They try to make an impact through their religion. Why does this religion have such a unique history and impact on our world? The main characteristics of this religion, its history and nature, and why it grew and collapsed in the past. This religion is also well known in other parts of the world, other than the Muslim regions in which it is practiced. The Islamic religion has many unique characteristics and is quite an interesting religion to know (“facts about faith”). One of the main characteristics is the Five Pillars, these are the practices of religion. There are five different practices: profession of faith, ritual prayer, fasting, hajj and zakat. Among those who claim Islam as their religion, many Muslims can pray regularly five times a day. Another characteristic of Islam is the different places where they meet to worship, which are Jerusalem and Mecca. The place where Muslims gather to pray is called a mosque where they worship their god Allah, study