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Islam

(around600 AD)

Founder

Islam 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

Religions of the World

Red = Christianity, Green = Islam

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
Quran.
It contains
Gods message
as given to
Mohammed.

Key Beliefs

Like 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

This is the minaret of


the oldest mosque in
Cairo, Egypt -- Ibn
Tulun.

The minaret is used in


the call to prayer in
Islam.

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

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.

Holiday

Ramadan It is a time to purify the soul, refocus


attention on God, and practice selfsacrifice.

Feast Ending Fasting During


Ramadan

Other important info.


Muslims believe that they are
descended from Abrahams son
Ishmael and that the Hebrews or Jews
are descendents of Abrahams son
Isaac.

Interesting Artifacts

Interesting Artifacts

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