*Islam Today; Demographics**Islam Today; Demographics*

*Understanding Muhammad: *Understanding Muhammad:

His Life and Times*His Life and Times*

*Islam as a Religion**Islam as a Religion*

*Practices and Traditions**Practices and Traditions*

Islam Today: DemographicsIslam Today: Demographics

• There are an estimated 1.2 billion There are an estimated 1.2 billion Muslims worldwideMuslims worldwide– Approximately 1/5Approximately 1/5thth of the world's of the world's

populationpopulation – Growth without missionary effortsGrowth without missionary efforts

• Where Do Muslims Live?Where Do Muslims Live?– Only 18% of Muslims live in the Arab world Only 18% of Muslims live in the Arab world – 20% are found in Sub-Saharan Africa 20% are found in Sub-Saharan Africa – 30% in the South Asian region of Pakistan, 30% in the South Asian region of Pakistan,

India and BangladeshIndia and Bangladesh– The world's largest single Muslim The world's largest single Muslim

community is in Indonesia community is in Indonesia • The Top 9The Top 9: 1) Indonesia, 2) Pakistan, 3) : 1) Indonesia, 2) Pakistan, 3)

Bangladesh, 4) India, 5) Turkey, 6) Iran, 7) Bangladesh, 4) India, 5) Turkey, 6) Iran, 7) Egypt, 8) Nigeria, and 9) ChinaEgypt, 8) Nigeria, and 9) China

The Islamic MapThe Islamic Map

Understanding Understanding Muhammad:Muhammad:His Life and His Life and

TimesTimes

A prophet of GOD, but not a god himself.

He is NOT worshipped.

The Life of Muhammad: Born in Saudi Arabia, in the city of Mecca

A trader until age 40, when Qur’an revealed to him

His teachings are the foundation of Islam

The Life of Muhammad:

Muhammad slowly began to attract some followers, most of them are young and of modest social standing

He and his followers make polytheist in Mecca angry, and they moved to Medina. (hijra)

After a decade, he invades Mecca

Later, he leads some battles himself to “defend his faith”

The Life of Muhammad:

Muhammad’s life was cut short by his sudden death on June 8, 632 about 60 years old

Within 100 years, Islam spread across the world, occupying more territory than the Roman Empire

Islam means,Islam means,

““SUBMISION”SUBMISION”

Muslims means,Muslims means,

““ONE WHO SUBMITS”ONE WHO SUBMITS”

Qur’anQur’an The holy book of the Muslims

God’s revelations to Muhammad

114 chapters (suras)

Written in Arabic.

In the name of Allah, the compassionate, the merciful.

MECCAMECCA The holy city of the Muslims

This already appeared at the time Muhammad was born

KA’BAKA’BAKA’BAKA’BALocated at the center of Mecca

A square building containing a sacred Black Stone said to have been given by God

The most holy site in the Islamic Religion

INSIDE THE KA’BAINSIDE THE KA’BAINSIDE THE KA’BAINSIDE THE KA’BA

The MosqueThe Mosque place of worship of the Muslims

The Dome of the Rock Mosque in

Jerusalem

The Dome of the Rock Mosque in

Jerusalem

Mount Moriah Rockwhere Muhammad ascended into heaven.

Six Articles of BeliefSix Articles of Belief Belief in one God (Allah)

Belief in the books sent by God:

*Suhuf –scripts of Abraham

*Tawrat –sent to Moses (Torah)

*Zabur –sent to David (Psalms)

*Iniil –sent to Jesus (Gospels)

*Qur’an –sent to Muhammad

Belief in all prophets sent by God:

*124,000 prophets, of whom 313 of those are messengers

*25 of these messengers are very important (mentioned in the Qur’an)

Six Articles of BeliefSix Articles of Belief

Belief in the Angels of whom four are held in high esteem and are named in the Qur’an

Belief in the Day of Judgment when you die and in the life after death

Belief in Fate (predestination)

*Muslims believed in the divine destiny

Islam Emphasizes:

Tolerance

Humility

Justice

Generosity

Obedience to the Law

Courage

Islam Forbids the Consumption of:

Pork (pigs believed to be unclean)

Alcoholic drinks

Other BeliefOther Belief

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1. The Testimony of Faith: Shahada

1. The Testimony of Faith: Shahada

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Saying the Shahada throughout the day

““There is no other There is no other god but Allah, and god but Allah, and Muhammad is his Muhammad is his prophet.”prophet.”

““There is no other There is no other god but Allah, and god but Allah, and Muhammad is his Muhammad is his prophet.”prophet.”

2. Prayer: Salat2. Prayer: Salat

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Praying five times a day facing Mecca: * dawn * noon * mid-afternoon * sunset * nightfall

Muslim communities gather for collective prayer mostly on Fridays

2. Salat2. Salat

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3. Charity: Zakat

3. Charity: Zakat

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Alms giving

Muslims believe that what they have are Allah’s belongings

Muslims are required to give 2.5% of their income to the poor or needy

4. Fasting: Sawm

4. Fasting: Sawm

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During Ramadan, Muslims cannot eat or drink anything during the daylight hours

Eid MubarakEid Mubarak

End of Ramadan.

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Once in their lives, Muslims make a pilgrimage to Mecca

5. Hajji5. Hajji

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5. Hajji5. Hajji

5. Hajji5. Hajji

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What will they be doing?

3-6 days of rituals or prayer

Focus is on the Ka’ba, the holiest shrine and supposed first house of mankind

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