5 Pillars of Islam Major Beliefs of Islam

Shahadah – Declaration of Faith A Declaration of Faith There is one God, Allah Allah means “God” Monotheism – One God Muhammad is the last and greatest prophet, or messenger of Allah.

Salat – 5 Prayers Five Daily Prayers Facing the Ka’bah in Mecca (East) Series of Important Prostrations (Bowing, Kneeling, etc.) Mosque – Muslim Church or Place of Worship Minarets – Tower from which the call to prayer is made. Imam – Leader of Worship 1 - Sunrise - Fajr - The breaking of the sun in the morning this prayer is done before the rise 2 - Noon - Duhur - Noon prayer 3 - Early Evening - Asr This prayer is done before sun set 4 - Evening - Magrib - This prayer is done after sun set 5 - later Night - Isha - This is done typically before 9 pm. There are varieties of timing since Muslims live across different time zones.

The Azan – The Call to Prayer

Sunni Version RecitalArabicTransliterationTranslation 4x الله أكبر Allahu AkbarGod is Greatest 2x أشهد أن لا اله إلا الله Ash-hadu al-la ilaha illa llah I bear witness that there is no God except God x أشهد أن محمدا رسول الله Ash-hadu anna Muħammadan rasulullah I bear witness that Muhammad is God's Messenger God's Messenger 2x حي على الصلاة Hayya 'ala s-salah Come to salat (prayer, worship)salat 2x حي على الفلاح Hayya 'ala 'l-falahfalahCome to salvation 2x الله أكبر Allāhu akbarGod is greatest 1x لا إله إلا الله La ilaha illallah There is no god except God.

Shia Version RecitalArabicTransliterationTranslation [1] [1] 4x الله اكبر Allahu Akbar Allah is the Greatest 2x اشهد ان لا اله الا الله Ash-had al-la ilāha illa llahilāha I testify that there is no God except Allah 2x اشهد ان محمدا رسول الله Ash-hadu anna Muhammadan- rasūlu llāh I testify that Muhammad is a Messenger of Allah 2x 1 1 اشهد ان عليا ولي الله Ash-hadu anna Aliya wali-ul-lah I testify that Ali is a Vicegerent of God 2x حي على الصلاة Hayya 'alas-salāhCome to prayer 2x حي على الفلاح Hayya 'alal-falāhCome to success 2x حي على خير العمل Hayya- al Khair al amal The time for the best of deeds has come 2x الله اكبر Allah-u Akbar God is greater than any description 2x لا اله الا الله Lā ilāha illallāh There is no deity except for God

Zakah - Charity “Tithing” or “Alms” for the poor. Specified share or % of their income Some nations even have it as a “tax”.

Sawm - Fasting Holy Month of Ramadan – One month of fasting 9 month - Islamic Calendar From daybreak until sunset. No eating, drinking, smoking Iftar – meal at night

The Hajj – The Pilgrimage to Mecca

Travel Requirements Hajj Visas or Umrah Visas - All Hajj (and Umrah) travel plans must be made only through a Saudi government-approved travel agent in order to obtain entry, accommodation, and transportation in Saudi Arabia during the Hajj season. In 2013, the Saudi government announced stricter penalties for pilgrims without a permit. You must ensure that you have been issued a permit and that you are using an approved travel agent. According to the campaign, non-Saudis who perform Hajj without a permit face immediate deportation and a 10 year ban on returning to Saudi Arabia.announced hajj/hajj_5584.html#travel

The Hajj – The Pilgrimage to Mecca Travel Requirements All women are required to travel for Hajj with a Mahram. Proof of kinship must be submitted with the application form. Women over the age of forty-five (45) may travel without a Mahram with an organized group, They must, however submits a no objection letter from her husband, son or brother authorizing her to travel for Hajj with the named group. This letter should be notarized. If the applicant has converted to Islam, an Islamic certificate must be presented; this needs to be notarized by an Islamic Center. Visitors of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia shall abide by the country’s Islamic laws and regulations and respect its society’s values and traditions. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia anti-drug trafficking laws are strictly enforced. Violators are subject to severe punishment, which may include the death penalty. Sectarian, political or religious gatherings are forbidden. ments.aspx

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Sunni Muslims Abu Bakr – 1 st Caliph Father-in-Law of Muhammad Sunni means “The Tradition of the Prophet” Elect a capable leader About 85% of Muslims The Caliph - is the head of state in a Caliphate, and the title for the ruler of the Islamic Ummah, an Islamic community ruled by the Shari'ah. It means "successor" or "representative".

Shia Muslims Muhammad’s Cousin / Son-in-Law – Ali Shia means group or supportive party. “Shia –t-Ali – “Party of Ali” or “Followers of the House 12 th Imam or Mahdi “Messiah”

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The Muslim World

Iran and Nuclear War IN THE NEWS: 11/21/ of-nuclear-talks/2013/11/21/5b0e3ea8-528c-11e3-9ee d8254_story.html weapons “Anybody who recognizes Israel will burn in the fire of the Islamic nation's fury”. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

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Main Differences? Sunni Shia