Islam (Arabic: ; ) is a monotheisticreligion based upon the Qur'an, which adherents believe was sent by God through Muhammad. Followers of Islam, known as Muslims (Arabic: ), believe Muhammad to have been God's (Arabic: ) final prophet; most of them see the historic record of the actions and teachings of Muhammad related in the Hadith as indispensable tools for interpreting the Qur'an.
Secular historians place Islam's beginnings during the late 7th century in Arabia. Under the leadership of Muhammad and his successors, Islam rapidly spread by religious conversion and military conquest. - "One must remember that we are talking about the Muslim expansion, not Arab conquests. The expansion of Islam was as much, or perhaps much more, a matter of religious conversion than it was of military conquest." Today followers of Islam may be found throughout the world, particularly in the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia and Southeast Asia.
Islamic Arts and Architecture - From Mesopotamian coins to Moorish palaces, this educational website offers a fascinating introduction to the Muslim world.
Meta Description: [ IAAO is a non-profit organization dedicated to promote the awareness of Islamic arts and architecture as a humanistic study, recognizing the inter-relationship between the arts and other academic disciplines. ]
The British Museum : Islam - Introduces the museum's collection of Islamic art; includes a listing of information sheets and events.
Allahu - Nasheed in Arabic/Urdu - with ENGLISH TRANSLATION
Controversial Doll Listen+Decide . . .Fisher Price Little Mommy Cuddle and Coo Allegedly says "Islam is the Light?" Toy Product Review by Mike Mozart of JeepersMedia on You Tube