They are trying to make an impact through their religion. Why does this religion have such a unique history and have such an impact on our world? The main characteristics of this religion, the history and nature of the religion and why it rose and fell in the past. This religion is also well known in other areas of the world other than just the Muslim areas where it is practiced. The Islamic religion has many unique characteristics and is quite an interesting religion to learn about (“Facts about Faith”). One of the main characteristics are the Five Pillars, or the practices of religion. There are five different practices: profession of faith, ritual prayer, fasting, hajj and zakat. Among those who claim Islam as a religion, many Muslims may be known to regularly pray five times a day. Another characteristic of Islam is the different places where they gather 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