The second is Nooh (Noah): the preacher of God. Next in line is Ibrahim (Abraham): the friend of God. After him is Musa (Moses): the speaker of God. The fifth prophet is Issa (Jesus): the word of God. The sixth and final prophet is Muhammad: the messenger of God. The fifth article of faith is predestination. Muslims do believe that humans have a choice. However, God has the final say. The sixth and final article of faith is The Judgement Day. Muslims believe in salvation by works. The basis for salvation is how many good works one does. They can never be assured of their salvation until judgement day. They do not enjoy salvation as a gift because they believe it must be earned. Another integral part of the Muslim faith is the Pillars of Faith. The first pillar is “Shahaddah” or testimony. The Shahaddah is a phrase that is recited or chanted with expression. It says, “I bear witness that there is no god but God. I bear witness that Muhammad is the messenger of God.” The Shahaddah defines a Muslim and is a significant part of everyday life. The second pillar is “Salat,” meaning prayer. Prayers are memorized and offered five times a day. Before praying, one must ceremonially wash the
The second is Nooh (Noah): the preacher of God. Next in line is Ibrahim (Abraham): the friend of God. After him is Musa (Moses): the speaker of God. The fifth prophet is Issa (Jesus): the word of God. The sixth and final prophet is Muhammad: the messenger of God. The fifth article of faith is predestination. Muslims do believe that humans have a choice. However, God has the final say. The sixth and final article of faith is The Judgement Day. Muslims believe in salvation by works. The basis for salvation is how many good works one does. They can never be assured of their salvation until judgement day. They do not enjoy salvation as a gift because they believe it must be earned. Another integral part of the Muslim faith is the Pillars of Faith. The first pillar is “Shahaddah” or testimony. The Shahaddah is a phrase that is recited or chanted with expression. It says, “I bear witness that there is no god but God. I bear witness that Muhammad is the messenger of God.” The Shahaddah defines a Muslim and is a significant part of everyday life. The second pillar is “Salat,” meaning prayer. Prayers are memorized and offered five times a day. Before praying, one must ceremonially wash the