What Is Islam? | Islam 101 Episode 1 | Ayah Today

What exactly is Islam? Is it just a religion you're born into, a set of rules, or something deeper? In this first episode of Islam 101, we start from zero: what the word "Islam" means, who Allah is, what Muslims believe, what they practice, and why Islam is described as a complete way of life. 📖 Ayah of the episode: "I did not create jinn and humans except to worship Me." — Qur'an 51:56 ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 What is Islam? 0:50 The meaning of Islam 1:45 A first look at Allah 2:25 Tawhid and the purpose of life 3:30 The six articles of faith 4:35 The Five Pillars 5:35 Who was Muhammad ﷺ? 6:35 Islam, Iman, Ihsan 7:20 Islam as a way of life 8:05 Next episode 📚 References Qur'an 112:1–4 (Surah Al-Ikhlas) Qur'an 51:56 Sahih Muslim — the Hadith of Jibril 🎬 About Islam 101 Understanding Islam from the beginning, one question and one ayah at a time. Whether you're curious about Islam, new to the faith, or refreshing the basics, this series is for you. Next episode: Who Is Allah? 🔔 Subscribe to Ayah Today for the full series. 💬 Have a question you'd like answered in this series? Leave it in the comments. #Islam #Islam101 #AyahToday #WhatIsIslam #Quran #LearnIslam #Muslim