Islamic Center of Brushy Creek

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Islam is not a new religion, but the same truth that God revealed through all His prophets to every people. For a fifth of the world’s population, Islam is both a religion and a complete way of life. The Arabic word “ Islam ” simply means submission and is derived from the word meaning peace . In a religious context, it means complete submission to the will of God. Muhammadanism is thus a misnomer because it suggest that Muslims worship Muhammad, rather than God. “Allah” is the Arabic name for God which is used by Arab Muslims and Christians alike. The Qur’an is the record of the exact words revealed by God through the angel Gabriel to prophet Muhammad (pbuh). It was then dictated to his companions and written down by scribes, who cross-checked it during his lifetime. Not one word of it’s 114 chapters (surah) has been changed over the centuries. The Qur’an is in every detail the unique and miraculous text which was revealed to prophet Muhammad (pbuh) 14 centuries ago! It is the prime source of every Muslim’s faith and practice. It covers all the subjects which concern us as human beings: wisdom, doctrine, worship and law, but it’s basic theme is the r