Belief Systems: Islam

Do Now: Silently answer one of the following: 1. How can we show respect for someone or something? Provide examples. 2. What does the following quote mean? “If you pass my house, even if you are my enemy, I must invite you in.”

Islam vs. Muslim ISLAM is the RELIGION. MUSLIM is the PEOPLE.

Make a Prediction Look at these pictures: what do you think Islam is about?

Key Point 1: Origins Who? ◦ Islam began with the prophet Muhammad. ◦ About 1.62 billion people in the world today are practicing Islam (23% of the world’s population).

Where? Then

Where? Now

When? Islam began around 610 AD (approximately). Was this before or after Judaism? Before or after Christianity?

Key Point 2: Practices Place of Worship: Mosque

What? Religious Text The Qur’an (or Koran)

What? Food There are foods that are allowed (halal), and foods that are forbidden (haram) ◦ No pork, no carnivorous animals, no animal that dies naturally

What? Clothing Modesty ◦ Women: hijab, jilbab, abaya, chador ◦ Men: robes and head covering

What? Holy Days Ramadan – a month of fasting ◦ A time to purify the soul, refocus attention on God, and practice self-sacrifice

Key Point 3: Teachings There is one God (Allah) Believe in the prophets sent by God, includes Abraham, Jesus and Muhammad The Five Pillars of Islam

1. One God- Allah; Muhammad is God’s messenger 2. Prayer 5 times a day 3. Fasting during Ramadan 4. Charity to needs (2.5% of savings) 5. Pilgrimage to Mecca

Vocabulary: Pilgrimage A journey to a sacred place

Mecca  Kaaba