Karla Ramírez Alexa Huerta Muslim Religion Karla Ramírez Alexa Huerta

Introduction to Muslim religion “Muslim” is an Arabic word meaning “one who submits to God”. Sometimes is spelled “Moslem”. Muslims consider the Qur’an to be the verbatim word of God as revealed to Muhammad. The Qur’an describes many prophets. It states that these men were Muslims because they submitted to God.

Basic Teachings They follow the teachings and practices of Muhammad. There are Five Pillars that are basic acts, they are considered mandatory.

Five Pillars Shahada: Faith Is a declaration of faith and trust to their on God (Allah) and that Muhammad is God’s messenger. Salat: Prayer It consists of five daily prayers according to the time of the day: Fajr (dawn), Dhuhr (noon), ‘Asr (afternoon), Maghrib (evening), ‘Isha (night). These prayers are recited facing a Kaaba in Mecca (cube at the center).

Zakat Practice of charitable giving. It is defined as purification and growth. It consists of giving a portion for the benefit of the poor. Sawm: Fasting The fast is meant to allow Muslims to seek forgiveness from God, and to express their gratitude. Is an obligatory act during a month. They abstain from food and drink from dawn to nightfall.

Hajj: Pilgrimage to Mecca The Hajj is the pilgrimage (search of moral) that lasts a month. Every Muslims is obliged to make the pilgrimage to Mecca. The main rituals are walking seven times around Kaaba, touching the Black Stones, traveling seven times between Mount Safa and Mount Marwah (two small hills located in Mecca), and stoning the Devil in Mina. The pilgrim is honored in the Muslim community.

Muslim Tradition Muslim women dress: The women have to dress proper, decent, modest. They are instructed by Allah in the Qur’an to wear a Hijab (head covering). At home with their family she may take her Hijab off, and be free. They are not allowed to use tight clothes, transparent, and clothes that expose body parts.

Figures Muhammad: Is the most important prophet. Is known as the Seal of Prophets. He received the final and complete message from Allah. He was born in Arabia in 570 CE and died in 632 CE. Ibrahim (Abraham) “a man of truth, a prophet”. Father of Ishmael and Isaac. He is seen as the greatest prophet before Jesus.

Isa (Jesus) He is the messenger of God and al-Masih (the Messiah). He is a significant figure in the Qur’an. He is considered a Muslim, he preached that his followers should adopt the “straight path” commanded by God.

Where do Muslims generally worship? Muslims can pray in ANY location Any CLEAN and UNDISTURBED area to establish SACRED PLACE to praying. Muslims use a PRAYER CARPET to ensure a clean prayer space named MUSALLAH.

Muslims worship with other in a MOSQUE whenever possible. The prophet Muhammad encouraged worshipping as COMMUNITY.

What is a Mosque? Muslim temple or place of public worship Center of Muslim community.

Historically mosques have been places for: Praying and meditation Religious instruction Political discussion Schooling and learning Libraries Common characteristics: Minarets Minhbar Mihrab Musallah Domes

Minarets Tall, slender tower. The highest part of the mosque. Used to call to the faith.

Mihrab Semiciruclar Niche. Indicates QIBLA, the direction where to pray. Located oposite to entrance.

Domes “The caults of heaven and the sky”. Located over the praying room.

Minbar Platform where IMAM adresses congregation.

Musallah Prayer hall. No furniture. Quranic verses in the walls.

Symbols Star and crescent: Best known symbol to represent Islam. Not a muslim symbol Istambul’s city symbol. Ottoman Empire adopted it. Ottoman Empire ruled muslim world for centuries. Many Muslims don’t use it.

“Allah” in Arabic: Arabic word for God. Is the proper name for God. Kaaba Is a cubid building. Most sacred site in Islam. “House of God”. Located in the center of Al-Masjid al-Haram (sacred Mosque), in Mecca. Praying muslims always face towards the Kaaba.

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