Listen "Echoes of the Crescent: The Story of Islam"
Episode Synopsis
The provided episode offers a comprehensive overview of the religion. It covers fundamental aspects such as the articles of faith—including belief in God's oneness (tawḥīd), angels, scriptures like the Quran, and prophets like Muhammad—and obligatory acts of worship, known as the Five Pillars (like prayer and fasting). The episode also details the history of Islam, beginning with Muhammad in 610 CE and tracing the religion's spread through various caliphates and eras, leading to the formation of its main branches or denominations, notably Sunni and Shia Islam. Finally, the material addresses other significant facets of the faith, including mysticism (Sufism), Islamic law (sharia), social practices, and cultural contributions.
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