Pathway to Paradise — Page 1
1 Chapter 1: Islamic Beliefs and Teachings The religion of Islam provides a complete code of law and guidance. In this chapter, you will find a brief summary of the basic teachings and explanations of some terms. The very basic principles, the Articles of Faith, and the Pillars of Islam are briefly described, as are some other concepts in Islam. The status and mission of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) are introduced, and a description of the different sects in Islam is given. An explanation of the coming of the Promised Me ssiah and the Ahmadiyya Movement is presented. As you become more involved with the study or practice of Islam, you will encounter many new words and principles and may wish to explore them further. The end of each chapter provides a list of books for more in - depth study of its contents. The final chap ter of the book contains further references for future study. It is important to note that practically all of the terminology used in Islam is in Arabic, as in the Holy Qur’an. For the purpose of your clear understanding, each term is listed both in Arabic and English. ISLAM Islam (an Arabic word meaning “peace and submission”) is