1. Islam Belief in the in a monotheistic god as reveled to the Prophet Mohammad. God is referred to as Allah. The Holy Book is the Quran

2. The Hajj A required pilgrimage to Mecca the birth place of Mohammad, that a Muslim must make in his or her lifetime. A required pilgrimage to Mecca the birth place of Mohammad, that a Muslim must make in his or her lifetime.

3. Mecca

4. 2 million pilgrims a year Osama Bin Laden sees us on Saudi Soil as an abomination against Islam. Remember, he offered to protect Saudi Arabia after the Iraq invasion of Kuwait. The Saudis picked us for protection. This was the beginning of 9/11

5. The Kabba Believed to house a meteorite, sent by Allah, of a piece of the Garden of Eden. Believed to house a meteorite, sent by Allah, of a piece of the Garden of Eden.

6. The Mosque A Muslim house of worship Taj Mahal

7. Islamic Architecture is based on the Roman Dome but modified in a more “onion” shape and richly decorated.

8. Mosques are Known for the four Minarets Towers that are used to call Muslims to Prayer 5 times a day. Towers that are used to call Muslims to Prayer 5 times a day.

9. Islamic art is based on geometry, calligraphy, and organic forms.

10. Calligraphy is the highest form

11. The Imam The Imam is the head of a Mosque and religious leader. He can also be a strong political leader! The Imam is the head of a Mosque and religious leader. He can also be a strong political leader!

12. Dome of the Rock Located in Jerusalem on the former site of the Jewish Temple destroyed by the Romans around 70 AD is the site where Abraham was said to have offered his son for sacrifice. This site is holy for Jews, Christians and Muslims!!! Located in Jerusalem on the former site of the Jewish Temple destroyed by the Romans around 70 AD is the site where Abraham was said to have offered his son for sacrifice. This site is holy for Jews, Christians and Muslims!!!

13. The Dome of the Rock The site where Mohammad ascended the Golden Ladder to Heaven The site where Mohammad ascended the Golden Ladder to Heaven

14. Again the Dome is Richly decorated in geometric form Again the Dome is Richly decorated in geometric form

15. The other Side of Islam Radical Islamic Jihadist