The arabic word 'Islam' means submission and derives from a word meaning peace.
-What are the origins of Islam?
the origins go back to the prophet and patriarch Abraham, and their three prophets are directly descended from his sons Muhammad from the eldest, Ishmael, and Moses and Jesus from Isaac. Abraham established the settlement which today is the city of Makkah, and built the Ka'ba towards which all Muslims turn when they pray. 645AD
-How does someone become a Muslim
by simply saying 'there is no god apart from God, and Muhammad is the Messenger of God.' By this believer announces his or her faith in all God's messengers, and the scriptures they brought.
-How do Muslims practice their religion?
~Pray 5 times a day
~ wash themselves before prayer
~face the direction of Mecca while Praying
~uphold the five pillars of Islam
-What is the Ka'ba?
The Ka'ba is the place of worship which God commanded Abraham and Ishmael to build over four thousand years ago. The building was constructed of stone on what many believe was the original site of a sanctuary established by Adam. God commanded Abraham to summon all mankind to visit this place, and when pilgrims go there today they say 'At Thy service, O Lord', in response to Abraham's summons.
-What were the highlights of of Muhammeds life?
At the age of 40 he gets his first revation from Gabrielle, Founder of Islam, Was the chosen messenger from God
-What is the Qu'ran?
The Quran is a record of the exact words revealed by God through the Angel Gabriel to the Prophet Muhammad. Islam holy book. Not one word of the 114 chapters has been changed over the centuries.
Information from: http://www.islamicity.com/mosque/uiatm/un_islam.htm
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