{{summary | text=Islam is a religion based on the belief in [[monotheism|one God]] that began in the 7th century after Christ. An Arab, called [[Mohammed]] founded it. It quickly spread throughout the [[Middle East]] and Northern [[Africa]] through the conquest of Muslim armies. Today there are millions of Muslims around the world.}}
[[Image:Masjidnabawi.jpg|right|frame|The Masjid al Nabawi [[mosque]] in [[Medina]].]]