To become a Muslim and to convert to Islam, it is essential to utter the Shahada in front of Muslim witnesses, [88] one of the Five Pillars of Islam, a declaration of faith and trust that professes that …

Dec 2, 2025 · The Arabic term islām, literally “surrender,” illuminates the fundamental religious idea of Islam—that the believer (called a Muslim, from the active particle of islām) accepts surrender to the …

Oct 18, 2024 · A Muslim is a person who follows Islam and believes in the oneness of Allah. Muslims believe that Muhammad (peace be upon him) is the final messenger of Allah and that the Quran is …

Jan 5, 2018 · This system of leadership, which was run by a Muslim ruler, became known as a caliphate. The first caliph was Abu Bakr, Muhammad’s father-in-law and close friend.

Dec 3, 2025 · The origins of Islam trace back to the early seventh century on the Arabian Peninsula. Islam began in the city of Mecca, where a man named Muhammad, a successful merchant from a …

Sep 11, 2009 · History Ibrahim - the Muslim view of Abraham Musa - the Muslim view of Moses Isa - the Muslim view of Jesus Prophet Muhammad (570-632) Early rise of Islam (632-700) Muslim Spain …

Muslim communities are also present in the Americas, China, and Europe. Muslims are the world's fastest-growing major religious group, according to Pew Research.