Muhammad didn't start a new religion, he preached and practiced the same religion as the prophets Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses and Jesus.

Islam means submission or obedience to God's laws. Muslim means a person who obeys God's laws.

One of the many good practices taught by Islam is that its followers should begin all their activities in the name of God.

This principle, if consciously and earnestly followed, will necessarily yield three beneficial results.

First, one will be able to restrain oneself from many a misdeed, since the habit of pronouncing the name of God is bound to make you wonder 'when you are about to commit some offence', how such an act can be reconciled with saying God's holy name.

Second, if a person pronounces the name of God before starting a good and legitimate task, this act will ensure that both his starting point and his mental orientation are sound.

Third, - and this is the most important benefit - when a person begins something by pronouncing God's name, he will enjoy God's support; God will bless his efforts and protect him from the machinations and temptations of Satan.

For whenever man turns to God, God turns to him as well.