Quran
The Noble Quran is the central religious text of Islam, revealed to the Prophet Muhammad and preserved as a complete record of the revelations given to earlier Prophets.
Educational Resources
Discover Islam
An introduction to the foundations of Islamic belief, the sources of Islamic knowledge, and the practices of worship that shape daily life for Muslims.
Read the Noble Quran Browse BukhariMajor Beliefs In Islam
Belief in Islam rests on the Oneness of Allah: Allah is one, without partner, and the foundation of the faith is the testimony that there is no god but Allah and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah. Belief also includes the articles of faith concerning the Angels, the Books revealed to earlier Prophets, the Prophets and Messengers, the Last Day, and Destiny.
Oneness of Allah
To worship Allah alone and to hold Him in high estimation is the essence of Islamic belief. Every act of worship in Islam is directed to Allah alone, and this oneness shapes how a Muslim lives, prays, and serves others.
Major Sources In Islam
Islamic knowledge rests on four principal sources, each of which is available to study through the resources on this site.
Hadith
The recorded sayings, actions, and approvals of the Prophet Muhammad are collected and preserved in the hadith tradition, including the Sahih Bukhari collection.
Ijma
Consensus of the scholars: the agreement of the qualified jurists of a generation on a matter of law, and a source of guidance alongside the Quran and Sunnah.
Qiyaas
Analogical reasoning: deriving a ruling for a new case by comparing it with a known case that shares the same underlying cause, based on a text or established principle.
Worship In Islam
Worship in Islam is built on the five pillars, the framework that every Muslim builds daily life around.
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Shahadah
The testimony of faith: there is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.
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Salah
Five daily obligatory prayers performed at the appointed times each day.
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Zakat
Obligatory charity given to those in need, as a regular duty for every Muslim.
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Sawm
Fasting during the month of Ramadan, from dawn until sunset.
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Hajj
The pilgrimage to the House of Allah, undertaken once in a lifetime for those able to travel.
For the congregational prayer times that accompany these pillars, visit the Prayer Times page, and read the Home page for an overview of the centre.
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Study the primary texts of the faith directly from the centre's online library.
Bukhari
Sahih Bukhari arranged by books, including Revelation, Belief, Prayers, Funerals and Obligatory Charity Tax.
Prayer Times
Daily Jammat Times for the five daily prayers at the centre in Lancaster.