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God and His Attributes
Explore the Qur’anic understanding of God, His oneness and His attributes, and how knowing Him shapes our relationship with Him.
New to Islam
Begin with the essentials.
One step at a time
Whether you are exploring Islam or have recently embraced it, the Invitation to Islam series introduces its core beliefs clearly and thoughtfully: God, the Qur’an, the Prophet and the purpose of life.
Start readingNine short reads · about 2 minutes each
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Invitation to Islam
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Invitation to Islam
Thirty conversations on God, meaning and how to live.
Read alongside the video series, explore the sources behind each chapter, and reflect with questions for personal study or a study circle.
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Discovering Islam
Nine short reads on belief, worship and everyday life. Begin wherever your questions take you.
Adapted from Discovering Islam by Sayyid Moustafa al-Qazwini.
01Introduction · 2 min read
What is Islam?
What Islam means, who Muslims are, and how someone begins a life of faith.
02Belief in God · 2 min read
One God. Tawḥīd
An introduction to the oneness of God, His beautiful names, and the natural roots of belief.
03Divine justice · 2 min read
A just God. ʿAdl
God’s justice, our responsibility, and the relationship between divine power and human choice.
Read article Download PDF 1 page · 433 KB, A just God. ʿAdl.
04Prophethood · 2 min read
Messengers of God
Why God sends messengers, the guidance they bring, and the life of Prophet Muhammad.
Read article Download PDF 1 page · 515 KB, Messengers of God.
05Leadership · 2 min read
The Twelve Imams
The guides of the Ahl al-Bayt and their place in the continuing message of Islam.
Read article Download PDF 1 page · 554 KB, The Twelve Imams.
06The hereafter · 2 min read
The Day of Judgment
The journey of the soul, accountability, and the open door of repentance.
Read article Download PDF 1 page · 523 KB, The Day of Judgment.
07Islamic practices · 2 min read
Living the faith
The ten practices of Islam and the daily rhythm of prayer, worship and generosity.
Read article Download PDF 1 page · 557 KB, Living the faith.
08Scripture & prayer · 2 min read
The Qur’an and duʿāʾ
Reading the Qur’an with reflection and turning to God in personal prayer.
Read article Download PDF 1 page · 432 KB, The Qur’an and duʿāʾ.
09Society · 2 min read
Islam in everyday life
Family, character, human dignity and the place of the mosque in everyday life.
Read article Download PDF 1 page · 499 KB, Islam in everyday life.
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