Foundational Aspects of Islam

Foundations Aspects of Islam
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Describe two primary distinguishing ethical tenets or rules observed by the religion
The first ethical tenet is the belief in the oneness of God, tawhid. This belief holds that there is only one God, and that all other deities or gods are false and should not be worshipped. It is considered as the foundation of Islam and it is the first of the Five Pillars of Islam. Muslims believe that God is the only creator, sustainer, and the ruler of the universe, and it is the duty of every Muslim to submit to his will and worship him alone.
The second ethical tenet is the Five Pillars of Islam, which are the foundation of the religion. These include the declaration of faith, prayer, fasting during the month of Ramadan, giving to charity, and making a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in one's lifetime (Raheema & Omar, 2018). The declaration of faith, the Shahada, is the most important of the Five Pillars and it is the foundation of the Muslim faith. These Five Pillars are considered as the framework for leading a virtuous life and connecting with God.
Describe the founder. If there is no founder, describe how the religion originated
Islam was founded by the prophet Muhammad, who is considered to be the last prophet in a long line of prophets that includes Adam, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus. According to Islamic tradition, Muhammad began receiving revelations from God at the age of 40, and these revelations were later written down in the Quran (Firestone, 2019). Prophet Muhammad is considered as the final prophet in Islam and his teachings and actions are considered as the model for Muslims to follow. He is also considered as the political and military leader of the early Muslim community and his leadership played a key role in the establishment of Islam as a major world religion.
Describe the principal god(s), deities and or spirits
Islam is a monotheistic religion and the belief in one God is the foundation of the religion. God is known by many ...