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This document provides an overview of the history and key beliefs and practices of Islam. It describes Muhammad's early preaching of Islam and gaining followers in Mecca. It then outlines the five pillars of Islam that are central to Muslim faith and practice: the shahada (profession of faith), salat (prayer), zakat (charity), sawm (fasting during Ramadan), and hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca). The document examines the spread of Islam throughout history and the importance of Islamic beliefs.Read less