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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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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.

  1. 01Introduction · 2 min read

    What is Islam?

    What Islam means, who Muslims are, and how someone begins a life of faith.

    Read article Download PDF 1 page · 481 KB, What is Islam?

  2. 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.

    Read article Download PDF 1 page · 474 KB, One God. Tawḥīd.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

Next steps

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God and His Attributes Free

Explore the Qur’anic understanding of God, His oneness and His attributes, and how knowing Him shapes our relationship with Him.