What are the doctrines of the Islamic faith?
MK: Islam has many important doctrines. However five stand out. First, is to testify that there is no god except one God (Allah) and Muhammad is the Messenger of God. Second, is to pray five times a day. Third, is to fast for a month once a year. In the Islamic term, this is called Ramadan. Fourth, is to perform the act of charity by helping the poor in whatever way possible. Fifth, is to perform the pilgrimage to the house (Kabba). Here, the house (Kabba) referred to the first house of worship build by Abraham and Ishmael. What is the difference between a Muslim and a Christian? Religion is a matter of personal choice. I would not want to make any comparison here with other faiths but I can tell you what Islam is all about. As Muslims, we have deep respect for all religions. The Islamic belief is that religion is one beginning with Adam. All prophets through time have asked their people to submit to one God only. This is why Islam means submission to one God (Allah). One important asp
