Islam Fun Facts

Discover 10 Islam fun facts you didn't know about Islam. Did you know that it is the world's second-largest religion? Did you know that scholars found records that prove the creation of Islam was in the 7th century?

Muslims pray five times a day. Do you know that every prayer is offered at a fixed time during the day? Here are some facts about Islam and the practices associated with it that you might be curious to learn about.

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The month of Muharram is the first month according to the Islamic calendar followed by Muslims. The first day of this month is called the Hijri New Year.

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The two main groups in Islam are the Sunnis and the Shias. Of the two, the Sunnis are the majority while the population of Shias is much smaller.

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The basic norms of the practice of Islam are defined by five pillars on which both Shias and Sunnis agree. These pillars are collectively known as Arkanal Islam.

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There are five mandatory Islamic prayers on a day that are offered by Muslims on an Islamic day. The first one that is prayed before sunrise is the Fajr.

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Mecca, Medina, and Jerusalem are the holiest cities in Islam. Of these cities, Mecca is considered the most sacred of all as the Kaaba is situated there.

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Sahabah was the name given to the companions of the Prophet Mohammad. They were his followers when he started preaching in Mecca.

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The basic norms of the practice of Islam are defined by five pillars on which both Shias and Sunnis agree. These pillars are collectively known as Arkanal Islam.

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Sumayyah bint Khabbat was the first martyr of Islam. She was a member of the Ummah community and the mother of Ammar ibn Yasir.

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It took approximately 23 years for the Quran to be revealed by God to the Prophet Mohammad. The Quran has 114 chapters consisting of various verses.

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Mecca is considered the most sacred of all as the Kaaba is situated in Mecca. Other than Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem are also considered sacred by Muslims.