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(around600 AD)
Founder
Location/Population
Islam
Location/Population
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
Quran.
It contains
Gods message
as given to
Mohammed.
Key Beliefs
Key Beliefs
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.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Kairo_Ibn_Tulun_Moschee_BW_4.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosque_of_Ibn_Tulun
Islamic Art
Mecca
Holiday
Ramadan-holiday that
lasts for a month
Do not eat food or
drink (fast) while the
sun is out.
Holiday
Interesting Artifacts
Interesting Artifacts