Islam was founded in the 7th century CE (Christian Era) by the Prophet Muhammad. Before Islam, the Arab people were polytheistic and believed in a pantheon of gods and goddesses. Muhammad was born into a wealthy family in Mecca and was orphaned at a young age. He was raised by his uncle, who was a sRead more
Islam was founded in the 7th century CE (Christian Era) by the Prophet Muhammad. Before Islam, the Arab people were polytheistic and believed in a pantheon of gods and goddesses. Muhammad was born into a wealthy family in Mecca and was orphaned at a young age. He was raised by his uncle, who was a successful merchant. As a young man, Muhammad worked as a camel driver and later as a business manager for a wealthy widow. He married a woman named Khadija and had several children with her.
In his early 30s, Muhammad began having religious visions and hearing voices. He believed that he was a messenger of God and that he had been chosen to deliver a new message to the people of Arabia. Muhammad began preaching his message in Mecca and quickly gained a following. He and his followers were persecuted by the non-believers at that time.
The Start of a New Era: When Islam Was Started
According to Islamic teachings, Muhammad is the final prophet of God and God is one. Muslims believe in the Quran, which is the holy book of Islam, and they practice the five pillars of Islam.
Islam is a major force in the world today, and it is set to continue to grow in the coming years. This is due in part to the increasing global population of Muslims, but also due to the fact that more and more people are converting to Islam each year. With so many people practicing Islam, it is clear that it is a religion that is here to stay.
The Origins of Islam: A Historical Timeline
It is also one of the most complex and nuanced, with a long and rich history. In this article, we’ll take a look at the origins of Islam, tracing its history back to its roots.
The exact circumstances of its founding are disputed, but the two most commonly cited figures are the Prophet Muhammad and his son-in-law Ali. According to tradition, Muhammad began receiving revelations from the angel Gabriel in 610 CE, and soon after, he began preaching to the people of Mecca. His message was simple: there is only one God, and all humans are equal in his eyes.
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The author of the Quran is believed to be Allah himself, as revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) through the Angel Jibreel over the course of 23 years. It was revealed in stages so that Muhammad would have time to read and understand it fully, before memorizingRead more
The author of the Quran is believed to be Allah himself, as revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) through the Angel Jibreel over the course of 23 years.
It was revealed in stages so that Muhammad would have time to read and understand it fully, before memorizing it and passing it on to his followers who would then write it down and pass it on for future generations.
Muslims believe that the Quran is exactly what Allah sent down without any change, addition or reduction of its content over time, which makes it unique among all other scriptures in existence today.
Many people throughout history have studied and written tafseers on the Quran, contexts, symbolism etc. However, none of them were involved in writing (or creating) it itself. They were just interpreting or analyzing its contents through their own eyes and understanding.
Historically there are many individuals who contributed immensely towards preserving, protecting and transmitting Quranic knowledge from one generation to another through writing books about all aspects related to Quranic sciences such as Hadith (Prophet Muhammad’s sayings), Tafsir (commentary of ayat), Fiqh (comprehensive Islamic law) etc.
However, ultimately it is only Allah who alone holds ultimate authorship rights for the Holy Quran scripture. The Holy Quran has been taught directly from Him to humanity more than thousand years until today.
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