What do Muslims believe?
22 September 2005
Muslims believe in the One, Unique, Incomparable, Merciful God – the Sole Creator, Sustainer and Cherisher of the Universe; in the Angels He created; in the prophets through whom His revelations were brought down to humankind; in the Day of Judgement; in life after death and in God’s complete authority over destiny.
Muslims believe that God sent His messengers and prophets to all people. Biblical prophets named in the Qur’an include: Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses and Jesus; peace be upon them all.
God’s final message to humanity was revealed to the last prophet, Muhammad, through the Archangel Gabriel. It confirmed and finalised all previous revelations that were sent to humankind through God’s messengers.
One becomes a Muslim by believing and proclaiming that “There is no deity except God, and that Muhammad is the messenger of God.” By this declaration the believer announces his/her faith in all of God’s messengers, and in the scriptures revealed to them.