Islam The Way of the Koran

Islam Basics Islam = Submission to the will of Allah. Islam = Submission to the will of Allah. Muslim = A believer of Islam. Muslim = A believer of Islam.

Symbols of Islam The Crescent Moon “Allah” in Arabic

Origins Islam was founded by their prophet, Muhammad around 610 AD. Islam was founded by their prophet, Muhammad around 610 AD. –Muhammad’s Vision:  Muhammad contemplated life in a cave in the mountains near Mecca.  He was visited by the Angel Gabriel, who told him to preach the word of God.  He had many revelations, which he wrote down in what later became the Koran. Muhammad being visited by the Angel Gabriel

The Hijra Soon Muhammad developed both followers and enemies around the city of Mecca. Soon Muhammad developed both followers and enemies around the city of Mecca. –Non-believers started to persecute Muslims. Muslims fled to the city of Medina. Muslims fled to the city of Medina. –This is known in the Muslim faith as the Hijra. Muhammad’s followers came back and later and conquered Mecca. Muhammad’s followers came back and later and conquered Mecca. –Mecca becomes Islam’s holiest city.

Origins

The Basics… Five Pillars of Islam Five Pillars of Islam –Testimony  (Shahadah) –Prayer  (Salah) –Alms-giving  (Zakah) –Ritual fasting  (Sawm) –Pilgrimage  (Hajj)

Shahadah “There is one true God, and Muhammad is his prophet.” “There is one true God, and Muhammad is his prophet.” The Koran

Salah Pray five times daily facing Mecca. Pray five times daily facing Mecca.

Zakah Alms giving Alms giving –Muslims must give alms to those less fortunate.

Sawm Fasting during Ramadan Fasting during Ramadan –Muslims must restrain from eating, drinking, and sexual intercourse from sun up to sun down.

Hajj Muslims who have the means must make a pilgrimage once in their life to Mecca. Muslims who have the means must make a pilgrimage once in their life to Mecca. The Kaaba The Kaaba –A holy shrine in Mecca. Mecca during the Hajj

Islamic Teachings

Muslim Holiday(s) Ramadan Ramadan –Celebrates the month in which the Angel Gabriel chose Muhammad to receive the verses of the Koran.

Sunnis vs. Shiites Question: Who takes over for Muhammad when he dies? Question: Who takes over for Muhammad when he dies? –Caliph = Successor of Muhammad. –This question led to two different sects of Islam developing. Sunni Sunni –Caliph must be elected. (Called a Caliph) Shiites Shiites –Caliph must be a direct descendent.