31/10/2025
Assalamualaikum Guys
10 facts about Islam, covering core beliefs, practices, and cultural aspects:
1: Monotheistic and Submission: Islam is a monotheistic religion, meaning Muslims believe in one God, called Allah in Arabic, and the religion's name itself means "submission to the will of God".
2: The Quran: The holy book of Islam, the Quran, is believed by Muslims to be the literal word of God revealed to the Prophet Muhammad through the Angel Gabriel.
3: Prophet Muhammad: Muslims believe Muhammad was the final prophet in a long line of prophets sent by God, which also included figures like Abraham, Moses, and Jesus.
4: The Five Pillars of Islam: These are the core practices of a Muslim's life: declaration of faith (Shahada), prayer (Salat) five times daily, charity (Zakat), fasting during Ramadan, and pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj).
5: Major Sects: Islam has two main branches: Sunni, which is the majority, and Shia (or Shiite), with different interpretations and leadership structures.
6: Global Reach: Islam is the world's second-largest religion with approximately 1.9 billion followers, and Indonesia has the largest Muslim population.
7: Jihad: Often misunderstood, "jihad" literally means "struggle" or "striving" and refers to both internal efforts to live righteously and, in rare cases, external efforts to defend faith and the Muslim community.
8: Respect for Other Prophets: Muslims revere prophets and some scriptures from Judaism and Christianity, but consider Muhammad the final messenger of God.
9: Islamic Art: Islamic art often features intricate geometric patterns, vegetal designs, and beautiful calligraphy, as figurative art is sometimes discouraged.
10: Jesus in Islam: Muslims believe Jesus (Isa) was a prophet, a precursor to Muhammad, and the mother of Jesus, Mary, is one of the most revered women in Islam.
