5 facts about islam
to non-Muslims
5 facts about islam
Fact #1
The word “Islam” literally means ”peace” and “submission” – meaning, peace with humanity and submission to the edicts of God.
Fact #2
Islam is the fastest-growing religion in the world. In 1990, 1.1 billion people were Muslims, while in 2010, 1.6 billion people were Muslims. According to the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. According to the BBC.
Fact #3
There are five pillars
Shahada – The declaration of faith.
Salah – The five daily prayers
Zakat – The practice of charitable giving
Sawm – The fasting
Haji – The Pilgrimage to Mecca
Fact #4
Islam, Judaism, and Christianity all dates back to Abraham Unlike Hinduism that has several gods, the Abrahamitic religions are monotheistic which means that they all believe in one god. There is only one almighty creator, and all of the three religions dates back to Abraham, as well as Adam and Eve.
Fact #5
The Islamic declaration of faith is simple and states: “There is none worthy of worship except Allah; Muhammad is the messenger of Allah”. In fact, when someone becomes a Muslim, there is no elaborate ritual other than the acceptance of this belief and the recitation of this declaration of faith.