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Islam, a name given by Allah to this religion (Quran 5:4), is an Arabic word which literally means obedience and peace. ISLAM is derived from the Arabic root "SALEMA": peace, purity, submission and obedience. So 'Islam' would mean the path of those who are obedient to Allah and who establish peace with Him and His creatures. Its follower are called Muslims. Islam is not a new religion. It is, in essence, the same message and guidance which Allah revealed to all prophets before Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him. Allah says in the Qur'ân: "Say, `We believe in ALLAH and that which has been revealed to us, and that which was revealed to Abraham and Ishmael and Isaac and Jacob and the tribes, and in that which was given to Moses and Jesus and other Prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them and to HIM we submit." (Qur'ân 3-85) Six main Articles of faith in Islam * To believe in the Oneness of Allah. * To believe in all His Angels. * To believe in all His Books. * To believe in all His Prophets. * To believe in the Day of Resurrection. * To believe in the Decree of Allah The Five Pillars of Islam (Declaration of the Islamic Faith) In order to enter into the fold of Islam i.e. to be Muslim, one has to know, believe, accept totally and sincerely apply the five basic principles (Pillars) on which Islam is based: Ibn Umar narrated that the Messenger of Allah - Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) said: Islam is based on the following five pillars (principles). # Bearing witness that there is no God but Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah # Observance of Prayer # Paying Zakat # Fasting during Ramadhan # Pilgrimage to the house of Allah.
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What are Islam people like?
Muslims are people like any others.
What are People called who follow the religion of Islam .?
Muslims is the Arabic word for people who follow the religion of Islam.
People who believe in Islam are Muslims?
yes people who believe in Islam are Muslims
Who believes in Islam?
Muslims
Why do Muslims not leave Islam?
They're threatened with death if they try. Quitting Islam is a lot like quitting a violent street gang. Most Muslims are not interested in leaving Islam. They believe in God and His Prophet as framed by Islam.
What are the two groups in ISlam?
There are shia muslims and sunni muslims in islam.
Are Muslims and Islam one in the same?
Islam is the religion and Muslims are the followers of the Islam religion.
What was the fundamental difference between Islam and Muslims?
Islam is the religion. Muslims are the people to practice/follow the religion of Islam.
What is the percent difference between the Sunni Islam and Shi'ite Islam?
Sunni Islam: About 83% of Muslims in the world.Shia Islam: About 14% of Muslims in the world.But it doesn't matter because Muslims must be united!
How are Muslims and Islam alike?
"Muslims" is the name given to believers in the religion called "Islam".
Is it permissible in Islam for Muslims to touch pork"?
No, it is not permissible in Islam for Muslims to touch pork.
Are the Muslim religion and Islam the same beliefs?
Islam is the religon of Muslims so people who follow the religon of Islam are Muslims.
