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If you are here to learn about the Qur’an, you are exploring the heart of Islam. The Qur’an is the holy book of Muslims, believed to be the literal word of Allah revealed to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ more than 1,400 years ago. Its name means “recitation” in Arabic, and Muslims recite it every day in…

Islam is a complete way of life that unites belief and practice. Faith in the heart and actions in daily life are not separate but connected. What Muslims believe shapes how they live, and how they live reflects what they believe. This guide introduces the essential beliefs and practices of Islam in a simple and…

What Is Islam: A Comprehensive Introduction for New Muslims Islam is the name of a faith that centers on voluntary submission to God. In Arabic, Islam literally means “submission” or “surrender,” reflecting the idea that true human fulfillment comes from obeying God’s guidance. It also comes from the root salām (peace), highlighting that at its…

Allah (Arabic: الله) is the personal name of the One true God in Islam. It literally means “the one and only God,” the singular universal Creator and Sustainer of the universe. In Arabic there is no plural form and no gender (no “goddess”), emphasizing pure monotheism. Muslims – like Arab Christians and Jews – use…