The Islam Culture What exactly is Islam?

Which one of these women practice Islam?

Hijab  The term hijab is used to represent the scarf or other type of head covering worn by Muslim women.  A broader meaning of the term refers to the covering that covers a woman's entire body, excluding her hands and face.

Burqa  A burqa is one way of honoring hijab and is used in certain Muslim cultures and regions.  A burqa can be a kind of veil with an opening for the eyes.  A full burqa, also called a chador, is a garment that covers the entire body and face.

Islamic World

The Faith of Islam  Islam is an Arabic word meaning encompasses the concepts of peace, greeting, surrender, and commitment, and refers commonly to an individual's surrender and commitment to God through loyalty to religion.  The religion believes that Muhammad was the last prophet sent by God.

Muslim  The term means "one who submits to God."  More commonly, the term describes any person who accepts the creed and the teachings of Islam.  Read out from the Koran or Qur'an  The Muslims follow the five pillars

Muhammad Islam’s last prophet Brought the restoration of the original religion of Adam and Eve. Wrote the words of God in the Torah. Teacher to Billions

Koran or Qur’an The word Qur'an means "the recitation" or "the reading", and refers to the divinely revealed scripture of Islam. viewed as the authoritative guide for human beings. The words of Allah passed down by Muhammad.

Five Pillars of Faith  Shahadah (profession of faith),  Salah (ritual prayer),  Zakah (alms tax),  Sawm (fasting during Ramadan)  Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca)

Hadith or Ha-deeth Sayings and traditions of Prophet Muhammad himself Records the words and deeds, explanations, and interpretations of the Prophet concerning all aspects of life

Mosque or Masjid Term meaning "place of prostration“ A building where Muslims congregate for communal worship

Masjid al-Haram in Makkah (Mecca)

Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah

Masjid al-Aqsa in Jerusalem