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Islam Newest of the Major Western Religions
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Symbol Crescent moon and star
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Followers Called Muslims Second largest religion (1.3 billion people) after Christianity (2 billion people) Rapidly growing
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Located in The Middle East North Africa Southeast Asia
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Founded by Muhammad in 600 AD in Mecca and Medina, Saudi Arabia
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Developed out of Judaism and Christianity Archangel Gabriel gave Muhammad a message Jesus and Moses are Muslim prophets
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Koran (Qur’an)= holy book
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Allah = name of god
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Mosque = Muslim place of worship Minarets = towers on the mosque Friday = holy day Imam = title of the preacher
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Five Pillars of Islam Faith: “There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is his messenger” Prayer: pray five times a day facing Mecca Alms: give money to poor Fasting: not eating during the day during the month of Ramadan Pilgrimage: Journey to Mecca to go around the Kaaba seven times
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Government and church are the same Their constitution is the Koran
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Allowed four wives
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Cannot eat pork or drink alcohol
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Women wear veils and some wear burkas
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Jihad = holy war Koran says to make war on the infidel (non- believers) If you die in a jihad, you will go to heaven
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Two branches of Islam Sunnis: 90% less strict Shiites: 10% very strict, especially to women Iran Iraq Afghanistan
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