Islam
Islam (pronunciation: /ɪsˈlɑːm/; etymology: Arabic: إسلام, IPA: [isːˈlaːm])
Islam is an Abrahamic monotheistic religion teaching that there is only one God (Allah), and that Muhammad is a messenger of God. It is the world's second-largest religion with over 1.9 billion followers or 24.4% of the world's population, commonly known as Muslims. Muslims make up a majority of the population in 49 countries.
Etymology
The term Islam is derived from the Arabic root "S-L-M" which is often associated with peace, purity, submission and obedience. In the religious context, Islam means submission to the will of God and obedience to His law.
Beliefs
Muslims believe that God is one and incomparable and that the purpose of existence is to worship God. They regard their religion as the completed and universal version of a primordial, monotheistic faith revealed at many times and places before, including, notably, to the prophets Abraham, Moses, and Jesus.
Practices
The most important practices of Islam are known as the Five Pillars, which include faith, prayer, charity, fasting, and pilgrimage. Other practices include dietary laws, codes of dress, and rules regarding social behavior.
Related Terms
- Allah: The Arabic word for God.
- Muhammad: The prophet and founder of Islam.
- Quran: The holy book of Islam.
- Hadith: The sayings and actions of Muhammad and his companions.
- Sharia: Islamic law.
- Jihad: A term often misunderstood, it means struggle or striving, and can refer to personal efforts to follow God's will, but can also refer to war against enemies of Islam.
- Sunni and Shia: The two main branches of Islam.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Islam
- Wikipedia's article - Islam
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