The World of Islam

Write down all you know & have heard about Islam/Muslims Take out your journal Write down all you know & have heard about Islam/Muslims

10 Myths About Islam https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SInvcvpbaQQ

10 myths about Islam – Video key points: Veil is a sign of modesty Not all Muslim women wear veils Halal – a type of food Muslims eat that require food to be prepared a certain way The biggest population of Muslims are found in Asia Not all Arabs are Muslim Hope, faith, and forgiveness are messages found in the Qur'an

What’s Halal?! Animals must be alive and healthy at the time of slaughter and all blood is drained Allah's (God's) name must be pronounced during slaughter. The instrument must be very sharp to ensure humane slaughter. The animal must be slit at the throat. The animal must not be unconscious The animal must be hung upside down and allowed to bleed dry. Eating blood is not halal. These steps must be accomplished by a Muslim or the People of the Book (Christian or Jew.) Many observant Muslims find kosher meat acceptable. The animal must have been fed a natural diet that did not contain animal by-products.

The World of Islam The Arab Empire: Muhammad founded the religion of Islam, which his successors quickly spread throughout the Middle East, North Africa, and Spain. The Arab Empire was ruled successively from Damascus by the Umayyad dynasty and from Baghdad by the Abbasid dynasty. Islamic civilization: Islamic civilization was built on the teachings of the Quran, and its prosperity came from an extensive trade network. The Muslim Arabs of the empire absorbed the cultures of conquered peoples. They made advances in mathematics and natural sciences and created great works of literature, art, and architecture, at the same time brought a code of law and written language to some of the conquered societies. Islam would later spread elsewhere, becoming one of the world's major religion Islam, Judaism, and Christianity are three of the world’s great monotheistic faiths. Islam began with the Prophet Muhammad. Islam means "surrender" and its central idea is a surrendering to the will of God. Its central article of faith is that "There is no god but God and Muhammad is his messenger". Followers of Islam are called Muslims. The Qur'an = the holy book of Islam

Mecca, Saudi Arabia Great Mosque of Mecca Mecca is considered the holiest city in Islam, as it is home to the Ka‘bah (Arabic: كَـعـبَـة‎‎, 'Cube') and Al-Masjid Al-Ḥarām (Arabic: الـمَـسـجِـد الـحَـرَام‎‎, "The Place-of-Prostration The Sacred"). Only Muslims are allowed to enter this place.

The 5 Pillars of Islam The Profession of Faith Daily Prayers Alms-Giving Fasting during Ramadan Pilgrimage to Mecca

1. The Profession of Faith—The Shahada The Profession of Faith, the shahada, is the most fundamental expression of Islamic beliefs. It simply states that “There is no God but God and Muhammad is his prophet.” It underscores the monotheistic nature of Islam. It is an extremely popular phrase in Arabic calligraphy and appears in numerous manuscripts and religious buildings.

2. Daily Prayers—Salat Muslims are expected to pray five times a day. This does not mean that they need to attend a mosque to pray; rather, the salat, or the daily prayer, should be recited five times a day. Muslims can pray anywhere; however, they are meant to pray towards Mecca. The faithful pray by bowing several times while standing and then kneeling and touching the ground or prayer mat with their foreheads, as a symbol of their reverence and submission to Allah. On Friday, many Muslims attend a mosque near midday to pray and to listen to a sermon, khutba.

3. Alms-Giving—Zakat The giving of alms is the third pillar. Although not defined in the Qu’ran, Muslims believe that they are meant to share their wealth with those less fortunate in their community of believers.

4. Fasting during Ramadan—Saum During the holy month of Ramadan, the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, Muslims are expected to fast from dawn to dusk. While there are exceptions made for the sick, elderly, and pregnant, all are expected to refrain from eating and drinking during daylight hours.

Amman, Jordan – during Ramadan

5. Pilgrimage to Mecca—Hajj All Muslims who are able are required to make the pilgrimage to Mecca and the surrounding holy sites at least once in their lives. Pilgrimage focuses on visiting the Kaaba and walking around it seven times. Pilgrimage occurs in the 12th month of the Islamic Calendar.

The Five Pillars Of Islam https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb8Yk8LaUoc It's the Muslim month of Ramadan so Faysal and Jubayr are up at two in the morning to eat before the fast begins at sunrise. We follow the boys throughout their day as they explain the most important things they have to do as Muslims: The Five Pillars of Islam.

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