Islam means peace.
Islam comes from the root word 'salaam', which means peace. It also means
submitting one's will to Allah (swt). Thus Islam is a religion of peace, which is
acquired by submitting one's will to the will of the Supreme Creator, Allah (swt).
No compulsion in religion.
With which sword was Islam spread? Even if Muslims had it they could not use
it to spread Islam because the Qur'an says in the following verse:
"Let there be no compulsion in religion: Truth stands out clear from
error"
[Al-Qur'an 2:256]
Muslims are forever required to respect and give the rights to non Muslims and cannot think about them any lesser than everyone else in any form.No, currently, only Muslims are allowed in Mecca. There have been nonMuslims who have sneaked in and gotten away with it. There is no set punishment for non-Muslims entering Mecca; they are detained, and a judge determines the sentence.
Okay, firt of all, Sunnis are the only Muslims. You probably expected me to say Shi'a (Shi'ite) Muslims, but they are NOT muslims. They do not properly follow Islamic theology and teeachings, so they are considered nonmuslims. I hope I don't offend anyone.
There have been almost no changes in US policy toward US Arabs (mostly Christians descended from Lebanese immigrants) nor Muslim residents. US law forbids religious discrimination by Muslims or nonMuslims in the USA.
Muslims are required to pray 5 times a day
It is required by the Quran.
With tolerance and mutual respect. In the meantime Muslims are required to demonstrate Islam religion basic fundamentals and principles. Muslims believe; per Quran teachings; that no compulsion in religion and that every one has the free will to select the belief he/she is convinced with. Refer to question below.
Muslims are not required to go anywhere during the holidays of others. During Hajj, Muslims go to Mecca.
Zaqaat/alms
Five times a day Muslims are required to perform the ritual praying. Each praying may take around 5 minutes.
According to Muslims Muhamad lived a perfect life. Its a very "lead by example" kind of deal.
once in their lifetime if possible
It's a required pilgrimage to Medina from Mecca of Muslims.