What if there is more to life?
- Where did we come from?
- Why are we here?
- Does God exist?
- What happens after death?
What does Islam actually teach about it all?
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Islam in 60 Seconds
- One God. Muslims believe in one Creator, without partners or equals.
- Prophets. God sent messengers to every people, including Noah, Abraham, Moses and Jesus.
- Revelation. The Qur’an is understood as God’s final revelation, given to Muhammad ﷺ.
- Muhammad ﷺ. The last in the line of prophets, sent as a mercy to all people.
- Purpose of life. To know and worship God, and to live justly with others.
- Accountability. Every person is responsible for their own choices.
- Afterlife. Muslims believe in a life after death, in which this life is fairly judged.
Explore the Big Questions
Does God Exist?
Philosophical and scientific reasons to take the question seriously.
ExploreWhy Islam?
What distinguishes Islam from other paths to God.
ExploreWho is Allah?
The Islamic understanding of God’s nature and names.
ExploreWhat is the Qur’an?
Its origin, structure, and role in Islamic life.
ExploreWho was Muhammad?
A brief, sourced introduction to his life and message.
ExploreWhat does Islam say about Jesus?
Why Muslims honour Jesus as Messiah and Messenger.
ExploreWhat happens after death?
The Islamic view of the afterlife and accountability.
ExploreQuestions People Ask
Does God Exist?
Islam holds that God's existence can be reasoned toward, not just taken on faith: the universe's beginning, its finely-tuned laws, the existence of objective morality, and the emergence of consciousness are all offered as philosophical evidence pointing toward a Creator. This page distinguishes philosophical argument from scientific evidence and personal faith.
ScienceWhat Does Islam Say About Evolution?
There is no single official Islamic position on evolution. Muslim scholars and scientists hold a genuine range of views: some accept the standard scientific account of biological evolution, including common descent, as compatible with Islamic theology; others accept evolution for non-human life while holding that Adam was directly, specially created; and others reject evolutionary biology on theological grounds. This page presents that real diversity honestly rather than picking a winner.
Women in IslamWhy Do Muslim Women Wear Hijab?
Muslim women who wear hijab generally describe it as an act of worship and modesty commanded in the Qur'an, an expression of identity and dignity, or a personal choice — not, in the great majority of cases, something forced on them by men. Forced hijab does happen in some families and under some state laws, and this page does not pretend otherwise, but it is not what hijab means for most Muslim women who wear it.
Relationships & SexualityWhat Does Islam Say About Homosexuality?
Mainstream Islamic scholarship holds that same-sex sexual acts are not permitted, based on Qur'anic references to the story of Lut (Lot) and related texts. At the same time, mainstream Islamic teaching does not endorse vigilante violence, harassment, or hatred toward individuals — experiencing same-sex attraction is generally distinguished from acting on it, and how Muslims should personally treat gay people is a distinct question from the underlying theological position, one this page addresses directly.
Violence & JihadTerrorism and Islam: What Does Islam Actually Teach?
No — mainstream Islamic scholarship across every major school of thought condemns terrorism, and specifically condemns attacks on civilians, as a clear violation of Islamic law's own rules of warfare. Groups like ISIS and al-Qaeda rely on selectively quoted verses, rejected classical legal reasoning, and a self-appointed authority to declare jihad that mainstream Islamic scholarship does not recognize as legitimate.
ScienceDoes Islam Conflict With Science?
Islamic theology does not treat empirical scientific inquiry as a threat — the Qur'an repeatedly encourages observation and reflection on the natural world, and the Islamic civilization produced major contributions to mathematics, medicine, and astronomy for centuries. Specific tensions do exist around a handful of topics, addressed honestly on dedicated pages, but Islam as a whole does not treat science and faith as opposed.
Jesus & ChristianityJesus in Islam
Muslims honor Jesus (Isa, peace be upon him) as one of the greatest prophets and messengers of God, born miraculously to the Virgin Mary, who performed miracles by God's permission and is titled the Messiah. Muslims do not believe Jesus is divine, was crucified in the way the New Testament describes, or is the son of God — but hold him in deep reverence and expect his return before the Day of Judgment.
Violence & Jihad"Kill Them Wherever You Find Them" — Qur'an 2:191 in Context
No. Qur'an 2:191 ('kill them wherever you find them') is part of a specific passage (2:190-193) about fighting those who had already attacked the Muslim community and expelled them from Mecca — explicitly framed as defensive, with the preceding verse commanding 'fight in the way of God those who fight you, but do not transgress.' Read in its immediate textual context and alongside classical rules of engagement, it is not a general license to kill non-Muslims.
Muhammad ﷺWhy Did Muhammad ﷺ Have Multiple Wives?
Muhammad ﷺ was monogamous for 25 years, married only to Khadijah, until her death when he was about 50. His later marriages, mostly in Medina, are understood by Muslim scholars as serving specific social, political, and humanitarian purposes — including supporting widows, forming alliances that stabilized a young and vulnerable community, and freeing captives through marriage — rather than personal indulgence.
Islam in SwedenCan Muslims Live Peacefully in Sweden?
Yes — the overwhelming majority of Sweden's several-hundred-thousand-strong Muslim population lives peacefully, working, studying, and participating in Swedish civic life, subject to the same laws as everyone else. Islamic teaching itself supports honoring agreements and the laws of the land one lives in, and mainstream Islamic scholarship holds that Muslims can and should be loyal, law-abiding citizens of non-Muslim states.
The Qur’an
Muslims believe the Qur’an is the literal word of God, revealed over 23 years and preserved unchanged ever since. Read about its history, or request a free copy.
Jesus in Islam
Muslims believe Jesus (Isa, peace be upon him) was born miraculously to the Virgin Mary, is the Messiah, and is one of the greatest messengers God ever sent. Muslims also believe he will return.
- • Born of the Virgin Mary, by a miracle of God
- • The Messiah (al-Masih)
- • A prophet and messenger of God
- • One of the greatest messengers in Islam
- • Expected to return before the Day of Judgment
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