Where is Islam a major religion in the world?

Answer 1

What is Islam?: The name of the religion is Islam, which comes from an Arabic root word meaning "peace" and "submission." Islam teaches that one can only find peace in one's life by submitting to Almighty God (Allah) in heart, soul and deed. The same Arabic root word gives us "Salaam alaykum," ("Peace be with you"), the universal Muslim greeting.

Who is a Muslim?: A person who believes in and consciously follows Islam is called a Muslim, also from the same root word. So, the religion is called "Islam," and a person who believes in and follows it is a "Muslim." * What is the difference between Muslim, Moslem and Islamic?

How Many and Where?: Islam is a major world religion, with over 1 billion followers worldwide (1/5 of the world population). It is considered one of the Abrahamic, monotheistic faiths, along with Judaism and Christianity. Although usually associated with the Arabs of the Middle East, less than 10% of Muslims are in fact Arab. Muslims are found all over the world, of every nation, color and race. * Muslim population of the world

Who is Allah?: Allah is the proper name for Almighty God, and is often translated merely as "God." Allah has other names that are used to describe His characteristics: the Creator, the Sustainer, the Merciful, the Compassionate, etc. Muslims believe that since Allah alone is the Creator, it is He alone that deserves our devout love and worship. Islam holds to a strict monotheism. Any worship and prayers directed at saints, prophets, other human beings or nature is considered idolatry. * More about the nature of God * "Names" of Allah

What do Muslims believe about God, prophets, the afterlife, etc.?: The basic beliefs of Muslims fall into six main categories, which are known as the "Articles of Faith": * Faith in the unity of God * Faith in angels * Faith in prophets * Faith in books of revelation * Faith in an afterlife * Faith in destiny/divine decree

The "five pillars" of Islam: In Islam, faith and good works go hand-in-hand. A mere verbal declaration of faith is not enough, for belief in Allah makes obedience to Him a duty. The Muslim concept of worship is very broad. Muslims consider everything they do in life to be an act of worship, if it is done according to Allah's guidance. There are also five formal acts of worship which help strengthen a Muslim's faith and obedience. They are often called the "Five Pillars of Islam." * Testimony of faith (Kalima) * Prayer (Salat) * Almsgiving (Zakat) * Fasting (Sawm) * Pilgrimage (Hajj)

Daily life as a Muslim: While often seen as a radical or extreme religion, Muslims consider Islam to be the middle road. Muslims do not live life with complete disregard for God or religious matters, but nor do they neglect the world to devote themselves solely to worship and prayer. Muslims strike a balance by fulfilling the obligations of and enjoying this life, while always mindful of their duties to Allah and to others. * Morals and manners * Business ethics * Modesty in dress and behavior * Dietary rules * Marriage * Care of children and elderly * Racism and prejudice * Relations with non-Muslims

Answer 2

Middle East

The countries with largest Muslim population are:

Indonesia, Bangla Desh and Pakistan. There are 57 independent Muslim states. India has also millions of Muslims in it.

Answer 3

I don't think we can tell where Islam is mostly followed, because there are so many Muslims everywhere from Europe, to America, to Africa. Islam is the religion that ix expanding the most right now.

As to where it could be mostly followed, I would say Saudi Arabia, because there is the Kabbah and millions of Muslims every year go there for pilgrimage to the sacred town of Makkah.

Google or wikipedia Saudi Arabia for more information.

Salam!

Answer 4

Over 50 countries in the world are having Muslim majority population. Most of them are in the middle east, North Africa, and South and South-East Asia. As of year 2009, around one fourth of the world population are Muslims.

Answer 5

With Islam being the largest, fastest growing religion and the most popular it is widespread all over the world. However, it is concentrated to the Middle East, North Africa, and East Asia.

So, countries like Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Iran, Iraq in the Middle East.

countries like Libya, Morocco, Tunisia, Sudan, Egypt in North Africa.

countries like Indonesia and Malaysia in East Asia Just to name a few, Islam is a world wide religion and can be found from U.S.A to China.

Answer 6

Indonesia has the largest population of Muslims (170 million) and Pakistan has the second largest Muslim population (136 million). Regionally, Islam is the most popular religion in the Middle East.

Answer 7

Most of the Muslim majority countries lie in Asia, Middle East, and Africa.

Answer 8

Islam is everywhere today!! like one billion Muslims and counting.. in every country

Answer 9

The Muslim religion is predominantly throughout the middle east, the largest population if the Islamic Faith is Indonesia.