Islam. The Basic of Islam. Islam is the second largest religion in the world with nearly 1.5 billion adherents.
It is the third religion that appears historically in the Abrahamic family of religions, which includes Judaism and Christianity. The word "islam" comes from the root words in Arabic which mean both "peace" and "to surrender. " The word "muslim" means "one who surrenders. " The word "islam" refers to the religion, whereas the word "muslim" refers to the people who embrace the religion of Islam. Like its Jewish and Christian precursors, Islam is staunchly monotheistic. Texts of Islam. Sacred-texts home Journal Articles: Islam OCRT: Islam Buy CD-ROM Buy books about Islam Qur'an Hadith Sufi Texts Islamic History and Culture Islamic Date Qur'an The Qur'an is the primary text of Islam, revealed to the Prophet Muhammed beginning in the year 610 C.E.
It was canonicalized between 644 and 656. Religion: Islam.