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Islam is the 2nd largest religion in the world; and out of all the major world religions, Islam is the most misunderstood... Here are 20 interesting facts.
Fact #1: The word “Islam” literally means ”peace” and “submission” – meaning, peace with humanity and submission to the edicts of God. There are two concepts here: duty owed to God and rights owed to fellow human beings – regardless of race, religion, or colour.
1. Islam means “surrender” or “submission” The Arabic root word for Islam means submission, obedience, peace, and purity. In a religious context, it means “voluntary submission to God”. 2. Haji pilgrimage. This is the annual pilgrimage to the Kaaba in Mecca.
Here are a few things you may not have known about Islam the fastest growing religion in the world.
01 Beliefs: Six Pillars. 02 Definition: Muslim religion worshiping Allah. 03 History: Roots in Middle East. 04 Holidays: Eid Al-Fitr, Eid Al-Adha. 05 Founder: Muhammad. 06 Law: Sharia. 07 Culture: Focus on family and Allah. 08 Marriage: Optional but recommended. 09 Fruit of Islam: Male-only paramilitary wing of the Nation of Islam.
1. Islam is likely younger than you think. Scholars date the foundation of Islam to the 7th century, making it the youngest of the main world religions. 2. The Middle East is home to around a fifth of all Muslims.
Islam, major world religion that emphasizes monotheism, the unity of God (‘Allah’ in Arabic), and Muhammad as his final messenger in a series of revelations. As the literal word of God, the Qur’an makes known the will of God, to which humans must surrender (lending the name Islam, meaning ‘surrender’).