Explore Islam

Get to know the basics

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Explore the basics of Islam from the five pillars to the six articles of faith, learn about the Final Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and listen to the Holy Qur'an.

The Five Pillars of Islam

The practice of Islam is based on five pillars.

Shahada

“There is no god but Allah and Muhammad is His Messenger.”

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Zakat

Paying an annual portion of savings to the needy and the poor.

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Ramadan

Fasting during the holy month of Ramadan.

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Hajj

Pilgrimage to Mecca is a duty every able Muslim should fulfil once.

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Six Articles of Faith

In addition to the five pillars, the faith of Islam requires belief in six key articles of faith.

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“It is to believe in God;
His Angels; His Books; His Messengers; the Last Day;
and in destiny — its good and bad.”

Prophet Muhammad(Peace be upon him)

The Final Prophet ﷺ

His life

An orphan, a shepherd, a leader. Get to know Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

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His sayings

Along with the Holy Qur’an, the traditions and sayings of the Prophet ﷺ form the basis of Islam.

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His final sermon

Standing on top of Mount Arafat near Mecca, the Prophet ﷺ gave a farewell sermon as his final message to humanity.

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The Holy Qur’an

Listen to Al-Fatiha — the opening chapter of the Qur’an.

The Final Guidance

The Qur’an is the central religious text of Islam, which was sent to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ through Jibril, Gabriel.

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Mosque visits

A visit to the Turku Mosque is the perfect way to learn more about Islam.

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