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While many Muslims blend in effortlessly and peacefully with other cultures and faiths, not all are so eager to coexist. A significant amount of Muslims hold a hatred for "Western" culture and religion, and organize to express this hatred in excessively violent ways. The most well-known example of this is the terrorist group Al Qaeda, responsible for the September 11 airplane hijackings and suicide bombings that cost thousands of civilian lives. | |||
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Revision as of 22:42, 12 June 2010
Islam is an Abrahamic religion which follows the teachings of the prophet known as Muhammad, who lived from 570 to 632 AD. A follower of Islam is known as a Muslim.
Islamic denominations
- Sunni
- Shia
Islamic Fundamentalism
While many Muslims blend in effortlessly and peacefully with other cultures and faiths, not all are so eager to coexist. A significant amount of Muslims hold a hatred for "Western" culture and religion, and organize to express this hatred in excessively violent ways. The most well-known example of this is the terrorist group Al Qaeda, responsible for the September 11 airplane hijackings and suicide bombings that cost thousands of civilian lives.
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