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Islam Beyond Headlines

Islam Beyond Headlines

Discover a faith beyond the headlines.

Explore Islam’s teachings on mercy, purpose, and devotion to God—with clear explanations, thoughtful comparisons, and sources you can read for yourself.

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Faith expressed through how we live

In Islam, belief is meant to be seen in character. These six themes run through the Qur’an and the teaching of the Prophet Muhammad. Each one is explored with sources, context, and practical examples.

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  1. Choose forgivenessPatience, reconciliation, and generosity of spirit.
  2. Care for othersNeighbours, family, vulnerable people, and those in need.
  3. Cherish lifeHuman dignity and the protection of life.
  4. Give with kindnessGenerosity that respects the dignity of the one who receives.
  5. Act with justiceFairness and accountability, even when it costs us.
  6. Live with humilityDevotion to God and honest self-examination.

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Walking in the footsteps of Jesus

Jesus, peace be upon him, holds an honoured place in Islam. Explore connections in prayer, fasting, and devotion to God—and understand where Muslim and Christian beliefs differ.

  • Face to the ground in prayer

    Matthew’s Gospel describes Jesus falling on his face to pray. Muslims place their foreheads on the ground in every prayer.

    A shared posture, not proof that the prayers were the same.

    Source: Matthew 26:39

  • Fasting for God

    Matthew describes Jesus fasting forty days in the wilderness. Muslims fast from dawn to sunset through the month of Ramadan.

    Both are acts of devotion, but they differ in form, length, and meaning.

    Source: Matthew 4:1–2, Qur’an 2:183

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A Muslim perspective. Christians understand Jesus differently, and the page explains how.

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Six places to begin. Every topic opens with a short answer, then goes deeper, with sources for each claim.