Do NowDo Now

• 1)True or False: Christians are 1)True or False: Christians are

• monotheistic? monotheistic?

• 2)What are the teachings of Christianity 2)What are the teachings of Christianity

based on?based on?

3) The two parts of the Christian Bible3) The two parts of the Christian Bible

are calledare called

4) T or F Jesus was Jewish. 4) T or F Jesus was Jewish.

Essential QuestionEssential Question

• What are the teachings/beliefs of What are the teachings/beliefs of Islam? Islam?

IslamAn Abrahamic Religion

IslamAn Abrahamic Religion Muslims are monotheistic.

They believe in the Judeo- Christian God, which they call Allah.

Muslims believe that the Torah and the Bible, like the Qur’an (Koran),is the word of God.

Peoples of the BookPeoples of the Book

Abraham’s GenealogyAbraham’s Genealogy

ABRAHAMABRAHAM SARAHSARAHHAGARHAGAR

IsaacIsaac

EsauEsauJacobJacob

12 Tribes of Israel

12 Tribes of Israel

Ishmael

Ishmael

12 Arabian Tribes

12 Arabian Tribes

The Prophetic Tradition

The Prophetic Tradition

Adam

Noah

Abraham

Moses

Jesus

Muhammad

The Origins of the Qur’anThe Origins of the Qur’an Muhammad received his first revelation from the angel Gabriel in the Cave of Hira in 610.

The Qur’anThe Qur’an Muslims believe it contains the word of God.

114 suras (chapters).

Written in Arabic.

1. The Shahada1. The Shahada

11

The testimony.

The declaration of faith:There is no god worthy of There is no god worthy of worship except God, andworship except God, andMuhammad is HisMuhammad is HisMessenger [or Prophet].Messenger [or Prophet].

There is no god worthy of There is no god worthy of worship except God, andworship except God, andMuhammad is HisMuhammad is HisMessenger [or Prophet].Messenger [or Prophet].

2. The Salat2. The Salat

22

The mandatory prayers performed 5 times a day: * dawn * noon * late afternoon * sunset * before going to bed

Wash before praying.

Face Mecca and use a prayer rug.

3. The Zakat3. The Zakat

33

Almsgiving (charitable donations).

Muslims believe that all things belong to God.

About 2.5% of your income.

4. The Sawm4. The Sawm

44

Fasting during the holy month of Ramadan.

Considered a method of self- purification.

No eating or drinking from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan.

5. The Hajj5. The Hajj

55

The pilgrimage to Mecca.

Must be done at least once in a Muslim’s lifetime.

2-3 million Muslims make the pilgrimage every year.

5. The Hajj5. The Hajj

55

Those who complete the pilgrimage can add the title hajji to their name.

The Dar al-Islam

The Dar al-Islam

11 22 33 44 55

The WorldThe Worldof Islamof Islam

The WorldThe Worldof Islamof Islam

The MosqueThe Mosque The Muslim place of worship.

Do NowDo Now

• Please answer the following question:Please answer the following question:

• Name and describe the 5 pillars of Islam:Name and describe the 5 pillars of Islam:

Essential Question:Essential Question:

Why was Islam able to spread so quickly and

convert so many to the new religion?

The Dome of the Rock Mosque in

Jerusalem

The Dome of the Rock Mosque in

Jerusalem

Mount Moriah Rockwhere Muhammad ascended into heaven.

Other Islamic Religious Practices

Other Islamic Religious Practices

Up to four wives allowed at once.

No alcohol or pork.

No gambling.

Sharia body of Islamic law to regulate daily living.

Three holiest cities in Islam: * Mecca, Medina, Jerusalem.

The Spread of IslamThe Spread of Islam Easy to learn and practice.

No priesthood.

Teaches equality.

Non-Muslims, who were “Peoples of the Book,” were allowed religious freedom, but paid additional taxes.

Easily “portable” nomads & trade routes.

Jihad (“Holy War”) against pagans and other non-believers (“infidels”).

Muslims in the WorldToday

Muslims in the WorldToday

Countries with the Largest Muslim

Population

Countries with the Largest Muslim

Population1. Indonesia 183,000,00

06. Iran 62,000,000

2. Pakistan 134,000,000

7. Egypt 59,000,000

3. India 121,000,000

8. Nigeria 53,000,000

4. Bangladesh

114,000,000

9. Algeria 31,000,000

5. Turkey 66,000,000 10. Morocco 29,000,000

* Arabs make up only 20% of the total Muslim population of the

world.

Muslims in AmericaMuslims in America

Muslim Culture in NYC

Muslim Culture in NYC

The Islamic Center, New York City

Venn Diagram Venn Diagram

• Using the Venn diagram, write down Christianity, Using the Venn diagram, write down Christianity, Islam and JudaismIslam and Judaism

• Then write down what each have in common and Then write down what each have in common and their differences. their differences.

ClassworkClasswork

• Please complete the following assignment-Please complete the following assignment-

• Reading Guide p 91-97Reading Guide p 91-97

Similarities Similarities

Similarities:- All claim to be monotheist religions.

- All believe in Divine Revelation, a contact between God and humans through revelation.

- They believe in the life after death, in a Day of Judgment, and in Hell and Paradise.

Similarities ContSimilarities Cont

– They appeared in the same geographical zone. They appeared in the same geographical zone. (Middle East)(Middle East)

- They recognize ALMOST the same prophets- They recognize ALMOST the same prophets

– -With Christianity recognizing Jesus and Moses but -With Christianity recognizing Jesus and Moses but not Muhammadnot Muhammad

– - Islam recognizing Jesus, Moses and Muhammad- Islam recognizing Jesus, Moses and Muhammad

– --- Judaism only Moses and previous prophets--- Judaism only Moses and previous prophets

DifferencesDifferences

• Differences:Differences: The concept of God in Christianity is that The concept of God in Christianity is that

of of a Trinity in One. a Trinity in One. (God, Jesus and the Holy (God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit)Spirit)– Judaism and Islam do not believe in the trinity. Judaism and Islam do not believe in the trinity.

The God of Judaism (Yahweh) is focused on The God of Judaism (Yahweh) is focused on one one nation (the children of Israel). nation (the children of Israel).

– The God of Christianity and Islam is universalThe God of Christianity and Islam is universal..

Differences ContDifferences Cont

– Judaism and Islam have detailed laws. Judaism and Islam have detailed laws. Christianity does not have the same. Christianity does not have the same.

-Islam and Christianity have a lot of focus on -Islam and Christianity have a lot of focus on spirituality. Judaism have more focus on law.spirituality. Judaism have more focus on law.

ChartChart

  Islam Judaism Christianity

called Muslims Jews Christians

current adherents

1.3 billion 14 million 2 billion

current size rank

2nd largest 12th largest largest

major concentration

Middle East, Southeast

Asia

Israel, Europe,

USA

Europe, North and South

America, rapid growth in Africa

sacred text Qur'an

(Koran) Bible

Bible (Jewish Bible + New Testament

date founded 622 CE unknown c. 33 CE

place founded

Saudi Arabia Palestine (def

) Palestine

founder MuhammadMoses or Abraham

Jesus

clergy imams rabbis

priests, ministers, pastors, bishops

house of worship

mosque synagoguechurch, chapel,

cathedral

main day of worship

Friday Saturday Sunday

type of theism

monotheism monotheism monotheism

names of God

Allah (Arabic for God)

Yahweh, Yahweh, the Holy Trinity

other spiritual beings

angels, demons, jinn

angels and demons

angels and demons

revered humans

prophets, imams

(especially in Shia)

prophetssaints, church fathers

identity of Jesus

true prophet of God, whose

message has been

corrupted

false prophet

Son of God, God

incarnate, savior of the

world