Islamic life

HOLY QURAN The Holy Quran is the central religious text of Islam and is considered to be the word of ALLAH, revealed to the prophet Muhammad through the angel Gabriel over a period of 23 years. It is the final revelation from ALLAH, and Muslims believe that it supersedes all previous divine revelations, including the Torah and the Gospel. The Quran contains 114 chapters, or surahs, which are arranged according to their length and not in chronological order. The first surah, Al-Fatihah, is a prayer that is recited several times during daily prayers, and the remaining surahs cover a wide range of topics, including faith, morality, social and economic issues, politics, and history. Quran is a guidance for all of humanity and that it provides the framework for living a virtuous and ethical life. AND also that the Quran is a miracle in its style and composition, and that it is meant to be recited and studied in Arabic, the language in which it was revealed. The Quran has been translated int...

 PILLARS OF ISLAM There are Five Pillars of Islam, which are considered to be the foundation of Muslim faith and practice. The Five Pillars are: Shahada (Declaration of Faith) - The declaration of faith is the statement of belief that there is no God but Allah and that Muhammad is his prophet. This is the central creed of Islam and the first and most important of the Five Pillars. Salah (Prayer) - Muslims are required to pray five times a day, at specific times, facing towards the Kaaba in Mecca, which is considered the holiest site in Islam. Prayer is a way to connect with Allah and seek his guidance and forgiveness. Zakat (Charity) - Muslims are required to give a portion of their wealth to the poor and needy as an act of charity and to purify their wealth. This is typically done by giving 2.5% of one's savings and income to those in need. Sawm (Fasting) - Muslims are required to fast during the month of Ramadan, which is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. This involves ab...

WHAT IS ISLAM? Islam is a monotheistic religion that originated in the 7th century in the Arabian Peninsula, and is based on the teachings of the prophet Muhammad{pbuh}, who is the final prophet and messenger of Allah. The word "Islam" means "submission" in Arabic, and the religion is based on the belief in one God (Allah) and the acceptance of the teachings of the Quran, which is the word of God as revealed to Prophet Muhammad{pbuh}. The core beliefs of Islam are known as the Five Pillars of Islam, which include the declaration of faith (shahada), prayer (salah), charity (zakat), fasting (sawm), and pilgrimage (hajj) to Mecca, which is considered the holiest city in Islam. Islam is a complete way of life that encompasses all aspects of human existence, including social, economic, and political systems, as well as personal spirituality and morality. They also believe in the Day of Judgment, when all souls will be judged by ALLAH according to their deeds and actions ...