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What is Islam?

Based on above definition and purpose of a religion, we will examine the term Islam from the perspective of a second most practiced religion as well as the fastest growing religion in the world.

“Islam” is an Arabic term which means to submit one’s will to the will of God. Islam is a mono theistic religion that teaches that there is only one divine being, one supreme Creator of the universe. Muslims believe that Islam is the true religion of God revealed to humanity. It is a universal religion that can be practiced by anyone at any time and in every place. The central concept of this way of life is total submission to God.

Islam is a complete, holistic way of living that covers every aspect of life. Islam leaves no stone unturned as it teaches mankind on how to behave in every area of life: individual, social, material, moral, ethical, legal, cultural, political, economic, and global.

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