Belief Systems:

Islam

Do Now:Silently answer one of the

following:1. How can we show respect for

someone or something? Provide examples.

2. What does the following quote mean?

“If you pass my house, even if you are my enemy, I must invite you in.”

Islam vs. Muslim

ISLAM is the RELIGION.

MUSLIM is the PEOPLE.

Make a Prediction

Look at these pictures: what do you think Islam is about?

Key Point 1: OriginsWho?

◦Islam began with the prophet Muhammad.

◦About 1.62 billion people in the world today are practicing Islam (23% of the world’s population).

Where? Then

Where? Now

When?Islam began around 610 AD

(approximately).

Was this before or after Judaism?Before or after Christianity?

Key Point 2: PracticesPlace of Worship: Mosque

What? Religious TextThe Qur’an (or Koran)

What? FoodThere are foods that are allowed

(halal), and foods that are forbidden (haram)◦No pork, no carnivorous animals, no

animal that dies naturally

What? ClothingModesty

◦Women: hijab, jilbab, abaya, chador◦Men: robes and head covering

What? Holy DaysRamadan – a month of fasting

◦A time to purify the soul, refocus attention on God, and practice self-sacrifice

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Key Point 3: Teachings

There is one God (Allah)Believe in the prophets sent by God, includes Abraham, Jesus and Muhammad

The Five Pillars of Islam

The Five Pillars of Islam1. One God- Allah; Muhammad is God’s

messenger2. Prayer 5 times a day3. Fasting during Ramadan4. Charity to needs (2.5% of savings)5. Pilgrimage to Mecca

Vocabulary: PilgrimageA journey to a sacred place

Mecca

Kaaba