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The teachings of Islam come from two sources, the Quran and the Hadith. Muslims believe the same angel (Gabriel) that came to prophets Abraham, Moses and Jesus also came to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon them all). Muslims also believe that God, through the angel Gabriel, revealed the Quran to Muhammad (peace be upon him). Muhammad was 40 years old when he received the first revelation and 63 years old when the revelation was completed. This was done over a period of twenty-three years.

“Verily this (the Quran) is a Revelation from the Lord of the Worlds: With it came down the truthful spirit to your heart that you may admonish. In the perspicuous Arabic tongue.” (Quran 26:192-195)

Muslims consider the Quran to be God’s last revelation to mankind. In it is a message to all of humanity. In the Quran, God describes it as a healing for all who choose to follow its teachings. The Quran enlightens and guides over one and a half billion people from around the world. One in every five persons is a Muslim.

The beauty of the Quran is in its comprehensiveness, its agreement with science, its coverage of the history of prophets, its connection with the Old and New Testament and the general guidance it offers.

Verses in the Quran number in the thousands, and cover a variety of topics. As a family the Quran guides us through the day to day challenges of life, and we often use it for settling differences. Daily, verses from the Quran help to enlighten our souls.

The Hadith are sayings and practices of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Muhammad (peace be upon him) lived during the sixth and seventh centuries. Muslims accept him as God’s last prophet and messenger to mankind. He invited people to the same God that Abraham, Moses and Jesus (peace be upon them) invited people to. The sayings of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) number in the thousands, and cover a variety of topics.