warm welcome to Lets Talk Islam!
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and those seeking to know more about Islam.
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Islam is a Religion of Peace – a way of life!
What is Islam?
The name of the
religion is Islam, which comes from an Arabic root word meaning
"peace" and "submission." Islam teaches that one can only
find peace in one's life by submitting to Almighty God (Allah) in heart, soul
and deed. The same Arabic root word gives us "Salaam alaykum,"
("Peace be with you"), the universal Muslim greeting.
Who is a Muslim?
A person who
believes in and consciously follows Islam is called a Muslim, also from the
same root word. So, the religion is called "Islam," and a person who
believes in and follows it is a "Muslim."
Who is Allah?
Allah is the proper name for Almighty God, and is
often translated merely as "God." Allah has other names that are used
to describe His characteristics: the Creator, the Sustainer, the Merciful, the
Compassionate, etc.
Muslims believe
that since Allah alone is the Creator, it is He alone that deserves our devout
love and worship. Islam holds to a strict monotheism. Any worship and prayers
directed at saints, prophets, other human beings or nature is considered
idolatry.
The "Five Pillars"
of Islam:
In Islam, faith and
good works go hand-in-hand. A mere verbal declaration of faith is not enough,
for belief in Allah makes obedience to Him a duty.
The Muslim concept of worship is very broad. Muslims
consider everything they do in life to be an act of worship, if it is done
according to Allah's guidance. There are also five formal acts of worship which
help strengthen a Muslim's faith and obedience. They are often called the "Five Pillars of Islam”.
·
Testimony
of faith (Shahaadah or Kalima)
·
Prayer
(Salat)
·
Almsgiving
(Zakat)
·
Fasting
(Sawm)
·
Pilgrimage
(Hajj)
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