Islam ​
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166 words
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2 minutes
Monotheistic religion
Egalitarian, casteless
Theologically simple
No requirement for priests
History ​
Arrived in South Asia by trade
Spread by trade, conquest, conversion and mostly missionary activity of Sufis
Attracted those marginalized by caste and socio-economic conditions
Influence on South Asia ​
- Religion
- Inspired the creation of Sikhism
- Inspired the creation of bhakti
- Increased emphasis on monotheism
- Culture
- Miniature painting style
- Architecture
- Qawwali
- Introduction of Persian
- Urdu
- Society
- Increased rejection of the caste system
- Politics
- Centralized government with non-hereditary local representatives
Deities ​
One god and one prophet Muhammad
Branches ​
- Shia
- Usually more liberal
- Sunni
- Usually more orthodox
Concepts ​
Five Pillars ​
- Belief in God and Muhammad
- Prayer 5 times per day
- Fasting once per year during the month of Ramadan
- Charity
- Pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in a lifetime
Ajitani Hifumi