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ISLAM
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Muhammad Born in Mecca-market town near Shepard, at 25 he married Khadijah (wealthy caravan business owner) At 40, while meditating he heard the voice of Gabriel, an angel He was being called to be the messenger of God Islam- Arabic for “to submit to God” Monotheistic- One true God, Allah
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Muhammad was threatened with murder so he left Mecca and went to Medina. Arabs in Medina converted to Islam, called Muslims, followers of Islam. There were then many battles between the Muslims and Meccans Muhammad returned to Mecca and destroyed all Arab idols in the Kaaba, temple that he believed Abraham built to worship the one true God. Kaaba is the holiest place in Islam
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TEACHINGS OF ISLAM Monotheistic-belief in one God Prophets-Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and Mohammed was the last and greatest Quran-sacred text Arabic-shared language unites Muslims around the world Teaches God’s will and is a guide to life Emphasize honesty, generosity, and social justice Harsh penalties for stealing or murder Judgment Day: Eternal punishment in hell or eternal bliss in paradise
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THE FIVE PILLARS OF ISLAM Declaration of faith “There is no god but God, Muhammad is the messenger of God” Pray five times a day Ritual washing, face toward the city of Mecca Pray a home or in mosque, house of worship Give to charity or to the poor Fast during Ramadan Sunrise to sunset during the month when Muhammad received his revelations Hajj Pilgrimage to Mecca if a person is physically and financially able
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Jihad Struggle in God’s service Personal duty for Muslims Holy war to defend Islam and the Muslim community “People of the Book” Jews and Christians- All three worship the same God Sharia Body of law that includes interpretation of the Quran Moral conduct, family life, business practices, government, and other parts of individual and community life Women Arab women could not inherit property, had to obey male guardians, some unwanted daughters were killed at birth Muslim women Quran prohibited killing of daughters, granted women inheritance, they were able to reject a marriage offer Women should dress modestly Not completely equal to men Less inheritance, harder to get a divorce
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