Islamic Beliefs and PracticesMatt Stefon Assistant Editor, Religion Islam is the second most followed religion on Earth, with more than one billion practicing Muslims around the globe. However, few Westerners fully understand the religion, culture, and way of life that accompany the faith. This book explores Islam from the prophet Mohammad to the Five Pillars, which includes the most important rituals of the faith, including fasting at Ramadan, and hajj, which is the pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca. |
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