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What Do You Know About Islam
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Kettell, Brian |
| Copyright Year | 2012 |
| Abstract | Islam is both a religion and way of life. The Quran is a record of the exact words revealed by Allah to the Messenger Muhammad and is the major source of faith and practice of Muslims. Other sources of Islam include the Sunnah traditions of Prophet Muhammad. Derived from both the Quran and Sunnah, Sharia refers to the comprehensive Muslim law covering every aspect of individual and collective living. Muslims are forbidden from forcing their faith onto others as it negates the very idea of free will and choice. Islam originated in the Arabian Peninsula around 610 CE (AD), covering a period of over 1400 years. Consequently, differences have developed between groups. Islam can be divided into the following principal groups: Sunni – mainstream Muslims who rely exclusively on the Quran for guidance Shi'ites – followers of Ali, a successor of Muhammad Sufis – the mystical branch of Islam Druzes – the followers of Darazi |
| Starting Page | 1 |
| Ending Page | 9 |
| Page Count | 9 |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| DOI | 10.1002/9781118467282.ch1 |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://www.uws.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/81293/Islam_July_2009.pdf |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
