Islam began in Arabia and was revealed to humanity by the Prophet Muhammad. Those who follow Islam are called Muslims.
Muslims believe that there is only one God. The Arabic word for God is Allah.
Islam began in Arabia and was revealed to humanity by the Prophet Muhammad. Those who follow Islam are called Muslims.
Muslims believe that there is only one God. The Arabic word for God is Allah.
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