Facts about the Muslims

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“INVITE ALL TO THE WAY OF THY LORD, WITH WISDOM AND BEAUTIFUL PREACHING, AND ARGUE WITH THEM, IN WAYS THAT ARE BEST AND MOST GRACIOUS” (16:125).

The project’s foremost aim is to provide accurate information about Islam, the fastest growing religion in the world which is practiced by over 1.6 billion people across the globe. In doing so, it hopes to dispel popular stereotypes and persistent misconceptions about Islam and Muslims.

why islam services

videos/ads

Why Islam ads can be heard on the radio or seen on television in several markets. Why Islam videos can be accessed via the website as well as

www.youtube.com/whyislam

website

www.whyislam.org.nz carries a wealth of articles and videos covering a vast array of subject matter, from the basics of Islam to the historical legacy of Muslims, from all sorts of social issues to interfaith material covering Islam, Judaism and Christianity, and much more. One may order free literature through the website, start a one-on-one email correspondence, join the interactive forum, sign up for a mosque visit, etc.

brochures

Why Islam has published a variety of brochures on topics ranging from Concept of God in Islam to Women in Islam, from Sanctity of Life to Life After Death, from Worship in Islam to Human Rights in Islam, among others. In addition to English, brochures are available in Spanish and Chinese as well.

videos/ads

Why Islam ads can be heard on the radio or seen on television in several markets. Why Islam videos can be accessed via the website as well as

www.youtube.com/whyislam

website

www.whyislam.org.nz carries a wealth of articles and videos covering a vast array of subject matter, from the basics of Islam to the historical legacy of Muslims, from all sorts of social issues to interfaith material covering Islam, Judaism and Christianity, and much more. One may order free literature through the website, start a one-on-one email correspondence, join the interactive forum, sign up for a mosque visit, etc.

brochures

Why Islam has published a variety of brochures on topics ranging from Concept of God in Islam to Women in Islam, from Sanctity of Life to Life After Death, from Worship in Islam to Human Rights in Islam, among others. In addition to English, brochures are available in Spanish and Chinese as well.

The Pillars of Islam

There are five key practices that all Muslims are obligated
to fulfil throughout their lifetime.

shahadah

faith

salah

prayer

sawm

fasting

zakat

almsgiving

hajj

pilgrimage