Islamic Faith

Islamic FaithBy: Amanda La BodeUniversity of Wisconsin-Stout

Just to note: Spellings, pronunciations, differ amongst different cultures and countries. Just as Christians have different sections, catholic, Lutheran, roman catholic, etc.. So does Islam. 1

Asslalmu alaykumWa alaykum assalam

Peace be upon youAnd may peace be upon you too2

Islamic Quiz

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True or False?Most Muslims are Arabs who live in the Middle East.FALSE

Only about 15-18% of all Muslims are Arabs. Most Arabs are Muslim, but most Muslims are not Arabs.4

True or False?Women of Islamic faith and men are equal?True

Women and men are equal in Islam: "Each of you is equal to the other" (Quran, 3:195). It is true that inequalities exist in many Muslim societies but it is also true that gender inequalities exist in many non-Muslim societies as well. Gender inequalities emanate from cultural practices, not the religion of Islam. In the Quran, men and women enjoy the same rights spiritually, but also socially and politically. Several Islamic countries have also had female heads of state, including Pakistan, Indonesia, Bangladesh and Turkey.

Equality in basic Humanity, Religious Obligations, Rewards and Punishment, Preservation of Honor and Nobility, Financial Dealings and Property Ownership, education and cultivation, Social responsibilities, receive fair share of wealth.5

True or False?Women are required to wear a head covering (hijab)?FALSE

It Both men and women are expected to dress in a way which is modest. The traditions of womens dressing varies across the different interpretations of the verse (24:31) of the Quran. Some cultures require women to wear different types of coverings. 6

Notice Anything?

NunOrthodox JewVirgin MaryAmishMother Teresa Muslim

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True or False?In Islam, Muhammad is regarded differently from Jesus?FALSE

Muhammad and Jesus are both messengers of God, Muhammad is the last prophet.Jesus is a very important prophet and is spoken of in the quran, along with Mary. (not sure if it is true), but It was said that Mary is mentioned in the quran more times than the bible.??9

True or False?Islam and Christianity have different origins?FALSE

All go back to the prophet Abraham10

Try to Guess?Which country has the largest number of Muslims?IndonesiaPakistanIndiaIndonesia

With over 200 million followers. Pakistan, India, Nigeria, Egypt, Iran, Turkey, and others are in the top 10 countries.11

Try to Guess?About how many people are Muslim World Wide? 1.8 Million1.6 Billion6.1 Million1.6 Billion

It is an estimation of around 1.6 billion give or take some. From Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Turkey, Southern Philippines, Africa, China, North/South America, +More

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True or False?Does Jihad means holy war?

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Its commonly believed that in the Koran theres more than one original meaning of jihad, not just the internal struggle you speak of in your talk, but also the physical struggle to defend Islam. How would you respond to those who wish to perpetuate this meaning?

Yes, depending on how you choose to interpret it, jihad has more than one meaning, but nowhere in the Koran does it say its okay to kill innocent people. On the contrary, there are many passages that explicitly prohibit such killing.An uphill battle to reclaim jihad: A Q&A with BobbyGhoshhttp://blog.ted.com/an-uphill-battle-to-reclaim-jihad-a-qa-with-bobby-ghosh/

Violence and suicide missions are un-Islamic. At its core, Islam is a religion of peace, a message reiterated many times throughout the Quran. The Quran calls its way "the paths of peace" (5:16) and states that God dislikes any disturbance of peace: "God loves not aggressors" (2:190). Additionally, there has been afatwa(or religious decree) speaking directly against terrorism and suicide bombings, stating they are unjust, evil and have no place in Islam. People who perpetuate violence in the name of Islam are no more true to their faith than Christians who blow up abortion clinics.

Jihad struggle. In the quran talks about personal stuggle. 13

IslamIslam = Submission/PeaceAl-lah = The GodMuslims ~ Followers of Islamic Faith

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IslamFounded In: 622CEPlace Founded: Mecca-Saudi ArabiaOriginal Language: ArabicMonotheism: One GodHoly Book: QuranPlace of Worship: MosqueHoly Day: FridayRank: 2nd largest

Islam began in 622CE, After enduring persecution in Mecca, Muhammad and his followers migrate to the nearby town of Yathrib (later to be known as Medina), where the people there accepted Islam. This marks the "hijrah" or "emigration," and the beginning of the Islamic calendar. In Medina, Muhammad establishes an Islamic state based on the laws revealed in the Quran and the inspired guidance coming to him from God. Eventually he begins to invite other tribes and nations to Islam.

Friday is a very important day for Muslims. It is more significant and more beneficial than any other day of the week. It is the day that Muslims gather together to pray in congregation.

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Five PillarsOf Islam

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Shahada = Profession of Faith

Profession of faith, is the first pillar of Islam. Muslims bear witness to the oneness of God by reciting the creed "There is no God but God and Muhammad is the Messenger of God."17

Salat=Prayer

Fajr (Morning)Dhuhr (Afternoon)Asr (LateAfternoon)Maghrib (Sunset)Isha (Night)

prayer, is the second pillar. The Islamic faith is based on the belief that individuals have a direct relationship with God. The world's Muslims turn individually and collectively to Makkah, to offer five daily prayers at dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, sunset and evening. In addition, Friday congregational service is also required.

Muslims pray 5 times a dayFajr is from dawn before sunriseDhuhr Between the declining of the sun & asrAsr Immediately after the last time limit of Dhurhr until just before the sunsetMaghrib soon after the sunset until the disappearance of the twilightIsha after the disappearance of the twilight until midnight

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Zakat = Charity

almsgiving, is the third pillar. Social responsibility is considered part of one's service to God; the obligatory act ofzakatprotects this duty. Zakat prescribes payment of fixed proportions of a Muslim's possessions for the welfare of the entire community and in particular for its neediest members. It is equal to 2.5 percent of an individual's total net worth, excluding obligations and family expenses.19

Sawn=Fasting

fasting during the holy month ofRamadan, is the fourth pillar of Islam. Ordained in theHoly Qur'an, the fast is an act of deep personal worship in which Muslims seek a richer perception of God. 20

Eid ul-Fitr =The Holiday of the Breaking of the Fast

The end ofRamadanis observed by three days of celebration calledEid Al-Fitr, the feast of the breaking of the fast. Customarily, it is a time for family reunion and the favored holiday for children who receive new clothing and gifts.

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Hajj =Pilgrimage

A journey to Mekka is required at least once in a Muslims lifetime, unless physically and/or financially unable to make the journey. the pilgrimage to Makkah, is the fifth pillar and the most significant manifestation of Islamic faith and unity in the world. For those Muslims who are physically and financially able to make the journey to Makkah, theHajjis a once in a lifetime duty that is the peak of their religious life. TheHajjis a remarkable spiritual gathering of over two million Muslims from all over the world to the holy city. In performing theHajj, a pilgrim follows the order of ritual that the Prophet Muhammad performed during his last pilgrimage.22

Eid ul-Adha = The Holiday of the Sacrifice

At the end of theHajj(annual pilgrimage to Makkah), Muslims throughout the world celebrate the holiday of Eid al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice). In 2015,Eid al-Adha will begin on or around September 23rd, and will last for three days During the celebration of Eid al-Adha, Muslims commemorate and remember Abraham's trials, by themselves slaughtering an animal such as a sheep, camel, or goat. The meat from the sacrifice of Eid al-Adha is mostly given away to others. One-third is eaten by immediate family and relatives, one-third is given away to friends, and one-third is donated to the poor.23

Islamic Calendar

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Islamic Calendar

12 months~11 days shorterNew Month starts when the lunar crescent is first seenYears are counted sin the Hijar (Muhammad's emigration to Medina)AH = Anno HegiraeOctober 14th 2015AD = Muharram 1 1437AH

Today is the 1st day of the Month Rajab!! 25

Islamic Calendar 12 MonthsMuharramSafarRabee Al- AwwalRabee Al- ThanyJumad Al- AwwalJumad Al- ThanyRajabShaabanRamadanThul-QidahThul-Hijjah

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Cool Facts

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Cool FactsAl-Khwarizmi is said to be the father of AlgebraPork & Alcohol is prohibitedCelebrity Muslims:Mike TysonLupe FiascoDr. Oz

Ice CubeJanet JacksonJermaine JacksonAkonDave ChappelleBusta rhymes

The religious term haram can be applied to:

Certain foodstuffs or food ingredients, such as alcohol or porkand also to foods, objects and people that would normally be halaal but which were tarnished in some or other way, for example meat slaughtered in a non-permitted wayCertain behaviours, such as adultery or abuse, abstention in the general electionsCertain objectsHaram also applies to ill-gotten wealth obtained through sin. Examples include money earned through cheating, stealing, corruption, murder or any means that involves harm to another human being. It is prohibited in Islam for a true Muslim to profit from such Haram actions. Any believer who benefits from or lives off wealth obtained through Haram is not a Muslim.

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Additional ResourcesIrgmn.org Tracks In the Snow Exhibit

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References

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