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Islam is a monotheistic Abrahamic faith founded in the 7th century CE in the Arabian Peninsula. The word Islam means surrender or submission to God (Allah) in Arabic. Followers, called Muslims, believe in one God and that the Qur'an is the final revelation, given to the Prophet Muhammad, whom Muslims regard as the last prophet.

Core beliefs include belief in angels, in prophets from Adam to Muhammad, in revealed scriptures, in the

The Five Pillars describe the main practices: Shahada (declaration of faith), Salat (five daily prayers), Zakat

Islamic law, or Shari'ah, is derived from the Qur'an and hadith and provides guidance on worship, morals,

Historically, Islam began in Mecca and Medina and spread across continents. Today, it is one of the

Day
of
Judgment,
and
in
divine
decree.
The
Qur'an
is
considered
the
literal
word
of
God;
hadith
literature
records
the
sayings
and
actions
of
Muhammad.
(almsgiving),
Sawm
(fasting
during
Ramadan),
and
Hajj
(pilgrimage
to
Mecca)
at
least
once
if
able.
The
mosque
serves
as
a
place
of
worship,
with
Friday
prayers
(Jumu'ah)
central
for
many
communities.
and
daily
life.
Ethical
emphasis
includes
charity,
justice,
mercy,
and
responsibility
to
others.
world's
major
religions,
with
over
a
billion
adherents,
primarily
in
Asia,
the
Middle
East,
Africa,
and
parts
of
Europe.
Major
branches
include
Sunni
and
Shia,
with
other
movements
such
as
Ibadi.
Islam
also
recognizes
earlier
prophets
such
as
Moses
and
Jesus,
while
teaching
that
Muhammad
is
the
final
prophet.