00:0010. Shocking and Amazing Facts About Islam
00:03Facts number 1. Islam is the second largest religion in the world.
00:07Over 2 billion people follow Islam. That's nearly 1 out of every 4 people on earth.
00:12Facts number 2. The word Islam means peace. Many people don't know this,
00:16but Islam comes from the word Salam, which means peace and submission to God.
00:21Facts number 3. Muslims believe in all the prophets.
00:24Yes, including Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses and Jesus, all are respected prophets in Islam.
00:29Facts number 4. The Quran has never been changed.
00:32The Quran, Islam's holy book, has been unchanged since it was revealed over 1400 years ago.
00:38Millions of people have memorized it word for word.
00:41Facts number 5. Islam gave women rights before the modern world did.
00:45Islam gave women the right to own property, get education and inherit money over 1400 years ago,
00:51long before many other societies.
00:53Facts number 6. Muslims pray 5 times a day.
00:56This helps them stay connected to God and reminds them to be grateful, kind and focused.
01:01Facts number 7. Ramadan is a month of fasting and kindness.
01:05Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset to feel the pain of the poor.
01:09It's about self-control and helping others.
01:11Facts number 8. The Kaaba is not a statue.
01:14Muslims don't worship the Kaaba. It's just the direction they face during prayer.
01:18Only one God is worshipped.
01:20Facts number 9. Islam teaches to respect all humans.
01:23No matter your color, language or country, Islam says all humans are equal like the teeth of a comb.
01:30Facts number 10. Islam is growing fast.
01:32Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world,
01:35and more people are discovering its beauty and peace every day.
