1. Muslim World AIM/DO NOW
AIM: How do the Hajj and the Dome of the rock symbolize Muslim culture? What are some different cultural aspects of the religion?
Do Now: Watch the video of the Hajj write down 4 rituals that Muslims practice on the journey

2. The Hajj Throw stones at Satan – symbolizes Abraham
Standing at Arafat till sunset – reflect on yourself
All dressed the same
Not allowed to bring video or camera equipment
Given special names after completion
8th - 13th day of Ramadan
Go to the place Adam and Eve reunited
Go to valley that Muhammad rested

3. Muslim Art
Doesn’t normally have people as they are seen as imperfect and Muslims worried that those images would be worshipped instead of Allah
Muslims express their creativity with Calligraphy and Geometric patterns

4. Beautifully decorated Qur’an cover.

5. Interlinear edition of the Qur’an with a Persian translation underneath.

6. The Dome of the Rock on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem.

7. Exterior detail of the Dome of the Rock

8. Dome of the Rock viewed through the Old City’s “Cotton Gate”.

9. Panoramic view of Jerusalem with the Dome of the Rock visible.
Muslims believe Muhammad ascended from Heaven here and then returned to Earth to spreads God message
It is also the place where Jews believe Abraham almost sacrificed his son Isaac
Panoramic view of Jerusalem with the
Dome of the Rock visible.

10. Temple Mount/ Noble Sanctuary
All 3 religions have main religious monuments there
Western Wall – Judaism
Dome of the Rock- Islam (rock is sacred in all 3 religions
Abraham celebrated by all three religions during most holy week of the year
Currently violence over the land
Judgment day – for all 3 religions
Christianity – Church of Holy Sepulchre
Human life is the most important thing