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How Does Islam Show A Sense Of Conformity

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Conformity is the compliance with standards, rules, and laws. The religion of Islam shows a sense of conformity throughout nearly all of its societies. In fact, Islam is founded on the idea that God is everything, and that everybody should believe solely in Allah, the Islamic word for God. All Muslims’ everyday lives are shaped by specific rules and statements that represent obedience and conformity for all Muslims. First, all men and women of any religion are required to follow Muhammad’s example. According to Islam, Muhammad is the last of the prophets. The law code dictated by Muhammad’s wisdom, or Sunnah, explains that “Muhammad’s life serves as a model for all men and women” (2). Muhammad taught that all religions should understand the

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