Islam 이슬람
Submission (islām) to the one God, Allah, as revealed to the Prophet Muhammad, who first heard the revelation in the cave of Hira. Five pillars shape life: witness, prayer, giving, fasting in Ramadan and pilgrimage.
OriginMecca and Medina, Arabia
When7th c. CE
Followers (rounded)about 2 billion
TextsThe Qur'an; the Hadith (sayings of the Prophet)
A practice you can try today
Five daily prayers (salah) facing Mecca, dhikr (remembrance of God), reciting the Qur'an, fasting in Ramadan.
🕯 Pray in the Cave of Hira Make your own caveSacred places
Related
Sufism수피즘The inner, mystical path of Islam: polishing the heart until it mirrors God.Judaism유대교The covenant faith of the Jewish people: one God who made the world, chose a people and gave them a teaching (Torah) to live by.Christianity기독교Faith in Jesus of Nazareth as the Christ — God's love made flesh, crucified and risen.
A short introduction written by CavePray from the sources below — not the official voice of any tradition. Follower numbers are rounded estimates that differ by survey. Tell us if something should be corrected.