Islamic Beliefs and Practices Chapter 3, Section 3

Key Terms Jihad – the inner struggle that people experience when they try to obey God and live according to Muslim beliefs. Sunnah – A book about Muhammad’s life. It gives examples of how people should behave and the kind of life they should live. Shariah – Islamic laws based on the Qur’an and the Sunnah. Hajj – a pilgrimage to Mecca.

The Qur’an A collection of Muhammad’s teachings. The Holy book of Islam.

Beliefs There is only one God – Allah – and Muhammad is his prophet. Obey Allah’s commands and you will be rewarded by life in paradise.

Guidelines for Behavior Preparing for worship – wash before praying so you are pure before Allah; don’t drink alcohol or eat foods like pork. The Qur’an encouraged people to free their slaves, and gave rights to women like the right to own property, earn money and get an education.

Questions On your own, create two questions that can be answered by your notes. If there is a question about something that you still don’t understand, and add that to the bottom of the paper.

The Sunnah Based on the hadith, which is a written record of Muhammad’s words and actions. Lists the Five Pillars of Islam, which are five acts of worship required by all Muslims. Teaches that everyone should be treated fairly and generously. Don’t cheat others, owe money, or disobey leaders.

Questions On your own, create two questions that can be answered by your notes. If there is a question about something that you still don’t understand, and add that to the bottom of the paper.

The Five Pillars of Islam 1. Statement of Faith – “There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is his prophet.” 2. Pray five times a day. A call or signal comes from the mosque to signal prayer time. 3. Yearly donation to charity to help the poor, build mosques or pay debts. 4. Fasting: going without food or drink from sun up to sun down during the holy month of Ramadan. 5. Hajj – All Muslims must travel to Mecca at least once in their lives.

Questions On your own, create two questions that can be answered by your notes. If there is a question about something that you still don’t understand, and add that to the bottom of the paper.

Shariah The Qur’an and Sunnah are the basis of Shariah (Islamic Law). Sets rewards for good behavior and punishments for crimes. Is based on religious beliefs. Not found in one book, and changes over time. Is different in each Muslim country.

Questions With your partner, choose the 3 BEST questions that can be answered by your notes. If there is a question about something that you still don’t understand, and add that to the bottom of the paper.

Five Pillars of Islam Activity Using the paper given to you – 1. Write the title of the assignment and your name in the first square. 2. In each of the remaining five squares write the five pillars and draw a picture to represent that pillar. No stick figures You may use symbols to represent the pillar.