Islam ( / ˈ ɪ s l ɑː m / ) [note 1] is a universalizing Abrahamic monotheistic religion teaching that there is only one God ( Allah ) [1] and that Muhammad is a messenger of God. [2] [3] It is the world's second-largest religion [4] and the fastest-growing major religion in the world , [5] [6] [7] with over 1.8 billion followers or 24.1% of the global population, [8] known as Muslims . [9] Muslims make up a majority of the population in 50 countries . [4] Islam teaches that God is merciful , all-powerful , unique [10] and has guided mankind through prophets , revealed scriptures and natural signs . [3] [11] The primary scriptures of Islam are the Quran , viewed by Muslims as the verbatim word of God, and the teachings and normative example (called the su...
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