Rumi Found Poem Tape in your Composition Book USE COLOR 1.READ you poem. 2.THINK about what it means. 3.CREATE a visual that represents the meaning of your poem. – Block out words of the poem – Draw an image – Write a new poem inspired by this one
5 Pillars of Islam ESSENTIAL QUESTION: What are the 5 Pillars of Islam? WHY: to understand how the basic beliefs of Islam impact the daily practices of Muslims HOW:1. Media Literacy-film quiz 2. Intro to Cornell Notes 3. 5 Pillars of Faith - PPT, Reading and Film Clips CHECK OFF: Cornell Notes HW:
The Five Pillars of Islam
Shahada : Profession of Faith
There is no god but God and Muhammad is his prophet.
False Idols $ fame/celebrities materialism - more and more stuff/food self-image/beauty/fitting in technology - social media, getting the latest and greatest
Salat: Prayer
Pray 5 times per day wash/cleanse before prayer pray toward Mecca place knees and head on ground - submitting to God
Zakat : Charity
2.5% of wealth give to those in immediate need mentioned 82 times in the Qur'an good deeds encouraged to give during Ramadan
Ramadan: Holy Month
Follows Islamic calendar Honors beginning of Muhammad hearing God's words and the Hijra Teaches compassion, self- discipline Fasting
Haj: Pilgrimage
Muslims make a pilgrimage to Mecca once in their life Last month on Islamic calendar Take note on specific examples of oneness (unity) and equality in the Hajj.
Jihad: Struggle 5 Pillars Related Term – Jihad Some call Jihad the Sixth Pillar of Islam
Definition of Jihad: struggle; a sincere and noticeable effort for righteousness; achieving a higher moral standard Examples: Worship more often, study scripture in detail Involves change in one’s self and mentality (emphasis on individual)
3 Levels of Jihad 1.Personal Jihad (90+%) varying a bad habit, trying to be a better person in some specific way 2.Social Justice (4%) resisting an injustice without fighting like MLK, Gandhi 3.Just War (1%) to struggle or fight against an injustice a last resort
Guidelines for a Just War Must not attack civilians unless self-defense Treat the enemies justly If victorious, must be no oppression, enslavement or injustice No control over source of wealth of the nation