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Islam by Numbers

Twelve numbers. Twelve doors into Islamic belief, worship, history and the stories of the Qur'an. Choose a number and discover the deeper meaning behind it.

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One collection, many lessons

Each chapter explores a theme in detail, with Qur'anic and hadith references, useful context and lessons to take away. The topics aren't a ranking or a prescribed order of study.

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Explore numbers 1–12

The collection is being built chapter by chapter. Completed articles are clearly marked and ready to read.

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01In preparation
Faith

One Allah

Understanding Tawḥīd: Allah's oneness, names and attributes, and why Muslims worship Him alone.

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02In preparation
Guidance

Two Primary Sources

The Qur'an and Sunnah: revelation, the Prophet's example and how Muslims learn their religion.

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03Read now
Sacred places

Three Sacred Mosques

Al-Masjid al-Haram, Al-Masjid an-Nabawi and Al-Masjid al-Aqsa: their history and special place in Islam.

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04In preparation
Islamic history

Four Rightly Guided Caliphs

Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman and Ali (رضي الله عنهم): their leadership, achievements and legacy.

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05In preparation
Worship

Five Pillars of Islam

The Shahādah, Salah, Zakāh, Sawm and Hajj: foundations of Muslim practice.

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06In preparation
Faith

Six Articles of Faith

Belief in Allah, angels, revealed books, messengers, the Last Day and divine decree.

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07In preparation
Pilgrimage

Seven Circuits

Seven circuits of ṭawāf around the Ka'bah and seven journeys in saʿī between Ṣafā and Marwah.

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08In preparation
Hereafter

Eight Gates of Jannah

What authentic narrations tell us about the gates of Paradise and deeds associated with them.

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09In preparation
Qur'anic stories

Nine Signs of Mūsā

Explore Allah's signs to Prophet Mūsā (AS), Pharaoh's response and interpretations of the nine signs.

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10In preparation
Companions

Ten Promised Paradise

The ten Companions named together in the well-known narration, and their remarkable lives.

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11In preparation
Qur'anic stories

Eleven Stars and a Dream

The dream of Prophet Yūsuf (AS) and his extraordinary story of patience, trust and forgiveness.

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12In preparation
Islamic calendar

Twelve Islamic Months

The Hijri calendar, the four sacred months and the seasons of worship across the year.

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About the collection: These numbers connect to themes mentioned in the Qur'an and Sunnah. The articles will distinguish established teachings from historical reports and scholarly interpretation; no special mystical significance is implied simply because a number appears.

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