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The Characteristics of Islam

These characteristics won numerous converts to the

faith in the past and are still appealing to the modern time.
Some of the major characteristics of Islam are:

1. Simplicity, rationalism and practicality.
2. Unity of matter and spirit.
3. A complete way of life.
4. Balance between individualism and collectivism.
5. Universalism and Humanism.
6. Permanence and change.
7. Cmoplete record of teachings preserved.