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Islam was founded by Muhammad around 610 AD. Muhammad was born in Mecca, Arabia
(now Saudi Arabia) in 570. The local religion was an ancient form of Semitic
animism that recognised many gods, goddesses and angels and a supreme god known
as Allah. The Glorious and Almighty Allah has made pilgrimage an emblem of
Islam, a place where people can find rest, peace and hope. Islam believes that
each person is born pure.
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.
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