Islam in the 20th Century

The three largest and oldest religions of the world are Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The history of the Hebrews and their relationship with God is told into the first books of the Bible, known as the Old Testament. The Ten Commandments, which are also followed by Christians, is a set of rules that forbid immoral conduct, such as stealing and murder. Both Islam and Christianity developed out of Judaism. All three religions believe in one …

…rise in much of Middle East. Women in traditional Islamic society have a much inferior status. Though women have legal rights and may own and inherit property, men are taught by the Koran to provide hem with direction and protection. In fundamentalist areas, women are kept in seclusion in the home. Similar to the religion of Christianity, Muslims can be classified into two religious groups: Shiites and Sunnis. Bibliography Palaganas, Patrick "The Birth of Islam" 1992