IslamMadeline Hawkins

Spread of IslamThe Spread of Islam began in 500 C.E. When Prophet Muhammad began preaching the revelations of God.

The credit for originating Islam goes to Muhammad.

Before Muhammad, the Qur’an states it was given by god.

There are conflicting stories about how Islam originated between Muhammad, Secular history, or the Qur’an.

Origins of Islam

Considered the greatest man to have ever lived

“Ultimate example of human existence” Born in 570 A.D in Mecca Went on voyages that exposed

Him to Jewish and Christian Influences.

Background of Muhammad

The main idea of Secular History is a man’s destiny to the future evolution of earth.

1933, humanist were positively looking forward to the potential future human race.

Looking back on Secularism they cannot see why it was looked at so optimistically.

The separation of religion and politics.

Secular History

The major tenets of Islamic Belief are the five pillars of Islam.

FIVE PILLARS OF ISLAM:

◦ Belief◦ Worship

◦ Charitable giving ◦ Fasting during the month of Ramadan

◦ The pilgrimage to Mecca

Islamic Belief

A practicing Muslim must accept the common antithetical obligations that come with the culture.

Your expected to fast during the months of Ramadan

Praise the Qur'an, testify to Allah as your one true god.

A Practicing Muslim

Traditional prayer is called a Salat. A Salat is when you pray five times each

day, once at dawn, midday, afternoon, sunset and evening.

Each area has it’s own pray calendars to arrange times perfectly with the sun and times of day.

During Salat you must repeatedlywash your face, hands and feet.

Traditional Prayer

In Afghanistan they have a council of ministers.

Along with a nation assembly and a President.

President is Hamid Karzai, picture below

Afghan Politics

1. Trilogy : a collection of three books, describing the traditions of the Mohammed

2. Political Islam: describes the relationship with the Karifs

3. Karifs: non-believers of the religion 4. Dualism: the separation of worship 5. Submission: Islam means submission

The Five Principles

In Afghanistan there are multiple ethnic groups.

There are small villages, some have no schools, stores, or city government.

Most houses are made with mud-bricks. Baggy trousers is the traditional attire. Most diets consist of Nan bread, soups,

fruits and vegetables. Sometimes rice and meats.

Jobs in the villages consist of work in fields and harvesting.

Afghan Life

Afghan cites

Islam affects the peoples everyday lives in Afghanistan because prayer is a very important thing.

Most people revolve their days around their pray schedules with the sun.

Depending on where you live in villages depends on if you have a religious or nonreligious job.

Some cites don’t have city government therefore, there might not be completely controlled.

Role of Islam in Afghan life

The Qur’an is the religious text of Islam. Muslims believe it is the verbatim words

from god. They believe the Qur’an was explained over

23 years. Qur’an is basically known as the book o

guidance for the Muslim people or anybody who practices Islam.

The Qur’an

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