FAQS

Yes, FAMBRAS distributes books free of charge to enrich Islamic teachings with the correct dissemination of Islam and its sacred principles.

You can order up to 3 titles per CPF. Order your book here.

A Muslim is any individual who practices the Islamic religion, regardless of race, color, or country of origin. Not every Muslim is of Arab origin. There are Muslims all over the world, including Brazil. 

Today, there are about 1.8 billion Muslims in the world, which is approximately 1/5 of the world's population.

Islam is a religion that is based on some pillars that are fundamental to the Muslim's spiritual and daily life. Learn what these pillars are.

Ramadan is the Muslim holy month. It corresponds to the ninth month of the lunar calendar. During the 30 days of Ramadan, the Muslim must abstain from eating, drinking, conjugal relations, and all evil actions. Fasting must be done from dawn until sunset. It is a method of personal purification, which provides the fasting person with patience, respect, and understanding. Learn more about Ramadan fasting here.

Yes, Muslims accept Jesus as a prophet of God. Islam is a monotheistic religion, that is, it believes in one God, and that there is no god but Him.

It is the greeting expression used by Muslims, meaning "May the peace of God be upon you”.

Yes, as long as you visit in a respectful manner. To enter a mosque, you must take off your shoes. For women, it is necessary to cover your hair with a scarf, if you do not have one at the moment, the mosque itself makes some available to visitors.

Prayer times vary from city to city.

The 5 prayers of the day are: Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha. Keep track of the times here.