1. Islam and the Early Filipino Religion Civics Lesson 3

2. Pagan Beliefs  Forefathers worshipped their god they called Batala or Bathala.  For them Batala created the world, the heavens and man.  They believe in the power of nature, that spirits lurk around us and that there is an entity that is most powerful - they worshipped the trees, mountains, rivers, wind and all those which comprise nature.

3.  Their priests were called katalonan or babaylan.  Forefathers believed that worshipping and offering of sacrifices to ask for help or to please their gods would grant their wishes

4. Islam Religion  Islam is an Arabic word which means peace.  History:  The Islam religion began in the Philippines when the interaction between the Filipinos and the Arab happened while trading in Asia.  The Arab first traded in Sulu.  Tuan Mashaika and Makhdum Karim first introduced Islam to Filipinos.  The first who became Muslims were those who married the Arab traders.  The religion was established when the Sultanate government was organized.

5. Islamic Beliefs and Teachings  Mohammed is the prophet who founded the Islam religion.  Allah is their God.  The followers are called Muslims.  They call their bible the Koran.  Imam is their highest Muslim priest.  Rhutba is their sermon.  And their place of worship is called mosque.  Mohammed is the messenger of Allah.  They believe in angels.  They believe in the day of judgment

6. Five Pillars of the Islam Religion  Shahada - is the sincere and faithful devotion of Allah  Salat - praying 5 times a day except on Friday. Friday they go to mosque to worship Allah.  Zakat - giving alms to their fellow Muslims who are in need, orphaned, sick and victims of calamities.  Puasa - fasting during the Ramadan.  Ramadan is the most holy celebration (enjoyment, doing hard-labor, gossipying, lying, indecent actions, smoking and drinking are forbidden)  This is done for 29-30 days

7.  Hadj - pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia  Mecca is the holiest city of Islam because it is the birthplace of the Prophet Mohammed.  It is the Great Mosque in Mecca where the most sacred Muslim shrine is found. This shrine is called Ka'aba.  Pilgrims to Mecca walk around the kaaba 7 times and touch the sacred black stone.  After the Hadj, the pilgrim is then called a Hadji.