Islam Like Christianity and Judaism, Islam recognizes Abraham as the patriarch of their religion and entire human family. Abraham went through many trials, tribulations, and made many sacrifices. Muslims consider him to have been trusted by Allah with the leadership of mankind. According to the Koran, Mohammed has spiritual lineage from Abraham. The Koran is their main religious text, revealed to Mohammed from Allah, or God, by the angel Gabriel. This time is now celebrated …
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…and gifts are usually given to the children. The Islamic New Year was March 26, 2001 The Dome of the Rock is the first Muslim masterpiece and was built in 687 AD. It marks the site from where Muhammad made his journey into the heavens. The Dome of the Rock symbolizes the unity of the Jewish, Christian and Muslim faiths. This great Safavid Palace was one of 300 palaces built in Isfahan when it was the capital of Iran.