1. how, where, and when did islam originate?

Origin of Islam:

Islam is considered as the youngest religion among major world religions which historians believe to be born around 7th century.  It is commonly believed that Christianity is 600 years older than Islam and Islam was born at the place named Mecca, it was founded by Prophet Mohammed.

The word ‘Prophet’ refers to the person as the ‘God’s messenger’. It is believed that, he was the final Prophet sent by the God. The Islam sets bounded rules that are to be followed like any other religion and as time passed, Islam faith started gaining more influence all through the world.