Muslims believe that Allah sent special people called prophets, to Earth. THE KA’BAH The Ka’bah is the monument to the One God. It is a cube-shaped structure in the centre of the grand mosque in Makkah. First build by the prophet Adam [alayhis], then was build by Prophet Ibrahim [alayhis] and Isma’il [alayhis]. These prophets and their follewers belived in the One True God. However after their died, people forgot their...
Muslims have five key duties they try to carry out. These are called the five pillars of Islam. These five pillars are: bearing witness, fasting, charity, and pilgrimage. These religious disciplines are rooted in the teachings of the Quran and in the example of the Prophet Muhammad [saw]. The Five Pillars of Islam are very important as they are the basis of Muslim life. You enter into Islam by reciting that there is no god but Allah. In...
The Quran is the holy book which Muslims recite and turn to for guidance in all aspects of their lives. Its verses have remained intact since their original revelation by God in the 7th century. This brochure explains the divine origin of the Quran by elaborating upon its preservation, authenticity and miracles. It also discusses the Quranic message which has universal appeal and is relevant for all times. The Quran is the last testament in a...
Praying to Allah is a very important part of Islam. Called Salat. The Quran tells Muslims how they should pray. Muslims are expected to pray five times a day, no matter what they are doing, or where they happen to be. Daily prayers occur just before sunrise, just after noon, later afternoon, shortly after sunset, and after dark. Muslims can pray at home or any place that is clean, but it is considered better to pray in a congregation in a...
Muslims can pray anywhere in the world. But the first choose should be to pray at the mosque. Mosques often have a minaret which is like a small tower. In some countries, when it is time for prayers, a person calls people to prayers (call Azaan) from the minaret. There are separate prayer areas for men and women. On one wall of the mosque, there is a special place which shows the direction you face for praying. Mosques are beautifully...
