Last Prophet Of Allah.
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 follows
it is a Muslim.
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 majorities are found throughout the
Middle East, North Africa, East Asia and
the Pacific Islands. Large numbers are also
found in Western Europe, the former Soviet
Union, and North America.
