Islam to me is to first believe in Allah and secondly worship him.

There are countless ways to worship Allah. Most recognized ones, which are also compulsory for a muslim,
are the five prayers and the Hajj.
To perform a Hajj is really to reinstate the belief in Allah.

Another way, in my opinion, is to care.
Care for all things including the earth and its all living habitant as they all are created by him.

There are programs setup in Islam to help us achieve this.

One is the Zakat. This helps every needy person around us and then some. No matter if the needy is muslim or not.
All men, women and children are creations of Allah.

Another one is the five prayers each day. This helps all muslims, on individual basis, to stay fit.
The wazu prior to each prayer helps wash away the germs. Good for the health.
Who needs a Gym?

Another one is the fasting. This also help all muslims, on individual basis, to rid off other health problems.
Who needs to go on a diet program?

There can be countless ways of caring and are not restricted to the above only as care comes from the heart.

The reward program in Islam for good deeds is also a beauty and is designed to achieve above goals but not restricted to just that.

In my opinion, Islam is about the actions of an individual. One receives and loses according to his or her deeds.

Muslims can be found in every country on six continents. I think.
If we all were to follow the above then our surrounding would be very desirable and thus automatically attract non-believers to this peaceful, loving and caring religion.

No need to pickup a sward or any other weapon.
No need to fight at all.

World would be a perfect place.

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