The origin and understanding of the Islamic Religion
A religion that dates back centuries called Islam is rapidly growing. With almost 750 million of the world’s population following this religion it is fundamental that people understand where it started and what it is all about. Starting in Arabia in the 7th century, Islam translated in English means to surrender to the will of God. Islam is based on the Qur’an which is the Islamic bible.
More specifically, the Qur’an contains a record of what God had spoken through the Angel Gabriel to the prophet, and most prominent person in the Islamic religion, Muhammad. This book has a guideline as to how Muslims, which is the name for followers of this religion, should live. Its pages contain subjects from worship to wisdom and also has the Islamic law printed between its covers. The book is exactly the same since it was established. True devotion of this religion encompasses memorizing the whole Qur’an.
The biography of the prophet Muhammad is another source of the religion and is known by all practising it. Born in Mecca in the year 569 as Muhammad Ibnu Abdilla, the prophet was orphaned and raised by his uncle. He then became a trader and shepherd and married his wife at 25 years of age. It was only when he was 40 years old that the Angel Gabriel came to him with revelations. He then became a prophet and started bringing Allah’s word to the people. Muhammad is the last Prophet of Allah and his messages continue to inspire Muslims all over the world.