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Islam, a monotheistic religion revealed through prophets, with the final prophet being Muhammad, centers on the Quran as its holy scripture. It's the world's second-largest religion, with over 1.9 billion adherents, known as Muslims, who adhere to the Five Pillars of Islam: the declaration of faith (Shahada), prayer (Salat), charity (Zakat), fasting during Ramadan (Sawm), and pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj). The faith's historical trajectory has shaped civilizations, influencing law, philosophy, art, and science across vast empires and diverse cultures, from the Umayyad Caliphate to the Ottoman Empire and beyond. Debates persist regarding interpretations of Islamic texts, the role of Sharia law in modern societies, and the diverse expressions of Islamic practice across the globe.