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| ! colspan="2" | Islam
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| ! Origin region
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| | Arabian Peninsula
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| ! Founding period
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| | 7th century CE
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| ! Estimated adherents
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| | About 2.0 billion globally and among the fastest-growing major traditions in recent demographic studies.
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| '''Islam''' is A monotheistic tradition centered on submission to God (Allah) and the Qur'an as revelation given to the Prophet Muhammad. | | '''Islam''' is an Abrahamic religion centered on submission to God, the Qur'an, prophetic tradition, prayer, community, and the Five Pillars. |
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| == Overview == | | == Overview == |
| Islam teaches that God is one, merciful, and sovereign, and that Muhammad is the final prophet in a line that includes figures such as Abraham, Moses, and Jesus. Muslim life is commonly organized around worship, ethical conduct, law, community, and remembrance of God.
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| == Key beliefs ==
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| * Tawhid: the absolute oneness of God
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| * Prophethood, with Muhammad as the final messenger
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| * The Qur'an as divine revelation
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| * Angels, revealed books, judgment, resurrection, and divine decree
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| == Practices == | | == Related pages == |
| * Shahada
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| * Five daily prayers
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| * Zakat or almsgiving
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| * Fasting during Ramadan
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| * Hajj pilgrimage when able
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| * Qur'an recitation
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| * Dhikr and supplication
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| == Places of worship ==
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| * Mosque
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| * Musalla
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| == Sacred texts ==
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| * Qur'an
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| * Hadith collections
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| * Sira and legal texts in various schools
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| == Holidays and observances ==
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| * Ramadan
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| * Eid al-Fitr
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| * Eid al-Adha
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| * Mawlid in many communities
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| * Ashura in several traditions
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| == Branches and related traditions ==
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| * [[Sunni Islam]] - The largest Muslim branch, organized through varied legal and theological schools and broad communal consensus.
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| * [[Shia Islam]] - Traditions centered on the spiritual and communal authority of the Imams from the family of the Prophet.
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| * [[Ibadi Islam]] - An early branch with communities especially associated with Oman and parts of North Africa.
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| * [[Sufism]] - Mystical and devotional movements within Islam emphasizing purification of the heart and remembrance of God.
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| == See also ==
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| * [[Religion]] | | * [[Religion]] |
| * [[Theology]] | | * [[Theism]] |
| | * [[Religious symbols]] |
| | * [[Religious concepts and ideals]] |
| * [[Philosophy of religion]] | | * [[Philosophy of religion]] |
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| [[Category:Abrahamic religions]] | | [[Category:Abrahamic religions]] |
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Islam is an Abrahamic religion centered on submission to God, the Qur'an, prophetic tradition, prayer, community, and the Five Pillars.
This starter page is intended as a neutral reference entry. It can be expanded with history, beliefs, practices, symbols, texts, branches, notable figures, and related concepts.
