FAQ's
Frequently asked questions
While most religions emphasize good manners and kindness, Islam uniquely emphasizes the Oneness and Perfection of God. Islam teaches that God is completely different and unmatched in His creation. Worship is due solely and directly to Him. Islam does not reject any of God’s Prophets but confirms they all came with the same message. Why follow Islam?
Death is a transition from this life to the eternal life. Every soul will be resurrected and judged on the Day of Judgement. Those who lived uprightly and obeyed Allah will enter Paradise. Those who disbelieved will face Hellfire. If there were no afterlife, rewarding good and punishing evil would contradict justice.
Islam teaches that men and women are spiritually and morally equal. Both receive equal accountability and reward. Though roles may differ, women are honoured and protected in Islam, with no form of oppression condoned. Women's rights in Islam.
Halal means “lawful.” Halal food is that which is permitted by God. Most food and drink is halal except alcohol and pork. Meat and poultry must be slaughtered humanely in God’s name while minimizing suffering. The Mercy of Islamic Slaughter.
Known as the Five Pillars:
Testimony of Faith: Declaring there is no god but Allah, and Muhammad ﷺ is His Messenger.
Prayer: Five daily prayers at fixed times.
Charity (Zakat): 2.5% of savings given to the poor.
Fasting Ramadan: Refraining from food, drink, and desires from dawn to sunset for 30 days.
Pilgrimage (Hajj): Once in a lifetime trip to Mecca if physically and financially able.
Life is a test. We are created to know and worship God. By living according to His guidance, we attain success in this life and the next. Faith includes using our intellect to recognise His signs. The Purpose of Life.
Muhammad ﷺ is the final Prophet sent by God. He was known for his honesty, kindness, and justice. He is not worshipped, but followed as the last Messenger of God. More on him here.
The Quran is God’s final revelation, revealed to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ through Angel Gabriel. It confirms previous scriptures and provides clear guidance on:
The nature of God
Life’s purpose
The Afterlife
Human conduct
The Quran is unchanged for over 1400 years, contains scientific facts unknown at the time, and is memorised globally. The Quran.
Muslims believe in all Prophets, from Adam to Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad (peace be upon them). They came with one message: worship One God alone.
Jesus is loved and respected, but not worshipped. He is a Prophet, not God or son of God. Jesus In Islam.
Anyone can become a Muslim at any time by saying:
“I bear witness that there is no God worthy of worship except Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is Allah’s Messenger.”
This simple declaration opens the door to a new relationship with God, based on guidance, truth, and peace. How to be a Muslim full guide.
📚 Want to learn more?
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🌐 lighthousementoring.org – Book a 1 to 1 session with an expert for New Muslims
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📘 Youtube – Proof the Quran is from God
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📥 Youtube.com – Proofs of Prophethood
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🧭 miracles-of-quran.com/index.html – Miracles of The Quran