Islam: MYTH or FACT? Persepolis activity- Ms. FB

The Quran is the sacred text for Muslims.

The Quran is the sacred text for Muslims. FACT

Most Muslims are Arabs.

MYTH Nearly 80% of Muslims are Asian or African.

The country with the largest population of Muslims is Indonesia.

Islam oppresses women.

MYTH

The religion is called “Islam,” its followers are called “Muslims.”

FACT

The crescent moon is the universal symbol of Islam.

MYTH

The crescent moon and star symbol actually pre-dates Islam by several thousand years, and wasn't affiliated with Islam at all until the Ottoman Empire placed it on their flag.

Islam is intolerant of other faiths.

MYTH

The Qur'an commands Muslims to protect from harm not only mosques, but also monasteries, synagogues, and churches – because "God is worshipped therein."

In Islam, it is not important to care about and give to the poor.

MYTH

3) Giving Zakat (Support of the Needy)

Muslims believe in Jesus.

FACT

The God worshipped by Muslims is called “Allah.”

FACT

Muslims fast for an entire month to show their devotion to their God.

FACT

Muslims are violent, terrorist extremists.

MYTH