Religion has a great influence on worldview and character. The Quran is a holy book for 23% of people on the planet. It is he who is guided by every Muslim. Who is he, what laws he honors and what principles he professes in life, he will tell the material.
In every corner of the earth
One of the three world religions is Islam. The assertion that only Arabs profess this faith is false, although almost all Muslims in countries such as Egypt and Saudi Arabia. However, this religion is very common. For example, in the UK, almost 3% of the population practice Islam. In France, these figures are higher - 6-8%. In Indonesia, 13% of all members of this faith live. In Russia, more than 7% of the population worship Allah.
The question arises: a Muslim - who is this, what kind of god is he worshiping? To give an answer, you need to consider the religion of these people.
In fact, Islam arose in the 7th century. Then the prophet Muhammad, who spoke on behalf of Allah, opened the holy book of the Qur'an to people.
Pillars of faith
Muslims are still perceived as bloodthirsty, unkind people. The tradition of such an association has deep roots. Due to historical circumstances, both domestic and European chroniclers perceived them for a long time as enemies. From here came insulting names, such as Basurmane, Mohammedans, Saracens. The name we know comes from the Arabic word "muslim", which means "a person who obeys Allah."
God is the only one in this religion, therefore, one of the greatest sins is the worship of something other than the Almighty. Along with the Lord, Muslim faith recognizes all prophets: from Adam to Jesus. Like Christians, they have a paradise into which they fall after death for a righteous life, and hell, which is the punishment for sins. Muslims are also confident that the doomsday will come in the future. The fate of man is written by God. The above laws are called "pillars of faith."
The basis of worldview
Keeping monotheism is not the only rule of Muslims. Every day they perform a fivefold prayer, that is, a prayer in which they directly speak to the Almighty. Also, once a year, believers give part of their savings to the needs of those who are less fortunate in life. This procedure is called zakat.
Another law is fasting in the holy month of Ramadan. Muslims behave most modestly in food, drink and entertainment during daylight hours. Allah, in this way, helps a person to think about the image and meaning of life, and teaches to perceive luxury as God's mercy.
Hajj is the last of the five pillars of Islam. Its essence is that everyone should at least once in his life make a pilgrimage to the land of the prophets in Mecca. This must be done regardless of political beliefs, nationality and race. Poor and physically unhealthy people are exempted from travel.
It is on these laws that the life of the followers of Islam rests.
Foundation for happiness
The purpose of religion is to form a good healthy person who will create a happy family and a decent society. Every Muslim should take care of spiritual purity. He who is patient, noble in deeds and merciful will find a place in paradise. Representatives of this religion try to abide by laws even outside of temples and prayers. That is why a true believer does not have bad habits, does not drink alcohol, refuses tobacco, does not take drugs, and bypasses gambling.
In a special place is the family. Proximity is allowed only after formalizing the relationship. A man is recommended to marry one woman, but is allowed to have as much as he can contain. Such a system aims to provide a future for those who are widowed or divorced. A marriage break is permitted only when it is impossible to save it.
A loving person is a Muslim. He who sows evil and behaves inappropriately is not entitled to be called a follower of Islam.