Beginners Guide to Islam Part 1: Core Beliefs

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Hey YouTube asalam alaykum and welcome to my channel which is all about the religion of Islam from a reverts perspective, by the end of this video, you will understand and be able to explain the 5 core pillars of Islam.

This is the first video in a new series called A beginner’s guide to Islam, which is intended for new converts or people interested in the religion.

I will be covering the very basics of the beliefs, as well as advice that I can offer from my own experiences over the last 10 years, on topics such as family, social and workplace challenges, seeking knowledge and even relationship and marriage advice.

Islam offers guidance for all areas of life and because of this, at times you may need to make some significant changes to your lifestyle and ideology, especially if you’re coming from a western background.

If you need advice and information on the multitude of life changes and challenges you will face on this journey then this is the right series for you!

Some definitions you will need to know before we begin;
1. Quran – The book of Islam, revealed by God to the prophet and final messenger Muhammad, as a guidance for mankind.
2. Sunnah – The words and actions or The way of the Prophet)
3. Hadith – Sayings of the prophet
4. Fard or Wajib – Obligatory
5. Halal – Permitted
6. Haram – Not permitted

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