By Emily and Stacey

 History of Islam and Muhammad  Aga khan  The difference between the Shi’a and Sunni  Religion and Beliefs  Culture  Symbols  Summary  Game and short answer  References

 Where they originated from  The population of Islam Ismalil’s  Meaning of Islam, Muslim

 He was born in Mecca in 570 AD.  Half of Muhammad’s family died before he was 8 years old.  He lived with his uncle after his families death  About his father, the merchant Muhammad’s wish to be like his father  His career, started by a woman, progressed into marriage and family  Muhammad’s qualities, personality and rituals  The reason behind his travels

 Mount Nur was his favourite cave to pray/meditate  The Angel Gabriel came to him  Enlightenment  Mecca believed Muhammad was false prophet  Persecution  Fled to Ethiopia, considered a criminal

 They believe in the 7 imams (The seveners) 1. Ali ibn Abu Talib 2. Husayn ibn Ali 3. Ali Zayn al-Abidin 4. Muhammad al-Baqir 5. Ja'far as-Sidiq 6. Isma'il ibn Ja'far 7. Muhammad ibn Isma'il  They pray in Jamaat, Khana  Sunni and Ismaili rituals that are different  Shia community being the second largest sect  Ismaili group names

 He is a priest just for the Ismaili Islam  A religious ruler, he holds the most significant place in the Ismaili Islam . The Aga khan is the view of thinking, having spiritual faith and belief,  The Aga Khan is not a spirtual God, the Aga Khan is a real person such examples of other Aga Khans is Inaara Aga Khan, Gary Otte Aga Khan, and Sultan Sir Mahomed Shah Aga Khan.

 Difference between Sunni and Shia Muslims  Differences in religious practices

 Originally shared the same beliefs and not much difference  Political differences  History of the two when Muhammad died  Sunni believed that Muhammad’s followers should have taken his place  Shia believed close relatives should have taken his place  Shia Muslims were overruled and Muhammad’s friend took his place  Shia means party of Ali  Sunni means follower of the prophet traditions

 Same main beliefs in Koran and pillars  Shia believe the Imam are sinless by nature  They think that traveling to their graves bring them closer to Allah  Sunni Muslims do not believe that the Imams are saints

 5 Pillars of Islam  Koran  Seven things all Muslims believe  The basic rules and beliefs of the muslims

1. Shahadah: no one worthy of praise/worship except God. Muhammad is his messenger. 2. Salah: establishment of 5 daily prayers. 3. Zakat: giving to charity 4. Ramadhan: fasting from dawn to dusk 5. Hajj: journey to Mecca

 Bible for Muslims  Given to Muhammad  The Muslims take very good care of it  Daily devotion for Muslims  When it gets old it gets buried  Only written in Arabic to be the Koran

 God  Angels  Holy books  Messengers  Day of judgement  Good and evil  Heaven and Hell

 Different beliefs from other religions  Believe that whoever gambles gives money to the poor  Believe having intercourse before marriage is a crime.  Some believe that women are lesser then men and some don’t.

 The language of the Koran  Why is this language significant to them?  Marriage  Divorce

 What is their native language?  Prayer is from the HolyKoran

 Their God was creator of mankind  Koran was its last creation  Koran sent to Arabic, Arabic became its native language. Fun fact about the Arabic language – They read right to left and is read in script.

 No religious ceremonies  Social disgrace  Must his puberty to get married  Maximum of 4 wives  Can not marry someone Out side of the religion  What is prohibited

 Appoint an arbitrator  Wait 4 months cooling off before divorce  Divorced women to observe an interim period  Who gets what  Reasons for why a woman will divorce a man

 Crescent moon and star has many different meanings  Some believe it means fight of the gods  Some believe it represents the 5 pillars  Known as a good omen.

 History of Islam and Muhammad  Aga khan  The difference between the Shi’a and Sunni  Religion and Beliefs  Culture  Symbols

References

BeliefsMuhammadCultureSunni and Shia Jeopardy Game

How many pillars are there in Islam?

Where was Muhammad Born ?

What is the Koran’s language?

What Branch did the Ismaili faith come from? Sunni or Sh’ia?

What is the Muslims religious book called?

What tragedy happened by the time Muhammad was 8?

How long do they have to wait before they realize they want a divorce?

Of the three sect of Muslims which belief is more popular? Ismaili, or Shi’a or Sunni?

What are the 7 beliefs that all Muslims share?

Where would Muhammad go to pray?

How many wives can a Muslim man have, and how must he treat them?

What was the separation between Sunni and Shia in the first place? When did it date back to?

Do all Muslims believe that women are lesser than men?

Who was the angel that enlightened Muhammad?

What does a Muslim have to have before getting married?

Did the Shia Muslims believe that Muhammads best friend should have taken his place as a prophet of God? Why or why not?