Nation of Islam Texas, stated: The Nation of Islam resembles traditional Sunni Islam with some differences. It preaches the following of the Five Pillars of the Islamic Faith, though somewhat differently. Interpretation of the Five Pillars differs among many different Islamic schools of thought, as well as among different Islamic cultures. Other doctrines of the Nation of Islam are disputed, specifically: Due to these differences, the Nation of Islam is not recognized by many mainstream Muslims. On March 7, 1998 the Board of Ulema of the Italian Muslim Association (AMI) issued a fatwa against the Nation of Islam. The AMI issued the fatwa
Divisions of the world in Islam the government promises them a privileged status. Most "Dar al-Islam" areas are surrounded by other Islamic societies to ensure public protection. Some modern Muslim scholars believe that the labeling of a country or place as being a part of "Dar al-Islam" revolves around the question of religious security. This means that if a Muslim practices Islam freely in his place of abode, even though that place happens to be secular or un-Islamic, then he will be considered as living in the "Dar al-Islam". Yet, the majority opinion, which relies on tradition, claims that only countries ruled by Sharia can be