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Islam (around600 AD)
FounderIslam is based on the life
and teachings of the prophet Mohammed, who they believe is the last messenger of God.
The Middle East
Location/Population
Red = Christianity, Green = Islam
Religions of the World
Islam
Location/Population
Began in the Middle East (Saudi Arabia)
About 1 billion Muslims
Popular in the Middle East, North Africa & Asia
God• Islam is a monotheistic religion
• Muslims (followers of Islam) believe in one God, called Allah in Arabic.
• Believe in the God of Abraham
Symbol• Crescent and Star• Muslims believe that
when Mohammed received his first message from God moon was in its crescent stage.
Holy Book•The Koran or Qu’ran.
• It contains God’s message as given to Mohammed.
Key BeliefsLike Jews they follow dietary laws: Muslims are not allowed to eat pork or drink alcohol.
Key Beliefs
Like Christians they believe in life after
death.
Key Beliefs
•The 5 Pillars of Faith: are 5 basic duties that all followers of Islam must follow
Key Beliefs
1. Statement of Faith
Key Beliefs
2. Must give money to the
poor or charity
Key Beliefs
3. Prayer 5 times per day facing Mecca
Key Beliefs
4. Make a hajj to Mecca. A hajj is a pilgrimage (trip).
5. Fast during Ramadan.
Key Beliefs
The five pillars or central teachings of Islam are:
A. A statement of faith
B. Prayer (five times a day in the direction of Mecca)
C. Charity
D. Pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in your lifetime (called the Hajj)
E. Fasting (during the month of Ramadan)
Worship Services
• Muslims worship in a building called a Mosque.
• Their holy day is Friday
• an imam leads the prayer service.
Dome of the Rock
Mosque of Ibn Tulun, Cairo, Egypt
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Kairo_Ibn_Tulun_Moschee_BW_4.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosque_of_Ibn_Tulun
This is the minaret of the oldest mosque in Cairo, Egypt -- Ibn Tulun.
The minaret is used in the call to prayer in Islam.
Islamic Art
Place of Worship (Holy City)
•Mecca is the most important city of Islam, but so is
Jerusalem.
Mecca
The Kabba in Mecca
Holiday•Ramadan-holiday that
lasts for a month •Do not eat food or drink (fast) while the
sun is out.
HolidayRamadan-
•It is a time to purify the soul, refocus attention on God, and practice self-
sacrifice.
Feast Ending Fasting During Ramadan
Other important info.
• Muslims believe that they are descended from Abraham’s son Ishmael and that the Hebrews or Jews are descendents of Abraham’s son Isaac.
Interesting Artifacts
Interesting Artifacts
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