Religion has a great influence on the attitudes and character.Koran - the holy book for 23% of the people on the planet.It guided them every Muslim.Who is he, what he honors the laws and what principles professed in life, tells the material.
in every corner of the earth
One of three world religions - Islam.The allegation that this faith professed exclusively Arabs - false, although in countries such as Egypt and Saudi Arabia, almost all Muslims.Nevertheless, this religion is very common.For example, in the UK for almost 3% of the population profess Islam.In France, these figures are higher - 6-8%.In Indonesia, home to 13% of all members of that faith.In Russia, more than 7% of the population worship Allah.
question arises: Muslim - who it is, what god he worships?To answer, we must consider the religion of these people.
fact, Islam originated in the VII century.Then the Prophet Mohammed, who spoke in the name of Allah, the people opened the holy book the Koran.
pillars of faith
Until now, the Muslim community is perceived as evil bloodthirsty people.The tradition of such an association has deep roots.Both domestic and European chroniclers because of historical circumstances for a long time to perceive them as enemies.From there and offensive names, such as infidels, the Mohammedans, the Saracens.We know the name came from the Arabic word "Muslim", which means "one who submits to Allah."
God in this religion only, so one of the greatest sins is to worship something else other than the Almighty.Along with the Muslim faith God recognizes all the prophets from Adam to Jesus.As Christians, they have a paradise, which fall after the death of a righteous life, and Hell that speaks of punishment for sins.Muslims also believe that in the future there will come the day of reckoning.God writes the destiny of man.The above laws are called "pillars of faith".
Basis outlook
Store monotheism - not only the rights of Muslims.Every day they perform namaz five times, that is, prayer in which directly refer to the Almighty.Also, once a year the faithful give part of their savings for the needs of those less fortunate in life.This procedure is called Zakat.
Another law - fasting during the holy month of Ramadan.Maximum modestly in food, drink and entertainment in the daytime Muslims behave.Allah thus helps a person to reflect on the meaning and way of life, it teaches to perceive the luxury of the grace of God.
Hajj - is the last of the five pillars of Islam.Its essence - everyone should at least once in a lifetime to make a pilgrimage to the land of the prophets in Mecca.This must be done regardless of political opinion, nationality or race.Exempt from traveling poor and physically unhealthy people.
It is on these laws keeps life Islam followers.
foundation for happiness
purpose of religion - to form a good healthy person, which will create a happy family and a decent society.On the spiritual purity of every Muslim should care.Who are patient, generous and merciful in his actions, that there is a place in paradise.The representatives of this religion are trying to comply with laws, even outside of churches and prayer.That is why the true believer has no bad habits, do not consume alcohol, tobacco refuse, do not take drugs and shy away from gambling.
a special place is the family.Proximity is permitted only after the official registration of relations.The man recommended to marry a woman, but it is allowed to have as much as he can contain.This system aims to ensure the future of those who are widowed or divorced.Break marriage is permitted only in the case where it is impossible to save.
peace-loving people - Muslim.Who sows evil and behaves unworthily, shall not be entitled to be called a follower of Islam.
