Islam's Central Beliefs and Practice

Muslims believe the Qur'an is God's word, unaltered by humankind. The Qur'an also provides the teachings of the prophet Muhammad. Muslims honor God by adhering to the Five Pillars of Islam. Islam is the teaching of Allah, the prophets, angels, and the Qur'an.

The Central Beliefs of Islam

The main belief of Islam is that there is only one God. Allah is the name of God in Arabic. Allah is the Creator of all things and created man equally. Islam believes that Muhammad is the last prophet of Allah. The Qur'an is a sacred text, which is the collection of the revelations given to the prophet Muhammad. Islam teaches a final judgment for all. After death, each person will have to account for the acts of his or her life. Islam also believes there are angels...