FAQ’S

Islam is a comprehensive way of life. The word “Islam” means “submission” and is derived from the Arabic word meaning “peace.”

Muslims are individuals who submit to the will of God. Muslims believe that everyone is born a Muslim, but it is their environment that may influence their beliefs and practices.

Jumu’ah means “congregation” in Arabic and is the most significant day for Muslims. Jumu’ah prayer is held every Friday, typically just past midday.

The Five Pillars of Islam are:

1. Belief in one God (Allah)

2. Prayer five times a day to the One God

3. Fasting during the Month of Ramadan

4. Charity (Zakat)

5. Making the pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj) at least once in your lifetime.

Hadith is a compilation of Prophet Muhammad’s life examples and practices, which constitute the second most important source for Muslims.

Sunnah refers to Prophet Muhammad’s life example. He was described by his wife, Aishah, as the Qur’an in action.

The Holy Qur’an is the last revelation from God and the primary source of a Muslims faith.

There are over 1 billion Muslims worldwide, making up approximately one-fifth of the world’s population. In the U.S., there are approximately 8 million Muslims.

A person becomes a Muslim by making a public declaration (usually at the Masjid, but can be anywhere) that “there is no god but Allah (one God), and that Prophet Muhammad is the last messenger of God

No, Muslims come from diverse backgrounds around the world. Approximately 18% of Muslims live in the Arab world, while the majority are found in regions such as the Indian subcontinent, Sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, and other areas, including the U.S. and Europe.

Eid means “recurring happiness” in Arabic. There are two Eids celebrated every year: Eid ul-Fitr, which marks the completion of Ramadan, and Eid ul-Adha, which celebrates the conclusion of the Hajj pilgrimage.