The Teachings of Islam
Muhammad's followers wrote down all of Allah's messages and put them into one book called the Qur'an. Many of them also learned the hadith, or words and actions of Muhammad. Collections of hadith are called the Sunna.

The Five Pillars of Islam guide the Muslim way of life. First, Muslims must pledge their faith to Allah. Second, they must pray five times a day. Third, they must give charity. Fourth, they must not eat or drink while there is daylight during the Muslim month of Ramadan. Fifth, Muslims who can afford it must make a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once. Together, the Qur'an and Sunna are the religious and social guidelines for the Islamic way of life. Muslims also believe that the Jews' and Christians' holy book, the Bible, is based on the word of God.

If this is true, why do missionaries risk their lives to share the Gospel in Muslim governed nations?

Why are the Qur'an and Sunna important to Muslims?

Obviously the author wants our children to affirm Muslim beliefs of Allah.

An Islamic Way of Life
The Qur'an and the Sunna present the moral laws that Muslims live by. These laws cover religious life, as well as such things as diet, marriage and divorce. The laws also cover legal contracts, or agreements. Unlike other societies of the time, women were given clear rules for marriage. They were also given the right to an education. In addition, women were able to control the money they made, to make contracts, and to serve as witnesses in courts. Many of these laws and rights are still in effect. However, the social customs in some countries have overruled these laws.

How does Islam affect many aspects of daily life for Muslims?

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