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            Islam is one of the most misunderstood religions of the world.
             are many myths and lies that exist about Muslims today that need to be .
             cleared up and straightened out. A Muslim is someone who follows the .
             religion of Islam. The relationship between these two words is that .
             Islam is actually an Arabic word that means, "to submit", and Muslim is .
             also Arabic for "one who submits". Islam is a religion in which, like .
             any other religion, has beliefs and traditions that have been passed .
             down through the generations. In this paper, I am going to explain .
             some different parts of the Islam religion, and maybe clear up some of .
             the misunderstanding that may exist. Among the things I am going to .
             discuss are: Muhammad, the last prophet, the Five Pillars of Islam, the .
             family life of Muslims, marriage between Muslims, and lastly, some .
             traditions and festivals that Muslim's celebrate.
             The main belief of Muslims is that Islam is a religion based on .
             the prophets that God had sent down to the people. Muhammad was the .
             last and final prophet and his words and ideas came directly from God, .
             and since his time, his revelation has not been corrupted. It was this .
             revelation and Muhammad himself that started the Islam religion and .
             gained its followers. The story of his life is a very interesting tale .
             and according to the book, The Islamic Tradition, written by John B. .
             Christopher, "Muhammad was born, probably about the year 507- (1972, .
             page 16) in the city of Mecca. His family was poor and humble, but a .
             well-connected family. When Muhammad was little, his father, .
             Abdulllah, was returning from a journey to Medina and died. Just six .
             years later, his mother, Amna, also passed away, leaving Muhammad with .
             his uncle, Abu Talib. "Muhammad was said to be illiterate, yet from an .
             early age, he showed a remarkable aptitude for concentration." .
             (Christopher, 1972, page 17) While growing up, Muhammad had a .
             reputation of being very honest and had good integrity.


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