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Learn Islam
The pamphlets we hand out on the street, exactly as printed — now readable on your phone, shareable in one tap, and downloadable as the original designed PDF.
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If you know nothing about Islam, begin with these four.
Introduction to Islam
A plain introduction to Islam: what Islam is, who God is, the purpose of life, three reasons to believe in a Creator, and what Islam says about women, food and Jesus.
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The five pillars of Islam
The five pillars of Islam explained simply: the declaration of faith, the five daily prayers, prescribed charity, fasting Ramadan and the pilgrimage to Makkah.
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Purpose of Life
Three reasons to believe in a Creator, the purpose of life, and what to do now — explained from an Islamic perspective.
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Prophet Muhammad
Who is Muhammad? Learn about his life, mercy, forgiveness, humility, equality and role as the final Messenger of God, with Qur’an and hadith references.
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The objections, misconceptions and social topics people raise most often.
Misconceptions about Islam
Eleven of the most common misconceptions about Islam answered plainly: Allah, terrorism, women, jihad, hijab, forced marriage and conversion — with Qur'an references.
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What does Islam say about atheism?
The Islamic case for God: the beginning of the universe, its order, and revelation — plus honest answers on suffering, free will, punishment and why God stays unseen.
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The Hijab
What is the hijab, why Muslim women wear it, what it is and isn't, and what Muslim women themselves say about it.
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The Burqa & Niqab
What the burqa and niqab are, common allegations answered, and why many Muslim women choose to wear them.
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Women's Rights in Islam
The full text of the Women's Rights in Islam pamphlet: equal reward and accountability, the right to knowledge, the right to choose a spouse, equal yet different, the family unit, spousal love and mercy, and the status of mothers and daughters.
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Islam is Not a Religion of Extremism
The full text of the Islam is Not a Religion of Extremism pamphlet: media portrayal, how Qur'an 2:191 is misquoted, when fighting is permitted, the rules of war, terrorism in perspective and Islam's denunciation of terrorism.
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Science in Islam
The full text of the Science in Islam pamphlet: ten scientific descriptions in the Qur'an — origin of life, embryology, the expanding universe, iron, the sky, mountains, the sun's orbit, internal waves, the forehead and the two seas.
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The core beliefs behind everything else.
Prophethood in Islam
Who the prophets were, what they all taught, why Muslims say prophets were never divine, and why Muhammad (peace be upon him) is the final prophet — with references.
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The Qur'an
What the Qur'an is, how it was revealed, why Muslims believe it is preserved word for word, and what it asks of the reader. A short introductory pamphlet.
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Jesus, a Prophet of God
Was Jesus God, or was he sent by God? What the Bible and the Qur'an say about his birth, his miracles, his message and the titles 'Son of God' and 'Lord'.
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The Mercy of Allah (God)
How Islam describes God's mercy: His names, His blessings, forgiveness of sins, and the ways a person can draw nearer to that mercy. With Qur'an and hadith references.
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Traps of Satan
The full text of the Traps of Satan pamphlet: the history of Satan (Iblis), his traps — disbelief, innovation, neglecting deeds, gradual deception, beautifying evil, arousing desires, wasting time — and how to defeat him.
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Death and the hereafter in Islam
What Islam teaches about death, the soul, the Day of Judgement, Paradise and Hell — and how a person prepares for a journey everyone will take. With Qur'an references.
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Prayer, finance and putting Islam into practice day to day.
The Importance of Prayer
Why prayer is the most important daily act in Islam: its purpose, benefits, the danger of abandoning it, and how it shapes a Muslim's life.
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The Dangers of Riba
What riba is, the Qur'an and Sunnah evidence against it, why it harms individuals and society, and practical ways to avoid it.
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These pamphlets are reproduced with permission from Insight into Islam (insightintoislam.co.uk), originally published at islamicpamphlets.com. The wording is theirs and has been kept as printed.