Islam (Arabic: ; ) is a monotheistic religion based upon the Qur'an, which adherents believe was sent by God through Muhammad. Followers of Islam, known as Muslims (Arabic: ), believe Muhammad to have been God's (Arabic: ) final prophet; most of them see the historic record of the actions and teachings of Muhammad related in the Hadith as indispensable tools for interpreting the Qur'an.
Like Judaism and Christianity, Islam is considered an Abrahamic religion. With a total of approximately 1.4 billion adherents, Islam is the second-largest religion in the world.
Secular historians place Islam's beginnings during the late 7th century in Arabia. Under the leadership of Muhammad and his successors, Islam rapidly spread by religious conversion and military conquest. - "One must remember that we are talking about the Muslim expansion, not Arab conquests. The expansion of Islam was as much, or perhaps much more, a matter of religious conversion than it was of military conquest." Today followers of Islam may be found throughout the world, particularly in the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia and Southeast Asia.
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History of Islam - An account of the rise and historical development of Islam, written from a Baha'i perspective including emphasis on the Shi'ite lineage from which the Baha'i religion sprang.
Jihad Watch - Blog dedicated to bringing public attention to the role that jihad theology and ideology plays in the modern world, correcting popular misconceptions about the role of jihad and religion in modern-day conflicts, and alerting people to the nature of the war that radical Islam is waging against the rest of the world.
Koran Exposed! - Alternative interpretation of the Koran, the Holy Book of Muslims. Uses extensive quotations.
Mypetjawa - A blog comparing Muslims to Jawas and containing criticism and satire of Islamic traditions and beliefs.
The Sword of Militant Islam - Charges that Islam is on the move and is prepared to extinguish any and all civilizations that get in its way.
Meta Description: [ Islam is determined to take over the world. Proof Here! ]
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Tolerance in Islam - Paper which attempts to prove that Islam is not a tolerant religion.
Meta Description: [ A study of the role of women in Islam according to the Qur'an, the Hadith and the Muslim scholars ]
Understanding the Concept of Jihad - Following the attacks of 11 Sept, this website asserts that Islam teaches violence.
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