1. Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem It is held that Muhammad rose to heaven at the spot where the mosque is now built

2. Kaaba, Mecca (Saudi Arabia) Kaaba Great Mosque

3. Hajj: one of the five pillars

4. Hajj on CNN http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7sL0mR6 TME&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7sL0mR6 TME&feature=related

5. Taj Mahal, India A mausoleum built by Muslim Emperor for his 3 rd wife—she died giving birth to 14 th child.

6. Mosque (Northbrook, Il) Minaret: used for the call to prayer * In Sunni mosques the Imam is the leader

7. Call to Prayer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAvlimEYE pQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAvlimEYE pQ Occurs five times a day There is no God but Allah and Muhammad is his messenger. Need to wash up (if possible)

8. Need to wash up before prayer

9. Pray five times a day

10. Five pillars 1) Public declaration of faith to Allah and Islam. 2) Pray 5 times a day facing Mecca (purify first). In mosque there is call to prayer. 3) Charity (Zakat)

11. Five pillars 4) Fast during Ramadan: The month during which Muhammad received the Koran. 5) Hajj: Journey to Mecca Also: Haramm: dietary laws (No Pork, Alcohol)

12. Dress The Quran demands that both men and women dress modestly –Hijab is head covering. Western clothing “objectifies” women How modest varies by nation or woman to woman.

13. Muslim swimwear

14. Women’s rights In some nations there is severe inequality (Saudi Arabia or Afghanistan). Women need a male guardian to make decisions about marriage, travel, divorce, opening a bank account, job. Child marriage can happen Not allowed to drive.

15. Arranged marriage Muslim men and women not allowed to date. Not allowed to be alone. Not allowed to have physical intimacy before marriage. Marriages are often arranged through parents. Usually both the man and woman need to consent. Polygamy is rare but allowed according to Quran as long as certain restrictions are met.