ISLAMIC BELIEFS AND PRACTICES

ISLAM Islam means “to submit to God”.Islam means “to submit to God”. A follower of Islam is called a Muslim.A follower of Islam is called a Muslim.

THE QUR’AN Muslims believe that Muhammad continued receiving messages from god for the rest of his life. These messages were collected in the Qur’an, the holy book of Islam.Muslims believe that Muhammad continued receiving messages from god for the rest of his life. These messages were collected in the Qur’an, the holy book of Islam.

A BELIEF IN ONE GOD MONOTHEISM

PROPHETS Jews, Christians, and Muslims recognize many of the same prophets.Jews, Christians, and Muslims recognize many of the same prophets. ABRAHAMMOSESJESUS

PEOPLE OF THE BOOK Muhammad respected Jews and Christians as “People of the Book” because they taught many of the same ideas that Muhammad taught.Muhammad respected Jews and Christians as “People of the Book” because they taught many of the same ideas that Muhammad taught.

REMEMBER THESE TWO?

The Five Pillars of Islam The acts of worship required by all Muslims.

Statement of Faith There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is his prophet.