Islam
- The word Islam means 'submission to the will of God'.
- Islam is the second largest religion in the world with over 1.5 billion followers.
- There are several different groups of Muslims, but all of them, in every country and community, regard their faith as a bond between them, and as a major part of their identity.
- Islam was revealed over 1400 years ago in Mecca, Arabia.
- Followers of Islam are called Muslims
- The Arabic word for God is Allah.
- The Muslim place of worship is called a Mosque(Masjid in Arabic), but prayer can be performed alone and anywhere clean.
- According to Muslims, God sent prophets to mankind to teach them how to live according to His law. All the the Prophets sent to mankind professed their belief in One God and only worshipped Him.
- Some of the prophets include Jesus, Moses, Abraham, Noah, David, Solomon, Job(Peace be upon them). All of the prophets in Islam are deeply respected.
- They believe that the final Prophet was Muhammad (peace be upon him).
- Muslims believe that Islam has always existed, but for practical purposes, date their religion from the time of the migration of Muhammad.
- Muslims base their laws on their holy book the Qur'an, and the Sunnah.
- The Sunnah is the practical example of Prophet Muhammad.
- There are five basic Pillars of Islam.
- These pillars are the declaration of faith, praying five times a day, giving money to charity, fasting, and a once in a lifetime pilgrimage to Mecca.
