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Islam is an ancient Arabic word, which is best translated as 'achieving peace through willing submission to Allah'. Anyone who follows Islam accepts that their life will be spent in submission to the will of Allah, and obedience to the teachings of Muhammad, his prophet. Such a person is called a Muslim.

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George Harvey Strait is popularly referred to as the "King of Country" and a living legend. He is well known for his unique style of western swing music, barroom ballads, honky-tonk style, and fresh yet traditional country western music. With the most Number 1 George Strait hits on Billboard Country Music charts, most of the hits were certified gold or platinum in the USA besides Elvis Presley and The Beatles. George Strait's first solo, "Unwound" became a Top Ten hit, followed by "Down and Out" with a series of #1 singles from "Fool Hearted Memory" in 1982. “George Strait out of the Box" became the 2nd best seller with 8 million sales in USA. In 2006, Strait marked his 30th year with the release of an album “It Just Comes Natural.” The first single, "Give It Away" reached #1. In 2007, "Wrapped" reached No. 1 on the Mediabase 24/7 country music charts. Strait has sold more than 62 million recordings. Strait has won 16 CMA Awards, including consecutive entertainer of the year honors in 1989 and 1990. Strait was elected into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2006.

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