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Islam
In this lesson, students will be able to identify characteristics of Islam. Students will be able to identify and/or define the following terms:
MuhammadThe Five Pillars of the Faith
Muslim (Moslem)Koran (Qu’ran)
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Saudi Arabiais a country
in the MiddleEast. It is alsothe birthplaceof the world
religion, Islam.
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Muhammad
• Muhammad was born in Mecca, Arabia.
• He became involved in the Arabian caravan trade.
• He eventually married a wealthy widow and spent many hours meditating and praying in the caves around Mecca.
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By the 600s A.D., a new religionwas founded.
The religion of Islamis based on therevelations of the Prophet Muhammad.
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Monotheism• Muhammad believed that the one, true
God had spoken to him. Muhammad became a monotheist.
• Muhammad believed that the God who spoke to him was the same God of the Jews and Christians.
• Muhammad believed that he was the Seal of the Prophets or God’s final prophet.
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The Koran orQu’ran is the holy book of
Islam. Muslimsor Moslems
(the followers ofIslam) believethat the words
of the Koran areGod’s words to
Muhammad.
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At one point, Muhammad and his followershad to flee Mecca and go to Medina. This
is called the Hegira or Hijra.
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The Five Pillars of the Faith• The Five Pillars of the Faith are five critical
beliefs or actions for Muslims or followers of Muhammad.
• The Five Pillars are:To believe in One God
To Pray Five Times a Day Facing MeccaTo Give Alms or Charity to the Poor
To Fast During the Month of Ramadan from Sunrise to Sunset
To Make a Pilgrimage to Mecca if Able