Islam is a monotheistic religion founded in the 7th century by the Prophet Muhammad in the Arabian Peninsula. Here are some key facts about Islam:
1. The word "Islam" means "submission" or "surrender" in Arabic.
2. Muslims believe in one God, Allah, who is the same God worshiped by Jews and Christians.
3. The holy book of Islam is the Quran, which Muslims believe to be the word of God as revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.
4. The Five Pillars of Islam are the basic acts of worship that are mandatory for all Muslims: declaration of faith (shahada), prayer (salat), charity (zakat), fasting during the month of Ramadan (sawm), and pilgrimage to Mecca (hajj).
5. Islam is the second-largest religion in the world, with over 1.8 billion followers.
6. Muslims are found in almost every country in the world, with the largest populations in Indonesia, Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh.
7. Islam has a rich cultural and intellectual heritage, with contributions to fields such as mathematics, science, philosophy, and literature.
