Islam is one of the three great monotheistic religions – the others being Judaism and Christianity

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However Islam is not individualistic - community is vital for Islam – Islam is a community of individuals centred on the mosque.
THE SHAHADA: Muslims must declare: ‘There is no God but Allah and Muhammad is his prophet’
ZAQAT: payment of an obligatory tax to the needy
PILGRIMAGE: This must be made, if a person is able to do so, once during a Muslim’s lifetime.
To recite this with full intention is all that is required to be a Muslim – but it is a very serious act. There is no turning back and renouncing the faith leads to the death sentence.
Muhammad came to be of supreme importance in Islam – thus Muhammad Iqbal wrote in 1932: “You can deny God, but you cannot deny the Prophet!”
There is a strong sense of the importance of ritual in Islam with precise definition of the ritual cleansing actions to be performed before and during prayer.
There is a distinction between ritual prayer (salat) and petitionary prayer (dua).
The giving of alms was originally a voluntary duty but it rapidly became an effective tax. It is based on the view that all Muslims must share their wealth with each other.
The ZAKAT is a religious duty but, in addition, Muslims are also encouraged to give extra amounts (the SADAQA).
Islam involves discipline of bodily pleasures – fasting teaches such discipline (and, of course, is also a central part of Christianity in Advent and Lent).

Although Islam accepts the story of Adam and Eve, there is no idea of original sin as developed by Augustine in the Christian tradition. Each individual is ‘free’ – although in Islam there is a strong idea that God pre-destines everything.

Because Islam has no idea of original sin, a saviour is not need (as is the case with Jesus in Christianity) rather what is required is submission to the will of Allah. Provided a person can recite the Shadah sincerely and lives according to the direction of the Qur'an, salvation is certain.

However Islam is not individualistic - community is vital for Islam – Islam is a community of individuals centred on the mosque.

The following are the minimum outward requirements for a Muslim…

THE SHAHADA: Muslims must declare: ‘There is no God but Allah and Muhammad is his prophet’

THE SHAHADA: Muslims must declare: ‘There is no God but Allah and Muhammad is his prophet’
SALAT: As a minimum, Muslims must pray five times a day facing Mecca (not Jerusalem as was the case in the early years of Islam) using prescribed raka’as or postures and recitations.
ZAQAT: payment of an obligatory tax to the needy
FASTING: Muslims must fast during the month of Ramadan (the 9th month of the Islamic calendar which includes ‘The day of destiny’ when man’s destiny is decided for the next year and also commemorates the dictation of the Qu’ran – usually considered between the 26 & 27 night of Ramadan).
PILGRIMAGE: This must be made, if a person is able to do so, once during a Muslim’s lifetime.

The opening section of the Qur'an is repeated constantly:

The opening section of the Qur'an is repeated constantly:
“In the name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate. Praise belongs to God, the Lord of all Being, the All-merciful, the All-compassionate, the master of the Day of Doom. Thee only we serve; to Thee alone we pray for succour. Guide us in the straight path, the path of those who Thou hast blessed, not of those against whom Thou art wrathful, nor of those who are led astray.”
To recite this with full intention is all that is required to be a Muslim – but it is a very serious act. There is no turning back and renouncing the faith leads to the death sentence.

Central to Islam is the second part of the Shahada – it is this that most differentiates Islam as a world religion. Concentration on the oneness of God is important but would be shared by others – it is the stature of the Prophet that differentiates Islam.

Central to Islam is the second part of the Shahada – it is this that most differentiates Islam as a world religion. Concentration on the oneness of God is important but would be shared by others – it is the stature of the Prophet that differentiates Islam.
Muhammad came to be of supreme importance in Islam – thus Muhammad Iqbal wrote in 1932: “You can deny God, but you cannot deny the Prophet!”
In India today, the greatest tensions arise when Hindu fundamentalists disparage the prophet – not Allah.

Prayers can be made alone or in groups, but prayer in groups is seen as particularly effective. Weekly prayer is at noon on Friday. Prayer must be performed where a Muslim happens to be - at Dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, nightfall and evening

Prayers can be made alone or in groups, but prayer in groups is seen as particularly effective. Weekly prayer is at noon on Friday. Prayer must be performed where a Muslim happens to be - at Dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, nightfall and evening
There is a strong sense of the importance of ritual in Islam with precise definition of the ritual cleansing actions to be performed before and during prayer.

There is a distinction between ritual prayer (salat) and petitionary prayer (du'a).

There is a distinction between ritual prayer (salat) and petitionary prayer (du'a).
Petitionary prayer is also an important element in the spiritual life of devout Muslims.
Muslims are called to prayer by the MUEZZIN – an Ethiopian slave, Bilal, was first appointed by Muhammad to call the faithful to prayer.

The giving of alms was originally a voluntary duty but it rapidly became an effective tax. It is based on the view that all Muslims must share their wealth with each other.

The giving of alms was originally a voluntary duty but it rapidly became an effective tax. It is based on the view that all Muslims must share their wealth with each other.
The ZAKAT is a religious duty but, in addition, Muslims are also encouraged to give extra amounts (the SADAQA).
The Zakat today is a tax in Muslim countries dedicated to helping those in need in their societies.

Islam involves discipline of bodily pleasures – fasting teaches such discipline (and, of course, is also a central part of Christianity in Advent and Lent).

Islam involves discipline of bodily pleasures – fasting teaches such discipline (and, of course, is also a central part of Christianity in Advent and Lent).
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Islam is one of the three great monotheistic religions – the others being Judaism and Christianity

Although Islam accepts the story of Adam and Eve, there is no idea of original sin as developed by Augustine in the Christian tradition. Each individual is ‘free’ – although in Islam there is a strong idea that God pre-destines everything.

Because Islam has no idea of original sin, a saviour is not need (as is the case with Jesus in Christianity) rather what is required is submission to the will of Allah. Provided a person can recite the Shadah sincerely and lives according to the direction of the Qur'an, salvation is certain.

However Islam is not individualistic - community is vital for Islam – Islam is a community of individuals centred on the mosque.

The following are the minimum outward requirements for a Muslim…

THE SHAHADA: Muslims must declare: ‘There is no God but Allah and Muhammad is his prophet’

THE SHAHADA: Muslims must declare: ‘There is no God but Allah and Muhammad is his prophet’

SALAT: As a minimum, Muslims must pray five times a day facing Mecca (not Jerusalem as was the case in the early years of Islam) using prescribed raka’as or postures and recitations.

ZAQAT: payment of an obligatory tax to the needy

FASTING: Muslims must fast during the month of Ramadan (the 9th month of the Islamic calendar which includes ‘The day of destiny’ when man’s destiny is decided for the next year and also commemorates the dictation of the Qu’ran – usually considered between the 26 & 27 night of Ramadan).

PILGRIMAGE: This must be made, if a person is able to do so, once during a Muslim’s lifetime.

The opening section of the Qur'an is repeated constantly:

The opening section of the Qur'an is repeated constantly:

To recite this with full intention is all that is required to be a Muslim – but it is a very serious act. There is no turning back and renouncing the faith leads to the death sentence.

Central to Islam is the second part of the Shahada – it is this that most differentiates Islam as a world religion. Concentration on the oneness of God is important but would be shared by others – it is the stature of the Prophet that differentiates Islam.

Central to Islam is the second part of the Shahada – it is this that most differentiates Islam as a world religion. Concentration on the oneness of God is important but would be shared by others – it is the stature of the Prophet that differentiates Islam.

Muhammad came to be of supreme importance in Islam – thus Muhammad Iqbal wrote in 1932: “You can deny God, but you cannot deny the Prophet!”

In India today, the greatest tensions arise when Hindu fundamentalists disparage the prophet – not Allah.

Prayers can be made alone or in groups, but prayer in groups is seen as particularly effective. Weekly prayer is at noon on Friday. Prayer must be performed where a Muslim happens to be - at Dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, nightfall and evening

Prayers can be made alone or in groups, but prayer in groups is seen as particularly effective. Weekly prayer is at noon on Friday. Prayer must be performed where a Muslim happens to be - at Dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, nightfall and evening

There is a strong sense of the importance of ritual in Islam with precise definition of the ritual cleansing actions to be performed before and during prayer.

There is a distinction between ritual prayer (salat) and petitionary prayer (du'a).

There is a distinction between ritual prayer (salat) and petitionary prayer (du'a).

Petitionary prayer is also an important element in the spiritual life of devout Muslims.

Muslims are called to prayer by the MUEZZIN – an Ethiopian slave, Bilal, was first appointed by Muhammad to call the faithful to prayer.

The giving of alms was originally a voluntary duty but it rapidly became an effective tax. It is based on the view that all Muslims must share their wealth with each other.

The giving of alms was originally a voluntary duty but it rapidly became an effective tax. It is based on the view that all Muslims must share their wealth with each other.

The ZAKAT is a religious duty but, in addition, Muslims are also encouraged to give extra amounts (the SADAQA).

The Zakat today is a tax in Muslim countries dedicated to helping those in need in their societies.

Islam involves discipline of bodily pleasures – fasting teaches such discipline (and, of course, is also a central part of Christianity in Advent and Lent).

Islam involves discipline of bodily pleasures – fasting teaches such discipline (and, of course, is also a central part of Christianity in Advent and Lent).