ISMAILI ISLAMBy Emily and Stacey
CONTENT History of Islam and Muhammad Aga khan The difference between the Shi’a and Sunni Religion and Beliefs Culture Symbols Summary Game and short answer References
HISTORY OF ISLAM, ISMAILI AND MUHAMMAD
HISTORY OF ISMAILI Where they originated from The population of Islam Ismalil’s Meaning of Islam, Muslim
MUHAMMAD’S LIFE He was born in Mecca in 570 AD. Half of Muhammad’s family died before he was
8 years old. He lived with his uncle after his families death About his father, the merchant Muhammad’s
wish to be like his father His career, started by a woman, progressed into
marriage and family Muhammad’s qualities, personality and rituals The reason behind his travels
HOW THE FAITH TIES INTO MUHAMMAD Mount Nur was his favourite cave to
pray/meditate The Angel Gabriel came to him Enlightenment Mecca believed Muhammad was false
prophet Persecution Fled to Ethiopia, considered a criminal
IMPORTANT STUFF ABOUT ISMAILI ISLAM They believe in the 7 imams (The seveners)1. Ali ibn Abu Talib2. Husayn ibn Ali3. Ali Zayn al-Abidin4. Muhammad al-Baqir5. Ja'far as-Sidiq6. Isma'il ibn Ja'far 7. Muhammad ibn Isma'il They pray in Jamaat, Khana Sunni and Ismaili rituals that are different Shia community being the second largest sect Ismaili group names
AGA KHAN He is a priest just for the Ismaili Islam A religious ruler, he holds the most significant
place in the Ismaili Islam . The Aga khan is the view of thinking, having
spiritual faith and belief, The Aga Khan is not a spirtual God, the Aga
Khan is a real person such examples of other Aga Khans is Inaara Aga Khan, Gary Otte Aga Khan, and Sultan Sir Mahomed Shah Aga Khan.
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE SHI’A AND SUNNI
Difference between Sunni and Shia Muslims
Differences in religious practices
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SUNNI, SHIA AND ISMAILI ISLAM
Originally shared the same beliefs and not much difference
Political differences History of the two when Muhammad died Sunni believed that Muhammad’s followers should have
taken his place Shia believed close relatives should have taken his place Shia Muslims were overruled and Muhammad’s friend
took his place Shia means party of Ali Sunni means follower of the prophet traditions
DIFFERENCES IN RELIGIOUS PRACTICES
Same main beliefs in Koran and pillars Shia believe the Imam are sinless by
nature They think that traveling to their
graves bring them closer to Allah Sunni Muslims do not believe that the
Imams are saints
RELIGION AND BELIEFS IN THEIR GOD
5 Pillars of Islam Koran Seven things all Muslims believe The basic rules and beliefs of the
muslims
5 PILLARS OF ISLAM
1. Shahadah: no one worthy of praise/worship except God. Muhammad is his messenger.
2. Salah: establishment of 5 daily prayers.
3. Zakat: giving to charity4. Ramadhan: fasting from dawn to dusk 5. Hajj: journey to Mecca
KORAN
Bible for Muslims Given to Muhammad The Muslims take very good care of it Daily devotion for Muslims When it gets old it gets buried Only written in Arabic to be the Koran
SEVEN THINGS ALL MUSLIMS BELIEVE
God Angels Holy books Messengers Day of judgement Good and evil Heaven and Hell
THE BASIC RULES AND BELIEFS OF THE MUSLIMS
Different beliefs from other religions Believe that whoever gambles gives
money to the poor Believe having intercourse before
marriage is a crime. Some believe that women are lesser
then men and some don’t.
CULTURE The language of the Koran Why is this language significant to
them? Marriage Divorce
NATIVE LANGUAGE
What is their native language?
Prayer is from the HolyKoran
WHY IS THIS LANGUAGE SIGNIFICANT TO THEM?
Their God was creator of mankind Koran was its last creation Koran sent to Arabic, Arabic became its native
language.
Fun fact about the Arabic language – They read right to left and isread in script.
MARRIAGE
No religious ceremonies Social disgrace Must his puberty to get married Maximum of 4 wives Can not marry someone Out side of the religion What is prohibited
DIVORCE
Appoint an arbitrator Wait 4 months cooling off before
divorce Divorced women to observe an interim
period Who gets what Reasons for why a woman will divorce a
man
SYMBOLS Crescent moon and star has many
different meanings Some believe it means fight of the gods Some believe it represents the 5 pillars Known as a good omen.
SUMMARY History of Islam and Muhammad Aga khan The difference between the Shi’a and
Sunni Religion and Beliefs Culture Symbols
REFERENCES
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Jeopardy Game
How many pillars are there in Islam?
Where was Muhammad Born ?
What is the Koran’s language?
What Branch did the Ismaili faith come from? Sunni or Sh’ia?
What is the Muslims religious book called?
What tragedy happened by the time Muhammad was 8?
How long do they have to wait before they realize they want a divorce?
Of the three sect of Muslims which belief is more popular? Ismaili, or Shi’a or Sunni?
What are the 7 beliefs that all Muslims share?
Where would Muhammad go to pray?
How many wives can a Muslim man have, and how must he treat them?
What was the separation between Sunni and Shia in the first place? When did it date back to?
Do all Muslims believe that women are lesser than men?
Who was the angel that enlightened Muhammad?
What does a Muslim have to have before getting married?
Did the Shia Muslims believe that Muhammads best friend should have taken his place as a prophet of God? Why or why not?