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What are the Five Pillars of Islam?

The Five Pillars of Islam are: (1) Shahada — the declaration of faith ("There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is His messenger"); (2) Salah — the five daily prayers; (3) Zakat — obligatory almsgiving (2.5% of qualifying wealth above the nisab threshold); (4) Sawm — fasting throughout the month of Ramadan; and (5) Hajj — pilgrimage to Makkah at least once in a lifetime for those financially and physically able. These are not merely rituals but form the structural backbone of a Muslim's relationship with Allah.

📚 Source: Sahih al-Bukhari #8 · Hadith of Jibril · Graded Sahih

How many surahs and verses are in the Quran?

The Quran contains 114 surahs (chapters) and 6,236 verses (ayahs) according to the most widely used Medinan counting method. 86 surahs were revealed in Makkah (Makki) and 28 in Madinah (Madani). The shortest surah is Al-Kawthar (3 verses); the longest is Al-Baqarah (286 verses). The Quran is divided into 30 parts (juz') for ease of recitation during Ramadan.

📚 Source: Al-Itqan fi 'Ulum al-Quran · Imam al-Suyuti · Vol. 1

What is the difference between Sunni and Shia Islam?

Both Sunni and Shia Muslims share the same core beliefs: the Quran, the prophethood of Muhammad ﷺ, the Five Pillars, and the Day of Judgment. The primary historical difference concerns political succession after the Prophet's death. Sunni Muslims recognize Abu Bakr al-Siddiq (رضي الله عنه) as the first legitimate caliph, chosen through consultation (shura). Shia Muslims believe leadership should have passed directly to Ali ibn Abi Talib (رضي الله عنه), the Prophet's cousin and son-in-law. Secondary differences exist in some areas of jurisprudence, hadith collections, and certain practices.

📚 Source: Al-Farq Bayn al-Firaq · Abd al-Qahir al-Baghdadi · Scholarly overview

What does Bismillah mean?

Bismillah is short for بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ — "In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful." It opens 113 of the 114 surahs of the Quran (all except Surah At-Tawbah) and is recommended before beginning any righteous act. The two divine names paired — ar-Rahman (whose mercy encompasses all creation) and ar-Rahim (whose special mercy is for believers in the hereafter) — together establish mercy as the entry point to all of Allah's attributes.

📚 Source: Tafsir Ibn Kathir · Al-Fatihah commentary · Verified

How is Zakat calculated? What is the nisab?

Zakat is 2.5% of qualifying wealth that has been held for one full lunar year (hawl) and exceeds the nisab threshold — the minimum amount. The nisab is the value of either 85 grams of gold or 595 grams of silver; scholars recommend using whichever better serves the poor, typically the silver standard today. Qualifying wealth includes savings, gold, silver, business inventory, and investment income. Zakat is not owed on one's home, personal vehicle, or work tools.

📚 Source: Fiqh al-Zakat · Dr. Yusuf al-Qaradawi · Al-Maktaba al-Wahba

What are the four schools of Islamic law?

The four main Sunni schools of jurisprudence (madhabs) are: Hanafi (founded by Imam Abu Hanifah, d. 767 CE) — prevalent in South Asia, Turkey, and Central Asia; Maliki (Imam Malik ibn Anas, d. 795 CE) — prevalent in North and West Africa; Shafi'i (Imam al-Shafi'i, d. 820 CE) — prevalent in Southeast Asia, Egypt, and East Africa; and Hanbali (Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal, d. 855 CE) — prevalent in the Arabian Peninsula. All four are recognized as valid interpretations within Sunni Islam, differing primarily in methodology and secondary rulings.

📚 Source: Al-Fiqh 'ala al-Madhahib al-Arba'ah · Abd al-Rahman al-Jaziri

Who was Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and when did he live?

Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was born in Makkah in 570 CE and passed away in Madinah in 632 CE. He received the first revelation at age 40 in the Cave of Hira during the month of Ramadan. His mission spanned 23 years — 13 in Makkah and 10 in Madinah after the Hijra (migration). Muslims believe him to be the final prophet and messenger of Allah, completing a line of prophets from Adam through Ibrahim, Musa, and 'Isa (عليهم السلام). His teachings are preserved in the Quran (revealed to him) and the Hadith (his sayings, actions, and approvals).

📚 Source: Al-Rahiq al-Makhtum (The Sealed Nectar) · Safiyy al-Rahman al-Mubarakpuri

Is music haram in Islam?

This is a topic of genuine scholarly disagreement (ikhtilaf). The majority classical position, held by scholars like Ibn al-Qayyim and many Hanbali and Shafi'i scholars, restricts musical instruments and considers most contemporary music impermissible. A second position, held by scholars including Dr. Yusuf al-Qaradawi and some Maliki scholars, permits music that is free of immoral content, reasoning that the prohibition is specific to instruments used in conjunction with intoxicants and lewdness. A third position permits percussion instruments (duff) for certain occasions. The unani consensus is that lyrics promoting immorality are impermissible regardless of school.

📚 Sources: Al-Ghina' wa al-Musiqa · Ibn al-Qayyim · Al-Halal wa al-Haram · al-Qaradawi

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