ISLAM: Will of Allah

Goals List the origins of Islam Point to Muhammad as the founder of Islam. Relate Muhammad’s message to other religions. Compile a list of what it takes a Muslim to reach salvation.

Origins of Islam -Muhammad was dissatisfied with the way people acted. -Islam's origins can be traced back to Muhammad. -Muhammad was dissatisfied with the way people acted. -He was visited by an angel in A.D. 610 that told him to preach Islam. -Islam means “surrendering to the will or Allah”(Allah is the Arabic word for god.

Muhammed’s Message 1. Only worship God, the one true god. 2. Wealth not as important as leading a good life. 3. Good people are rewarded and evildoers are punished. 4.God considered to be the creator. 5.Obey God's laws if you want to be blessed in the afterlife.

Muhammed’s Message 6. Honor your parents. 7. Show kindness to your neighbors. 8. Give to the poor. 9. Murder, lying and stealing are forbidden.

The Origins of the Qur’an Muhammed started to preach the way of Allah. 622  Hijrah  Muhammed flees Mecca for Medina. His soldiers conquered Makkah in A.D. 630 and made it the holy city.

IslamAn Abrahamic Religion Muslims are strict monotheists. They believe in the Judeo- Christian God, which they call Allah. Muslims believe that the Torah and the Bible, like the Qur’an, is the word of God.

The Qur’an Muslims believe it contains the word of God. Written in Arabic. Guides daily Life and government

Other Islamic Religious Practices No alcohol or pork. No gamblin Sharia  body of Islamic law to regulate daily living. Three holiest cities in Islam: * Mecca, Medina, Jerusalem.

The Prophetic Tradition Adam Noah Abraham Moses Jesus Muhammad

The Five Pillars of Islam

1. Belief The testimony. The declaration of faith to Allah: There is no god worthy of worship except God, and Muhammad is His Messenger [or Prophet]. 1

2. Prayer The mandatory prayers performed 5 times a day: * dawn * noon * late afternoon * sunset * before going to bed Wash before praying. Face Mecca and use a prayer rug. 2

3. Charity Almsgiving (charitable donations) giving to the poor Muslims believe that all things belong to God. About 2.5% of your income. 3

4. Fasting Fasting during the holy month of Ramadan. Considered a method of self- purification. No eating or drinking from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan. 4

5. Pilgrimage The pilgrimage to Mecca. Must be done at least once in a Muslim’s lifetime. 2-3 million Muslims make the pilgrimage every year. 5

The Mosque The Muslim place of worship.

The Dome of the Rock Mosque in Jerusalem Mount Moriah Rock where Muhammad ascended into heaven.

Muslims in the World Today

Countries with the Largest Muslim Population 1. Indonesia 183,000,000 6. Iran 62,000,000 2. Pakistan 134,000,000 7. Egypt 59,000,000 3. India 121,000,000 8. Nigeria 53,000,000 4. Bangladesh 114,000,000 9. Algeria 31,000,000 5. Turkey 66,000,000 10. Morocco 29,000,000 * Arabs make up only 20% of the total Muslim population of the world. www.pptpalooza.org Peter Herman