WHY ISLAM?

Let’s talk frankly.  Almost never do non-Muslims study Islam until they have first exhausted the religions of their exposure.  Only after they have grown dissatisfied with the religions familiar to them, meaning Judaism, Christianity and all the fashionable “-isms”—Buddhism, Taoism, Hinduism...

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THE FIFTH PILLAR OF ISLAM: THE PILGRIMAGE (HAJJ)

The Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca) is the fifth of the fundamental Muslim practices and institutions known as the five pillars of Islam.  Pilgrimage is not undertaken in Islam to the shrines of saints, to monasteries for help from holy men, or to sights where miracles are supposed to have occurred,...

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THE FOURTH PILLAR OF ISLAM: THE FAST OF RAMADAN

Fasting is not unique to the Muslims.  It has been practiced for centuries in connection with religious ceremonies by Christians, Jews, Confucianists, Hindus, Taoists, and Jains.  God mentions this fact in the Quran: “O you who b elieve, fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed...

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THE THIRD PILLAR OF ISLAM: COMPULSORY CHARITY

Charity is not just recommended by Islam, it is required of every financially stable Muslim.  Giving charity to those who deserve it is part of Muslim character and one of the Five Pillars of Islamic practice.  Zakat is viewed as "compulsory charity"; it is an obligation for those...

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THE SECOND PILLAR OF ISLAM: THE PRAYER

Salah is the daily ritual prayer enjoined upon all Muslims as one of the five Pillars of Islam.  It is performed five times a day by all Muslims.  Salah is a precise worship, different from praying on the inspiration of the moment.  Muslims pray or, perhaps more correctly,...

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THE FIRST PILLAR OF ISLAM: THE MUSLIM PROFESSION OF FAITH

All practicing Muslims accept belief in the ‘Six Articles of Faith’ and are obliged to follow the ‘Five Pillars.’  They are: 1.    Muslim profession of faith or shahada. 2.    Ritual Prayer or salah. 3.    Obligatory Charity or zakah. 4.   ...

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HOW TO CONVERT TO ISLAM AND BECOME A MUSLIM

Islam and Muslims The Arabic word ‘Islam’ means ‘submission’, and is derived from a word meaning ‘peace’.  As such, the religion of Islam teaches that in order to achieve true peace of mind and surety of heart, one must submit to God and live according to His Divinely revealed Law. Islam is...

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THE BENEFITS OF CONVERTING TO ISLAM (PART 1 OF 3)

Many articles on this web explain how easy it is to convert to Islam. There are also articles and videos that discuss the obstacles that can prevent one from accepting Islam. Real converts tell their stories, and we can share their elation and excitement. There is even an article that explains exactly...

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