Warm-Up Using a World Atlas to help you, color in and LABEL the following countries in green: Indonesia Saudi Arabia Iraq Afghanistan Iran Pakistan
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Islam Spread in a manner similar to Christianity. Proselytic faith. Adherents are known as Muslims. Worship one god, called Allah. Founded by the prophet Muhammad. Holy book is the Qur’an (or Koran). Basis for sharia, or holy law. Divided into two major groups: Shiite & Sunni Fastest growing world religion
Islam Basic Precepts Submission to the will of God (Allah) Lineage - Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, & Mohammed Holy Book – Qu’ran Five (5) pillars of faith
5 Pillars of Faith Shahadah: Creed: “There is no God but Allah and the Prophet Mohammad is his Messenger” Salat: Prayer 5 times a day facing Mecca Zakat: Giving to the poor Sawm: Month of fasting during Ramadan Hajj: Pilgrimage to Mecca
Homework: Compare the 3 Abrahamic Religions Judaism Christianity Islam