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 What
is Islam?
Islam is not a new religion, but the same truth that God revealed through all
His prophets to every people. For a fifth of the world's population, Islam is
both a religion and a complete way of life. Muslims follow a religion of peace,
mercy, and forgiveness, and the majority have nothing to do with the extremely
grave events which have come to be associated with their faith.
Who are the Muslims?
One billion people from a vast range of races, nationalities and cultures across
the globe—from the southern Philippines to Nigeria—are united
by their common Islamic faith. About 18% live in the Arab world; the world's
largest Muslim community is in Indonesia; substantial parts of Asia and most
of Africa are Muslim, while significant minorities are to be found in the
Soviet Union, China, North and South America, and Europe.
For more information on understanding Islam and Muslims please click
here. Or you can visit the Islamic Section website http://www.iad.org
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