1. 1 Islam

2. 2 Muhammad the final prophet– 570-632 CE Allah (word for God) Monotheistic Major Branches: Sunni – 85% and Shiite – 15% Koran (Qur’an) is sufficient to direct all aspects of life No clergy or building required Jews & Christians – people of the book

3. 3 Five Pillars –Belief in one God, Muhammad is his Messenger –Five daily prayers facing Mecca –Generous alms (help the poor) –Fasting during the holy month of Ramadan –Pilgrimage to Mecca (hajj)

4. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A HOLY PLACE A place of worship and teaching. -Church A space for prayer. -Mosques Buildings to house relics and artifacts or entomb a leader. –Pagodas, Temples & Pyramids An environmental astronomical calendar A destination goal.-pilgrimage Create an environment in the image of God or gods

5. Taj Mahal, Agra in NW India (mausoleum) Muslim Landscapes

6. Alhambra, Granada, Spain Moorish (Muslim) Córdoba, Spain

8. Sultan Dascan Mosque, Madrasa

9. Saint Sophia, Istanbul Turkey

10. The Kaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia

12. Islam Discussion Questions What does Islam have in common with other religions? What misconceptions exist about Islam?