Bell Ringer Put your homework in the basket! After doing research online, list 4-5 facts you learned about Islam.
Introduction to Religion Islam Introduction to Religion
Islam Definition Founder/Key People Monotheistic: One God Ramadan: Main Holiday Submission to Allah (God) 5 Pillars of Islam Mosque Founder/Key People Muhammad
Countries/Regions where its prominent Middle East Northern Africa
Ramadan May- June Followers follow a strict fasting diet for the entire month Fasting from dawn to sunset Increased prayer during the day
Five Pillars of Islam 1. Declare Faith 2. Prayer (5 times a day) 3. Charity 4. Fasting 5. Pilgrimage to Mecca
Muslim place of worship What Is a mosque? Muslim place of worship
Denominations Holy Books/Places Islam Shiite Sunni Koran or Quran Mecca: PRAY TOWARDS MECCA
What is Mecca? Islam’s holiest city Located in present day Saudi Arabia Only Muslims are allowed in Birthplace of Muhammed Built in the 2000 BC
Islam Number of Followers in World Famous members of the religion 1.4 billion Famous members of the religion Malcolm X Muhammad Ali Symbol