Essays on Five Pillars of Islam

Islam is one of the major religions of the world. Around one fourth of the world’s population is Muslim. It is the second largest religion in the world, after Christianity. According to some estimates, there are 1.5 Billion Muslims in the world and it is the fastest growing religion too.  In historical perspective, Islam is…

What are the Five Pillars of Islam and why are they the basis for the Muslim religion? The Five Pillars are the frameworks of a Muslim’s life. Revealed to the prophet Muhammad by Allah, the Five Pillars are the basis of Islamic religion. “On another occasion, when the prophet (Muhammad) was asked to give a…

 Islam is defined as a “set of teachings that has been revealed by Allah Almighty to mankind”. The word “Islam” means ‘submission to God” and is founded in the concept of peace in and through one’s submission to the authority and will of Allah Almighty. The first central belief in Islam pertains to strict monotheism…

Despite its huge following around the world and the growing Muslim communities in the United States, Islam is foreign to most Americans who are familiar with Christianity or Judaism. Because most Americans know little or nothing about Islam, they have many misconceptions about Muslim beliefs and rituals. The negative image many people in the United…

10 A Comparative Look At Buddhism, Islam, and Confucianism Throughout history, great civilizations and people have risen and fallen, and during their fleeting existence, religious activities have assumed important functions in those societies. Confucianism, Buddhism, and Islam, are three legacies left by great men, which still have a profound affect on society. Like with all…

The religion of Islam has risen up and spread throughout the world to become one of the world’s three largest religions. Islam originated in the desert of present day Saudi Arabia amongst the Arabs. The Arabs were a Semitic-speaking people. They were also a polytheistic society that worshipped an enormous number of gods and goddesses….

Inside Islam’s background comes from this often misunderstood faith back to its tradition origins before and within the Hebrew Bible, also providing information about on how the religion’s central constituents helps spread Islam religious belief throughout the world. This video provides information on what the Qu’Ran says about topics ranging from violence to suicide, and…