The real beginning?

[bluroze]

I have a question, which may have been asked here already, I don’t know. What’s the beginning of Islam? Does is start with Muhammad or does it start when Abraham kicked Hagar and Ishmael out of their tribe (Geneses 21 in Christian bible)? The book that I read by Huston Smith said that it started with Hagar and Ishmael but many other places, such as sites on the internet, say that it started with Muhammad. I’m really confused!

[thipps]

h|,

My first and foremost suggestion is that if you want to learn islam, please learn it from the authentic sources i.e. Quran and the Sunnah.
Regarding your question, please see the Isalm and its relationship to other religions thread. Please read post 3 & the references in post 23.
hope this helped.
thipps

[bluroze]

I plan on getting a Quran soon. I'm in the midst of learning about many religions, hence the fact that I read a book about world religions. I was just confused about a few things in Islam, that's all. Thank for the information.

[Yaqinud Din]

Here is a list of sites that will help you.

http://www.therighteouspath.com

http://www.troid.org

http://www.binbaz.co.uk

http://www.spubs.com

http://www.albani.co.uk

The wahhabi myth is a must read for all Muslims and non Muslims

http://www.thewahhabimyth.com