The aim of this guide is to provide a better understanding of Islam and Muslims. It introduces a wide range of topics describing the comprehensiveness of Islam.

This guide was produced by the Muslim Information Service (Scotland)

The Muslim Information Service aims to produce and make readily accessible information on Islam for all sections of society

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1. What is Islam
2. Who are the Muslims?
3. What do Muslims Believe?
4. What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
5. Five Pillars of Islam: Faith
6. Five Pillars of Islam: Prayer
7. Five Pillars of Islam: Zakah
8. Five Pillars of Islam: The Fast
9. Five Pillars of Islam: Pilgrimage (Hajj)
10. Who is Muhammad?
11. What is the Qur'an?
12. Are there any other Sacred Sources?
13. Do Islam, Christianity and Judaism have different origins?
14. What do Muslims think about Jesus?
15. How do Muslims view Death?
16. What about Muslim Women?
17. An Ideal Society
18. What does Islam say about War?
19. How does Islam guarantee Human Rights?
20. Does Islam tolerate other Beliefs?
21. How did the spread of Islam affect the World?