Islam
Core Beliefs and Practices
Allah
Allah is the name Muslims use for the supreme and unique God, who created and rules everything.
The heart of faith for all Muslims is obedience to Allah's will.
Characteristics of Allah:
• Allah is eternal, omniscient, and omnipotent...
• Allah has no shape or form...
• Allah is just...
• A believer can approach Allah by praying, and by reciting the Qur'an.
• Muslims worship only Allah...
The one and only God
All Muslims believe that God is one alone:
• There is only one God.
• God has no children, no parents, and no partners.
• God was not created by a being.
• There are no equal, superior, or lesser Gods.
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Belief
Belief in Allah as the one and only God
• Belief in angels
• Belief in the holy books
• Belief in the Prophets
• Belief in the Day of Judgement
• Belief in Predestination...
Belief in Allah as the one and only God
• Belief in angels
• Belief in the holy books
• Belief in the Prophets
• Belief in the Day of Judgement
• Belief in Predestination...
Origin
Origin of Islam: According to Secular History
The origin of Islam can be traced back to 7th century Saudi Arabia. Islam is thus the youngest of the great world religions. The prophet Muhammad (circa 570-632 A.D.) introduced Islam in 610 A.D. after experiencing what he claimed to be an angelic visitation. Muhammad dictated the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam, which Muslims believe to be the preexistent, perfect words of Allah.
Origin of Islam: : According to Islam
The origin of Islam is generally accredited to the prophet Muhammad but to the devout Muslim, Islam began long before Muhammad ever walked the earth. The Qur'an was dictated by Muhammad but, according to the Qur'an, it did not originate with Muhammad. The Qur'an testifies of itself that it was given by God through the angel Gabriel to the prophet Muhammad. "This is a revelation from the Lord of the universe. The Honest Spirit (Gabriel) came down with it, to reveal it into your heart that you may be one of the warners, in a perfect Arabic tongue" (Sura 26:192-195). "Say, 'Anyone who opposes Gabriel should know that he has brought down this (the Qur'an) into your heart, in accordance with God's will, confirming previous scriptures, and providing guidance and good news for the believers'" (Sura 2:97).
