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'''Islam''' is a [[monotheism|monotheistic]] religion of Abraham based on the teachings of [[Muhammad]]. Islam has grown to be the second largest religion in the world, with over 1.4 billion followers. The word "Islam" means submission to God. The followers of Islam are called [[Muslim|Muslims]]. Muslims practice complete monotheism, worshiping a god called [[Allah]] and believing Muhammad to be his last and greatest prophet. They live by the Koran, which they consider to be the pure and holy word of Allah. Muslims wash their hands before reading the book, which is considered complete and perfect only in the original Arabic, and burn old copies instead of throwing them away. Muslims follow the five pillars of Islam, which are straightforward and easy to understand.  

'''Islam''' is a [[monotheism|monotheistic]] religion of Abraham based on the teachings of [[Muhammad]]. Islam has grown to be the second largest religion in the world, with over 1.4 billion followers. The word "Islam" means submission to God. The followers of Islam are called [[Muslim|Muslims]]. Muslims practice complete monotheism, worshiping a god called [[Allah]] and believing Muhammad to be his last and greatest prophet. They live by the Koran, which they consider to be the pure and holy word of Allah. Muslims wash their hands before reading the book, which is considered complete and perfect only in the original Arabic, and burn old copies instead of throwing them away. Muslims follow the five pillars of Islam.  

[[Image:Mecca.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Mecca, the holy city of the Muslim's]]

[[Image:Mecca.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Mecca, the holy city of the Muslim's]]

1. '''Shahadah (Profession of Faith)''' -The Shahadah is the Muslim profession of faith. The English translation is "''There is none worthy of worship except God, and [[Muhammad]] is the messenger of God''" 

===Five Pillars of Islam===

2. '''Salat (Ritual Prayer)''' -All Muslims are required to Pray to Allah five times each day while facing [[Mecca]].    

*'''Shahadah (Profession of Faith)''' -The Shahadah is the Muslim profession of faith. The English translation is "''There is none worthy of worship except God, and [[Muhammad]] is the messenger of God''"    

3. '''Zakat (Charity)''' A Muslim must donate one-fortieth of their salary to the poor.

*'''Salat (Ritual Prayer)''' -All Muslims are required to Pray to Allah five times each day while facing [[Mecca]].  

4. '''Sawm (Fasting)''' All Muslims must fast during daylight hours during the entire month of [[Ramadan]]. According to Muslims, this purifies the body and soul.  

*'''Zakat (Charity)''' A Muslim must donate one-fortieth of their salary to the poor.

5. '''Hajj (Pilgrimage)''' All able-bodied Muslims must make a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in their lives.

*'''Sawm (Fasting)''' All Muslims must fast during daylight hours during the entire month of [[Ramadan]]. According to Muslims, this purifies the body and soul.

 

*'''Hajj (Pilgrimage)''' All able-bodied Muslims must make a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in their lives.