1. ERC 404 – Mr. Wilson

2. Let’s test your knowledge!

3.  When was the Religion of Islam founded?  Who is their holiest “Prophet?”  What is the name Islam’s holy book?  What is the name of their holiest city and which country is it in?  Name at least ONE Islamic holiday.  What is the name for an Islamic temple?  What kind of calendar do Muslims use?  Islam is the ________ biggest religion in the world.

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5.  ~ 600 A.D.  Mohammed (the Prophet)  The Qur’an  Mecca, in Saudi Arabia  Ramadan, Eid,  Mosque  A Lunar calendar  Second

6. Muhammad In the month of Ramadan, Muhammad was 40 years old and he started to hear “the voice of God.” He started preaching this message until he had a following.

7.  Living and preaching around Mecca and Medina, Muhammad united the tribes of the area – this is usually considered the beginning of Islam in 622 A.D.  Muhammad’s teachings were collected and turned into the Qur’an – The Islamic holy book.  Although there have been many prophets, Muhammad is considered to be the most important, the one who purified the word of God, and returned Islam to it’s original state.

8.  Islam = “submission to God” also comes from the Arabic word meaning “Peace.”  Muslim = “One who submits to God”  Allah = God  Islamic Prophets include Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus and of course, Muhammad.  Interestingly enough, the Qur’an refers to the Christians and the Jews as “People of the Book” – and holds them in the highest esteem.

10. 1. The Shahadah – When Muslims are required to recite the following during prayer: “I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah and I testify that Muhammad is the messenger of God.” 2. The Salah – the ritual prayer, which must be performed 5 times a day while facing the Kaaba in Mecca. There is some flexibility in this, but just to remind you they have the Adhan or the call to prayer.

11. http://www.balaams-ass.com/alhaj/calltoprayer.htm

13. 3. The Sawm – Fasting during the month of Ramadan. This involves no eating or drinking from dawn until sunset, to encourage a nearness and a thankfulness to Allah – and to be mindful of your sins. 4. The Zakat – the Alms giving. Obligatory for Muslims who can afford it, this pillar stipulates that you must give to the poor.

15. 5. The Hajj – the pilgrimage to Mecca! Every able-bodies Muslims who can afford it is required to visit the Kaaba at some point in their life. Once in Mecca, the pilgrim must wear a simple white Ihram and walk bare-foot around the Kaaba 7 times.

19.  The Grand Mosque is the location of the Kaaba – or the Black Stone.  According to Islamic tradition the stone dates back to the time of Adam and Eve.  It is believed to be a meteorite which fell to the Earth and Adam and Eve built the first altar out of it.  Originally white, it is now black from absorbing all of the Muslim’s sins.

22.  8 th century – Distillation and purification.  9 th century – The Restaurant!  Kerosene and Petrol  Coffee  The first Pin-Hole Camera  Chess  Washing and bathing (religious requirements!)  The Pointed Arch  Inoculation  The Fountain Pen  The modern Cheque  The Earth is Round!

25.  Sunni Muslims – they constitute a 90% majority among Muslims and are considered traditionalists.  Shi’ite Muslims – they believe in a much stricter version of the Qur’an.  Sufism – they seek inner knowledge through meditation while incorporating ideas from Christianity and Buddhism.

26.  When meeting someone: "Assalamu 'alaykum“ (Peace be upon you). Usually gets shortened to “Salam.”  When replying to the above greeting: "Wa 'alaykum assalam" (and upon you be peace).  After sneezing or when you're happy about something: "Alhumdulillah" (Praise Allah!)  “Yella” = Go!

31.  Now that you know a little more about Islam – what did you find most interesting?  In order to be a “Good Muslim” you have to be able to read the Qur’an – how is this different then other religions? (except Judaism…)  Now that you know the entire Islamic religion is based on Peace – why do you think there is such a stereotype between “terrorism” and the Islamic faith?  After writing your project on Religious Tolerance, do you think this is an important lesson? Why?