Words of Islam

        In Islam, the people of Paradise, known as the Jannatis , have special qualities that earned them Allah’s mercy and reward. They are those who lived their lives with faith, sincerity, and good deeds. Jannatis firmly believed in the oneness of Allah, followed His commandments, and stayed away from what He forbade. They were humble, patient, and grateful, always turning to Allah in repentance when they made mistakes. One of their most beautiful traits is their kindness and compassion towards others. They treated people with respect, gave charity, forgave easily, and maintained good ties with family and neighbors. Their hearts were pure, free from hatred, envy, and arrogance. They remembered Allah often, prayed regularly, and recited the Quran with understanding. Jannatis controlled their anger and spoke only what was good and beneficial. They did not gossip, lie, or spread harm. They loved to help others and stood up for justice. In times of hardship, they tr...

Islam is one of the world’s major monotheistic religions, followed by over two billion people globally. The word Islam comes from the Arabic root “S-L-M,” which means peace, purity, submission, and obedience. In religious terms, Islam means complete submission and obedience to the will of Allah (God). A follower of Islam is called a Muslim . Muslims believe that Allah is the one and only God, without partner or equal. They believe that Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is the final messenger in a long line of prophets, including Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus (peace be upon them all). The Quran is Islam’s holy book, revealed to Prophet Muhammad over 23 years. It is regarded as the final and complete guidance for mankind. T he five pillars of Islam are the foundation of a Muslim’s faith and practice: Shahada (faith), Salah (prayer), Zakat (charity), Sawm (fasting during Ramadan), and Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca, if able). Islam teaches compassion, justice, mer...