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Read CNN's Islam Fast Facts and learn more about Islam, the religion of Muslims, who believe in Allah and his prophet Muhammad.

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Islam is a religion founded over 1400 years ago by the Prophet Muhammad(sa). In the last few decades, it has become the object of extreme suspicion and distrust that should provoke further investigation and discussion. The followers of this religion are to be found in every corner of the globe. With over 1.7 billion adherents, Islam is the fastest growing religion on the planet. Yet, many questions are raised by people about this faith: while it claims to be a peaceful religion, why does it seem as if extremism and anarchy are its primary objectives? Can Muslims be really trusted? What is this religion about? How does it relate to other religions of the world? How can the world progress with Islam becoming more influential? There must be something more to Islam than the superficial perception held by the public. So let us get to some interesting and enlightening facts about this religion - facts you ought to know before you pass any judgement. The light of truth always penetrates hearts much deeper than any swords can!

Fact #1: The word "Islam" literally means "peace" and "submission" - meaning, peace with humanity and submission to the edicts of God. There are two concepts here: duty owed to God and rights owed to fellow human beings - regardless of race, religion, or colour. Muslims are duty bound to do good to others and sacrifice their own interests for the welfare of other people.

Fact #2: The word "Allah" is the Arabic word for God, just as Deus, Theos and Dieu are in Latin, Greek, and French. In Islam, God is One and Unique without any partners, family or companions. Islam is resolutely monotheistic. Muslims believe this is the same God Who revealed Himself through earlier prophets and other religions. The Arabic version of the Bible read by the Arab Christians also uses the word Allah for God.

Fact #3: There are many attributes of God mentioned in Islam. The two most common attributes used in the Holy Qur'an are "the Gracious and the Merciful". According to Islam God is ready to forgive and pardon people rather than being vengeful and quick to punish.

Fact #4: The Islamic declaration of faith is simple and states: "There is none worthy of worship except Allah; Muhammad is the messenger of Allah". In fact, when someone becomes a Muslim, there is no elaborate ritual other than the acceptance of this belief and the recitation of this declaration of faith. It is the core in belief of all Muslims and is often written inside mosques as well as displayed as fine calligraphic art in the homes of Muslims.

Fact #5: The real purpose of life for a Muslim, is to find God. This is the real reward that Islam promises a believer. Hence, all our acts of worship are a means to an end and not the end in themselves. Those that strive on this path may see their reward in this very life, not just in the thereafter. In other words, Islam shows us a personal God - a God who loves His creation - and with Whom one can have a very personal relationship.

Fact #6: While Islam does encourage simple living and shunning of extravagance, there are no monks, nuns, or lifelong prescriptions of celibacy. There is no requirement for a pious man or woman to remain unmarried their entire life. All Muslims are encouraged to marry and be part of society.

Fact #7: The Prophet Muhammad(sa) is a descendant of the Prophet Abraham through his son Ishmael. This makes the Prophet Muhammad(sa) a literal cousin, and all Muslims, spiritual cousins, to Jesus. Moses and all the other Semitic prophets mentioned in the Bible (peace be upon them all!).

Fact #8: The Prophet Muhammad(sa) is considered only a message-bearer and not God himself. Despite the great reverence accorded to the prophet by the Muslims, he is neither worshipped nor does any Muslim pray to him. No physical likeness such as paintings or statues of the Prophet Muhammad(sa) are permitted to be made.

Fact #9: The Prophet Muhammad(sa) is the only religious leader whose life is known in great detail. He was born an orphan and could not read or write. In his private life he was a husband, father, neighbour, friend, and businessman. As a public figure was a prophet, leader, legislator, judge, statesman, and general. As the Messenger of God, he is a law-giver and reformer. He passed through every imaginable stage of human experience and left behind an example of perfect conduct to be emulated. Such a combination is not found in history.

Fact #10: Muslims are required to honour and respect the commandments in the previously revealed holy books such as the Scriptures of Abraham, the Torah of Moses, the Psalms of David and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Muslims are also required to honour, respect and believe in all earlier prophets such as Noah, Abraham, Moses, Aaron, Solomon, David and Jesus of the Judeo-Christian faiths, as well as the prophets of other religions such as those of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Zoroastrianism. According to Islam over 124,000 prophets have appeared in history to guide mankind.

Fact #11: All religions rely on using personal faith to achieve certainty of belief. Islam goes beyond this approach and invites the believer to use reason and experience as well and not rely on mystery, myths and fables. It is a comprehensive religion that satisfies your intellect and the depths of your soul.

Fact #12: Jesus, (peace be on him), is regarded as a blessed Prophet and a Messiah for the Jews but not a literal son of God. His mission was to fulfill the law of Moses by guiding them to the correct understanding and practice of the commandments and edicts. In fact, there is a chapter in the Holy Qur'an named after Mary, the mother of Jesus. Mary is regarded with very high praise and given a very high station among all the women in history.

Fact #13: Islam teaches that there is no inherited sin. All children come into the world pure and innocent. It is our own actions and choices in life that can be sinful or virtuous. Salvation in Islam is achieved by following God's Commandments. However the assignment of Heaven and Hell is up to God alone and decided after the death of a person. The Holy Qur'an places great importance on personal responsibility and continual self-improvement.

Fact #14: Islam explicitly teaches that "there is no compulsion in religion". One is free to practice or reject any religion. Forcing someone to convert to Islam or killing a person who changed his faith from Islam to something else, is contrary to Islamic teachings. Also apostasy or leaving Islam is NOT punishable. Islam promotes total religious freedom for all peoples and total accountability for one's actions.

Fact #15: There is no middle man or intermediary between human beings and God. Islam states that we all have a personal connection with God and he is the only one who can absolve us from our sins. We do not need to make a confession to another human being. You need only to talk directly to God and that is what daily Prayers promote.

Fact #16: Islam upholds loyalty to one's country or nation as part of one's faith whether the country is Muslim or non-Muslim. This is demonstrated around the world as we have legions of proud and loyal American Muslims, Canadian Muslims, British Muslims, Ghanaian Muslims, French Muslims, Pakistani Muslims, Indian Muslims, Chinese Muslims, Iranian Muslims and from various other nations too.

Fact #17: Islam does not specify a particular form of government. Rather, it imposes the condition that, no matter what the form, the responsibilities of a government should always be discharged with equity, justice, and compassion - always fulfilling and upholding basic human rights. Islam does not allow any discrimination on the basis of colour, creed, wealth or social status.

Fact #18: Islam teaches and upholds the equality of all people, regardless of race or social status abolishing all systems that are against it including the caste system. Total brotherhood of mankind is symbolically demonstrated during daily Prayer at the mosque. Those who arrive first fill up the first rows and stand shoulder to shoulder in their supplications.

Fact #19: Muslim women are not prohibited from getting education, holding a job or participating in society in general. Islam prescribes different roles to both men and women. Furthermore, mothers are to be respected and daughters are to be cherished. Women are regarded with great respect in Islam. In its admonitions, the Holy Qur'an addresses both men and women equal, to do good and shun evil.

Fact #20: The word "Jihad" in Arabic literally means "to strive" and does not hold within it the connotation of "Holy War". This striving can be carried out both for the improvement of one's own self as well as for defensive purposes, when the Muslims are prevented from practising their religion. However, when carried out in the form of armed defense, it must abide by very strict rules governing such activity with quick return to peace being among them. Islam explicitly forbids the spreading of faith through coercion or compulsion. The Prophet Muhammad(sa) never used the sword to spread Islam. None of the so called Jihad of present day falls under this strict definition, Therefore, killing innocent people as part of some kind of battle or suicide battle is a foreign concept in Islam and is wholly forbidden.

Fact #21: The classic rivalry between Science and Religion is not an issue with Islam. Scientific inquiry is promoted by the Holy Qur'an which encourages reflection and thinking. The Holy Qur'an incorporates religious truths, history, commandments, and the description of natural phenomena, such as the big bang theory, the development of the human embryo, and the creation of all life forms from water, just to name a few. There is no contradiction of any current scientific truth with any statement of the Holy Qur'an.

Fact #22: Islam talks about the creation of men and the universe in multiple stages over a period of time. In complete opposition to the popular notion, Adam was not the first man but the first prophet of God and Eve was his wife. Being the first prophet, he taught his people to worship one God and laid the foundation of DOs and DON'Ts on which the religious commandments of subsequent prophets were built.

Fact #23: There are no eternally chosen races, ethnic groups or favoured nation of God according to Islam. Each person and entire groups or nations have an opportunity to become the beloved of God by practising the best conduct and sincere faith. The best people in the world are those who are the most righteous regardless of any other traits. Hence, entire nations are not accursed. The opportunity to be the best is open to all of us if we work towards it with true sincerity.

Fact #24: Islam teaches belief in angels, who are obedient servants of God. It was the Angel Gabriel, the angel of revelation that revealed Allah's direct words, the Holy Qur'an, to the Prophet Muhammad(sa) over a period of many years. Muslims believe in many other angels such as the Archangels Michael, Raphael, and Izrā'il.

Fact #25: Islam is a religion that is compatible with modern times. A Muslim is someone who is concerned about good morals and behaviour. There is nothing that stops a Muslim from being part of a contemporary society according to the Holy Qur'an. Muslims drive cars, use smartphones and the Internet, vote in elections, have jobs and careers, invest in business, teach, travel the world, raise families, play golf, go sailing, pursue higher levels of education and are wonderful neighbours wherever they are found.

Islam is a Unifying Force in the world. It was designed to create harmony among all nations and peoples. Islam also advocates international peace and the end of religious wars.

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25 interesting facts you should know about Islam

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Islam is a religion founded over 1400 years ago by the Prophet Muhammad(sa). In the last few decades, it has become the object of extreme suspicion and distrust that should provoke further investigation and discussion. The followers of this religion are to be found in every corner of the globe.

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Jesus and Followers

Christianity grew out of Judaism in the Middle East. In about 29 ce a Jew named Jesus began to preach in Galilee. He attracted many followers because of his healing powers and his religious teachings. But people in power feared that he might lead an uprising, and they put him to death. The Bible holds that Jesus rose from the dead three days after being put to death, spent 40 days on Earth, and then was taken up to heaven.

For many years, Jesus' followers continued to practice religion in the same way as Jews, except they believed that Jesus was a savior sent from God. In the 1st century ce a missionary named Paul helped separate Christianity and Judaism into two distinct religions.

Spread of Christianity

To help spread Jesus' teachings, some early Christians wrote about him. Writings by four men-Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John-were chosen as the standard account of Jesus' life and teaching. These four narratives now form part of the New Testament.

In the early days of the church, the Roman Empire controlled most of the Mediterranean region. Life was difficult and dangerous for Christians living within the empire. They were treated harshly for their beliefs. In 312 ce, however, the Roman emperor converted to Christianity. By the end of the 300s, Christianity was the empire's official religion. This power helped secure Christianity's place in the world.

Christianity in the Middle Ages

Christianity continued to gain strength during the Middle Ages, a period from about 500 to 1500. Its leaders became powerful and wealthy, and the church was the chief cultural institution in Europe.

But as Christianity expanded, it could not remain unified. In 1054 the Eastern church at Constantinople separated from the Western church in Rome because of differences in beliefs and practices. This split created the Eastern Orthodox churches and the Roman Catholic church.

Another major development was the Crusades. In the 11th century a Muslim Turkish empire conquered Southwest Asia, including many places associated with Jesus. Over the next two centuries, armies of European Christians fought Muslim forces in the Middle East, partly in an attempt to recapture the Holy Land.

Modern Period

In the 1500s a German priest named Martin Luther began to question certain practices and teachings of the Roman Catholic church. Luther's criticism helped bring about the religious revolution known as the Reformation. As a result, various reformers eventually founded the first Protestant churches.

As Christianity flourished in Europe, Christians came to believe that their religion should be taught to people in other lands. Beginning in the 16th century and continuing into the 21st, Christian missionaries brought their faith to parts of Africa, Asia, and North and South America. These efforts helped make Christianity the most widespread religion in the world.

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Want to know some facts about Christianity? It's one of the main religions of the world and throughout centuries it has shaped the world into what it is today. As part of my series about facts about various religions in the world, I've made this list of 25 facts about Christianity that you should know about. No matter if you're a Christian yourself it's important to learn about other cultures and religions in order to understand each other better and share this world peacefully. There are many interesting Christianity facts and some shocking truths about Christianity as well that you perhaps didn't know about before reading this.
Christianity is the world's largest religion

There are more than 2.4 billion Christians worldwide, which makes Christianity the largest religion in the world. However, in the near future, it is very likely that Islam will surpass and become the most followed religion since it's the fastest-growing religion at the moment.

There are three main branches of Christianity

Christianity actually has lots of denominations but is often divided into three main branches, which are Catholicism, Orthodox, and Protestantism.

Sometimes the religion is divided even further into 5 main branches which are the Church of the East, Oriental Orthodoxy, Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, and Protestantism.

And within these branches, there are even more denominations. About 50% of all Christians are Catholics and hold the Pope as their highest spiritual leader. This is definitely one of the many interesting facts about Christianity!

Christianity has 10 commandments

Just like other religions, there are usually some set rules that every devoted follower should obey. The 10 commandments were given to Moses by God and are basically the laws of God that each faithful Christian needs to follow.

If you break any of these commandments you have sinned.

Sunday is the holy day

In Judaism, the holiest day is Saturday, and for Muslims, it's Friday. But in Christianity, Sunday is regarded as the holy day of the week and this is also when people should rest.

In Western countries, Sunday has historically been a day off work where almost all stores and businesses will be closed. The most important mass is also held on Sundays in the churches. Sundays are dedicated to the lord and worship.

Easter is one of the main holidays

While Easter starts off with a gruesome reminder of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on Good Friday, it ends more happily with the celebration of his resurrection.

Easter is the biggest holiday within Christianity and in addition to family dinners, large masses are held in churches around the world.

There is no original Bible dating back to Jesus

Many people imagine the origin of the Bible as a single book, but it's, in fact, an anthology of 66 books with various authors. The first printed bible dates back to 1455, and it's known as the Gutenberg Bible, which is also the first book ever printed.

It has been written and rewritten many times and even translated into more than 3000 languages during a period of approximately 1400 years. Furthermore, the oldest version existing of the Old testament dates back to the 2nd century BC.

As for the New Testament, there are also no original manuscripts of the scripture, but thanks to fragments and early copies, scholars are fairly certain that the Bible of today is more or less the same as it was originally written.

Approximately 100 million bibles are sold every year

Since the first printed Bible, the Holy book of Christianity has spread worldwide, and it consistently ranks as the most popular book in many countries around the world. An estimated 100 million Bibles are sold each year.

Christianity is one of three Abrahamic religions

Another interesting fact about Christianity is that it has the same god as Judaism and Islam. They all stem from the same origins of Abraham, and it's known as one of the Abrahamic religions.

Despite many differences between the three religions, there are also many similarities, and many of the characters mentioned in each holy book are the same person. For example, Jesus is mentioned many times in the Quran and is seen as one of the prophets.

Jerusalem is the holiest city within Christian faith

Jerusalem is perhaps the holiest city in the world since it's an important site for Jews, Christians as well as Muslims. In Christianity, there are many important places around Jerusalem, and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher is located here.

Every year, many Christians travel to Jerusalem on a pilgrimage route to visit the ancient places of Jesus and other important Biblical characters.

Christianity teaches about heaven and hell

All branches of Christianity teach about heaven and hell. Heaven is the place where all faithful Christians will live for eternity in happiness and peace with God, and hell is where Satan (the Devil) resides.

Hell is where you will end up if have sinned. What actually happens before going to hell differs somewhat between the Christian branches, but in each denomination, it's an important part of the teachings.

Most Christians are praying daily but it's not mandatory

Prayer is an important part of Christianity, and most Christians will pray on a daily basis and say their grace to appreciate God's blessings. Whenever you attend a mass in church, there will be praying during the service as well.

But unlike Islam where a good Muslim should pray 5 times a day, there is no obligation to pray every day in order to be a good Christian.

You get baptized to get rid of your original sin

Every Christian should be baptized in order to cleanse your soul and become free of your original sin. Since the sin of Adam and Eve, the first people who ate from the tree of knowledge in the Garden of Eden, every human has inherited their sin.

In Christianity, most babies get baptized after a short while, but it's also possible to get baptized later on in life.

The Priest will dip your head into holy water and follow the 4 steps of baptism, which are: Repent to God; Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ; Be baptized; Receive the Holy Spirit.

There are more than 316 000 missionaries worldwide

If you wonder how Christianity has spread to all continents around the world, the answer is a mix of missionaries and colonialism. Today, there are more than 316 000 missionaries traveling the world to spread the words of the Bible.

One notable missionary who gained media attention worldwide recently tried to reach the Sentinelese to convert the native tribes to Christianity.

Some Christian denominations have more missionaries than others, and some also go from door to door to teach about their faith and God, such as the Jehovah's Witnesses.

The Father, The Son, and the Holy Spirit

Also known as the Holy Trinity, which basically means that God is one God, but appears in three Divine persons. These are The Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit.

This can be quite confusing for non-Christians as it could easily be interpreted that they are different beings, but they are all the same Divine being.

God created the world in seven days

While Scientists claim that Big Bang is the event that created the world, Christians believe that it was created by God in a period of the following seven days.

Day 1: Light

Day 2: Atmosphere / Firmament

Day 3: Dry ground & plants

Day 4: Sun, moon & stars

Day 5: Birds & sea animals

Day 6: Land animals & humans

Day 7: The Sabbath of rest

5 x Christianity facts for kids

Christians believe in one god, it's a monotheistic religion

Mary was the mother of Jesus

Monks and Nuns are devoted followers of Christianity

The Pope is the leader of the Catholic Church

About 71 percent of Americans identify as Christian

Shocking facts about Christianity

Exorcism is still performed by priests

More than 70 million people have been killed for their Christian faith

The Crusades were a series of wars against the Muslims in the 11th century until the 13th century

The Church murdered and persecuted godless and non-christian people during the holy inquisition

Christianity was spread worldwide during the colonial period, sometimes by force

There are 6 eternal sins that will not be forgiven by God. These eternal sins are Despair, Presumption, Envying the goodness of another, obstinacy in sin, Final impenitence, impugning the known truth

5 x Jesus Facts

Jesus is mentioned more times in the Quran than Muhammad

Jesus was most likely not born on the 25th of December

It's most likely that Jesus wasn't white or had long hair

Jesus had several siblings and some of them are mentioned by name

Jesus had 12 Apostles

General information about Christianity

Total followers: 2.4 billion people

Holy Script: The Bible

Founding year: Sometime in the 1st century

Founder: Jesus of Nazareth

Main Branches: Catholicism, Protestantism, Orthodox

Adherents: Christians

More thoughts about Christianity

There is no doubt that Christianity has had a huge part in shaping the world into what we know it as today. For centuries, the Church has held huge power in many countries around the world, and still do today in some aspects.

Many of the laws in Western society has origins in the Bible, and much of the moral beliefs of right or wrong also has origins from the teachings of Jesus. This also holds true for many Atheists growing up in Christian countries.

There are many interesting facts about Christianity and its history that is worth learning more about, even if you're not a Christian. In modern society, much of the Christian traditions and rules have slowly changed to fit a changing world.

The church has also endured many controversies in recent years with priests taking advantage of faithful Christians as well as monks/nuns who have performed various sins. In many Western countries, Christianity is in decline as more and more people turn to Atheism.

However, in Africa for example, there is an increase in Christian devotees, and by 2050 it's expected that the continent will be home to most Christians in the world with more than 1.25 billion followers.

Latin America also has a large share of Christian followers as well as the Philippines, so while Christianity decreases in Europe, it increases around the world, especially in poorer countries. This is definitely one of the many interesting facts about Christianity.

Respect, knowledge, and acceptance

I'm a firm believer in every human's right to exist and the same value. No matter if you're Christian, Non-religious, or follow any other religion in the world, we need respect and knowledge.

I'm not a Christian, but I grew up in Sweden, which was very much a Protestant country during my childhood. So, in school, we learned moral beliefs out of this point of view.

Since then I have studied many religions around the world, including Hinduism, Taoism, Islam, Judaism, and Buddhism. I think that the essence of each religion is more or less the same. Every major religion in its true form speaks about respect, acceptance, honesty, and kindness.

No matter what you believe yourself, we should agree that faith is between each person and God, and we can all live in harmony if we promise to never hurt others intentionally.
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Editor's Note: This page has been retired and is no longer being updated.

Here is a look at Christianity, the most practiced religion in the world.

Beliefs/Practices

Followers of the Christian religion base their beliefs on the life, teachings and death of Jesus Christ.

Christians believe in one God that created heaven, earth and the universe.

The belief in one God originated with the Jewish religion.

Christians believe Jesus is the "Messiah" or savior of the world. They also believe that he is the son of God.

Jesus was born in a manger in Bethlehem to Mary, a virgin at the time of conception, and Joseph, her husband. Mary was visited by the angel Gabriel and told she would conceive a son and he would be the Messiah.

Jesus was crucified on a cross. His death made salvation and forgiveness of sins possible for all.

On the third day after his crucifixion, Jesus arose from the dead. His resurrection is celebrated on Easter, which is considered Christianity's most important holiday.

After Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection, God's presence remained on earth in the form of the Holy Spirit to be a comforter to all.

Salvation can only be obtained by believing that Jesus was sent by God to forgive the sins of every human, and to confess those sins to him.

Interpretations of the Bible and the practices of each church vary by denomination, but the belief in one God and Jesus as the Messiah is central to all Christians.

History

Christian beliefs date back thousands of years before Christ.

Many prophets predicted the coming of Christ according to Christian belief.

Many theologians believe that Jesus was crucified between 30 and 33 AD.

The first Christians were Jews who came to believe Jesus was the Messiah. Gentiles (non-Jews) also made up a large majority of its followers, as is the case today.

392 AD - Christianity becomes the official religion of the Roman Empire.

1054 - Disputes about the Pope's role and authority cause a split in Christianity between the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Churches. The split still exists today.

1517 - Martin Luther, a German monk, starts a movement called the Reformation after he criticizes certain church practices as well as the supremacy of the pope. This divides Western Christianity into the Roman Catholic Church and Protestantism.

Statistics

World Religions (Pew 2015 estimate):
Christian - 31.2%

Unaffiliated - 16%

Buddhist - 6.9%

Folk religions - 5.7%

Jewish - 0.2%

United States Religions (Pew 2019 estimate):
65% of adults in the US identify as Christians.

Protestant - 43%

Unaffiliated (includes atheist and agnostic) - 26%

Roman Catholic - 20%

Jewish - 2%

Muslim - 1%

Buddhist - 1%

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Editor's Note: This page has been retired and is no longer being updated. Here is a look at Christianity, the most practiced religion in the world. Followers of the Christian religion base their beliefs on the life, teachings and death of Jesus Christ. Christians believe in one God that created heaven, earth and the universe.

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There are a total of 6 sins that won't be forgiven by god, these sins are despair, presumption, envying the goodness of someone else, obstinacy in sin, final impenitence and impugning knowing the truth.

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In 392 Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire

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Qoran is believed to be the holy book of Islam

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Islams believe in the 5 pillars as follows,
- The Shahadah - A statement of faith all Muslims recite at least one time in their lives.
- The Salat/Salah - A Ritual prayer of faith done five times a day.
- Zakat - A payment to benefit the poor or those in need.
- Sawm - a fast done during the month of Ramadan.
- Hajj- A trip every Muslim must do at least once in their life, if they can afford it, to the Holy city of Mecca (Modern Day Saudi Arabia) The trip begins on the seventh or eighth day of the last month of the Islamic lunar calendar, and ends on the 12th day of that month

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Islam explicitly teaches that one is free to practice or reject any religion. Making somebody to convert to Islam or killing a person who changed their faith from Islam to something else, is contrary to Islamic teachings. Also leaving Islam is NOT punishable. Islam promotes absolute religious freedom for all peoples and total accountability for one’s actions

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The Bible is the scripture of Christian religion

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Opposites
water and fire
kind and unkind

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The book of the way called Tao Te Ching

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the 6th century and Lao-Tzu

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More then one god/ deities

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Avoid conflict