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What to know about Islam | What do Muslims Believe in? | What are Five Pillars of Islam?

In Islam, every human being is born sinless; there is no original sin. Each person is responsible for their own acts, and no one shall bear the burden of others (An'am, 6/164). Each person is inspired with the knowledge of Allah and naturally inclined toward Islam before birth. It is therefore our responsibility to seek the guidance of Allah and keep our hearts pure from corruption. Allah is the judge of all, and no one has the right to grant salvation or dictate punishment except Him.

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There are five pillars of Islam, the first being the declaration of faith, the shahadah, a simple formula that all the faithful pronounce: "There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is the servant and Messenger of Allah." These words are to be uttered with sincere conviction and under no coercion. The significance of this testimony is the belief that the only purpose of life is to serve and obey God, and this is achieved through following the example of Prophet Muhammad, the messenger to all human beings until the Day of Judgment. Anyone who declares the shahadah is a Muslim even if s/he does not observe other duties required from Muslims in Islam.