Islam means peace. Basically Islam is the religion of peace and the fastest growing ideology. Islam has been linked fundamentally with Prophet Mohammed. Prophet Mohammed was the last Prophet and was the chosen recipient closer to Allah the Almighty. According to a devout Muslim, Islam was in existence long before Prophet Mohammed was born. Islam was present since Prophet Adam followed by Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus and many more who were all Islamic Prophets and are regarded equally in Quran.
Islam was in existence since the 7th century in Saudi Arabia and was introduced by Prophet Mohammed (570 – 632 A.D.). Islam is about 1400 years old and is monotheistic religious tradition which means believing in one God, which started in the 7th century in the Middle East. …show more content…
The book is the record of the words and deeds of Mohammed (SAW) along with his entire family and companions. Hadith is an important source of doctrine, law and practice. Hadith, although is not regarded as the spoken word of Allah like in the Quran.
Practices of Islam
There are five pillars of Islam which means there are 5 acts of Islam which is mandatory and is the foundation and framework of every Muslims life. The five pillars of Islam are:
1. The Testimony of Faith
2. Every Muslim should pray five times a day
3. Offering alms to the poor is called Zakaat
4. Fasting during the month of Ramadan
5. Performing Hajj or Pilgrim to Mecca once in life time
Prayer is a fundamental act to be performed by every Muslim. At the call of Adaan every Muslim should go for Salaah which means prayers.
Basic belief of Islam
Every Muslim believes in one and only one God “Allah”. There is no idol worship in Muslims. No person, animal or thing can be believed as God in Islam.
Worshipping only one God – the Creator, Provider and the Commander
To believe that Allah is Perfect and all His Attributes are Perfect as per the Quran