Inclusivity of Islam

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The Inclusivity of Islam

Lori J. Gainer

University of Phoenix, Austin Campus

World Religious Traditions / REL134

Dr. Grant Sisk

October 31, 2007

The Inclusivity of Islam

There exists today an innumerable count of religions. This situation occurs simply because the definition of religion includes, "a specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by a number of persons or sects" (religion, n.d.). Since this definition does not specify what the 'number of persons' includes, two people might share a common belief and call it a religion. Many of the world's leading identified religions, are permeated with the idea, perception, or determination that one religion is preferred, or better, or more right, over another. This is not the case within the religion of Islam. This faith tradition "offers hope for salvation to the righteous and God-fearing of all religions" (Masud, 2005). In this sense, Islam is more inclusive than many other religions. There is much about this faith that is not widely known, properly identified, or openly discussed; especially in light of recent media events.

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According to the CIA's World Factbook, documentation of religious adherents is noted