(Encyclopedia) IslamIslamĭslämˈ, ĭsˈläm [key], [Arab.,=submission to God], world religion founded by the Prophet Muhammad. Founded in the 7th cent., Islam is the youngest of the three monotheistic…
Islam was founded in Arabia by Muhammed between A.D. 610 and A.D. 632. There are an estimated 5.4 million Muslims in Northern America and 1 billion Muslims worldwide. Muhammed was born in A.D. 570…
The Question: Recently I heard a radio journalist mention that there are 57 Islamic states. Is that true? And if so, which countries are Islamic states? The…
The Islamic world—history, beliefs, and culture Countries with the largest Muslim populations IndonesiaPakistanIndiaBangladeshEgyptTurkeyNigeria Iran AlgeriaMorocco Introduction to Islam…
Important figures, branches, and traditions by David Johnson A-F | H-I | J-M | N-ZAga Khan Spiritual leader of the Ismailis Alawite An Islamic sect Ali One of the Prophet'…
Islam in America Muslims move to the mainstream by David Johnson During Dec. 2000 a crescent symbolizing Islam stood along with the Christmas tree and the Hanukkah candelabra on the…
Currently, the OIC has 57 member and 5 observer states Source: Organization of the Islamic Conference The Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) is an international organization grouping…
(Encyclopedia) Yusuf ibn TashfinYusuf ibn Tashfiny&oomacr;s&oobreve;fˈ ĭˈbən täshfēnˈ [key], d. 1106, ruler in the dynasty of the Almoravids (c.1059–1106). A Muslim, he led the Berbers in N…
WHERE DO MUSLIMS WORSHIP? WHY DO MUSLIMS PRAY TOWARD MECCA? HAJJQUR’ANFIND OUT MOREIslam means obedience to the will of Allah (God) and honors the laws and teachings revealed to his prophet…
WHAT WAS LIFE LIKE IN MUSLIM LANDS? HOW DID ISLAM SPREAD SO QUICKLY? WHERE DID MUSLIMS TRAVEL TO? WHY WERE TEXTILES SO IMPORTANT? CALIPHSAL ANDALUSFIND OUT MOREIn AD 610, an Arab merchant called…
