Islam
Basics of Islam Monotheistic - belief in 1 God: Allah
Basics of Islam Islam – religion: “submission to the will of Allah” Muslim – follower of Islam: “one who has submitted”
Basics of Islam +/- 1.1 billion Muslims worldwide Fastest growing religion
Holy Book of Islam God’s words as revealed to the prophet Muhammad through the angel Gabriel Qur’an
House of Worship Mosque
Beliefs & Practices Individual is responsible for his/her actions Belief in good & evil
Beliefs & Practices Faith: “There is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.” The Five Pillars of Islam
Beliefs & Practices Prayer: Face Mecca & pray 5x/day The Five Pillars of Islam
Beliefs & Practices Alms: Pay a religious tax to support less fortunate The Five Pillars of Islam
Beliefs & Practices Fasting: Muslims fast during the holy month of Ramadan The Five Pillars of Islam
Beliefs & Practices Pilgrimage to Mecca (hajj) The Five Pillars of Islam
Links to Judaism & Christianity “People of the book”
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Beliefs & Practices Pilgrimage to Mecca (hajj) The Five Pillars of Islam
TQ #8 Brainstorm a LIST of all of the words and phrases that come to mind when you hear the word Islam &/or Muslim. Put a * next to the words or phrases you think are stereotypes.