World Religions: Islam

Islam began in Arabia and was revealed to humanity by the Prophet Muhammad. Those who follow Islam are called Muslims. Muslims believe that there is only one God. The Arabic word for God is Allah.

For an understanding of the Islam religion spend some time at this web site from the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace and World Affairs. Discover how Islam began and explore the core beliefs of the second largest religion in the world. Islamic practices are explained and the site includes details about Islamic scripture. Over a dozen key terms are fully defined. Additional themes explored are beliefs about the religious other, justice and injustice, poverty and wealth, health and illness and peace and violence.

This site provides a variety of maps related to the Islamic faith.

This link will take you The History Channel website, which contains several videos related to the Islamic faith. Discover the history of Ramadan, the most holy Islamic holiday as well as background on the prophet Muhammad.

Islam is one of the fastest growing religions in the world. Learn about the Muslim people and their faith from this program from PBS. Explore the major themes which include Muslims and the West, Islamic belief, law, and practice, and women and Islam. Read interviews with Muslim scholars and watch video clips with Muslim people from various places around the world. Use the frequently asked question section for an explanation of the fundamentals of the Islamic faith and for answers to common questions.

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