Islamic world

The Islamic World

The Islamic world is the big family of people who follow Islam. This community is called the Ummah. It includes everyone who believes in the teachings of Islam.

Today, the Islamic world often means countries where many people practice Islam. There is no single rule to decide which countries belong to the Islamic world.

The history of the Muslim world is very long. During a time called the Islamic Golden Age, Muslims made big advances in science, medicine, and art. Many Muslims turn to the Quran for guidance. They believe in the teachings of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.

Today, more than 1.8 billion people are Muslims. The largest Muslim populations live in countries such as Indonesia, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Iran, and Egypt. Islam is growing quickly because Muslim families often have more children. Muslim communities can be found all around the world, from Europe to the Americas, Asia, Africa, and even Oceania.

Fun Facts

• The Islamic world is very large and includes many countries.
• During the Islamic Golden Age, Muslims made big advances in science and art.
• Today, there are more than 1.8 billion Muslims around the world.