WHAT IS ISLAM
INTRODUCTION TO ISLAM
Islam is not a new religion founded by Prophet Mohammed (peace be on him). Islam is the same way of life practiced and preached by all the Prophets of God right from Adam, Noah, Abraham, David, Solomon, Job, Moses, Jesus (peace be on them all). The last and final Prophet of God who came to preach this way of life called Islam is Prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him).
Islam is an Abrahamic monotheistic religion which professes that there is only one and incomparable God (Allah) and that Muhammad is the last messenger of God
It is the world's second-largest religion and the fastest-growing major religion in the world with over 1.7 billion followers[or 23% of the global population known as Muslims Islam teaches that God is merciful, all-powerful, and unique and He has guided mankind through revealed scriptures, natural signs, and a line of prophets sealed by Muhammad(PBUH) . The primary scriptures of Islam are the Quran, viewed by Muslims as the verbatim word of God, and the teachings and normative example (called the sunnah, composed of accounts called hadith) of Muhammad (c. 570–8 June 632 CE).
2)The word "Islam" means peace and submission to the Will of the only God worthy of being worshiped. This peace is contentment with yourself and your surroundings that could only be achieved by willfully submitting to God, obeying what He commands and abstaining from what He forbids.
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