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Islam — Origin & Five Pillars
Founded by Prophet Muhammad in 7th century Arabia; Quran is the holy book; 1.9 billion followers
Arabia/Global 🌍 622 Islam
Key Facts
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Prophet Muhammad (570–632 CE): born in Mecca; received revelations forming the Quran; Hijra (622) to Medina
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Five Pillars: Shahada (testimony), Salah (prayer 5x/day), Zakat (charity), Sawm (Ramadan fast), Hajj (pilgrimage)
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2nd largest religion: 1.9 billion; largest populations in Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, India
🙏 Did you know? Islam means "submission to God's will" in Arabic; "Muslim" means "one who submits"; both share the root "salaam" (peace)
Quick Reference
Category
Islam
Country
🌍 Arabia/Global
Year / Era
622
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Founded by Prophet Muhammad in 7th century Arabia