... ventures, helped to reintegrate Western Europe into global economy. 2. Islam originated in the Arabian Peninsula in 622 A.D. According to Islamic tradition, God (Allah) conveyed to Muhammad, a tradesman, a series of revelations which were to form the basis of the new faith. The body of revelation which ... Allah delivered to Muhammad though the Angel Gabriel is contained in The Koran, the holy book of Islam. This book provides Muslim believer with ... lead a good and pious life. The word Islam means "submission" - to the will of God; and the Muslim is one who has submitted himself to Al...

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... differentiated from most religions as it promoted themes of tolerance and the integration of different ideologies and cultures. Islam was a monotheistic religion, requiring one to submit to the will of Allah to become part of the Islamic faith. Islam was very tolerant of non-muslims within their lands, especially children of the book, or Christians and Jews. Unlike Christianity, Islam corresponded ... ...

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