Islam: A Monotheistic Religion: The History Of Islam

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Imagine being lost in a blistering desert and finally seeing an oasis ahead. Walking through a palace where color bursts through the doors like children running to recess and the stories of Muslim heroes described right in front of ones eyes; open for the world to see with nothing to hide; this is Islam. Although one may consider Islam a monotonous religion, Islam has a unique way of socially accepting Muslims, great advancements in architecture, and distinctive artwork. Islam is a monotheistic religion that follows the scared text called the Qu'ran. To be a Muslim, one must follow The Five Pillars of Islam and show dedication to Allah (god).With the development of Islam's unique culture came a brilliant artistic language that represents the stories behind faces, dedication to Allah and the rich culture Muslims all share. Islamic architecture is based upon both religious and non-religious types of composition which can be found in Mosques, tombs, forts and palaces. Even though there are many different laws and ways of life, with communication and the same dedication to god, the Islamic culture flourishes on its diversity yet similarity.
Islam is a monotheistic religion that follows the scared text called the Qu'ran. Born in 570 C.E., Muhammad was believed to be a messenger and prophet of god. In 610 C.E., Muhammad claims that he was visited by the Angel Gabriel and experienced his first revelation from god. Three years later, Muhammad started preaching stating that “God is One” and that he was a prophet. Once Muhammad gained a few followers, he sent some of his followers to Abyssinia. When his followers and him migrated from Mecca to Media, it marked a special event also known as the Hijra, which marks the beginning of the Is...

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...he word grand does not even begin to describe the palaces in Islam. One walks in and sees a palace filled with color bursting from every corner and stories being told through each piece of tile built into the palace.
Even though there are many different laws and ways of life, with communication and the same dedication to god, the Islamic culture flourishes on its diversity yet similarity. Communication is key in any religion; with god and with other Muslims. Today, 23 percent of world population is Muslims which makes Islam the second largest religion in the world. Although one may consider Islam a monotonous religion, Islam has a unique way of socially accepting Muslims, great advancements in architecture, and distinctive artwork. Islam has thrived and succeeded on its diversity and acceptance and that is why Islam is the second largest religion in the world.

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