ISLAMBy: Tim Dunn, Sarah Conant, and

Olivia CampbellDecember 2011 preAP World

History

BACKGROUND

Founded 622 C.E The Prophet Mohammed Started on Arabian Peninsula

SACRED TEXT

The Qur’an Revelations of Mohammed Mohammad received word of Allah (god) Mecca to Median Later returned to Mecca First memorized, then written down

THE FIVE PILLARS 1. Confession of faith - One god Allah, prophet is Mohammed2. Prayer - Pray 5 times a day, facing Mecca3. Charity - Give alms to poor, donate money to mosque4. Fasting - Ramadan (9th month) fast during daylight5. Pilgrimage - Each must make holy pilgrimage to Mecca (hajj)

SYMBOLS

No official symbols of Islam Star and Crescent are associated with

Muslims Colors associated with Islam: White,

Black, red, green

ShahadatainMuslim

statement of faith

BUILDINGS Mosques - House of prayer - symbolically important to Muslims - built in the direction of Mecca - Many rules

PRAYER 5 times a day (Salat) Intension (reason for prayer, Niyyah) Call to Prayer (Adhan) Daily acts. Everything is a prayer

TRADITIONS Muharran - Islamic new year Mawlin Al-nabi - Mohammeds birthday Ramadan - the 9th month, cant eat in daylight Laylat al- qadr - night received Qur’an Laylat ul isra

PERSONAL QUESTIONS

What does Islam teach about after death? How Should a person behave? Why do people exist? Can a person understand higher power?

BIG QUESTIONS

What does Islam teach about higher power?

What was the beginning of the universe? What does Islam teach about the end of

the world? Explanation to why bad things happen What does Islam teach about male and

female roles?

WOMEN’S ROLES

Married for their money, status, beauty and devotion

Veils called hijab Cant pray with head uncovered Cant cut hair unless its covered

EXPANSION

jihad Only spread by warfare when

conquering tribes in Arabia Quickly spread Emphasis on one God and His mercy

INFLUENCE

Most widespread religion

BIBLIOGRAPHY

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“The five pillars of Islam and other acts of worship” The religion of Islam. March 29th 2011.

“The veil unveiled: the true status of women in Islam.” The religion of Islam. April 10th 2011

Leventr,y Ellen “Why bad things happen.” Beliefnet. December 5, 2011.

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islam.cfm Islam by Paul Lunde