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Islam is a widely-misunderstood religion. Those who are unfamiliar with the faith often
have misunderstandings about its teachings and practices. Common misconceptions
include that Muslims worship a moon-god, that Islam is oppressive against women, or
that Islam is a faith that promotes violence. Here we bust these myths and expose the
true teachings of Islam.
Islam
1. Muslims worship a
moon-god
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While Islam is often associated with Arabs, they make up only 15% of the world's Muslim
population. The country with the largest population of Muslims is Indonesia. Muslims
make up 1/5 of the world's population, with large numbers found in Asia (69%), Africa
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seek guidance and forgiveness. During Islamic prayer, one is modest, submissive and
respectful to God. By bowing and prostrating ourselves to the ground, we express our
utmost humility before the Almighty. More
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