ISLAM ENGLISH PROGRAM 51

The history of Islam The Arabian Peninsula the birthplace of Islam is one of the hottest and driest regions in the world. Mohammed was born at Mecca in A.D. 567 or 569. His flight (hijra)from Mecca to Medina, which marks the beginning of the Mohammedan era, took place on 16th June 622. Islam is the second- largest religion in the world and arguably the fastest-growing religion in the world.

The population in Islam Converts and immigrant communities are found in almost every part of the world. With about 1.57 billion Muslims comprising about 23% of the world's population (see Islam by country), Islam is the second-largest religion in the world and arguably the fastest-growing religion in the world. Of those, an estimated 87–90% are Sunni and 10–13% are Shi'a, with a small minority belonging to other sects. Approximately 50 countries are Muslim-majority, and Arabs account for around 20% of all Muslims worldwide.

History of Mohammad AD Birth of Muhammad AD mother of Mohammad dies. Uncle Abu Talib raises Mohammad AD Mohammad age 25 marries 40 years old Khadija AD Meccan raise large Army and defeat Muslims at Mt. Uhud AD Meccans attack Medina after one month they fail to take the city and withdraw AD MHD claims Mecca broke the truce sends 10,000 warriors against Mecca AD MHD negotiates with surrounding Arab cities. They convert to Islam. - March 632 AD Mohammad makes final pigrimage to Mecca. - June 632 AD MHD dies after short illness.

Duties and practices The six Articles of faith

1.Believe that Allah is God. 2.Believe in the Holy (Al- Quran) from Allah. 3.Believe in prophets of religion who were sent from Allah. 4.Believe in servants of Allah. 5.Believe in the end of the world that is after the world end all people will revive for response about good and evil. 6.Believe in measurement or prescription and terms decree of Allah.

1) The Testimony of Faith: The testimony of faith is saying with conviction, “La ilaha illa Allah, Muhammadur rasoolu Allah.” This saying means “There is no true god (deity) but God (Allah),1 and Muhammad is the Messenger (Prophet) of God.” The Five Pillars of Islam (Duties and practices ) 2) Prayer: Muslims perform five prayers a day. Each prayer does not take more than a few minutes to perform. Prayer in Islam is a direct link between the worshipper and God.

3) Giving Zakat (Support of the Needy): Zakat, or alms-giving, which is giving a fixed portion of accumulated wealth by those who can afford it to help the poor or needy, and also to assist the spread of Islam. 4) Fasting the Month of Ramadan: Every year in the month of Ramadan, all Muslims fast from dawn until sundown, abstaining from food, drink, and sexual relations. 5) The Pilgrimage to Makkah: The annual pilgrimage (Hajj) to Makkah is an obligation once in a lifetime for those who are physically and financially able to perform it.

The life after death Muslims believe that the present life is only a trial preparation for the next realm of existence. This life is a test for each individual for the life after death. A day will come when the whole universe will be destroyed and the dead will be resurrected for judgment by God. This day will be the beginning of a life that will never end. This day is the Day of Judgment. On that day, all people will be rewarded by God according to their believes and deeds. Those who die while believing that “There is no true god but God, and Muhammad is the Messenger (Prophet) of God” and are Muslim will be rewarded on that day and will be admitted to Paradise forever.

This is the Masjid Mukaram Bangtao, Thalang, Phuket

This is the Masjid Mukaram Bangtao is located in Thalang District, Srisunthon Road Phuket. The area is about 4 Rai, including the building for worship. The Masjid was latest repaired in 2009 promoting from Chengtalay Administration Organization about 5 million. It is the biggest Masjid in Phuket. It was built in The name of masjid is Mukaram, which means “Honored person”. It is the place that the Bang-tao residents pray to God.

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