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MuhammedBorn to wealthy family
Prophet and founder of Islam
570 CEYear Islam was founded
God spoke to Muhammad through an angel. The
messages Muhammad received form the basis of Islam.
MeccaThe founding city of Islam
Arabia
The Hajj
Qur’anHoly text and teaching of
IslamA book of Muhammad’s
teachingsExact word of God as it was
told to Muhammad
MonotheisticMuslims believe in only ONE
God, Allah
Muhammad was a prophet
5 Pillars of IslamMajor belief of the Muslims
State your faith: “There is no god but God, and Muhammad is his prophet.”
Praying 5 times per day
Giving to poor and needy
Fasting during Ramadan
Travel to Mecca at least once on a hajj
Islam TodayMostly in the Middle East, but can be found throughout
the world.
