Islam – A Comprehensive Reference Guide
2026 Edition — Origins, The Quran, Five Pillars, Schools, Law, History & Global Demographics — Islam is the world’s second-largest religion and its fastest-growing, with 2.0 billion adherents (25.6% of global population, Pew Research Centre June 2025). The word Islam derives from the Arabic root S-L-M, meaning peace, submission and surrender — specifically, the peace…
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What This Report Covers
Report Contents
- Introduction — What is Islam? Origins & Core Identity
- The Prophet Muhammad — Life, Mission & Legacy (570–632 CE)
- The Quran — Structure, Revelation, Interpretation & Memorisation
- The Five Pillars & Six Articles of Faith — The Framework of Islam
- Hadith & Sunnah — The Prophetic Tradition
- Sunni, Shia & Sufi — Schools, Theology & Geographic Distribution
- Sharia & Islamic Jurisprudence — Sources, Schools & Modern Application
- Islamic History — The Caliphates, Conquests & the Golden Age
- Islamic Worship, Ethics & Daily Practice
- Islamic Art, Architecture & Civilisation
- Contemporary Islam — Reform, Revival & Global Challenges
- Islam by the Numbers — Global Demographics & 2050 Projections
- Summary — Core Teachings, Modern Islam & Quick Reference
- References — Sources, Databases & Further Reading
Discussion & Debate
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