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What is is-lam
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Islam is a monotheistic religion that originated in the 7th century CE in Arabia. The word "Islam" comes from the Arabic root "S-L-M", which means peace and submission. So, Islam means submission to the will of Allah (God).
Here are the key aspects of Islam:
🔹 Core Belief:
There is only one God (Allah), and Muhammad ﷺ is His final messenger.
🔹 Five Pillars of Islam:
Shahada (Faith): Declaring that there is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is His messenger.
Salah (Prayer): Performing five daily prayers.
Zakat (Charity): Giving to the needy and poor (usually 2.5% of savings annually).
Sawm (Fasting): Fasting from dawn to sunset during the month of Ramadan.
Hajj (Pilgrimage): Making a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in a lifetime, if able.
🔹 Holy Book:
The Qur'an, believed to be the literal word of Allah revealed to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
🔹 Prophet Muhammad ﷺ:
The final prophet in a line of prophets including Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus (peace be upon them all).
🔹 Followers:
Called Muslims.
Over 1.9 billion Muslims worldwide (as of 2024), making it the second-largest religion in the world.