Islam is the second largest religion in the world that was founded in the 7th century by the prophet Muhammad. It centers around the five pillars of faith which are the profession of faith, daily prayers, almsgiving, fasting during Ramadan, and pilgrimage to Mecca. Muslims worship the one God Allah, believe in complete submission to his will, and that nothing can happen without his permission according to the revelations received by Muhammad.
Islam is the second largest religion in the world that was founded in the 7th century by the prophet Muhammad. It centers around the five pillars of faith which are the profession of faith, daily prayers, almsgiving, fasting during Ramadan, and pilgrimage to Mecca. Muslims worship the one God Allah, believe in complete submission to his will, and that nothing can happen without his permission according to the revelations received by Muhammad.
Islam is the second largest religion in the world that was founded in the 7th century by the prophet Muhammad. It centers around the five pillars of faith which are the profession of faith, daily prayers, almsgiving, fasting during Ramadan, and pilgrimage to Mecca. Muslims worship the one God Allah, believe in complete submission to his will, and that nothing can happen without his permission according to the revelations received by Muhammad.
scholars typically date the creation of Islam to the 7th century the youngest of the major world religions Islam started in Mecca, in modern-day Saudi Arabia today, the faith is spreading rapidly throughout the world 5 BASIC PILLARS OF ISLAM Shahada: to declare one’s faith in God and belief in Muhammad Salat:to pray five times a day (at dawn, noon, afternoon, sunset, and evening) Zakat: to give to those in need Sawm: to fast during Ramadan Hajj: to make a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once during a person’s lifetime if the person is able ALLAH
monotheistic and worship one, all-knowing
God complete submission to Allah nothing can happen without Allah’s permission Allah’s word was revealed to the prophet Muhammad MUHAMMAD
born in Mecca, Saudi Arabia
final prophet revelations from Allah inabout 613, Muhammad began preaching throughout Mecca