Can anyone explain to me the fundamental beliefs of Islam?
Salaam ((Peace)) The fundamental beliefs of Islam are: Firstly, the 5 Pillars of Islam 1. To bear witness that there is none worthy of worship save Allah and that Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) is the Messenger of Allah. This verse is the declaration of faith in Islam 2. To observe 5 time Prayer (Salat). 3. To pay Zakat (Alms giving) 4. To perform the Pilgrimage to the House of Allah (Hajj). 5. To observe fasting during Ramadhan.” The literal meaning of Islam is peace; surrender of one’s will i.e. losing oneself for the sake of God and surrendering one’s own pleasure for the pleasure of God. The message of Islam was revealed to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings on him) 1, 400 years ago. It was revealed through angel Gabriel (on whom be peace) and was thus preserved in the Holy Quran. The Holy Quran carries a Divine guarantee of safeguard from interpolation and it claims that it combines the best features of the earlier scriptures. The prime message of
