What is the major religion in Iraq ?

23rd August 2010 01:48 AM

It is Islam ,what is Islam ?
The literal meaning of Islam is peace; surrender of one’s will i.e. losing oneself for the sake of God and surrendering one’s own pleasure for the pleasure of God. The message of Islam was revealed to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings on him) 1, 400 years ago. It was revealed through angel Gabriel (on whom be peace) and was thus preserved in the Holy Quran. The Holy Quran carries a Divine guarantee of safeguard from interpolation and it claims that it combines the best features of the earlier scriptures.

The prime message of Islam is the Unity of God, that the Creator of the world is One and He alone is worthy of worship and that Muhammad (peace and blessings on him) is His Messenger and Servant. The follower of this belief is thus a Muslim - a Muslim’s other beliefs are: God’s angels, previously revealed Books of God, all the prophets, from Adam to Jesus (peace be on them both), the Day of Judgement and indeed the Decree of God. A Muslim has five main duties to perform, namely; bearing witness to the Unity of God and Muhammad (peace and blessings on him) as His Messenger, observing the prescribed prayer, payment of Zakat, keeping the fasts of Ramadhan and performing the pilgrimage to Mecca.

Islam believes that each person is born pure. The Holy Quran tells us that God has given human beings a choice between good and evil and to seek God’s pleasure through faith, prayer and charity. Islam believes that God created mankind in His image and by imbuing the attributes of God on a human level mankind can attain His nearness. Islam’s main message is to worship God and to treat all God’s creation with kindness and compassion. Rights of parents in old age, orphans and the needy are clearly stated. Women’s rights were safeguarded 1,400 years ago when the rest of the world was in total darkness about emancipation. Islamic teachings encompass every imaginable situation and its rules and principles are truly universal and have stood the test of time.

In Islam virtue does not connote forsaking the bounties of nature that are lawful. On the contrary one is encouraged to lead a healthy, active life with the qualities of kindness, chastity, honesty, mercy, courage patience and politeness. In short, Islam has a perfect and complete code for the guidance of individuals and communities alike. As the entire message of Islam is derived from the Holy Quran and indeed the Sunnah and Hadith (the traditions and practices of the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings on him) it is immutable in the face of change in time and place. It may appear rigid to the casual eye, in actual fact it is most certainly an adaptable way of life regardless of human changes.

Islam teaches that the path to spiritual development is open to all. Any individual who searches the One Creator can seek nearness to God through sincere and earnest worship; it is central to establishing a relationship with the Almighty. This positive message for humanity fills hearts with hope and courage.

At present there are 1.5 billion Muslims worldwide and they form the majority in more than 50 countries of the world. Today Islam is the fastest growing faith in the world - its beautiful message is reaching millions in the far corner of the earth.

**Midwest Media Critic** · 23rd August 2010 02:35 AM

All the major religions have the same format. There is nothing new to this. This comes before the major religions were even thought of. It is not surprising that Islam is the major religion in Iraq. Yes 1/3rd of the Earths Entire Population.....in which 1.4-1/2 billion are converts. So tell me how is it that a nomadic tribe's religion comes to dominate that part of the world when the Persians were the most technologically advanced people and were the Mighty Persian Empire?

By the way when you speak of the one named Mohammed..... he the one that is descended from Ishmael. So then you already know what is said of the line of Ishmael. You already know what was said to the Egyptian slave Hortar. Would you care to cite what is said about Ishmael and all those of him. From the Torah? From the I-Ching?

Now.....here is the fact that is denied. Is not Mohammed the very same Holy Man who gave up his path to become a buisness man? Is this not the same man who was killed for swindling his own patrons? Is he not the only famous Holy Man in History to give up his spiritual path and God for the world of money and materialistic things.....Did he not take from the teachings of Zorastor? Did he not learn from the Essences and Zadok?

Another thing all positive messages fill humainty's heart and mind with hope. So Islam is no different than any other major religion when it comes to that matter of preaching the positive. Althought there is one matter that distinguishes Islam from all the others.....and that is.....the fact it is the only religion that is purely political and that political part dictates its Number 1 priorty. Both you and I know what that is.....don't we!

**kmiller1610** · 23rd August 2010 02:47 AM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shi%27a...unni_relations

"The majority of Iraqis are Shī‘ī Arab Muslims (around 65%), and Sunnis represent about 32% of the population."

**Midwest Media Critic** · 23rd August 2010 03:54 AM

Thanks for the stats KM.....lets not forget that the Shi'tes are divided amonst themselves and over Islamic Religious Law.

**Pragmatist** · 23rd August 2010 05:12 AM

Originally Posted by kmiller1610

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shi%27a...unni_relations

"The majority of Iraqis are Shī‘ī Arab Muslims (around 65%), and Sunnis represent about 32% of the population."

Yup. Does that mean when one runs for leader on the platform of returning to Islamic law that the wonderful democracy we built will allow the people to elect him?

24th August 2010 03:29 AM

no my friend , the majority of iraqis are muslims more than 85 % ( including Arabs , Kurds ,Turkman all called Muslims ,....) and the rest are minorities as Christians ,Yazidies , Sabias.....

24th August 2010 03:31 AM

no my friend ,all muslims in Iraq believe in one God called Allah .

**Midwest Media Critic** · 24th August 2010 03:46 AM

Originally Posted by abed2010

no my friend , the majority of iraqis are muslims more than 85 % ( including Arabs , Kurds ,Turkman all called Muslims ,....) and the rest are minorities as Christians ,Yazidies , Sabias.....

I think thats what KM's stats say!!!!!

24th August 2010 04:00 AM

my friend , Mohammad is the last messenger of Allah who sent many prophets to guide people to Allah.
I recommend you to read my new subject on The life of Mohammad .

**kmiller1610** · 24th August 2010 04:52 AM

Originally Posted by abed2010

my friend , Mohammad is the last messenger of Allah who sent many prophets to guide people to Allah. I recommend you to read my new subject on The life of Mohammad .

I don't know if you are an American, but if you are not, welcome to our country. As it turns out, your right to free religious expression is guaranteed. Not necessarily on this board, but everywhere else, majority be damned.

Could you do me a favor and try to hold a high school graduation at a Mosque and see if the ACLU goes after you?