Islam

Islam

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  • Date Submitted: 09/22/2013 9:36 AM
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Islam
Islam is one of the most significant religions in the world. Islam professes one God, called Allah. The followers of Islam are called Muslims, and Muhammad is their Prophet. Muhammad began to receive visions from God when he was 40 years old. The Islamic religion is divided into three main parts with different believers. The Conservatives beliefs the original teaching, while the Liberals do not fully beliefs the teaching, and the Innovators are the one that do not believes in the teaching of the Quran.The Muslims practice their religion in a definite lifestyle. The Quran is the Muslim sacred scriptures written in Arabic and the Arabic words mean peace and submission. They prayed five times a day and fast during the month of Ramadan. And so also, they go to Mecca at least once in their life.
The Qur'an: M. A. S. Abdel Haleem, Oxford University Press, UK 2005.
The Holy Quran: has no source because the Muslim believed that the Quran was revealed to Prophet Mohammad by Allah in the Arabic language. [Primary Source]
There is no known source that I was able to find, because the Quran was believed to be revealed to Prophet Muhammad in pure rich Arabic language. There are so many scriptures of religions in the world but the followers of Islam believe the Quran is basically the most Holy Scripture. The Quran is believed to be the supreme authority for Islamic followers and there are no other written traditions which play a significant role in the life of the believers. The Quran has one hundred and fourteen chapters which are also known as the Suras.
Cook, Michael. The Koran, A Very Short Introduction: Oxford University Press; January 2000 [Reference book]
This book was written to present the worldwide development of Muslims and their cultures around the world. The author uses the book to introduce, explain the meaning of the holy Quran to the worldview and to the Muslim culture. It provides a detailed account of the Quran as an example of the truth. The...

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