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Islam is a religion with more than 1.2 billion people worldwide (Nasr.Religon.xi). In Arabic the word Islam means “submission or surrender of one's will to the only true god worthy of worship (Allah).”. Islam is not just a religion it is a way of life. Muslims must practice the five pillars of the religion: the declaration of faith in the oneness of Allah and the prophet hood of Muhammad, prayer, fasting the month of Ramadan, alms-tax, and the pilgrimage to Makkah; and believe in the six articles of faith: belief in God, the Holy Books, the prophets, the angels, the Day of Judgment and God's decree, whether for good or evil. (Shafi) According to Islam, Muhammad is the messenger of Allah. Muhammad was a man born in Makkah in 570 C.E. He was known for his truthfulness, generosity and sincerity, so much that he was sought after for his ability to arbitrate in disputes throughout Makkah. Muhammad would go to meditate near the summit of Jabal al-Nur. During one of these meditation sessions received his first revelation form the Angel Gabriel. The revelation that he received is called th