About Islam

Islam translates to "submission" in Arabic. The word is derived from the same root as salaam, which means "peace". The main basis of tenet is submission to the Will of God.

Allah is the Arabic word for "God" and defines His Oneness and His Uniqueness. He is the same God that created Adam and Eve (peace be upon them), Noah (pbuh), Abraham (pbuh), Moses (pbuh), and Jesus (pbuh). Islam is the completion of the Message brought forth by these Prophets and was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) by God through the archangel Gabriel.

Muslims believe that Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) was the last and final Messenger of God, sent to preach to all regardless of status or background. He delivered the Message that billions of Muslims around the globe follow, which consists of the Quran, the Spoken Word of God, and the Sunnah (actions) and Hadith (sayings) of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).

Today, Muslims are diverse in their backgrounds and interpretations of the Words of God and the legacy of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). Here at the Duke MSA, we respect and celebrate this diversity of thought and culture!

To find out more, please consult the following resources:

• IslamFYI

• Read the Quran Online

• What is Islam?

Note: Duke MSA does NOT endorse all viewpoints or authors found in the linked websites

Visit a local mosque:

• Ar-Razzaq Islamic Center

• Jamaat Ibad Ar Rahman

• North Durham Masjid

• Muhammad Mosque #34

• Masjid Tawheed Was Sunnah

• Islamic Ahlul Bayt Association of the Triangle

• Chapel Hill Islamic Center

• Islamic Association of Raleigh

Feel free to reach out to the board or Chaplain Salaam with any questions!