HISTORY
THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA
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Christians
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Muslims
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Hindus
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The followers of Islam are called are called Muslim, which means “those who have surrendered themselves", or “believers” of the Divine message. Historically one became a Muslim by following the teachings of Mohammed.
Detailed explanation-2: -Islam comes from the word “al-silm” and “istaslama” which means peace and surrender. The god in Islam is referred to as Allah, which in Arabic means “the god” or “the deity”. A person who is believe and practices the religion of Islam is called a Muslim.
Detailed explanation-3: -The adherents of Sunni Islam are referred to in Arabic as ahl as-sunnah wa l-jamāʻah ("the people of the Sunnah and the community") or ahl as-Sunnah for short. In English, its doctrines and practices are sometimes called Sunnism, while adherents are known as Sunni Muslims, Sunnis, Sunnites and Ahlus Sunnah.
Detailed explanation-4: -A follower of Islam is called a Muslim, which in Arabic means “one who surrenders to God.” The Arabic name for God, Allah, refers to the same God worshiped by Jews and Christians.