The religion of Islam started around 1500 years ago with the purpose of bringing the Arabic tribes that believed in polytheism together to worship one unique deity i.e., Allah Almighty, and to bring peace to the people in a world ravaged by war and injustice. For this purpose, Allah Almighty sent his beloved Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SAWW). Now, Islam remains the world’s second-largest religion yet the fastest-growing major religion. In fact, the world’s largest religious gathering is also by Muslims during the month of Dhul-Hijjah in Makkah i.e., during Hajj, as millions of pilgrims reach the holy city with their hajj packages from UK and other countries.

With over 23% of the world’s population being affiliated with Islam; many people wonder why Islam is so popular in the world? Here are a few reasons why.

The religion of Peace and Prosperity.

The fundamental idea of Islam is peace and prosperity for everyone. Due to this reason, it brought conflicting tribes together under one community where there was no violence present within them. In this history of Islam’s conversion period, Muslims did not ever forcefully convert non-Muslims, neither abused power for it. In fact, non-Muslims found peace and tranquility in Islam and converted out of their free will and choice.

It takes Care of the Poor.

Islam is the religion that gives equal rights to all of its believers. As a matter of fact, Allah Almighty has made paying Zakat necessary for such a person who has the capability for it. Zakat is the fourth pillar of the Islamic faith which focuses on cleansing and purifying your wealth for the will of Allah Almighty. While the rich pay Zakat, it helps them to acknowledge the fact that nothing in this world is truly owned, but everything comes from Allah. Simultaneously, the needs of the poor are fulfilled by Zakat.

Despite this, giving charity is also encouraged in Islam. In fact, the most charity in the world is given by Muslims. The fact alone is enough to justify how much Islam takes care of the poor and needy people.

An advocate of Women's Rights.

There is no such religion in the world that gives equal rights to women than Islam. Before Islam, women were treated very badly by the Arabs. However, as the light of Islam enlightened people, equal rights were given to women whether financial, social, freedom, security, education, property, justice, and every single human right you can think of. Islam strongly advocates the role of women in the development and prosperity of a society.

These are some of the fundamental reasons why Islam is so popular throughout the world. It’s the only true religion to get success in this world and in the hereafter that’s why people are converting to it at such an exponential rate!