Islam means submission, and Muslims believe there are two classes of people: those who have submitted to Islam (Dar-ul-Islam) and those who resist it (Dar-ul-harb). The core beliefs of Islam are summarized as five rules of faith, including reciting the confession of faith, daily prayer toward Mecca, fasting during Ramadan, almsgiving, and attempting the pilgrimage to Mecca at least once. The document also notes there are differences between the majority Sunni and minority Shiite sects of Islam regarding religious leadership.

1. Islamic Chaos
Basic Muslim Beliefs
Islam means “submission”
A Muslim is “one who submits”
Quran means
“recitation”
Jihad means
“exertion”
Muslims believe Christians are guilty
of blasphemy for believing that God
became a man. (I John 4:1-3)
Two Classes Of People
Dar-ul-Islam: Those who have submitted
Dar-ul-harb: Those who resist

2. Islamic Chaos
Nearly 90% of Muslims are “Sunnites”
About 10% of Muslims are “Shiites.” (95% of Iran)
Shiites believe that their leaders must be descendents of
Muhammad’s family lineage. Sunnites do not.
Islam’s Five Rules Of Faith
1. Reciting the Shahada (Confession of Faith)
2. Daily prayer toward Mecca, Saudi Arabia (five times)
3. Fasting during the month of Ramada (sunrise to sunset)
4. Almsgiving (Some Arab States have tax for benevolence)
5. The Hajji (Pilgrimage to Mecca; must attempt at least once)