Importance and Significance of Ramadan
Ramadan is the most precious month in the Islamic Hijri calendar. It is a period of fasting and spiritual growth, and is one of the five “pillars of Islam.” The…
Islam (meaning “submission to God” in Arabic) is a monotheistic religion and a complete way of life centered on the belief in one God, Allah. Followers, known as Muslims, believe that Allah revealed His final message through the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), recorded in the Quran, and exemplified in the Sunnah (Prophet’s teachings and practices). Islam guides its adherents through the Five Pillars (Declaration of Faith, Prayer, Charity, Fasting, and Pilgrimage) to achieve peace and justice in this world and salvation in the next. It emphasizes equality, morality, knowledge, and accountability, forming a global community united by shared faith, worship, and ethical conduct.