Crossing Borders

by Dawn Stark

Where is Morocco?

What is Muslim? What is Islam?

• Nearly one quarter of the world’s population follows the religion that was revealed to the Prophet Mohammed and subsequently transcribed into the Quran.

• Islam and Muslim are both words used to describe the religion revealed to the Prophet Mohammed.

From: Difference.Between.net http://www.differencebetween.net/miscellaneous/difference-between-islam-and-muslim/

Islam •The act of submitting to the will of God •The religion itself

Muslim•The person who participates in the act of submission.

•The followers of the religion of Islam.

How many people practice Islam?Source: The Atlas of Faiths; Encyclopedia Britannica (2003)

World ReligionsFrom: The Peace Dome

http://www.peacedome.org/PeaceMaking/Power_of_Prayer/Images_PoPrayer/world_religions_chart.jpg

What is the Qur’an?

• The Quran is the central religious text of Islam, which Muslim believe to be the verbatim word of God.

Other Religious Texts• Broad definition of Religion:

– "Religion is any specific system of belief about deity, often involving rituals, a code of ethics, a philosophy of life, and a worldview." • A worldview is a set of basic, foundational beliefs concerning deity,

humanity and the rest of the universe.

Hinduism: The Vedas

Judaism: The Torah

Buddhism: The Tripitaka

Christianity: The Bible

What is Hijab?

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• Hijab is a veil which covers the hair and neck. • It is worn by Muslim women particularly in the presence of

non-related adult males.