Pd5+Islam+C

Religion:** Islam
 * Islam


 * Religious Leader:** Allah


 * Year Founded:** 1400 A.D.


 * Place of Worship:** Mosque

Islam began in the holy city of Mecca
 * Where did the religion begin?**

Saudi Arabia is the main muslim country, but South Africa, India, Pakistan, Morocco, Egypt, China, and Indonesia.
 * Where is it practiced today?**

1. reciting the creed 2. daily prayer 3. giving of alms 4. fasting during holy month 5. pilgrimage to Mecca The God of Islam is Allah. Allah represents moon God. Allah's characteristics are very merciful,forgiving, and powerful.
 * What are the main beliefs?**
 * They believe that there is only one God
 * Quran is the absolute word of God
 * They believe in the five pillars
 * Description of God(s):

What are the sacred writings?**
 * Quran
 * Hadith
 * Sufi Texts
 * The Sharian