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Answer 1
Islam means full submission to Allah (or God in English and same God in all God religions). Accordingly, all God creatures; including mankind; are created by Allah on the principle of Islam. This explains that Islam is God religion since start of universe and mankind creation. Islam per God Torah revelation to Moses is called Judaism. Islam per The Bible God revelation to Jesus is called Christianity. Islam per God revelation of the Qur'an to Muhammad is called the same name Islam as it is the last God religion.
Islam per God revelation to prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) had been created by God to correct for the deviations of people from the right path of God and deviation of them in worshiping God; the Creator; as the one and only one God with no partner, no son, no father, and no associate. Refer to question below on why Qur'an was revealed.
The spread of Islam per Qur'an God revelation to prophet Muhammad is due to Qur'an truthfulness, prophet Muhammad honest and trustfulness, and due to the good morals of Islam, in addition to the logistics and simplicity of Islam rules and guides. Refer to related questions below.
Answer 2
The creation of Islam is something up to the Believer. There is no "authoritative" to determine whether Islam was revealed or invented, as a result, the revelation is an act of faith and/or piety.
As for Islam spreading, this happened due to a number of factors. It is notable that although there are a few occurrences of Muslims carrying out the "Convert or Die" scenario, this is not the most common reason for Islam's expansion both in terms of territory and belief.
1) Arabia - What's that?: Prior to Mohammed, Arabia had been seen as a cultural and political backwater barely worth notice and therefore Mohammed's consolidation of the Arab Tribes was not seriously considered by the Byzantine and Sassanian Empires. This lead to a very porous southern defense and miscalculation of the Islamic Armies.
2) Byzantine-Sassanian Wars: Since the Byzantines and Sassanians considered each other the only real civilizations in the region, they fought each other numerous times in the early 600s C.E. over control of what is today East Turkey and Iraq. These were intense religious wars (Christian vs. Zoroastrian) and greatly weakened both empires at just the wrong time.
3) Tribal Command Structure: Arab Tribes and warriors owed their loyalty to their Sheikhs and leaders without fault because the Sheikh provided each person with all of the amenities and protection necessary to live a full life. Whenever the Arabs went to war, the Sheikhs could count on the ability to muster their tribesmen as soldiers without issue.
4) Support of the Locals: Since the Byzantine Empire and Sassanian Empire were engaged in religious zealotry, it stands to reason that they did not tolerate their religious minorities very well. The Muslims professed to (and did) treat minorities far better than either of these Empires. This led to religious minorities (especially Jews) from within the conquered territories helping Muslims to secure outposts and positions, freeing the Muslims to continue to spread the religion.
5) Citizenship by Conversion: The Islamic Empire was interesting in that being the leader or a person of import in the Empire was not contingent on ethnicity or place of birth as was the case of most prior empires. All a person had to do to gain power and prestige was to convert to Islam. This simple integration mechanism resulted in massive number of Persians, Berbers, and Turks converting to Islam. In fact, the furthest expansions of Islam (Spain, India, West China, South Russia, the Balkans) were all accomplished by non-Arabs (respectively Berbers, Persians/Mughals, Turkmen, Azeris, and Ottomans).
6) Warfare: The leaders charged with expanding the influence of Islam were thoughtful and diligent military leaders. Caliph 'Omar, who conquered much of the Levant, Egypt, Persia, and Iraq was well-known as a strategist and a fighter. It was this knowledge of warfare that allowed Muslim forces to expand the territory's influence.
7) Universality: Islam, as a religion, claims salvation for all people in all places, making the religion very attractive, especially to people born into low castes and bad economic positions.
8) Commerce: Islam, like most religions, spread also through peaceful means of commerce and education whereby non-Muslims learned of the faith and adopted as their own amidst business dealings with Muslims.
The Muslims are influenced only by the teachings of Islam - the Holy Qur'an and the Sunna - the sayings/deeds of the holy Prophet (SAW). They may be influenced by truth, kindness, help, honor, justice, sympathy and respect etc. as every body else is influenced by these qualities/acts.
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Which religions influenced Muhammad and his teachings?
Three major traditions influenced the development of Islam. The most important was the monotheistic tradition of Judaism and Christianity. The next most important were the endemic Arab henotheist religions, like Rahmanists, and Arab monotheists, the Hanifs. The final group is Zoroastrianism.
Where can you find the religions teachings?
Basically, you find Islam teachings in Quran (holy book of Muslims) and Prophet Muhammad Sunnah (sayings and practices).
Why are two names of the wolds major religions?
Two major religions are Christianity and Islam. Christianity is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ, while Islam is based on the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad. Both religions have significant followings around the world and have distinct beliefs and practices.
What features of pre Islamic Arabian religions are preserved in the teachings of Muhammad?
The encouragement to pilgrimage to Mecca and pray at the Kaaba
What kind of religions are Christianity and Islam?
Christianity is a monotheistic religion founded on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Islam is also a monotheistic religion founded on the teachings of the prophet Muhammad. Both religions have different beliefs and practices but share common elements such as the belief in one God and moral teachings for followers.
What did the teaching of Muhammad borrow from the two faiths that preceded him?
Prophet Muhammad conveyed to Muslims the Holy Quran that reflects real God words revelation to him through the angel Gabriel (Jibril). Accordingly all Islam teachings are per God revelation to prophet Muhammad and not per prophet Muhammad own choice or borrowing from other religions. The three religions are from same God. So, what is common and similar in the three religions are per God will and what is different is also per God will. Refer to questions below for more information.
What did Prophet Muhammad affect?
The effect of the teachings of the prophet Muhammad was people still believe on his teachings....!!
What is a good sentence for Islam?
"Many Muslims around the world practice the teachings of Islam, which emphasize belief in one God and following the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad."
What is consider Jews and Muslims?
Jews are the persons following the teachings of Prophet Moses and having as a Holy Book the Torah. Muslims are persons following the teachings of Prophet Muhammad, having as a Holy Book the Quran. Judaism, Christianity and Islam are three of the biggest religions in the world, stating the belief in God, also called monotheist religions.
What is true about the islamis state Which existed under the caliphate?
Laws were based on the religious teachings of Muhammad.
Bible influenced what three religions?
The Bible influenced the three religions of Christianity, Islam and Judaism.
Why do Muslims follow the teachings of ancient prohpets?
The Muslims believe in all the prophets (may peace be upon them all). They, however, follow the teachings of the last Prophet Hazrat Muhammad SAW.
