what is ISLAM?
Assalamu’alaikum Warahmatullah...
Hi muslim brothers and sisters...
Now, I’ll explain you about our religion Islam Ad-Diinul
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Islam is a monotheistic religious tradition
that developed in the Middle East in the 7th century C.E. Islam, which
literally means "surrender" or "submission," was founded on
the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad as an expression of surrender to the will
of Allah, the creator and sustainer of the world. The Quran, the sacred text of
Islam, contains the teachings of the Prophet that were revealed to him from
Allah. Essential to Islam is the belief that Allah is the one and true God with
no partner or equal. Islam has several branches and much variety within those
branches. The two divisions within the tradition are the Sunni and Shi'a, each
of which claims different means of maintaining religious authority. One of the
unifying characteristics of Islam is the Five Pillars, the fundamental
practices of Islam. These five practices include a ritual profession of faith,
ritual prayer, the zakat (charity), fasting, and the hajj (a pilgrimage to
Mecca).
Many Muslims are characterized by their
commitment to praying to Allah five times a day. One of the defining
characteristics of Islam is the primacy of sacred places including Mecca,
Medina, and Jerusalem. Muslims gather at mosques to worship Allah, pray, and
study scripture. There is not a sharp distinction between the religious and
secular aspects of life in Islam; all aspects of a Muslim's life are to be
oriented to serving Allah. Islam expanded almost immediately beyond its
birthplace in the Arabian peninsula, and now has significant influence in
Africa, throughout Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
Quick Fact
Details:
- Formed: This date reflects Muhammad's migration from Mecca to Medina, considered the beginning of the Islamic calendar.
- Sacred Texts: While the Quran alone is considered sacred scripture, the Sunna, in its written form hadith, is also part of the Islamic canon.
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