The word Islam means "submission", or the total surrender of oneself to God. Islam is a monotheistic Abrahamic religion deep rooted with the teachings of Muhammad, a seventh century Arab religious and political figure. An adherent of Islam is recognizing as a Muslim, meaning "one who submits (to God)". Islam the 2 nd largest religion in the world, after Christianity.

Islam includes many religious practices. Adherents are generally needs to observe the Five Pillars of Islam, which are 5 duties that unite Muslims into a community. In addition to the Five Pillars, Islamic law (sharia) has developed a tradition of rulings that touch on virtually all aspects of life and society. This tradition encompasses everything from practical matters like dietary laws and banking to warfare.

Almost all Muslims belong to 1 of 2 major denominations, the Sunni and Shi'a. The schism developed in the late seventh century following disagreements over the religious and political leadership of the Muslim community. Roughly 85 percent of Muslims are Sunni and 15 percent are Shi'a. Islam is the predominant religion throughout the Middle East, as well as in regions of Africa and Asia. Large communities are also lived in China, the Balkan Peninsula in Eastern Europe and Russia.