A Muslim is a person who follows the religion of Islam, one of the world's major faiths. Muslims follow the teachings of the prophet Muhammad, who lived about 1,400 years ago in the Arabian Peninsula.

Islam teaches its followers to pray five times a day, give to charity, fast during the holy month of Ramadan, and make a pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca if they're able. Muslims read their holy book, the Quran, which they believe contains God's words revealed to Muhammad.