A Muslim is an adherent of Islam, a monotheistic Abrahamic religion articulated by the Quran, a religious text considered by its adherents to be the verbatim word of God. Muslims believe in one God, Allah, and follow the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad, whom they consider the last messenger of God. Islam emphasizes faith, prayer, charity, fasting, and pilgrimage to Mecca as the Five Pillars of the religion.