Islam is an Arabic word that means universally full submission to God and hence gain peace in oneself and in his community and in the world. Islam in this sense was the mission of all God prophets since start of mankind, including Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad. However, Prophet Muhammad as the last God prophet called for Islam according to the last holy book (Quran) revelation by God to prophet Muhammad.
Islam became a more universal faith because of the following main factors:
Islam in not something that should be in or out. Islam is the faith of around one quarter of world population. A religion has no need to be "in" or "out." Islam is a way of life and faith. That's just the way it "is." Refer to related the question below to know more about Islam principles.
The more you have sincere faith in Islam the less you have psychological problems.
No. Islam is more recent; so is the Babí Faith and the Bahá'í Faith. And probably a few others more.
It is a matter of free will in faith choice
Christianity has slightly more followers than Islam but no single Christian denomination is bigger than Islam. There are more Muslims than Catholics.
Because faith is a part of god. Have faith in him to help you. So you should join faith groups so you can become more religious.
Yes, of course. She can convert to Muslims if she is convinced in the Islam faith and Quran holy book. If her children are under puberty age and are under her care, she can raise them on Islam until they reach puberty age and they can decide by themselves what faith they believe in. refer to question below for more information
They differ in only minor details but not in the basic Islam teachings and faith. Refer to question below for more information.
There is nothing prominent in Islam such that seven beliefs in Islam. There are these five Pillars and then there are six articles of faith. Nothing more basic or prominent other than that in the religion.
Islam is real as you are. Islam religion represents the faith and beliefs of around one quarter of the world population. Refer to the related questions listed below for more information.
The four pillars of Islam; following the first pillar; are not included in the six articles of Islamic faith. Refer to questions below for more information. Additionally, any "un-Islamic belief" such as the idea that pork is permissible to eat, is not included in the articles of faith.
Muslims are good people. They believe they can become more social and bring more people into islam. It's a good religion!