Islam - Core Beliefs, Teachings and practices:

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Nature of God
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Tawhid
Belief that there is only one God (Quran 3:18)
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Immanence
Allah exists in the universe and wants to get to know humans. Allowing Muslims to get to know him through the Quran, which Gabriel gave to Muhammed.
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Transcendent
Belief that Allah is above all and cannot be rivaled by any human being.
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Omnipotent
The quality of having unlimited or unrivaled power.
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Beneficent (Al-Rahman)
Allah is kind, compassionate, and forgiving. He shows them by being just and fair.
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Merciful (Ar-Raheem)
Ar-Raheem referers to the Mercy he bestows upon his creations.
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Islam
Submission to the will of Allah and the importance of greater Jihad
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Shahadah
Shirk is a sin against Allah, while Shahadah is a declaration of faith in Allah. (I bear witness that there is no God but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is his servant and messenger.)
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Reasons for the prohibition of images of Allah or any human figure
The creation of living forms is unique to Allah.
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The Qur'an:
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Qur'an
Is a sacred text and guide for daily life
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Revelation of the Qur'an by Allah
Brought to Prophet Muhammad through Angel Jibrael.
(Qur'an 2:97-98)
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Hadiths and Sunnah
The Sunnah refers to the sayings and practices of the Prophet Muhammad and is the second source of knowledge for Muslims. Muhammad is considered to be a perfect model.
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Respect for the Quran
Do not be rude; restrain your anger; be good to others; do not be arrogant; have forgiveness; speak mildly; do not say disrespectful things to parents; do not engage in bribery; do not break promises; and stand firmly for justice.
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The Five Pillars of Islam:
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Shahadah
declaration of faith in Allah and his messenger.
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Salah
Daily ritual prayers - Fajr, Zuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha (with Jumah only on Friday.)
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Zakat
Obligatory charity has the potential to ease the suffering of millions, and Muslims have the belief that it cleanses, purifies, and increases the remainder of their wealth.
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Sawm
Fasting in the month of Ramadan after Suhoor before Fajr and continues until Iftar after Maghrib.
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Hajj
Pilgrimage made to the Kaaba, "the house of Allah," in Mecca.
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Other:
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Halal
Halal means "permissible," and examples include foods and ways to earn money.
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Du'ah
a private prayer that follows communal prayers.
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Shirk
The sin of idolatry or polytheism Islam teaches that God does not share His divine attributes with any partner.
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Saddaqah:
a voluntary act of charity.
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Adhan
The call for prayer
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