1. Islam

2. Islam Africa: 40% Christian 40% Muslim Islam Followers are Muslim
Submission to god
Followers are Muslim
One who submits to god
2nd largest religion in world
2.2 Billion Christians
1.4 Billion Muslims
Fastest growing religion
Africa:
40% Christian
40% Muslim

6. Muhammad Muhammad M The angel Gabriel appeared
Born in Mecca
25 y/o married
40 y/o went to a cave to pray
The angel Gabriel appeared
Instructed him to write things down
Muslims believe god spoke to M. through the angel making him the greatest prophet in Islam
M. wrote things down in the Quran
Sacred text in Islam

8. M is spreading his teachings in Mecca
Many Arabs feel threatened
Plot to kill M
M flees to Medina
Hegirajourney
Home becomes the first Mosque
Building for Muslim prayer

9. 5 pillars of Islam Shahada (creed) Prayer 5 times a day Fasting
There is no god but Allah, and his messenger is M
Prayer 5 times a day
Begin at dawn, end at sunset
Fasting
During the month of Ramadan (circa Sept.)
4. Charity
Giving to the poor
5. Pilgrimage to Mecca
must go at least once & pray to the Kaaba

12. Radical Islam Jihad 6th pillar of Islam “Struggle” to obey Allah self
Tongue
Hand
Sword
Defense of Islam

14. Islamic views of Heaven
Believe in Heaven and Hell
Judgment Day
No guarantee of Heaven
Allah evaluates good and bad deeds may determine admittance
Allah may determine non admittance
“bad day”
Only way guaranteed into heaven through martyrdom
Death by holy way or jihad

15. Schism of Islam 2 major Denominations of Islam Sunni (85%) Shia (15%)
Dispute over the leadership after M.’s death
Sunni followed Abu
Shia followed Ali