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What do Muslims believe? 1 Muslims believe in one God who created everything and guided humanity through prophets, from Adam and Noah through Abraham, Moses and Jesus, and finally Muhammad. The creed has six articles: God, His angels, His books, His messengers, the Last Day, and divine decree. Life is a test, and mercy is its theme. Read the full answer, with evidence → Do Muslims believe in Jesus? 2 Yes. Muslims believe in Jesus (Isa in Arabic) as one of God's greatest messengers, born miraculously to the virgin Mary. Belief in him is required, not optional. Muslims do not worship him or consider him divine: in Islam, worship belongs to God alone. Read the full answer, with evidence → What is the Quran? 3 The Quran is Islam's holy book. Muslims believe it is God's literal speech, revealed to Muhammad in Arabic over 23 years and preserved word for word since. It has 114 chapters and about 6,236 verses, and is recited daily in prayer by nearly two billion people. Read the full answer, with evidence → Who was the Prophet Muhammad? 4 Muhammad (peace be upon him) was born in Mecca around 570 CE and was known as “the trustworthy” long before any revelation. At forty he began receiving the Quran. He taught the worship of one God and human dignity, and by his death in 632 CE Arabia had embraced Islam. Muslims honor him; they do not worship him. Read the full answer, with evidence → Why do Muslims fast in Ramadan? 5 Because God commands it in the Quran, as He commanded communities before: “so that you may become mindful of God”. From first light to sunset for one month, Muslims give up food, drink and intimacy, training gratitude, self-restraint, and empathy with the hungry. Read the full answer, with evidence →
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