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ISLAM
Re-cap yesterday’s mosque debate What was the debate about? What were the two sides of the debate?
What is Islam?
THE MUSLIM WORLD
Emergence of Islam
Teachings of Islam
Achievements in the Muslim World
EMERGENCE OF ISLAM: GEOGRAPHY
Arabian Peninsula (Southwestern Asia)
Today this area is known as Saudi Arabia
EMERGENCE OF ISLAM: GEOGRAPHY
What do you see?
Sandstorms
Mostly desert
People settle mostly at or near an oasis
EMERGENCE OF ISLAM: MUHAMMAD
Muhammad Born in 570 B.C.E. in Mecca (site of Hajj
today) At about 40 years old, begins to experience
visions Becomes the prophet of Islam
Message:
“Recite!” “One True God”
Allah
EMERGENCE OF ISLAM: HIJRA
Not everyone listened to Muhammad
Mecca at this time was a commercial center Merchants live off of people coming to pray to
the traditional gods and idols Why do you think merchants would have a problem
with Muhammad’s teachings?
Faced with threats of murder, Muhammad and followers leave Mecca for Yathrib This journey is known as the hijra
TEACHINGS OF ISLAM: MONOTHEISM
Arabian Peninsula at this time Clan-based society Worship Gods and idols
Monotheism Very new to area Threatened society
TEACHINGS OF ISLAM: QURAN
The Quran Sacred word of God (through Muhammad) In Arabic, it is the direct and un- changeable word of God All followers learn Arabic
How do you think this has helped unite Muslims from different places?
Ethical teachings Honesty, generosity, social justice Complete guide to living a good life Final authority on all matters
TEACHINGS OF ISLAM: PEOPLE OF THE BOOK
Monotheism was not new to everyone Judaism and Christianity = the People of
the BookShared beliefs:• One God• Adam and Eve• Abraham• Word of God
Differences:• Torah and Bible only partial revelation
• God has no son
Muhammad taught tolerance In general, People of the Book enjoy religious freedom
TEACHINGS: FIVE PILLARS OF FAITH
Five pillars of Islam are the foundation of Muslim faith Just as video showed, not all Muslims know all 5
1. Shahadah (The Testimony of Faith) What is a testimony? What does it mean to
testify in court? “la ilaha illa Allah, Muhammadun rasoolu Allah.”
These are the only words you have to say with conviction to become Muslim
There is no God besides Allah None has the right to be worshipped besides him God has no partner God has no son
TEACHINGS: FIVE PILLARS OF FAITH
2. Salah (Prayer) Pray five times a day As many as you can – some more, some
less This brings a direct link between the
worshipper and Allah.
3. Zakat (Charity) Give as much as you can Give of yourself through good deeds
TEACHINGS: FIVE PILLARS OF FAITH
4. Saum (Fasting) During the month of Ramadan all Muslims fast
from sunrise until sunset abstaining from food and drink
5. Hajj (Pilgrimage to Mecca) Travel to Mecca at one time in your life if you
can
What do you see?
ACHIEVEMENT
Trade Art and Humanities Literature and Writing Mathematics Music Science and Medicine
ACHIEVEMENT: TRADE
Trade was an integral part of the Muslim world Merchants were honored
Muhammad was a merchant
Trade Spreads products and technology
Manufacturing Artisans produce wealth of fine goods
Guess what?! Trade = Peace and Prosperity =
Innovation
ACHIEVEMENT: TRADE
Trade expands Camel caravans “ships of the desert” Travel the Silk Road
ACHIEVEMENT: ART
Many works of art are rich in history and beauty
Interwoven with beautiful storiesOne Thousand Arabian Nights
Late one night I was suddenly awakened by a rustling noise outside my window. Through a space in the blinds, I saw a large rectangular carpet hovering above the willow tree. I opened the window, and the carpet … What does this remind you of?
ACHIEVEMENT: ARCHITECTURE
Mosques
Minarets
ACHIEVEMENT: SCIENCE AND MEDICINE Astronomy
Navigation
Pharmacology
Anatomy
Medical Practices
ACHIEVEMENT: LITERATURE AND WRITING
Arabic Importance to faith
Poetry
Calligraphy
Largest library of time-Baghdad
Knowledge
ACHIEVEMENT: MATH
Arabic Numerals
Pioneered the study of algebra
Geometry is vital to Muslim culture
ACHIEVEMENT: MUSIC
New instruments
Dancing
Important for prayer services
Songs tell tales and religious teachings
YOUR MISSION!
Museum Exhibit
Achievements in the Muslim World Pick 1 category you are interested in Sign up TODAY Research tomorrow and Friday DUE Tuesday, November 30th
Tuesday after Thanksgiving Break
YOUR MISSION!
Museum Exhibit Requirements:
One artifact from the Muslim world One paragraph describing the what, where,
when, who, how and WHY WHY question is most important (and is your
reflection): Why was your artifact important in history? Why is your artifact important in our world today?
Museum Exhibit Day Wednesday, December 1
YOUR MISSION!
Museum Exhibit
Achievements in the Muslim World Pick 1 category you are interested in Sign up TODAY Research tomorrow and Friday DUE Tuesday, November 30th
Tuesday after Thanksgiving Break
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