1. The Beliefs of Islam Copyright © Clara Kim 2007. All rights reserved.

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3. Islam’s Holy Book The Quran or Koran – contains the teachings revealed to Muhammad the prophet of Allah

5. Started in the Middle East Islam began in Saudi Arabia, in the Middle East

6. Laws = The 5 Pillars of Islam 1.Faith in Allah 2.Prayer 5 times a day facing Mecca 3.Giving alms to the poor (charity) 4.Fasting during Ramadan 5.Make a pilgrimage to Mecca once in their lifetime

7. llah Allah is the Islamic name for GOD Those who follow Allah are called MUSLIMS

8. Muhammad Muhammad is the founder of Islam His teachings are written in the Koran

9. Islam is Monotheistic Name another religion we have studied that is monotheistic =

10. Cities that are holy Mecca – Muhammad was born here and is where the KAABA is located

11. ities that are holy Medina – This is the city where Muhammad started Islam

13. Cities that are holy Jerusalem – This is where Muhammad left to heaven from

15. Kaaba Is a large cube building It is the holiest place in Islam This is the building Muslims face during prayer