Islam Islam is a monotheistic religion, based on the belief of one God. ... Within Islam, the believer (called a Muslim,) uses the Arabic word for God, Allah, to refer to the creator of the world and of all life within it. ... In the Islamic faith it is the will of Allah, to which man must submit. ... As I mentioned, the foundation of Islam is the Qur"an. ... If they do it is believed that they will be saved on Judgment Day, which is a Muslims goal....

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What about Islam or Buddhism? ... Islam was founded by prophet Mohammad about 500 BC and its teaching are strongly based on the Koran. Islam is defined as "submission to God. ... This is one of the basic beliefs of a Muslim. ... Muslim believe that the Spirit is Angel Gabriel but either of them are from my point of view incorrect. ...

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The Religion of Islam: Muhammad and Islam: Muhammad was the messenger of the Islamic faith; he is the one who started it all. ... Muslims regard the Quran as the word of God and Muslim leaders set up there government according to the teachings of the Quran. ... Muslims would set out military campaigns in the name of Allah to convert other nations to Islam. ... Scholarship in the Islamic World: Muslim scholars preserved hundreds of ancient Greek and Latin works. ... Islamic Prose Literature: Prose literature not only tell of stories help Muslims in there religion but were also for ente...

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In Buddhism, Islam, and Christianity there was a main event that is central to its respective religion. ... The call of Mohammed and the hegira are central to Islam while Buddha's enlightenment under the Bo tree is the main event in Buddhism. ... In respect to the Islamic religion, it is very important because it began Mohammed on his mission to teach about the one true god, becoming the main prophet. ... It also is remembered in the journey that every Muslim has to take at least once in his/her lifetime to Mecca, or the hold land. ... All of these events clarify the meaning of their resp...

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Let's look more deeply into the Islamic religion for example. ... It is believed that Islam began in China during the Caliphate of Uthmanibn Affan, the third caliph of Islam. ... (Islam 3) Other people, who couldn't as easily use one of these examples would use the first few letters from their last names to give more of a contemporary Muslim name. ... (Islam 3) It was only a matter of time before these Muslims began to speak many different parts of Chinese as part of their regular daily activities. ... (Islam 3) The government attempted to smother the Muslims, thus pushing them away ...

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The earth consists of five major world religions: Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. ... Islam and Christianity both evolved from the religion of Judaism so they all have quite similar beliefs. ... Judaism has Hanukkah, Christianity has Christmas and Easter, and Islam has Eid and Ramadan. ... Lastly, the Muslims (Islam) pray to Allah, who is their God and ask him for protection, forgiveness, good health, i.e. ... Muslims are the only ones, however, who have a strict praying regimen. ...

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Muslims invaded Egypt in 641 A.D. and brought with them Islam, the religion that is currently the main and official religion of Egypt. The origin of Islam is credited to Muhammad, who lived between 570 and 632 A.D. Muslims believed him to be the last and greatest prophet of God. ... The Five Pillars of Islam symbolize the core beliefs that shape Muslim thought, deed, and society, which Muslims must accept and follow. ... Hinduism differs from Islam in that it does not have a single founder. ...

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(Robinson) In Islam, Muslims believe in a resurrection, the rising from the dead were the soul reunites with the body after they die. ... Acceptance of Allah as the one true God is an essential foundation for all Muslims. ... In the Islamic belief system an everlasting life establishes an critical cornerstone of Muslims' religion. In Islam there is the rejection to the notion of initial sin – also referred to as "original sin"--, and Muslims also have faith in the principle that mankind is born without sin. ... (Afterlife) (The Afterlife in Islam - ReligionFacts) These ten...

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One would think that Christianity, Hinduism, Judaism, Islam, and Buddhism have nothing in common, but in some ways they are. ... For Muslims, the reward for following the 5 Pillars of Islam is pleasant dwellings in Gardens of Eternity. ...

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What is Islam ISLAM means submission, that is, submission to the will of God, the characteristic attitude of members of our faith. MUSLIM (also spelled Moslem) is based on the same Arabic root as Islam `(s-l-m) and means one who submits to God, that is, a believer in Islam. 1. The Islamic concept of God. 1. ... In this way, the Quran and the authentic Sunnah of the Prophet together became a reliable source of knowing Islam. 2. ... No one can be a practicing Muslim unless he believes in the prophethood of the Messenger and follows his life example as he believes in God. ...

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Several of these attacks lead to occupations by the attacking forces, most of whom were Muslim or Christian. Muslims especially tried several means to get the Hindus to convert to Islam. ... The individual reasons for Hindus not converting to Islam are plain to see. ... The Muslims believed in one god, worshipping idols as sinful, and that everyone should be equal. ... The Hindus, even while being mistreated by the Muslims and later by Christians, could just say that the Christians and Muslims were fulfilling their own religions' dharmas. ...

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Semitic religions include Judaism, Islam, and Christianity, where Judaism is said to be "the trunk of a tree," while Christianity and Islam are "two huge branches" (Lovat, et al., 2000). ... ISLAM LIFE Muslims do not believe in reincarnation. ... When this witness is uttered, the Muslim faces Mecca, the supposed centre of the universe. Islam outlines life as a precedence for the afterlife. ... If the Muslim has led a faithful life they will be rewarded with heaven. ...

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Christianity: Jesus was a preacher and healer who lived 2,000 years ago in Palestine. After He died, his disciples spread his teachings over the land. Christianity is now the world's largest religion. Christians believe that there is one God who is the creator of the world who is kind loving and fo...

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Islam takes a similar view. ... Muslims believe that Allah has full control of where you go after death, whether it is heaven or hell. Muslims believe that heaven or paradise is for people who live a good life. ... According to islam, there are two 'recording angels' who are angels that sit on individuals shoulders and write down each action that a person performs during life. ...

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