Islam

The Basics Islam: “submission, surrender” Muslim: “one who surrenders” 2nd largest religion

The Founding of Islam Muhammad Message from Jibril born in Mecca (now Saudi Arabia) Message from Jibril Warn people against evil Worship only Allah

5 Pillars of Faith Faith Prayer “There is only one god, Allah, and Muhammad is his prophet” Prayer 5x a day 1 morning 3 throughout day 1 night

Five Pillars of Faith (Cont’d) Alms Special religious tax Support less fortunate Fasting During Ramadan Pilgrimmage (Haji) Once in a lifetime Mecca

Jihad “6th pillar” to a minority Any action undertaken for love of Allah Meant to be peaceful, has resulted in violence

Sacred Texts Qur’an Shari’a Collection of the revelations of Allah through Muhammad Shari’a Body of law regulating Muslims’ lives Family life Moral conduct Business and community life

Important Festivals/Events/Days Id-ul-Fitr (Ramadan) Celebrates Allah’s message to Muhammad One month long Fast from dawn – dusk Celebrate last day w/ festival

Important Festivals/Events/Days Id-ul-Adha (end of Haji) In Mecca Worship at Ka’aba Shrine built by Abraham

Sects Sunni Shi’ite In your packet, read “United before Allah” on page 35 What caused Muslims to split into Shi’ites and Sunnis? What do each believe?

Important Locations Mosque Mecca Place of worship Where Muhammad was born

Women’s role Read pages 50-51 in your packet. What does the Qur’an say about the status of women? What has lead to the large difference in treatment of women throughout the Muslim world?

Life and Death Beyond human control Afterlife exists Death should not be feared

Who is Jesus to a Muslim? ‘Isa’ Conceived by Allah, virgin birth from Mary Prophet miraculous powers ‘Isa told his followers only to worship Allah, but they were so impressed they said he was the son of god (Allah) To suggest Allah has a partner is a grave sin