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What is islam (2nd Article)

Here is our 2nd Article about What is Islam?

In the Previous Article, we have known about the basic definition of Islam and now we are going to know further detail about Islam.

  • The word “Islam” means “submission to the will of God.”
  • Followers of Islam are called Muslims.
  • Muslims worship one, all-knowing God, who in Arabic is known as Allah.
  • Followers of Islam aim to live a life of complete submission to Allah. They believe that nothing can happen without Allah’s permission, but humans have free will.
  • Islam teaches that Allah’s word was revealed to the prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him)  through the angel Gabriel (Jibraeel AHS).
  • Muslims believe several prophets were sent to teach Allah’s law. They respect some of the same prophets as Jews and Christians, including Ibrahim, Mosa, Noah, and Eisa (Peace be upon him). Muslims contend that Muhammad was the final prophet.
  • Mosques are places where Muslims worship.
  • Some important Islamic holy places include the Kaaba shrine in Mecca, the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem, and the Prophet Muhammad’s mosque in Medina.
  • The Quran is the major holy text of Islam. The Hadith is another important book. Muslims also revere some material found in the Judeo-Christian Bible.
  • Followers worship Allah by praying and reciting the Quran. They believe there will be a day of judgment, and life after death.

  • IF THERE IS ANY QUESTION ABOUT ISLAM PLEASE WRITE IN YOUR COMMENTS.

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