Islam (around600 AD)

FounderIslam is based on the life

and teachings of the prophet Mohammed, who they believe is the last messenger of God.

The Middle East

Location/Population

Red = Christianity, Green = Islam

Religions of the World

Islam

Location/Population

Began in the Middle East (Saudi Arabia)

About 1 billion Muslims

Popular in the Middle East, North Africa & Asia

God• Islam is a monotheistic religion

• Muslims (followers of Islam) believe in one God, called Allah in Arabic.

• Believe in the God of Abraham

Symbol• Crescent and Star• Muslims believe that

when Mohammed received his first message from God moon was in its crescent stage.

Holy Book•The Koran or Qu’ran.

• It contains God’s message as given to Mohammed.

Key BeliefsLike Jews they follow dietary laws: Muslims are not allowed to eat pork or drink alcohol.

Key Beliefs

Like Christians they believe in life after

death.

Key Beliefs

•The 5 Pillars of Faith: are 5 basic duties that all followers of Islam must follow

Key Beliefs

1. Statement of Faith

Key Beliefs

2. Must give money to the

poor or charity

Key Beliefs

3. Prayer 5 times per day facing Mecca

Key Beliefs

4. Make a hajj to Mecca. A hajj is a pilgrimage (trip).

5. Fast during Ramadan.

Key Beliefs

The five pillars or central teachings of Islam are:

A. A statement of faith

B. Prayer (five times a day in the direction of Mecca)

C. Charity

D. Pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in your lifetime (called the Hajj)

E. Fasting (during the month of Ramadan)

Worship Services

• Muslims worship in a building called a Mosque.

• Their holy day is Friday

• an imam leads the prayer service.

Dome of the Rock

Mosque of Ibn Tulun, Cairo, Egypt

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Kairo_Ibn_Tulun_Moschee_BW_4.jpg

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosque_of_Ibn_Tulun

This is the minaret of the oldest mosque in Cairo, Egypt -- Ibn Tulun.

The minaret is used in the call to prayer in Islam.

Islamic Art

Place of Worship (Holy City)

•Mecca is the most important city of Islam, but so is

Jerusalem.

Mecca

The Kabba in Mecca

Holiday•Ramadan-holiday that

lasts for a month •Do not eat food or drink (fast) while the

sun is out.

HolidayRamadan-

•It is a time to purify the soul, refocus attention on God, and practice self-

sacrifice.

Feast Ending Fasting During Ramadan

Other important info.

• Muslims believe that they are descended from Abraham’s son Ishmael and that the Hebrews or Jews are descendents of Abraham’s son Isaac.

Interesting Artifacts

Interesting Artifacts