Islam

Islam is the second most followed religion all over the world with more than a population of 1.8 billion people. It is a monotheistic religion as there is only one god (Allah) and Muhammad is the messenger of god. The followers of Islam are called Muslims. They believe that nothing happens without the permission of Allah. The places which are known as the holiest place/ pilgrimage of the Muslims are in Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem. 

According to the historians Islam originated around the 6-7th century. According to Islam's teachings it is said that the word "ALLAH" was taught to prophet Muhammad through Gabriel (an angel). They believe to submit there all deeds and works to Allah. According to them all the prophets were the messenger of god and were sent to teach Islam at different corners of the world. Unlike temples in Hindusim, the place of worship for Muslims is known as MOSQUE. 

Muhammad was the last prophet thought to have sent by the god to teach Islam to the people. As per the stories, it is said that angel Gabriel visited Muhammad while he was in the cave at Mecca and he taught him the word ALLAH from then Muhammad started preaching that there is no other god than Allah and people must devote their life in the name of Allah. He then travelled from Mecca to Medina teaching and expanding Islam and this journey is known as Hijra or Hijrah which marks the starting of Islamic calendar. 

After the death of Muhammad a debate was taking place in order to make a suitable leader which led to the partition of the Islamic population in 2 groups popularly known as Sunni and Shia. 

Sunni are believed to be nearly 90% of the total Muslim population and they truly believe that the four caliphs are the true successors of prophet Muhammad whereas Shia believe that only one caliph names Ali was the true successor of prophet Muhammad. 

The holy book amongst Muslims is known as the Quran. Text inside the book is considered as holy as the words of God. Muslims believe that the holy book of Quran was written with Allah as the first person who is speaking through Gabriel to Muhammad. The book contains 114 chapters called surahs. Muslims worship Allah by reciting the Quran and they strongly believe in the day of judgement and the life after death. 

I would like to end by quoting : "A busy life makes prayer harder, but prayer makes a busy life easier" ~unknown 

So just pray whatever religion you follow but never leave humanity!!