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Islam was established as a religion and way of life more than 1400 years ago, when the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) received the revelation of the Holy Qur’an and continued the message of Islamic monotheism preached by the earlier prophets such as Abraham, Moses, and Jesus, may Allah's peace and blessings be upon them all.
Today, Muslims account for approximately one-fifth of the world's population. In 2008 the Vatican declared that Islam had become the world's largest religious denomination.
Get started learning about Islam with FAQ About Islam. Discover how the Qur’an and Hadith offer guidance to every aspect of a Muslim’s life, and explore other topics in Islamic beliefs, practices, and law.
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Islam teaches that vain speech and talking about others are serious sins. Muslims should be careful of what they say and avoid idle talk. more...
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Muslims believe that angels are spiritual beings who perform special tasks. Who are some of these angels, and what do angels do? more...
What Do Muslims Believe About Angels?
In: Islamic Beliefs
Learn the basic teachings of Islam regarding angels, their creation, and their attributes. more...
Mapping the Global Muslim Population
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How many Muslims are there? Where do Muslims live? Are most Muslims Arabs? These and other questions are answered in Pew's report on Muslim population and demographics. more...
Face Veil Ban at Egypt's Al-Azhar University
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Covering the face is part of early Muslim tradition, and a practice which persists due to religious beliefs, cultural influences and issues of modesty and spirituality. more...
Satan in Islam Compared to Satan in Christianity
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Shaytan in Islam is the equivalent of Satan in Christianity. What do Muslims believe about the Devil? How does this differ from Christian beliefs? more...
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While Europe was entrenched in the Dark Ages, Muslims made historical contributions to art, architecture, medicine, astronomy, math, literature and other disciplines. more...
Sadaqa - Voluntary Charity in Islam
In addition to the obligatory charity of zakat, Muslims are encouraged to voluntarily share their time, wealth, knowledge and acts of kindness with others. more...
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