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1 “There is no god but Allah: Muhammad is the prophet of Allah”
ISLAM - “to submit” “There is no god but Allah: Muhammad is the prophet of Allah” Call to prayer

2 Muhammad “The Prophet”
570 CE in Mecca raised by an Uncle Quraish clan Hermit: spent time in solitude prayed in mtn caves Angel Gabriel appeared to him “RECITE” became QURAN Ramadan was t/month that Quran was recited to Mu. Khadija 1st convert to Islam Muhammad’s 1st wife merchant

3 FIVE PILLARS of ISLAM Proclamation of Faith Prayer five times a day
facing Mecca Alms (charity) to the poor & aged Fasting during Ramadan Gabriel spoke to Mu month of Hejira no food/water btwn sunrise & sunset Hajj: pilgrimage to Mecca ONCE in a lifetime KA’ABA

4 The QURAN Muslim holy book
sits at the right hand of Allah exact word of Allah as revealed to Mu. by Angel Gabriel God becomes the Word authority on religion, politics, law, economics & social life forbidden to translate from Arabic link btwn all Muslims

5 Muhammad’s Miracles Heart cleansed with snow by two angels
ascension to heaven: Dome o/t Rock 1500 Muslims drank water from one vessel from Mu’s hand

6 Quranic teachings “people of the book” Jews & Christians
treat w/ tolerance be merciful & compassionate repeat 1st Pillar three times in front of male Muslim to become a Muslim “I divorce you” x3 Paradise or Hell (Judgment Day) SHARIA: Islamic Law Hadith: traditional sayings o/t prophet Inshallah (the will of God) Belief in predestination God controls all that happens

7 EXPANSION OF ISLAM Arab armies united by their belief in Islam
Muslim warriors who died in combat won a place in paradise Jihad lure of riches (booty) tolerant conquerors special non-believers tax Commerce spread

8 Islamic Sects (divisions)
Sunni Muslims any devout male Muslim can be Caliph high moral character majority Shi’ites (Shiah or Shia) only descendents of Ali can be Caliph 12th Imam will return on Judgement Day only Imams can guide Muslims to salvation minority (except Iran & Iraq) Sufism: mystical Islam

9 Mosques What is a muezzin? What is a minaret?

10 Islamic Customs and Laws
Follow strict dietary laws- HALAL - name of Allah must be mentioned while animal is slaughtered – Can’t eat pork Can’t drink alcohol No gambling Can’t kill animals for sport Strict punishments for crimes- In some strongly Muslim countries there’s little difference between religious laws and country laws. (i.e. Shari’ah) 99 names for God/Allah: How to pray:

11 Women in Islam Men & women are spiritual equals
Hijab shows Muslim identity recognize intelligence, not sexuality seen as feminine Surah 4:3: If you fear that you shall not be able to deal justly with the orphans, marry women of your choice, two or three or four; but if you fear that you shall not be able to deal justly, then marry only one. Hadith: “seeking knowledge is mandatory for all Muslims”

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