Discover Islam
What Muslims believe
The heart of the faith — and the practices that carry it.
One God
Muslims believe in one God — Allah, which is simply the Arabic word for God: the same God of Abraham, Moses, and Jesus. Islam teaches a direct relationship with the Creator, with no intermediary.
The prophets
God sent prophets to every people — Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus (peace be upon them) among them — all carrying the same core message. Muslims believe Muhammad ﷺ was the last of them.
The Five Pillars
Five practices anchor a Muslim’s life: shahada (faith), salah (five daily prayers), zakat (giving to charity), sawm (fasting in Ramadan), and hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca once in a lifetime, if able).
The Qur’an
Muslims believe the Qur’an is the literal word of God, revealed to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ over 23 years and preserved unchanged since. It is read and recited daily by well over a billion people.
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
Born in Mecca over 1,400 years ago, he taught mercy, justice, and devotion to one God. The “ﷺ” after his name means “peace be upon him,” a blessing Muslims say out of love and respect.
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