1. Islam

2. The Basics Islam: “submission, surrender” Muslim: “one who surrenders”
2nd largest religion

3. The Founding of Islam Muhammad Message from Jibril
born in Mecca (now Saudi Arabia)
Message from Jibril
Warn people against evil
Worship only Allah

4. 5 Pillars of Faith Faith Prayer
“There is only one god, Allah, and Muhammad is his prophet”
Prayer
5x a day
1 morning
3 throughout day
1 night

5. Five Pillars of Faith (Cont’d)
Alms
Special religious tax
Support less fortunate
Fasting
During Ramadan
Pilgrimmage (Haji)
Once in a lifetime
Mecca

6. Jihad “6th pillar” to a minority
Any action undertaken for love of Allah
Meant to be peaceful, has resulted in violence

7. Sacred Texts Qur’an Shari’a
Collection of the revelations of Allah through Muhammad
Shari’a
Body of law regulating Muslims’ lives
Family life
Moral conduct
Business and community life

8. Important Festivals/Events/Days
Id-ul-Fitr (Ramadan)
Celebrates Allah’s message to Muhammad
One month long
Fast from dawn – dusk
Celebrate last day w/ festival

9. Important Festivals/Events/Days
Id-ul-Adha (end of Haji)
In Mecca
Worship at Ka’aba
Shrine built by Abraham

10. Sects
Sunni
Shi’ite
In your packet, read “United before Allah” on page 35
What caused Muslims to split into Shi’ites and Sunnis? What do each believe?

11. Important Locations Mosque Mecca Place of worship
Where Muhammad was born

12. Women’s role Read pages 50-51 in your packet.
What does the Qur’an say about the status of women?
What has lead to the large difference in treatment of women throughout the Muslim world?

13. Life and Death Beyond human control Afterlife exists
Death should not be feared

14. Who is Jesus to a Muslim? ‘Isa’
Conceived by Allah, virgin birth from Mary
Prophet
miraculous powers
‘Isa told his followers only to worship Allah, but they were so impressed they said he was the son of god (Allah)
To suggest Allah has a partner is a grave sin