--- title: "Start Here | Islam Is Mercy" description: "A clear, simple introduction to Islam: who God is, who Muhammad ﷺ was, what the Qur'an is, and the purpose of life." lang: en url: https://islamismercy.com/en/start/ --- 1. [Home](https://islamismercy.com/en/) 2. Start Here # Start Here A clear, simple introduction to Islam: who God is, who Muhammad ﷺ was, what the Qur'an is, and the purpose of life. ## Articles [Start Here ### The Five Pillars of Islam The five pillars of Islam — faith, prayer, charity, fasting and pilgrimage — explained simply: what they are, how Muslims practise them, and why. Read article](https://islamismercy.com/en/start/five-pillars-of-islam/)[Start Here ### The Six Articles of Faith in Islam What do Muslims believe? The six articles of faith — God, angels, scriptures, prophets, the Last Day and divine decree — explained simply. Read article](https://islamismercy.com/en/start/six-articles-of-faith/)[Start Here ### What Does the Word "Islam" Mean? The word "Islam" means willing submission to God, and it shares an Arabic root with the word for peace. Here is what that means. Read article](https://islamismercy.com/en/start/meaning-of-islam/)[Start Here ### What 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. Read article](https://islamismercy.com/en/start/life-after-death/)[Start Here ### What Is Islam? A Simple Introduction A clear, friendly introduction to Islam — what Muslims believe about God, the prophets and the Qur'an, and how faith shapes everyday life. Read article](https://islamismercy.com/en/start/what-is-islam/)[Start Here ### What 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. Read article](https://islamismercy.com/en/start/purpose-of-life/)[Start Here ### What Is the Qur'an? The Qur'an is the holy book of Islam — God's words revealed to Muhammad ﷺ. Learn how it was revealed, preserved, organised and recited. Read article](https://islamismercy.com/en/start/what-is-the-quran/)[Start Here ### Who 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. Read article](https://islamismercy.com/en/start/who-is-allah/)[Start Here ### Who Was Prophet Muhammad ﷺ? A short introduction to the life and character of Muhammad ﷺ, the final messenger of God — from orphan in Mecca to the Prophet sent as a mercy to all people. Read article](https://islamismercy.com/en/start/who-was-prophet-muhammad/)[Start Here ### 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 article](https://islamismercy.com/en/start/why-islam-is-mercy/)[Start Here ### Angels in Islam: Who They Are and What They Do What Muslims believe about angels: created from light, always obedient to God, carrying revelation, recording deeds and praying for the believers. Read article](https://islamismercy.com/en/start/angels-in-islam/)[Start Here ### Divine Decree (Qadar) Explained What Muslims mean by qadar, God's decree: how God's knowledge and will relate to human free choice, and why it brings peace rather than fatalism. Read article](https://islamismercy.com/en/start/divine-decree/)[Start Here ### Is Islam a New Religion? Islam began in 7th-century Arabia — or did it? Why Muslims see Islam as the original faith of Abraham, Moses and Jesus, completed through Muhammad ﷺ. Read article](https://islamismercy.com/en/start/is-islam-a-new-religion/)[Start Here ### Islam in 5 Minutes: A Quick, Friendly Overview A five-minute overview of Islam: one God, the prophets, the Qur'an, the five pillars, life after death and the mercy at the heart of it all. Read article](https://islamismercy.com/en/start/islam-in-5-minutes/)[Start Here ### Paradise and Hell in Islam What Islam teaches about Paradise and Hell: joy beyond imagination, real accountability, and a God whose mercy outweighs His anger. Read article](https://islamismercy.com/en/start/paradise-and-hell/)[Start Here ### Tawhid: The Oneness of God in Islam What 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. Read article](https://islamismercy.com/en/start/tawhid-oneness-of-god/)[Start Here ### The Day of Judgment in Islam What Muslims believe about the Day of Judgment: resurrection, the open record, the scales of justice, and a God who wrongs no one. Read article](https://islamismercy.com/en/start/day-of-judgment/)[Start Here ### The Inimitability of the Qur'an: Its Living Miracle Why Muslims see the Qur'an itself as the Prophet's greatest miracle: its open challenge to humanity, its unique language and its effect on hearts. Read article](https://islamismercy.com/en/start/miracle-of-the-quran/)[Start Here ### What Are the Sunnah and Hadith? The Sunnah is the Prophet's example; hadith are the reports that record it. How they were transmitted, how scholars graded them, and why it matters. Read article](https://islamismercy.com/en/start/sunnah-and-hadith/)[Start Here ### Who Are Muslims? Many Peoples, One Faith Muslims live on every continent and come from every race and culture. Most are not Arab. A look at the diversity of the Muslim world and what unites it. Read article](https://islamismercy.com/en/start/who-are-muslims/)[Start Here ### Who 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. Read article](https://islamismercy.com/en/start/who-wrote-the-quran/) - [What Muslims Agree On](https://islamismercy.com/en/core/) - [Islam's View On…](https://islamismercy.com/en/views/) - [Compare Faiths](https://islamismercy.com/en/compare/) - [Hard Questions](https://islamismercy.com/en/questions/) - [Stories of the Prophets](https://islamismercy.com/en/prophets/) - [History in the Qur’an](https://islamismercy.com/en/history/) - [Islam Guides Everything](https://islamismercy.com/en/islam-guides-everything/) - [Becoming Muslim](https://islamismercy.com/en/become-muslim/) - [Glossary](https://islamismercy.com/en/glossary/)