Origins and Beliefs
People who follow the religion of Islam are known as Muslims. The word Islam means "to submit to God." Muslims believe that there is no god but Allah and that the prophet Muhammad is His final messenger. Muslims believe that the Quran is the word of Allah revealed to humanity.
Muslims have five pillars of faith, which are fundamental practices in Islam:
- Shahada: Declaration of faith
- Salah: Obligatory five daily prayers
- Zakat: Giving of charity
- Sawm: Fasting during the month of Ramadan
- Hajj: Pilgrimage to the Kaaba in Mecca