What is Islam?
Answer: Islam is a religious system begun in the seventh century by Muhammad. Muslims follow the teachings of the Qur’an and strive to keep the Five Pillars. The History of Islam In the seventh century, Muhammad claimed the angel Gabriel visited him. During these angelic visitations, which continued for about 23 years until Muhammad's death, the angel purportedly revealed to Muhammad the words of Allah (the Arabic word for “God” used by Muslims). These dictated revelations compose the Qur'an, Islam's holy book. Islam means “submission,” deriving from a root word that means “peace.” The word Muslim means “one who submits to Allah.” The Doctrine of Islam Muslims summarize their doctrine in six articles of faith: 1. Belief in one Allah: Muslims believe Allah is one, eternal, creator, and sovereign. 2. Belief in the angels 3. Belief in the prophets: The prophets include the biblical prophets but end with Muhammad as Allah’s ...