Point of Origin
Muslims believe that Islam began over 1400 years ago in Mecca, Arabia.
Where is Islam most influential today?
Islam is most prominent in The Middle East but it is practiced all over the world.
How many followers worldwide?
Islam has over 1 billion followers worldwide, making it the second largest religion in the world.
Monotheistic or Polytheistic?
Muslims believe in one god.
Who founded Islam and when?
Muhammad founded Islam in the early 7th century A.D.
What are the scriptures or holy book(s) called?
The Muslim’s holy book is the Qur'an and the Sunnah.
How is religious leadership organized?
Islam does not have an ordained clergy with authority over rites and rituals. However, in the early years of Islam, learned members of the mosque led the prayers and gave the Friday sermon. They were called imams.
Muslims believe that Islam began over 1400 years ago in Mecca, Arabia.
Where is Islam most influential today?
Islam is most prominent in The Middle East but it is practiced all over the world.
How many followers worldwide?
Islam has over 1 billion followers worldwide, making it the second largest religion in the world.
Monotheistic or Polytheistic?
Muslims believe in one god.
Who founded Islam and when?
Muhammad founded Islam in the early 7th century A.D.
What are the scriptures or holy book(s) called?
The Muslim’s holy book is the Qur'an and the Sunnah.
How is religious leadership organized?
Islam does not have an ordained clergy with authority over rites and rituals. However, in the early years of Islam, learned members of the mosque led the prayers and gave the Friday sermon. They were called imams.