Religion affects the lives of its followers by...

1. Moral Code

1.1. According to the 10 commandments, "You shall not kill, You shall not commit adultery, You shall not give false evidence against your neighbor, You shall not covet." These show God's 10 commandments or instructions, and really how to be a good person and have good morals.

2. Peaceful Coexistence

2.1. According to the Five Pillars of Faith, each Muslim must follow Zakaat, which means "Each Muslim must give charity and help the needy." This helps people peacefully coexist with one another because you are helping your community and those who live around you.

3. Understanding of Life

3.1. According to the 4 noble truths: "This is the noble truth of suffering: birth is suffering, aging is suffering, illness is suffering, death is suffering; sorrow lamentation, pain, grief, and despair are suffering; not to get what one wants is suffering; in brief, the five aggregates subject to clinging are suffering." This helps us understand how life brings you suffering, but also how to get away from that suffering and fulfill your life.