Islam

Islam is a monotheistic religion that originated in Arabia in the early 7th century. The word “Islam” means “submission to the will of God”.

Beliefs

  • Muslims believe in one God, known as Allah in Arabic 
  • Muslims believe that Muhammad was the final prophet of God 
  • Muslims believe that the Quran is the word of God, revealed to Muhammad through the angel Gabriel 
  • Muslims believe that the universe is orderly and has inherent laws of behavior 
  • Muslims believe in a day of judgment and life after death 

Practices

  • Muslims pray five times a day 
  • Muslims attend community worship on Fridays at a mosque 
  • Muslims observe the Five Pillars of Islam, which include:
    • Shahadah: The declaration of faith in God and Muhammad 
    • Salah: Prayer 
    • Zakat: Charity 
    • Hajj: Pilgrimage to Mecca 
    • Sawm: Fasting 
  • Muslims are expected to dress and behave modestly 

Holy places The Kaaba shrine in Mecca, The Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem, and The Prophet Muhammad’s mosque in Medina. 

Importance

  • Islam is the second-largest religion in the world, with an estimated 1.9 billion followers
  • Islam is the fastest-growing religion in the world
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