Fact file : Islam. Facts Prophet Muhammad was the founder of Islam. The Arabic word Islam means submission and obedience and derives from a word meaning.

Fact file : Islam

Facts

Prophet Muhammad was the founder of Islam.

The Arabic word Islam means submission and obedience and derives from a word meaning peace.

A Muslim is a follower of the religion of Islam.

Facts

The Muslim scripture is a Holy Qur'an

Muslim building for communal worship is called a mosque.

Main Muslim Festivals

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and a time when Muslims across the world fast during the hours of daylight.

Dhu Al Hijja: The month of pilgrimage during which all muslims , at least once in their life should make the pilgrimage to Mecca.

Main Muslim Festivals

Al Hijja: The Islamic New year begins on the day Prophet Muhammad left Mecca to travel to Mediana.

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