What is your opinion on Islamic religion and culture? Did you know that they are the fastest growing religion in the world today, with eighty percent developing outside the Arab world (Belt, Don)? Today's generation does not show much interest or knowledge about their religion; not to mention the Islamic people. Most people only expose themselves to information that matches their opinions and beliefs. Instead of learning and exploring new things about the world, they stick to what they know because it's easier and more comfortable for them. Islamic people live in different cultures, have different beliefs and live in a part of the globe that is in turmoil in the world surrounding the Middle East and the Islamic faith; however, it is imperative to understand and respect their traditions. The article examines exactly what Islam is, the relationship between the Islamic faith and the Christian faith and discovers some aspects of their religion. Furthermore, I will address the topic of turmoil that Islam faces around the Middle East and their Islamic faith. First, it would be wise to understand what Islam is. The term Islam actually means “Submission to God”. The tenets of their religion might seem abnormal to a person outside of that culture. From what I understand, the faith of the average Christian is not much different from the faith of Islam. Islamic people appear to have an intimate relationship with the same God worshiped by Christians and Jews. “Peace is the essence of Islam,” quoted by the brother of the late King Hussein, Prince EL Hassan Bin Talal of Jordan. Prince Hassan, who led the World Conference on Religion and Peace, has spent much of his time building the connection between the Muslim world and the West... middle of paper... allows these criminal acts, and is a small portion of participants participate in terrorist activities. I meant many Muslims in my life. I've spent the last five years traveling the world. I spent three missions in the Middle East and Muslims can be some of the friendliest and most welcoming people on the planet. True Christians should not be afraid to enter into a relationship with a Muslim. Muslims are part of this world just like us. They may struggle with their faith just like we do. As Christians of this generation we should love them as if they were our own. We should share the Gospel with one another, because we are all God's people. The security of the United States and the vitality of our democracy all depend on how much Americans know about Islam and whether they understand their religious tradition that is becoming a part preponderant of our religion and civic future..