Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Islam Religion

Islam


A Muslim pilgrim in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Photo: Ali Mansuri.
"Righteous is he who believes in Allah and the Last Day and the Angels and the Scriptures and the Prophets."

-- Qur'an 2:177

Islam is a monotheistic religion based on revelations received by the Prophet Muhammad in the 7th century, which were later recorded in the Qur'an (Koran), Islam's sacred text. The faith spread rapidly and today Islam is the second largest religion in the world. The Arabic word islam means "submission," reflecting the religion's central tenet of submitting to the will of God. Islamic practices are defined by the Five Pillars of Islam: faith, prayer, fasting, pilgrimage and alms. Follow a link below to learn more about Islam.

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