An Introduction To Islam
Assalamo alaikum wa rahmatullahe wa barakatohu! May peace be with you and the mercy and blessings of Allah.
Accepting Islam and joining the Muslim Community is, undoubtedly, the most important decision you will ever make. We have prepared prepared this basic guide hoping to make the transition into Islam and our community a blessed and successful endeavor.
This website may also serve as an introduction to those seeking more information about Islam but are not yet ready to make a commitment. This introduction is not intended to be a comprehensive work on Islam but rather a guide to answering the questions and clearing up some of the confusion faced by new Muslims and those encountering Islam for the first time. This is set up so that anyone seeking knowledge may tap into them and drink deeply from the fountain of Islam’s beauties.
Outstanding among those resources are the Holy Qur’an with the five-volume commentary, Hadith (Sayings of the Holy Prophet),
Take take comfort that around you are others who were once seekers and new Muslims and understand your feelings. There are also those who were born into Islam and consider your thirst for knowledge of God and His Message a great blessing. Please do not feel shy about asking questions and requesting help.
Along with the reading of the Quran, it is also recommended that you have a mentor on whom you can rely for assistance in learning prayers and Arabic.
Ultimately, we Muslims place our trust in Allah Almighty and turn to Him for guidance and help. Indeed, the worship of the Creator and Sustainer of All the Worlds is the endeavor from which we derive the greatest benefit. And it is that common striving that unites the diverse elements of the Muslim Community.
We pray you will derive benefit from the Quran and that Allah Almighty will guide you on the right path. Ameen.