What is the first though that comes to mind when on hears the word Islam?
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smile on my face,  PURE, white,mecca
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Origin of Islam: According to Secular History\nThe origin of Islam can be traced back to 7th century Saudi Arabia. Islam is thus the youngest of the great world religions. The prophet Muhammad (circa 570-632 A.D.) introduced Islam in 610 A.D. after experiencing what he claimed to be an angelic visitation. Muhammad dictated the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam, which Muslims believe to be the preexistent, perfect words of Allah. \n\nOrigin of Islam: According to Islam\nThe origin of Islam is generally accredited to the prophet Muhammad but to the devout Muslim, Islam began long before Muhammad ever walked the earth. The Qur'an was dictated by Muhammad but, according to the Qur'an, it did not originate with Muhammad. The Qur'an testifies of itself that it was given by God through the angel Gabriel to the prophet Muhammad. "This is a revelation from the Lord of the universe. The Honest Spirit (Gabriel) came down with it, to reveal it into your heart that you may be one of the warners, in a perfect Arabic tongue" (Sura 26:192-195). "Say, 'Anyone who opposes Gabriel should know that he has brought down this (the Qur'an) into your heart, in accordance with God's will, confirming previous scriptures, and providing guidance and good news for the believers'" (Sura 2:97). \n\n_________\n\nAccording to an Islamic site:\n\nDuring the time of Othman, the third Caliph, Islam spread fast and many companions moved out of Arabia. Amongst the many countries and provinces that accepted Islam were Syria and Iraq, but their language was not Arabic. One of Prophet's companions, Hothaifah-ibn el-Yaman, during his visit to Syria and Iraq learnt that people were reciting the Qur'an in different modes or style. This disturbed him very much and upon his return, he requested Othman to reproduce and distribute copies of the Qur'an that would help Muslims read or recite the Qur'an in a single consistent manner to avoid any conflict. \n\nOthman appointed twelve members, headed by Zaid to write the Qur'an in the mode of the Quraish, the one used by the Prophet in his recitation. \n\nZaid along with the other companions, reproduced a number of copies based on the original volume produced during the time of Abu Bakr (refer to previous section). The handwriting was to agree with the Arabic dialect of the Quraish. These copies maintained the order of the Surah and the Ayat (verses) within the Surah as laid down by the Prophet and memorized by the Qur'an bearer. Of the completed official copies Othman ordered three to be sent to Syria, Iraq and Mecca respectively and one to be kept in Medina. The original manuscript was returned to Hafsah. \n\nOthman then ordered that all the other Qur'anic materials whether written in fragmentary manuscripts or whole copies be burnt. This was a precautionary measure taken to prevent any future conflict in the mode of recitation or otherwise. Thus preventing the Qur'an from fabrication or corruption \n\n\nRead more by clicking the Answers button @ http://web.express56.com/~bromar/
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Well i already have found the Light in my religion....Its not only about light....ya can't simply say m gonna follow watever my parents did....ya have to learn about it....ya can't follow ya religon blindly.....learn about every religion...n then choose which 1 is the best...m Muslim and i think Islam is the only religion.faith......the word Islam means Peace....\nIts the fastest growing religion of the earth.....\n\nsalaam!
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Its a very good Question. \nIslamic Religion means Peacful Religion. \nIt is the best Religion available to follow. \nThe basis for Islam is The Quran (the word of God), which is unchanged to this date. so if someone wants to follow the Words of God then  Islam is the only way.
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Islam.\n\nAnd congratulations, this is my 2000th answer!
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Islam:\n\n-it is the only religion with proofs to justify it like scientifical proofs (if you want some just contact me).\n\n-i am a women and Islam treats women very very very nicely.\n\n-it is a religion that does not contradict with human nature.
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Believe in Islam.\n\n\nwow.  Do I win?\n\n\nwoo hoooooooo\n\n\n.......Poof ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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its came from the arabic word Salam ... and it means PEACE \n\nSo islam means look for the peace ...\n\nand muslim means be peacefull ....\n\nthats from the side of language i think as you want ..\n\nGOD/ALLAH bless u
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"Islam" is derived from the Arabic word "salom," meaning "peace." "Muslim" literally means "one who submits," as in "submits to the will of God."
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First thing that Islam has principles and talking with logical langaush aproach to the human mind, Islam give no complements, when you fell  Islam truly, then you will discover  the truth because you fell what you never felt, and taste the truly happiness .Islam is for people who think and study who believe that one day he is going to die and death commining anytime for any body, this what Islam warn you because Allah is merciful and guidance us if we want, if you want to spend your time to enjoy eating , dancing,collecting money  and forgetting your herafter Islam will tell you  that u are wrong, because you forget God and God make you to forget your self and you are the looser. WHAT peacefu days you ,ll spend when u  wake up with Allah and find him beside you anywhere , when you believe in him, you ,ll  have security and peace because he takes care and decide for you.i, m from Germany i did never feel what i feel now.God guidance all of you to the truth and really medicine Islam.
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Islam under Sharia law is the best known one.
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beside reliegon I think the most important part is humanity\nof course we believe that Islam is the most prfect religon according to humanity that has come after christanity to compelet it;so not disagreement with christanity
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THE RELIGION OF ISLAM\nThe first thing that one should know and clearly understand about Islam is what the word "Islam" itself means.\n\nThe religion of Islam is not named after a person as in the case of Christianity which was named after Jesus Christ, Buddhism after Gotama Buddha, Confucianism after Confucius, and Marxism after Karl Marx. Nor was it named after a tribe like Judaism after the tribe of Judah and Hinduism after the Hindus. Islam is the true religion of "Allah" and as such, its name represents the central principle of Allah's "God's" religion; the total submission to the will of Allah "God". The Arabic word "Islam" means the submission or surrender of one's will to the only true god worthy of worship "Allah" and anyone who does so is termed a "Muslim", The word also implies "peace" which is the natural consequence of total submission to the will of Allah. Hence, it was not a new religion brought by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in Arabia in the seventh century, but only the true religion of Allah re-expressed in its final form.\n\nIslam is the religion which was given to Adam, the first man and the first prophet of Allah, and it was the religion of all the prophets sent by Allah to mankind. The name of God's religion Islam was not decided upon by later generations of man. It was chosen by Allah Himself and clearly mentioned in His final revelation to man. In the final book of divine revelation, the Qur'an, Allah states the following:\n"This day have I perfected your religion for you, completed My favor upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your religion". (Surah Al-Ma'idah 5:3)\n\n"If anyone desires a religion other than Islam (submission to Allah (God) never will It be accepted of Him" (Surah Aal'imraan 3:85)\n\n"Abraham was not a Jew nor Christian; but an upright Muslim."\n(Surah Aal'imraan 3:67)\n\nNowhere in the Bible will you find Allah saying to Prophet Moses' people or their descendants that their religion is Judaism, nor to the followers of Christ that their religion is Christianity. In fact, Christ was not even his name, nor was it Jesus! The name "Christ" comes from the Greek word Christos which means the anointed. That is, Christ is a Greek translation of the Hebrew title "Messiah". The name "Jesus" on the other hand, is a latinized version of the Hebrew name Esau.\n\nFor simplicity's sake, I will however continue to refer to Prophet Esau (PBUH) as Jesus. As for his religion, it was what he called his followers to. Like the prophets before him, he called the people to surrender their will to the will of Allah; (which is Islam) and he warned them to stay away from the false gods of human imagination.\n\nAccording to the New Testament, he taught his followers to pray as follows: "Yours will be done on earth as it is in Heaven".\nTHE MESSAGE OF ISLAM\n\nSince the total submission of one's will to Allah represents the essence of worship, the basic message of Allah's divine religion, Islam is the worship of Allah alone and the avoidance of worship directed to any person, place or thing other than Allah. Since everything other than Allah, the Creator of all things, is Allah's creation; it may be said that Islam, in essence calls man away from the worship of creation and invites him to worship only its Creator. He is the only one deserving man's worship as it is only by His will that prayers are answered. If man prays to a tree and his prayers are answered, it was not the tree which answered his prayers but Allah who allowed the circumstances prayed for to take place. One might say, "That is obvious," however, to tree-worshippers it might not be. Similarly, prayers to Jesus, Buddha, or Krishna, to Saint Christopher, or Saint Jude or even to Muhammad, are not answered by them but are answered by Al
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Islam (notice I didn't say "radical" islam-the religion itself is radical).
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Shari law: i mostly hear it when we say a girl is wearing Shari ;as islam tought her \n\nand i ususally hear :someone follows thw quran to the letter
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That's really rude. I agree that Islam is not a good thing, and has lied to many people. But that's not the right way to say it.
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Muslims believe that Adam, pbuh, was the first Muslim and the first prophet. I think those verses you speak of mean during their own time. Prophet Moses, pbuh, (aka Musa in Arabic) was the first Muslim during his time.