GUIDING LIGHT
ISLAMIC CENTER
Introducing GLIC To Our Non-Muslims
At our mosque, we warmly welcome non-Muslim friends and neighbors who are curious about Islam or simply wish to connect with our community. Whether you are here to attend a service, participate in a cultural event, or just to learn more about our faith and traditions, we are delighted to have you with us. Our doors are open to all who come with respect and a desire to understand, and we are eager to share our beliefs and practices. Please feel free to ask questions, engage with our members, and experience the peace and spirituality of our mosque. We hope your visit will be enlightening and enriching!
The 5 Pillars Of Islam
Becoming muslims is understanding the following
Shahada
Accepting there is no deity worthy of worship in truth except Allah and Muhammad is his last and final messenger
Salah (Prayer)
Muslims are required to pray 5 times a day. They should be prayed at their established times
Zakah (Chairty)
The third pillar, Zakāh (or Zakāt), is only a duty for wealthier Muslims whose wealth has reached a minimum “threshold amount” that has been in their possession for a year. Each year, they must pay 2.5% of their accumulated gold, silver and savings to those less fortunate in the community.
Sawm (Fasting)
Every year during the month of Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn until sunset. This means abstaining from food, drink, and other physical needs during daylight hours. Fasting is seen as a way to cleanse the soul and develop sympathy for those less fortunate, and it also serves as a form of worship and gaining closeness to Allah.
Hajj (Pilgrimage)
Every Muslim who is physically and financially able to do so is required to make the pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in their lifetime. The Hajj is performed during a specific Islamic month. The pilgrimage is a powerful demonstration of the unity of the Muslim community and their submission to Allah.