1. Belief Systems: Islam

2. Do Now: Silently answer one of the following: 1. How can we show respect for someone or something? Provide examples. 2. What does the following quote mean? “If you pass my house, even if you are my enemy, I must invite you in.”

3. Islam vs. Muslim ISLAM is the RELIGION. MUSLIM is the PEOPLE.

4. Make a Prediction Look at these pictures: what do you think Islam is about?

5. Key Point 1: Origins Who? ◦ Islam began with the prophet Muhammad. ◦ About 1.62 billion people in the world today are practicing Islam (23% of the world’s population).

6. Where? Then

7. Where? Now

8. When? Islam began around 610 AD (approximately). Was this before or after Judaism? Before or after Christianity?

9. Key Point 2: Practices Place of Worship: Mosque

10. What? Religious Text The Qur’an (or Koran)

11. What? Food There are foods that are allowed (halal), and foods that are forbidden (haram) ◦ No pork, no carnivorous animals, no animal that dies naturally

12. What? Clothing Modesty ◦ Women: hijab, jilbab, abaya, chador ◦ Men: robes and head covering

13. What? Holy Days Ramadan – a month of fasting ◦ A time to purify the soul, refocus attention on God, and practice self-sacrifice http://www.brainpop.com/

14. Key Point 3: Teachings There is one God (Allah) Believe in the prophets sent by God, includes Abraham, Jesus and Muhammad The Five Pillars of Islam

15. 1. One God- Allah; Muhammad is God’s messenger 2. Prayer 5 times a day 3. Fasting during Ramadan 4. Charity to needs (2.5% of savings) 5. Pilgrimage to Mecca

16. Vocabulary: Pilgrimage A journey to a sacred place

17. Mecca  Kaaba