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	== Spread of Islam ==		== Spread of Islam ==
	Islam is practiced globally, with significant populations in the [[Middle East]], [[South Asia]], [[Southeast Asia]], [[Africa]], and growing communities in [[Europe]] and [[North America]].~~<ref name="Pew"/>~~		Islam is practiced globally, with significant populations in the [[Middle East]], [[South Asia]], [[Southeast Asia]], [[Africa]], and growing communities in [[Europe]] and [[North America]].

	== Festivals ==		== Festivals ==

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{{Infobox religion
| name = Islam
| image = Allah calligraphy.svg
| image_size = 150px
| caption = The Arabic calligraphy of ''Allah''
| type = [[Abrahamic religions|Abrahamic]] [[Monotheism|monotheistic]] religion
| scripture = [[Quran]]
| founder = [[Muhammad]]
| founded = 7th century CE
| region = [[Mecca]], [[Arabian Peninsula]]
| language = [[Arabic]]
| number_of_followers = 1.9 billion<ref name="Pew">[https://www.pewforum.org/ Pew Research Center: Islam]</ref>
| percentage = 24.9% of global population
| branches = [[Sunni Islam|Sunni]], [[Shia Islam|Shia]], others
}}

'''Islam''' ({{lang-ar|الإسلام}}, ''al-Islām'') is a [[monotheistic]] [[Abrahamic religion]] founded in the 7th century CE based on the teachings of the [[Quran]], which Muslims believe to be the final revelation of [[Allah]] (God) as conveyed to the [[Prophet Muhammad]] through the angel [[Jibril]] (Gabriel). It is the second-largest religion in the world, with over 1.9 billion followers, known as [[Muslims]].<ref>[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Islam Encyclopaedia Britannica: Islam]</ref>

== Core Beliefs ==
Islam is centered on the belief in one God (''Tawhid'') and the acceptance of Muhammad as the final prophet. Its primary sources of guidance are:
* **The [[Quran]]**: The holy book of Islam, believed to be the literal word of God.
* **The [[Hadith]]**: Recorded sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad.<ref name="QuranHadith">[https://www.quran.com/ The Quran and Hadith]</ref>

=== The Five Pillars of Islam ===
The Five Pillars form the framework of a Muslim's faith and practice:
1. **Shahada**: Declaration of faith in the oneness of God and the prophethood of Muhammad.
2. **Salah**: Ritual prayer performed five times a day.
3. **Zakat**: Mandatory almsgiving to assist the needy.
4. **Sawm**: Fasting during the month of [[Ramadan]].
5. **Hajj**: Pilgrimage to [[Mecca]], required once in a lifetime for those who can afford it.<ref>[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Five-Pillars-of-Islam Encyclopaedia Britannica: Five Pillars of Islam]</ref>

== History ==
Islam originated in the early 7th century CE in [[Mecca]], in the [[Arabian Peninsula]]. Muhammad received his first revelation in 610 CE and began preaching monotheism, attracting followers while facing opposition from the [[Quraysh]]. In 622 CE, he and his followers migrated to [[Medina]] (Hijra), marking the start of the Islamic calendar.<ref name="IslamOrigin">[https://www.history.com/topics/religion/islam History.com: The Origins of Islam]</ref>

Islam rapidly expanded across the [[Middle East]], [[North Africa]], and beyond, through trade, conquests, and missionary work, leading to the formation of the early [[Caliphates]].

== Branches and Schools ==
Islam is broadly divided into:
* **[[Sunni Islam]]**: Constituting about 85-90% of Muslims, following the [[Sunnah]] and [[Hadith]].
* **[[Shia Islam]]**: Constituting 10-15% of Muslims, emphasizing the leadership of [[Imam Ali]] and his descendants.<ref name="Branches">[https://www.pewforum.org/ Islam: Sunni and Shia Branches]</ref>

Other smaller sects include [[Sufism]] (mysticism) and [[Ahmadiyya]].

== Practices ==
Muslims strive to live according to Islamic principles, which include:
* **Halal lifestyle**: Adherence to permissible actions and dietary laws.
* **Islamic Law (Sharia)**: Derived from the Quran and Hadith, guiding aspects of daily life.
* **Friday Prayers (Jumu'ah)**: Congregational prayer at mosques.<ref>[https://www.al-islam.org/ Islamic Practices and Traditions]</ref>

== Contributions to Civilization ==
Islamic civilization contributed significantly to science, medicine, mathematics, and arts during the [[Golden Age of Islam]] (8th–13th centuries). Figures like [[Avicenna]] and [[Al-Khwarizmi]] made groundbreaking advancements.<ref>[https://www.britannica.com/event/Islamic-Golden-Age Encyclopaedia Britannica: Islamic Golden Age]</ref>

== Spread of Islam ==
Islam is practiced globally, with significant populations in the [[Middle East]], [[South Asia]], [[Southeast Asia]], [[Africa]], and growing communities in [[Europe]] and [[North America]].<ref name="Pew"/>

== Festivals ==
Major Islamic festivals include:
* **[[Eid al-Fitr]]**: Celebrating the end of Ramadan.
* **[[Eid al-Adha]]**: Commemorating the willingness of Prophet [[Ibrahim]] (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God.<ref>[https://www.islamic-relief.org Islamic Relief: Festivals]</ref>

== References ==
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== External Links ==
* [https://www.quran.com/ The Quran (online)]
* [https://www.islamicstudies.org Islamic Studies]
* [https://www.britannica.com/topic/Islam Encyclopaedia Britannica: Islam]

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	== Core Beliefs ==		== Core Beliefs ==
	Islam is centered on the belief in one God (''Tawhid'') and the acceptance of Muhammad as the final prophet. Its primary sources of guidance are:		Islam is centered on the belief in one God (''Tawhid'') and the acceptance of Muhammad as the final prophet. Its primary sources of guidance are:
	~~* ~~The [[Quran]]: The holy book of Islam, believed to be the literal word of God.		The [[Quran]]: The holy book of Islam, believed to be the literal word of God.
	~~* ~~The [[Hadith]]: Recorded sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad.<ref name="QuranHadith">[https://www.quran.com/ The Quran and Hadith]</ref>		The [[Hadith]]: Recorded sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad.<ref name="QuranHadith">[https://www.quran.com/ The Quran and Hadith]</ref>

	=== The Five Pillars of Islam ===		=== The Five Pillars of Islam ===
	The Five Pillars form the framework of a Muslim's faith and practice:		The Five Pillars form the framework of a Muslim's faith and practice:
	1. Shahada: Declaration of faith in the oneness of God and the prophethood of Muhammad.		Shahada: Declaration of faith in the oneness of God and the prophethood of Muhammad.
	2. Salah: Ritual prayer performed five times a day.		Salah: Ritual prayer performed five times a day.
	3. Zakat: Mandatory almsgiving to assist the needy.		Zakat: Mandatory almsgiving to assist the needy.
	4. Sawm: Fasting during the month of [[Ramadan]].		Sawm: Fasting during the month of [[Ramadan]].
	5. Hajj: Pilgrimage to [[Mecca]], required once in a lifetime for those who can afford it.<ref>[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Five-Pillars-of-Islam Encyclopaedia Britannica: Five Pillars of Islam]</ref>		Hajj: Pilgrimage to [[Mecca]], required once in a lifetime for those who can afford it.<ref>[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Five-Pillars-of-Islam Encyclopaedia Britannica: Five Pillars of Islam]</ref>

	== History ==		== History ==
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	== Branches and Schools ==		== Branches and Schools ==
	Islam is broadly divided into:		Islam is broadly divided into:
	~~* ~~[[Sunni Islam]]: Constituting about 85-90% of Muslims, following the [[Sunnah]] and [[Hadith]].		[[Sunni Islam]]: Constituting about 85-90% of Muslims, following the [[Sunnah]] and [[Hadith]].
	~~* ~~[[Shia Islam]]: Constituting 10-15% of Muslims, emphasizing the leadership of [[Imam Ali]] and his descendants.<ref name="Branches">[https://www.pewforum.org/ Islam: Sunni and Shia Branches]</ref>		[[Shia Islam]]: Constituting 10-15% of Muslims, emphasizing the leadership of [[Imam Ali]] and his descendants.<ref name="Branches">[https://www.pewforum.org/ Islam: Sunni and Shia Branches]</ref>

	Other smaller sects include [[Sufism]] (mysticism) and [[Ahmadiyya]].		Other smaller sects include [[Sufism]] (mysticism) and [[Ahmadiyya]].
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	== Practices ==		== Practices ==
	Muslims strive to live according to Islamic principles, which include:		Muslims strive to live according to Islamic principles, which include:
	~~* ~~Halal lifestyle: Adherence to permissible actions and dietary laws.		Halal lifestyle: Adherence to permissible actions and dietary laws.
	~~* ~~Islamic Law (Sharia): Derived from the Quran and Hadith, guiding aspects of daily life.		Islamic Law (Sharia): Derived from the Quran and Hadith, guiding aspects of daily life.
	~~* ~~Friday Prayers (Jumu'ah): Congregational prayer at mosques.<ref>[https://www.al-islam.org/ Islamic Practices and Traditions]</ref>		Friday Prayers (Jumu'ah): Congregational prayer at mosques.<ref>[https://www.al-islam.org/ Islamic Practices and Traditions]</ref>

	== Contributions to Civilization ==		== Contributions to Civilization ==
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	== Festivals ==		== Festivals ==
	Major Islamic festivals include:		Major Islamic festivals include:
	* [[Eid al-Fitr]]: Celebrating the end of Ramadan.		Eid al-Fitr: Celebrating the end of Ramadan.
	* [[Eid al-Adha]]: Commemorating the willingness of Prophet [[Ibrahim]] (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God.<ref>[https://www.islamic-relief.org Islamic Relief: Festivals]</ref>		Eid al-Adha: Commemorating the willingness of Prophet [[Ibrahim]] (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God.<ref>[https://www.islamic-relief.org Islamic Relief: Festivals]</ref>

	== References ==		== References ==
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	== External Links ==		== External Links ==
	* [https://www.quran.com/ The Quran (online)]		[https://www.quran.com/ The Quran (online)]
	* [https://www.islamicstudies.org Islamic Studies]		[https://www.islamicstudies.org Islamic Studies]
	* [https://www.britannica.com/topic/Islam Encyclopaedia Britannica: Islam]		[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Islam Encyclopaedia Britannica: Islam]