1. An Introduction to Islam by InterFaith Cultural Organization

2. ALLAH The God The One and Only Most Gracious Most Merciful
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3. Five Pillars of Islam Shahadah (profession of faith)
Salah (ritual prayer 5 times a day)
Sawm (tax on the community)
Zakah (fasting during Ramadan)
Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca)
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4. 6 Articles of Belief (Iman)
Belief in God (Allah)
Belief in the Angels
Belief in the Holy Books
Belief in Prophets
Belief in the Day of Judgment and Resurrection
Belief in the Decrees or the Predestination of God (Allah)
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5. Some Prohibitions in Islam
Injustice and Prejudice
Associating Partners to Allah
Alcohol and Drugs
Gambling and Lies
Fornication and Adultery
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6. It is necessary and sufficient to accept;
To Become a Muslim
It is necessary and sufficient to accept;
"There is no God but Allah and Muhammad (peace be on him) is the servant and messenger of Allah"
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7. Jesus and Mary in Islam
Muslims believe, respect and revere Jesus (peace be upon him), and await his Second Coming. They consider him one of the greatest of God’s Messengers to mankind. The Quran confirms his virgin birth (A Chapter of the Quran is entitled “Mary”), and Mary is considered one of the most pious and virtuous women in all creation.
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8. The Virgin Mary (Qur’an 3: 42-47)
“Be hold!” the Angel said, “God has chosen you, and purified you, and chosen you above the women of all nations. O Mary , God gives you good news of a word from Him, whose name shall be the Messiah, Jesus son of Mary, honored in this world and the Hereafter, and one shall speak to the people from his cradle and in maturity, and shall be of the righteous.”
She said: “ O my Lord! How shall I have a son when no man has touched me? ”
He said: “ Even so; God creates what He will. When He decrees a thing, He says to it, ‘Be!’ and it is.”
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9. What’s Islam’s view on other beliefs?
“God forbids you not, with regards to those who fight you not for [your] faith nor drive you out of your homes, from dealing kindly and justly with them; for God loves those who are just” (Quran, 60:8)
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10. Muslim Population in the World
billion muslims in the world
10% Arabs
Over 9 million muslims in North America
Second largest religion practised in the world
Fastest growing religion in the world
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11. The World’s Muslim Population
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12. Some Terms in Islam Mosque: place of worship in Islam
Adhan: the Islamic call to prayer
Kaaba: the holiest place in Islam
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13. Some terms in Islam Qur’an: the Holy Book of Islam
Sunnah: the way of Prophet
Imam: the religious leader or teacher
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17. The Holy Qur’an 114 Chapters
Exact words of God (Allah) revealed to Prophet Muhammad through angel Gabriel
Originally memorized by companions
Written by scribes
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18. Translation of Fatiha
In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
Praise be to God, the Cherisher and Sustainer of the Worlds;
Most Gracious, Most Merciful;
Master of the Day of Judgment.
Thee do we worship, and Thine aid we seek.
Show us the straight way,
The way of those on whom Thou hast bestowed Thy Grace, those whose (portion) is not wrath, and who go not astray.
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19. The Archangels Gabriel Mikail Israfil Izra’il
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24. Holidays in Islam Eid ul-Fitr : the end of Ramadan.
Eid ul-Adha: celebrated in honor of the prophet Abraham.
Every Friday: congregational prayer at the mosque, sermon by Imam
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