Study and Practice to:

  • understand that islam means "peace" or "submission" and the surrender of your desires to the Divine Order
  • affirm "There is no god but God" and trust in the spiritual nature of reality
  • follow the example and advice of the Prophet Muhammad
  • learn from the Qur'an as a Divine revelation, a repository of truth, and a guide for living
  • feel a connection to a cycle of prayer spanning the globe five times a day
  • mirror God's beneficence by giving generously to others
  • discover the spiritual benefits of fasting during Ramadan
  • face all trials and tests with gratitude and patience
  • work to establish an economically and socially just society
  • reflect upon the value of pilgrimage and, if Muslim, make a pilgrimage to Mecca
  • be hospitable to other faith perspectives and the long line of prophets
  • acknowledge that God is beautiful and loves beautiful music, poetry, architecture, and more