The Beliefs of Islam

Mnemonic Device I.S.L.A.M.I.C.

I. Islam’s Holy Book The Quran or Koran – contains the teachings revealed to Muhammad the prophet of Allah

Started in the Middle East Islam began in Saudi Arabia, in the Middle East

Laws = The 5 Pillars of Islam Faith in Allah Prayer 5 times a day facing Mecca Giving alms to the poor (charity) Fasting during Ramadan Make a pilgrimage to Mecca once in their lifetime

llah Allah is the Islamic name for GOD Those who follow Allah are called MUSLIMS

Muhammad Muhammad is the founder of Islam His teachings are written in the Koran

I. Islam is Monotheistic Name another religion we have studied that is monotheistic = Christianity

C. Cities that are holy Mecca – Muhammad was born here and is where the KAABA is located

ities that are holy Medina – C ities that are holy Medina – This is the city where Muhammad started Islam

C. Cities that are holy Jerusalem – This is where Muhammad left to heaven from

Dome of the Rock

Kaaba Is a large cube building It is the holiest place in Islam This is the building Muslims face during prayer