This is a place where Muslim people pray.
HISTORY
Islam is the world's second-largest religion.
In Arabian, Islam means "submission”. Etymologically, it comes from same root as, for example, Salam, which means "peace" (also a common greeting). The word Muslim is directly related to the word Islam and means "one who surrenders" or "submits" to God.
Muslims, believe that God (or Allah) revealed his direct word to Muhammad (c. 570–632) and other prophets, including Adam, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus. Muslims believe that the main written record of revelation to people is the Qur'an. Muslims believe that some parts of the Bible and the Torah may have been misinterpreted or distorted by their followers. With that perspective they view the Qur'an as corrective of Jewish and Christian scriptures.
Muslims believe that it is basically the same belief as that of all the messengers sent by God to people since Adam, with the Qur'an containing the final revelation of God. Islam sees Judaism and Christianity as conclusions of the teachings of certain of these prophets - notably Abraham - and therefore see them as Abrahamic religions, and People of the Book. Islam has two primary branches of belief, based largely on a historical disagreement over the succession of authority after Muhammad's death; these are known as Sunni and Shi'ite.
The basis of Muslim belief is found in the shahadatan ("two statements"): la ilaha illa-llahu; muhammadur-rasulu-llahi — "There is no god but God; Muhammad is the messenger of God." In order to become a Muslim, one needs to recite and fully believe these statements. All Muslims agree to this, although Sunnis further regard this as one of the five pillars of Islam.
There are six basic beliefs shared by all Muslims:
Belief in God, the one and only one worthy of all worship. Belief in the Angels. Belief in the Book (al-Quran / Koran) (sent by God). Belief in all the Prophets and Messengers (sent by God). Belief in the Day of Judgment (Qiyamah) and in the Resurrection. Belief in Fate (Qadar)
The Muslim creed in English:
I believe in God; and in His Angels; and in His Scriptures; and in His Messengers; and in The Final Day; and in Fate, that Good and Evil are from God, and Resurrection after death be Truth. I testify that there is nothing worthy of worship but God; and I testify that Muhammad is His Messenger.
Islam is the world's second-largest religion.
In Arabian, Islam means "submission”. Etymologically, it comes from same root as, for example, Salam, which means "peace" (also a common greeting). The word Muslim is directly related to the word Islam and means "one who surrenders" or "submits" to God.
Muslims, believe that God (or Allah) revealed his direct word to Muhammad (c. 570–632) and other prophets, including Adam, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus. Muslims believe that the main written record of revelation to people is the Qur'an. Muslims believe that some parts of the Bible and the Torah may have been misinterpreted or distorted by their followers. With that perspective they view the Qur'an as corrective of Jewish and Christian scriptures.
Muslims believe that it is basically the same belief as that of all the messengers sent by God to people since Adam, with the Qur'an containing the final revelation of God. Islam sees Judaism and Christianity as conclusions of the teachings of certain of these prophets - notably Abraham - and therefore see them as Abrahamic religions, and People of the Book. Islam has two primary branches of belief, based largely on a historical disagreement over the succession of authority after Muhammad's death; these are known as Sunni and Shi'ite.
The basis of Muslim belief is found in the shahadatan ("two statements"): la ilaha illa-llahu; muhammadur-rasulu-llahi — "There is no god but God; Muhammad is the messenger of God." In order to become a Muslim, one needs to recite and fully believe these statements. All Muslims agree to this, although Sunnis further regard this as one of the five pillars of Islam.
There are six basic beliefs shared by all Muslims:
Belief in God, the one and only one worthy of all worship. Belief in the Angels. Belief in the Book (al-Quran / Koran) (sent by God). Belief in all the Prophets and Messengers (sent by God). Belief in the Day of Judgment (Qiyamah) and in the Resurrection. Belief in Fate (Qadar)
The Muslim creed in English:
I believe in God; and in His Angels; and in His Scriptures; and in His Messengers; and in The Final Day; and in Fate, that Good and Evil are from God, and Resurrection after death be Truth. I testify that there is nothing worthy of worship but God; and I testify that Muhammad is His Messenger.
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The holiest city of Islam
TRAVALER’S DESCRIPTION
If you really wanna get into the heart of Islam you should go and visit these cities: Mecca
The most sacred place in Islam is the Ka'ba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The Ka'ba is a mosque (built by Abraham according to Muslim tradition) built around a black stone. The Prophet Muhammad designated Mecca as the holy city of Islam and the direction (qibla) in which all Muslims should offer their prayers. Medina: The second holiest site in Islam is Medina (or Medinah), the "City of the Prophet," is in the Hejaz region of western Saudi Arabia. It was to Medina city that Muhammad fled when he was initially driven out of Mecca, and the place where he attracted his first followers. Medina currently has a population of about 600,000 people and is the home of "The Prophet's Mosque." Jerusalem: The third most sacred city in Islam is Jerusalem, which was the original qibla (direction of prayer) before it was changed to Mecca. Jerusalem is revered because, in Muslim tradition, Muhammad miraculously traveled to Jerusalem by night and ascended from there into heaven. The two most important Muslim sites in Jerusalem are the Dome of the Rock and the Al-Aqsa Mosque.
If you really wanna get into the heart of Islam you should go and visit these cities: Mecca
The most sacred place in Islam is the Ka'ba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The Ka'ba is a mosque (built by Abraham according to Muslim tradition) built around a black stone. The Prophet Muhammad designated Mecca as the holy city of Islam and the direction (qibla) in which all Muslims should offer their prayers. Medina: The second holiest site in Islam is Medina (or Medinah), the "City of the Prophet," is in the Hejaz region of western Saudi Arabia. It was to Medina city that Muhammad fled when he was initially driven out of Mecca, and the place where he attracted his first followers. Medina currently has a population of about 600,000 people and is the home of "The Prophet's Mosque." Jerusalem: The third most sacred city in Islam is Jerusalem, which was the original qibla (direction of prayer) before it was changed to Mecca. Jerusalem is revered because, in Muslim tradition, Muhammad miraculously traveled to Jerusalem by night and ascended from there into heaven. The two most important Muslim sites in Jerusalem are the Dome of the Rock and the Al-Aqsa Mosque.
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In India there are many other religions apart from Islam. The most dominant is Hinduism. Hinduism is polytheistic religion. It is the third largest religion in the world. Hinduism doesn't have a single founder unlike many other religions. Scientists believe that Hinduism existed in 2000 b.c. Even though Hinduism doesn't have a single founder Hindus celebrate Buddha's b-day. Hinduism has over 900 million adherents worldwide. Unlike Muslims Hindu's prefer to pray alone, But on big ceremonies they worship at tem
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http://www.religionfacts.com/islam/places.htm
http://www.spaceandmotion.com/religion-islam-muslim-islamic-quran.htm
http://www.barkati.net/english/
http://www.spaceandmotion.com/religion-islam-muslim-islamic-quran.htm
http://www.barkati.net/english/