As a true Muslim to qualify for a place in Paradise (Syurga) he/she has to fulfill the following: ... To to preach & practice the teachings as per laid down in the Holy Quran; and to follow the teachings of prophet Muhammad saw through the Hadiths
The first monotheistic religion was Zoroastrianism. It was founded by the Persians around 2000 BCE. Linguistically, the books of Zoroastrianism have much in common with the Vedic texts, however the Vedic religion itself was polytheistic. Judaism and Christianity both emerged later, inspired by Zoroastrianism.
Clovis was the first Germanic Ruler to convert , becoming an ally of the Roman Catholic Church
The North had its share of problems during the U.S Civil War. Late in the war, when victories are few and casualties are high, the Union employed conscription to alleviate manpower shortages. Of course, conscription did not proceed well and it did not sit well with the general public. There is so much evasion and resistance to the draft, leading to violent draft riots in New York.
