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Discover Islam

A calm, honest look at what Muslims believe and why, for anyone curious about Islam. There is no pressure and no assumed belief. Take each step at your own pace and ask any question.

  • 4 steps
  • 9 lessons
  • 39 min

By the end you will be able to

  • Explain in simple words what Islam and the word Muslim mean
  • Understand what Muslims mean by one God, and why Allah is the same God of Abraham
  • Know why Muslims believe we were created, and how they see life and hope
  • See how Muslims view the prophets, including Jesus and Muhammad, peace be upon them
  • Know what the Quran is and why Muslims trust it
  • Understand what becoming Muslim involves, with no pressure

Step 1: What Islam is

The meaning of the word, the One God, and why we are here.

  • 3 lessons
  • 14 min
  1. What does Islam mean?1.1Up next5 min
  2. One God1.25 min
  3. Why are we here?1.34 min

Step 2: The prophets

One message through many messengers, Jesus in Islam, and Muhammad.

  • 3 lessons
  • 11 min
  1. One message from Adam to Muhammad2.13 min
  2. Jesus and Mary in Islam2.24 min
  3. Who was Muhammad2.34 min

Step 3: The Quran

What the Quran is and why Muslims trust that it is preserved.

  • 2 lessons
  • 10 min
  1. What is the Quran?3.15 min
  2. How the Quran was kept safe3.25 min

Step 4: If you feel ready

What becoming Muslim involves, in plain words and with no pressure.

  • 1 lesson
  • 4 min
  1. If you feel ready4.14 min