Major Beliefs of Islam Monotheistic religion: Allah = God. Holy book/sacred text: Qur’an (Koran) Gabriel revealed the content for the Qur’an to Muhammad. Written and preached in Arabic, the “only true word of God” according to Muslims.

Major Beliefs of Islam Cont… Five Pillars of Islam- Basic principles and duties to be carried out by all Muslims that displays their submission to Allah Faith: Must proclaim that Allah is the only God and Muhammad is his messenger. Prayer: Must pray five times a day, facing Mecca. Alms: Providing money to the poor. Fasting: Eat and drink nothing between sunrise and sunset during the month of Ramadan. Pilgrimage: All Muslims must perform the hajj to Mecca once in their lifetime.

Major Beliefs of Islam Cont… Sacred Cities = Mecca and Medina Mecca Important trade center and religious site. Contained the Kaaba, the holiest Islamic shrine Muslims face during prayer. Destination city for the pilgrimage (religious journey).

Major Beliefs of Islam Cont… Accept many Christian and Jewish figures as prophets. Jesus is an important prophet, not the Son of God. Abraham & Moses. Islamic places of worship are called Mosques.