2006-07-09 17:49:28 · 25 answers · asked by USA Team Captain 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
yes with 1.3 Billion believers and growing
2006-07-09 17:58:47 · answer #1 · answered by Layla 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes it is. IslamÙا is a monotheistic religion based upon the Qur'an, which adherents believe was sent by God through Muhammad, as well as teachings of Muhammad recorded in the Hadith. Followers of Islam, known as Muslims, believe Muhammad to have been God's final prophet.
Like Judaism and Christianity, Islam is considered an Abrahamic religion. With a total of approximately 1.4 billion adherents, Islam is the second-largest religion in the world.
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. Today followers of Islam may be found throughout the world, particularly in the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia and Southeast Asia.
2006-07-10 00:54:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is the definition of religionbelow, from www.dictionary.com
According to these definitions, the answer is yes. Islam is a religion. A more important question is -- is it a religion that you want to follow and devote your life to?
re·li·gion ( P ) Pronunciation Key (r-ljn)
n.
Belief in and reverence for a supernatural power or powers regarded as creator and governor of the universe.
A personal or institutionalized system grounded in such belief and worship.
The life or condition of a person in a religious order.
A set of beliefs, values, and practices based on the teachings of a spiritual leader.
A cause, principle, or activity pursued with zeal or conscientious devotion.
2006-07-10 00:53:26 · answer #3 · answered by Caro 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Islam is defined as a religion in the dictionary, so yes, it is a true religion. It's one of many real religions in the world.
2006-07-10 00:52:37 · answer #4 · answered by Kats 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From Muslims' perspective, Islam is a religion that teach the truth about life, existence etc. Islam teaches that there is one God that creates everything and Muslims believe that this is the truth.
Islam teaches that there is life after death and Muslims believe this is the truth.
Islam teaches there are unseen worlds (or other dimension) and Muslims believe this to be the truth.
Islam teaches that God who created this world (earth, other planets and the entire universe) has also created heaven and paradise in other dimension and Musilms believe this to be the truth.
Islam teaches that Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus and Mohammad, all are the messengers of God and Muslims believe this is true.
Islam teaches that persons committed sins may go to hell and persons committed "good deeds" may go to paradise and Muslims believe this to be true.
2006-07-10 01:07:29 · answer #5 · answered by Ray Mystery 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes Islam is a true religion.It is a religion from God Almighty.Before Islam there are pagan and jahiliyah.Before Islam, there wasJew religion with Zabur,Taurat and Bible as holy books.The Holy books created by Allah Almighty are only Zabur through Daud prophet,Taurat through Musa prophet,Bible or Injil through Isa Almasih prophet.The others called religions such as Hindu and Buddha according to Islamic teachings are not religion .There are included in culture category.Islam is a religion with the Holy Qur'an as an updated life guidance from our Allah Almighty.This guidance is for all of mankind in whole world not only for the Arab people.The Holy Qur'an created by Allah Almighty and is given through Muhammad prophet.This religion is not made and not created by man.You can trust it and read it carefully its verses are so beautiful .Originality of Holy Qur'an is always maintained by presenting its original in Arab language and in other languages are only its translations and interpretations.The contents of Holy Qur'an is in harmony with the modern scientific knowledges.It is always logical.DR Maurice formerly a Catholic has proved it and
he made a comments in his book a best seller.Also Ms Irene Handoko formely a christian too,has made a book Islam Menghujat or Islam slandering which contains there so many falsities and controversies in the Bible,because Bible is not not maintain its originality..
2006-07-10 01:21:40 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is, Islam is from God. Islam is the religion of submission to the will of God, which is what God wants of us. Yes, Islam is a true religion.
2006-07-10 00:54:48 · answer #7 · answered by Dolores G. Llamas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Islam is a peace loving religion. Ameen
2006-07-10 00:55:54 · answer #8 · answered by Muslim 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to quote the movie dogma "i don't believe, but i have an idea" the word TRUE can that really be any religion. Jews Christians and Muslims are all based on the exact same being. how many types of Judaism are there today. how many types of Christianity are there today. how many types of Islam are there today
2006-07-10 01:07:12 · answer #9 · answered by specal k 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course it is; it's one of the world's major religions. It's getting a bad rap right now because of the few extremists who are terrorizing the world. Traditional Islam does not condone what those wackos are doing.
2006-07-10 00:52:01 · answer #10 · answered by Mizbehavin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is A religion, YES. It may not be the TRUE one.
I have my issues on who Muhammad really was and how people have placed him as God instead of a prophet.
Makes you doubt the entire religion.
2006-07-10 01:34:16 · answer #11 · answered by lancelot682005 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋