1. Islam By: Kendall Motsinger Peyton Walker Faith Little

2. Followers 1 billion followers worldwide Popular mainly in Asia and Africa

3. The Deity Named Allah All-powerful and compassionate God Monotheistic

4. Founder and Background Muhammad founded Islam - received vision from angel - told to become messenger of God - became a prophet of Islam Arabia in A.D. 622

5. Origin of Faith Who- Muhammad was the founder What- Islamic religion is the belief in one all powerful, and compassionate God. When- 622 A.D. Where- Mecca, Arabia Why- The angel of Gabriel came to Muhammad in a vision while he was praying and told him to proclaim the name of God.

6. Holy Books The Quran is the Holy Book of the Islamic religion. It doesn’t teach about God but it’s a guide through life. The Quran emphasizes honesty, generosity, and social justice as well as set harsh penalties for crimes.

7. Organization of Religious Leaders Caliph: successor of Muhammad Mullah: a Muslim man educated in Islamic theology and sacred law. Ayatollah: a high-ranking Shiite worthy of imitation in religious law and interpretation Imam: a caliph that is the lawful temporal leader of the community

8. Basic beliefs and core values Monotheism God- one all powerful, compassionate god. People responsible for own actions. Final judgment day – depending on action- go to hell or paradise.

9. Significant Characters Muhammad- Messenger of God Allah- God of Islam

10. How it Spread Started in Arabia Spread across Southwest Asia to North Africa into Europe Hijra- journey Muhammad made from Mecca to Yathrib

11. 5 Pillars of Islam 1.A declaration of faith 2.Daily prayer 3.Giving charity to the poor 4.Fasting during the holy month of Ramadan 5.Hajj- pilgrimage to Mecca