1. Islam

2. What is Islam? Peace with God, oneself, creations
A way of life, not just a religion

3. Who are Muslims, and what do they believe?
All races, nationalities (only 18% are in the Arab world)
The majority of Muslims live in Indonesia, and other Southeast Asian countries!
Allah (God), angels, His authority over destiny, life after death

4. Why is Islam often misunderstood?
Exotic
Not a dominant religion in U.S.
Different form of worship
Radical elements

5. Where did Islam originate?
Abraham’s son, Ishmael, was commanded by God to build Ka’bah in Mecca, and spread God’s word

6. Who is Muhammad? The “Messenger of God” 570 C.E. (Middle Ages)
Received direct word of God through angel Gabriel

7. What is the Koran/Qur’an?
The 23 year revelation of God to Muhammad
The very word of God, complete
Exact record of Gabriel’s words to Muhammad

8. Is Islam tolerant of other beliefs?
Yes. Protection of rights of non-Muslims is in the Koran.
Muslims are required to treat other religions “kindly and justly”

9. What images appear in Islamic art?
Nothing human or animal—to have these appear would be insulting to God

10. The Five Pillars of

11. Faith
“There is one true God, and His prophet is Muhammad.”
Shahadah

12. Prayer
Pray 5 times a day, facing Mecca, using verses from Koran
Salat

13. Charity Concern for giving to needy “Tithe” 40% of assets
e.g.: If you make $50,000/yr—you should give $20,000 away
Zakat

14. Fasting Self-purification During Ramadan Dawn to sundown
(if physically able, otherwise, make up later)
Sawm

15. To Mecca, if physically and financially able
Pilgrimage
To Mecca, if physically and financially able
(if unable, give money to help send someone else)
Hajj

16. Nine Forms of Art

17. 1. Illuminated Manuscript

18. 2. Decorated Pottery

19. 3. Inlaid Metalwork

21. 4. Geometric Designs

24. 5. Tapestry and Carpet

25. 6. Glasswork

27. Mosaics
Pieces of tile or glass that form pictures or patterns

28. More Mosaics – looking into a dome

29. 7. Carved Wood & Stone

32. 8. Calligraphy

36. 9. No human or animal forms

37. Architecture

38. Main Form:
Mosque

39. Minarets: Towers from which muezzin call believers to prayer

40. 2. Domes: often lavishly decorated, both inside and outside; onion-shaped

42. 3. Fountain: to cleanse worshippers before entering

43. 4. No pews; large open space for prayers

45. 5. Niche (mihrab): shows direction of Mecca

46. 6. Miniber: stepped pulpit, used for Friday formal sermon

48. 7. Decorated with calligraphy—verses from the Koran

50. Islamic Architecture: Blue Mosque
Look at the photographs and answer the following:
--Evaluate two areas where its form fits the function of Islamic belief. Support your response with examples.
Interior
Exterior