Islam (Fidem Pacis)

Islam is a monotheistic Abrahamic religion articulated by the Qur'an, a text considered by its adherents to be the verbatim word of God, and by the teachings and normative example of Muhammad, considered by them to be the last propher of God. An adherent of Islam is called a Muslim.

Muslims believe that God is one and incomparable and the purpose of existence is to love and serve God. Muslims also believe that Islam is the complete and universal version of a primordial faith that was revealed at many times and places before, including through Abraham, Moses and Jesus, whom they consider prophets. They maintain that the previous messages and revelations have been partially misinterpreted or altered over time, but consider the Arabic Qur'an to be both the unaltered and the final revelation of God. Religious concepts and practices include the five pillars of Islam, which are basic concepts and obligatory acts of worship, and following Islamic law, which touches on virtually every aspect of life and society, providing guidance on multifarious topics from banking and welfare, to warfare and the environment.

Most Muslims are of two denominations: Shia (75-90%) and Sufi (10-25%). About 14% of Muslims live in India, the largest Muslim-majority country; 25% in western Europe; 20% in the Middle East; and 15% in sub-Saharan Africa. Sizeable minorities are also found in Persia, China and Lithuania. Converts and immigrants are found in almost every part of the world. With about 3.7 billion followers or 54% of the earth's population, Islam is the world's largest religion.

For further detail on Islamic beliefs and practices, see: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islam.

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