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Islam An Abrahamic Religion

Islam An Abrahamic Religion

Muslims are strict monotheists.

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

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

Peoples of the BookPeoples of the Book

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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

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• How is Abraham the father of 3 of How is Abraham the father of 3 of today’s world faiths?today’s world faiths?

• Is there any significance in one faith Is there any significance in one faith stemming from his 1stemming from his 1stst wife and one wife and one faith stemming from his 2faith stemming from his 2ndnd wife? wife?

• Is one branch of Abraham’s family Is one branch of Abraham’s family more important than the other?more important than the other?

• Why is it wrong for “us” to Why is it wrong for “us” to discriminate against Muslims?discriminate against Muslims?

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The Prophetic Tradition

The Prophetic TraditionAdam

Noah

Abraham

Moses

Jesus

Muhammad

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The Origins of the Qur’an

The Origins of the Qur’an Muhammad received his first

revelation from the angel Gabriel in the Cave of Hira in 610.

622 Hijrah Muhammed flees Mecca for Medina. * The beginning of the Muslim calendar (1 A.H.)

Muhammad’s revelations were compiled into the Qur’an after his death.

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

114 suras (chapters).

In the name of Allah, the compassionate, the merciful. Written in Arabic.

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1. The Shahada1. The Shahada

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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].

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2. The Salat2. The Salat

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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.

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2. The Salat2. The Salat

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The call to prayer by the muezzin in the minaret.

Pray in the mosque on Friday.

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3. The Zakat3. The Zakat

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Almsgiving (charitable donations).

Muslims believe that all things belong to God.

Zakat means both “purification” and “growth.”

About 2.5% of your income.

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4. The Sawm4. The Sawm

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Fasting during the holy month of Ramadan.

Considered a method of self- purification.

No eating or drinking from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan.

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Eid MubarakEid Mubarak

End of the Ramadan holiday.

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5. The Hajj5. The Hajj

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The pilgrimage to Mecca.

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

2-3 million Muslims make the pilgrimage every year.

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5. The Hajj5. The Hajj

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

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The Dar al-Islam

The Dar al-Islam

11 22 33 44 55

The WorldThe Worldof Islamof Islam

The WorldThe Worldof Islamof Islam

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The MosqueThe Mosque The Muslim place of worship.

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The Dome of the Rock Mosque in

Jerusalem

The Dome of the Rock Mosque in

Jerusalem

Mount Moriah Rockwhere Muhammad ascended into heaven.

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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.

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Essential Question:Essential Question:

Why was Islam able to spread so quickly and

convert so many to the new religion?

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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”).

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Muslims in the WorldToday

Muslims in the WorldToday

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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.

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Muslims in AmericaMuslims in America

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Muslim Culture in NYC

Muslim Culture in NYC

The Islamic Center, New York City

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