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Islam Is Mercy
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Muslims love Jesus and Mary too. Here is where our faiths meet — and where they differ.
- 1Compare FaithsWho Is Jesus in Islam?Muslims love and honour Jesus as the Messiah, born of the virgin Mary, a mighty prophet of God who worked miracles and who will return before the end of time.
- 2Compare FaithsMary (Maryam) in IslamThe Qur'an honours Mary, mother of Jesus, as chosen above the women of the worlds, names a whole chapter after her, and tells her story with deep tenderness.
- 3Compare FaithsIs Allah the Same God Christians Worship?Allah is simply the Arabic word for God, used by Arab Christians too. Muslims worship the God of Abraham, but understand His nature differently from Christians.
- 4Compare FaithsIslam and Christianity: What We Share and Where We DifferMuslims and Christians share faith in one Creator, love for Jesus and Mary, and a common moral vision. Here is that common ground — and the honest differences.
- 5Compare FaithsThe Trinity and Tawhid: How Christians and Muslims Speak of One GodHow Christians explain the Trinity, how Muslims explain tawhid, what both affirm about the one God, and where the two faiths honestly part ways.
- 6Compare FaithsWas Jesus Crucified? The Islamic View ExplainedWhat the Qur'an says about the end of Jesus' mission on earth, how classical scholars explained it, and how this differs from Christian belief.
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Jewish
Abraham, Moses and the One God: the deep common ground between Judaism and Islam.
- 1Compare FaithsIslam and Judaism: Common GroundIslam and Judaism share strict belief in one God, descent from Abraham, deep love for Moses, and a daily life shaped by God's law — from prayer to food.
- 2Stories of the ProphetsAbraham (Ibrahim): Friend of GodHow the Qur'an tells the story of Abraham — his search for God, his stand against idols, the Kaaba he built with Ishmael, and his great test.
- 3Stories of the ProphetsMoses (Musa): The One Who Spoke With GodThe story of Moses in the Qur'an — saved from the river as a baby, sent to Pharaoh, rescued at the parted sea, and given the Torah as guidance and mercy.
- 4What Muslims Agree OnGod Is One: No Partner, No Son, No EqualThe oneness of God (tawhid) is the foundation of Islam. Here is what Muslims mean by it, in plain words, with the Qur'an's own description of God.
- 5Compare FaithsHalal and Kosher: How Do Islamic and Jewish Food Laws Compare?Halal and kosher food laws share deep roots — no pork, no blood, careful slaughter in God's name — but differ in important details. A clear, fair comparison.
- 6Compare FaithsSharia and Halakha: Islamic and Jewish Law ComparedSharia and halakha both mean "the way". A clear comparison of how Islamic and Jewish law work — their sources, scholars, schools and shared values.
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Atheist or agnostic
Honest reasons, not blind faith: how Islam answers the big questions.
- 1Compare FaithsDoes God Exist? Reasons to BelieveA calm, honest look at why belief in God is reasonable — from why anything exists at all to the order of the universe, our inner sense of God and morality.
- 2Compare FaithsDo Science and Belief in God Conflict?Does science disprove God? An Islamic look at what science can and cannot tell us, why its laws point beyond themselves, and why faith welcomes discovery.
- 3Compare FaithsCan We Be Good Without God? Islam on MoralityCan atheists be good people? Yes — but what makes good and evil real? An honest Islamic look at conscience, moral truth and God.
- 4Compare FaithsWhy Does God Allow Suffering?An honest Islamic answer to the hardest question of faith — why a good and all-powerful God allows pain, injustice and loss, and what He promises.
- 5Islam's View On…Does Islam Ask for Blind Faith?Islam invites people to think, reflect and ask for evidence. Reason leads to faith, and revelation then teaches what reason alone cannot reach.
- 6Start HereWho Wrote the Qur'an?Did Muhammad ﷺ write the Qur'an? What Muslims believe about its origin, the main alternative theories, and the evidence each side points to.
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Spiritual, still searching
Meaning, peace and purpose — how Islam speaks to the searching heart.
- 1Start HereWhat Is the Purpose of Life in Islam?Why are we here? Islam teaches that we were created to know and worship God, and that life is a meaningful test in which every good deed counts.
- 2Start HereWhy Is Islam Called a Religion of Mercy?Mercy is at the heart of Islam — in God's names, in the Prophet's mission, and in how Muslims are taught to treat people, animals and the earth.
- 3Start HereWho Is Allah?Allah is the Arabic word for the one God, Creator of everything. Learn how the Qur'an describes Him, His beautiful names, and why Arab Christians say Allah too.
- 4Compare FaithsWhat Is the Meaning of Life? An Islamic ViewIs life meaningless, or do we make our own meaning? How Islam's answer compares with nihilism and existentialism — and why it reaches into everyday life.
- 5Islam's View On…What Does Islam Say About Mental Health and Hope?Islam acknowledges sadness and grief — even the Prophet ﷺ wept — encourages seeking treatment, and offers deep sources of hope and comfort.
- 6Islam's View On…What Is Patience (Sabr) in Islam?Sabr — patience — is one of the most praised virtues in the Qur'an. Learn what it means, what it does not mean, and why its reward is without measure.
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Hindu
One Light behind everything: what Islam teaches about God, the soul and what comes after.
- 1Compare FaithsGod in Islam and Hinduism: Common Ground and DifferencesHow do Islam and Hinduism understand God? A respectful look at Brahman, the many Hindu traditions, avatars and images, and Islam's belief in one God.
- 2Compare FaithsReincarnation or Resurrection? Comparing BeliefsDo we live many lives or one? How Hindu, Buddhist and other traditions understand rebirth and karma, and how Islam's belief in resurrection compares.
- 3Start HereTawhid: The Oneness of God in IslamWhat tawhid means, how Muslims understand God's oneness in creation, worship and His names, and why it shapes every part of a Muslim's life.
- 4Start HereWho Is Allah?Allah is the Arabic word for the one God, Creator of everything. Learn how the Qur'an describes Him, His beautiful names, and why Arab Christians say Allah too.
- 5What Muslims Agree OnAll Prophets Brought the Same MessageIslam teaches that Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus and Muhammad ﷺ all called to the same core truth — worship the one God. Here is what that means.
- 6Start HereWhat Happens After Death in Islam?What do Muslims believe happens after we die? The grave, the resurrection, the Day of Judgement, and the perfect justice and mercy of God.
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Buddhist
Suffering, patience and peace of heart — Islam alongside Buddhist wisdom.
- 1Compare FaithsSuffering in Islam and Buddhism: Two Paths ComparedBuddhism and Islam both take suffering seriously and warn against clinging to a passing world. A respectful look at what they share and where they differ.
- 2Compare FaithsReincarnation or Resurrection? Comparing BeliefsDo we live many lives or one? How Hindu, Buddhist and other traditions understand rebirth and karma, and how Islam's belief in resurrection compares.
- 3Islam's View On…What Is Patience (Sabr) in Islam?Sabr — patience — is one of the most praised virtues in the Qur'an. Learn what it means, what it does not mean, and why its reward is without measure.
- 4Islam's View On…What Does Islam Say About Mental Health and Hope?Islam acknowledges sadness and grief — even the Prophet ﷺ wept — encourages seeking treatment, and offers deep sources of hope and comfort.
- 5Compare FaithsWhat Is the Meaning of Life? An Islamic ViewIs life meaningless, or do we make our own meaning? How Islam's answer compares with nihilism and existentialism — and why it reaches into everyday life.
- 6Compare FaithsWhy Does God Allow Suffering?An honest Islamic answer to the hardest question of faith — why a good and all-powerful God allows pain, injustice and loss, and what He promises.
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Muslim
Clear, kind answers to help you explain your faith to friends and colleagues.
- 1Hard Questions15 Common Myths About Islam — and What Is Actually TrueFifteen widespread misunderstandings about Islam, each answered briefly and honestly from the Qur'an and authentic hadith, with links to read more.
- 2Hard QuestionsShould Islam Be Judged by What Muslims Do?Why Islam is judged by its sources rather than by the behaviour of Muslims, and how to tell religion apart from culture, politics and human failure.
- 3What Muslims Agree OnWhat Every Muslim BelievesThe shared core of Islam in plain words — the beliefs and practices that Muslims everywhere agree on, whatever their school or background.
- 4What Muslims Agree OnWhere Muslims Differ, and Why It's OkayMuslims agree on the foundations of Islam but differ on many details. Here is what is fixed, what scholars legitimately debate, and why that is normal.
- 5Hard QuestionsDoes Islam Promote Violence?An honest look at the Qur'an's verses about fighting — what they say, the context they came in, and the strict limits Islam places on war.
- 6Hard QuestionsAre Women Oppressed in Islam?An honest answer that separates real cultural abuses from what the Qur'an and the Prophet ﷺ actually teach about women's dignity and rights.
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Thinking about Islam
Your first steps, explained gently — at your own pace.
- 1Becoming MuslimHow to Become Muslim: The ShahadaBecoming Muslim is simple — sincerely believe and declare the shahada. No ceremony, fee or clergy is needed. A gentle guide to the step and what comes next.
- 2Becoming MuslimWhat Does the Shahada Mean?The shahada is the Muslim declaration of faith. Here is what its two testimonies mean — about God and about Muhammad ﷺ — explained in plain words.
- 3Becoming MuslimHow to Pray: A Step-by-Step Guide for BeginnersA simple, step-by-step guide to the Muslim prayer (salah) for beginners — from ablution to the final greeting — sticking to what Muslims agree on.
- 4Becoming MuslimHow to Make Wudu: A Simple Step-by-Step GuideA gentle, step-by-step guide to wudu, the short washing Muslims make before prayer, following the form all the schools of Islamic law share.
- 5Becoming MuslimYour First Weeks as a Muslim: A Gentle GuideJust said the shahada? A calm, practical guide to your first weeks as a Muslim — what matters most, what can wait, and how to keep going.
- 6Becoming MuslimWhat Happens to My Past Sins When I Become Muslim?Islam teaches that sincerely becoming Muslim wipes away the sins that came before. Here is what the Qur'an and the Prophet ﷺ say, and what it means for you.
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Why Is Islam Called a Religion of Mercy?
Mercy is at the heart of Islam — in God's names, in the Prophet's mission, and in how Muslims are taught to treat people, animals and the earth.
Read articleوَمَآ أَرْسَلْنَٰكَ إِلَّا رَحْمَةًۭ لِّلْعَٰلَمِينَ ﴿١٠٧﴾ And We have not sent you, [O Muhammad], except as a mercy to the worlds.
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The Journey
From Adam to Muhammad ﷺ: walk through the history the Qur’an tells, one chapter at a time.
- The beginning
- Noah and the flood
- Lost nations of Arabia
- Abraham, the friend of God
- In Egypt: Joseph, Moses and Pharaoh
- Kings and prophets
- Mary and Jesus
- Faith tested
- Muhammad ﷺ, the final messenger
- One message, preserved
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Muslims believe in and love all of God's prophets. Many of them you may already know.
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What Muslims agree on
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