Unit 3 Bellwork 10/12-10/13 Bellwork: What is one thing you know about the practices or beliefs of Islam?
Weeks of October 9, 16, and 23 Th 10/12/ F 10/13: Introduction to Islam M 10/16/ Tu 10/17: Spread of Islam Chapter 9 Quick Write W 10/18/ Th 10/19: Introduction to DBQ’s, Islam DBQ Practice F 10/20/ M 10/23: Byzantine Empire Tu 10/24/ W 10/25: Feudalism Act-it-Out Th 10/26: No School: Parent/Teacher Conferences F 10/27: No School: Teacher Work Day
Quick write prompt for next Tuesday Chapter 9 Quick Write: Describe Muhammad’s role in the creation of the umma. Explain the causes for the umma splitting into two distinct sects of Islam (Shi’ites and Sunni). How did this split contribute to the fall of both the Umayyad and Abbasid Caliphates?
Objectives 10/12-10/13 You will know information about Islam and will be able to decide which Muslim contributions are the most significant. Procedures: 1. Islam notes 2. Video: Empire of Faith
Dar al-Islam: An Empire of Faith
IslamAn 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, are the word of God. Peoples of the Book
The Prophetic Tradition Adam Noah Abraham Moses Jesus Muhammad
Muhammad Born in Mecca in 570 CE When he was 40, he was visited by an angel and was told that his new job was to be a prophet of God (Allah) Not accepted in Mecca (where Arabs came to worship at the Kaaba)--traveled to Medina (Yathrib) After his move, he started gaining more followers and wars broke out between Mecca and Medina
Muhammad Muhammad returned to Mecca and destroyed the idols housed in the Kaaba He reopened the Kaaba for the worship of Allah By the time of his death in 632 CE, Islam had spread significantly to surrounding tribes
Muhammad Today Some ancient oral traditions (Hadith) quote Allah as saying it would be blasphemous to show an image of Muhammad 2005-Danish newspaper ran a series of cartoons depicting Muhammad-group plotted to murder a cartoonist 2006-South Park wanted to feature him in an episode-banned by Comedy Central 2010-South Park put him in a bear costume to avoid showing his likeness
The Beliefs of Islam Use the 8-pointed star on Binder Page 5 to fill in the 5 pillars of Islam as well as some other beliefs.
The Five Pillars of Islam
1. The Shahada The testimony. The declaration of faith: There is no god worthy of worship except God, and Muhammad is His Messenger [or Prophet]. 1
2. The Salah 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
2. The Salah The call to prayer by the muezzin in the minaret. Pray in the mosque on Friday. 2
3. The Zakat Almsgiving (charitable donations). Muslims believe that all things belong to God. Zakat means both “purification” and “growth.” About 2.5% of your income. 3
4. The Sawm 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. The Hajj 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
5. The Hajj Those who complete the pilgrimage can add the title hajji to their name. 5
sixth pillar: Some authorities add a Jihad or struggle in defense of Islam – a way to respond to internal and external struggles.
Jihad Reading Read page 7 Answer the Question with your group
The Qur’an Muslims believe it contains the word of God. 114 suras (chapters). In the name of Allah, the compassionate, the merciful. Written in Arabic.
Other Islamic Religious Practices Up to four wives allowed at once. No alcohol or pork. No gambling. Sharia body of Islamic law to regulate daily living. Three holiest cities in Islam: * Mecca, Medina, Jerusalem.