Islam is a false Religion that denied Jesus is the Christ, second person of the god head. Their holy book is the Koran. They currently have at least six denomination with four cult break offs.

Beliefs.
See Islam in the cults section.

Islamic Denominations:

1. Shi'ite
   Less than 20% of the Muslims. Leaders should be descendants of Mohammad. stress authority of Immans. (Pope like leaders) Civil and religious should be combined.
2. Sunni
   Less than 80% of the Muslims. Leaders should be elected. Stress the tradition (Hadith) Separate religious and civil authorities
3. Sufi
   The mystical branch of Islam, teaching pantheism, union with God, and self-deification.
4. Druze
   Mainly in Lebanon Syria, and northern Israel.
5. Wahhabies
   Radical very legalistic branch of the Sunnis (mainly in Saudi Arabia)
6. Alawite
   Mainly in Syria.
7. Ahmadiyas*
   Pakistani leader, Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, claimed to be the new Messiah and Mahdi. teach Jesus went to Kashmir after escaping crucifixion and died in Srinagar. Deny virgin birth and sinless nature of Christ.
8. Sikhism*
   A blend of Islam and Hinduism.
9. Bahai*
10. Nation of Islam*

* Cults based on Islam

Date: 2004