Bicester Islamic Cultural Society

The word “Islam” means “submission to the will of God. Islam is not a new religion. It is the same truth that God revealed to all His prophets throughout history. Islam is both a religion and a complete way of life. Muslims follow a religion of peace, mercy and forgiveness that should not be associated with acts of violence against the innocent. Islam is a universal faith for all times, all places and all people. It is predicated on the belief that there is but one God, Allah, the Creator of the universe and of humankind. The Qur’an opens with the words, “In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate.” Mercy and compassion are his principal qualities. The relationship which exists between God and His creation is based on one religion. These fundamental unities are the foundation of faith.