Islam
Islam Africa: 40% Christian 40% Muslim Islam Followers are Muslim Submission to god Followers are Muslim One who submits to god 2nd largest religion in world 2.2 Billion Christians 1.4 Billion Muslims Fastest growing religion Africa: 40% Christian 40% Muslim
Muhammad Muhammad M The angel Gabriel appeared Born in Mecca 25 y/o married 40 y/o went to a cave to pray The angel Gabriel appeared Instructed him to write things down Muslims believe god spoke to M. through the angel making him the greatest prophet in Islam M. wrote things down in the Quran Sacred text in Islam
M is spreading his teachings in Mecca Many Arabs feel threatened Plot to kill M M flees to Medina Hegirajourney Home becomes the first Mosque Building for Muslim prayer
5 pillars of Islam Shahada (creed) Prayer 5 times a day Fasting There is no god but Allah, and his messenger is M Prayer 5 times a day Begin at dawn, end at sunset Fasting During the month of Ramadan (circa Sept.) 4. Charity Giving to the poor 5. Pilgrimage to Mecca must go at least once & pray to the Kaaba
Radical Islam Jihad 6th pillar of Islam “Struggle” to obey Allah self Tongue Hand Sword Defense of Islam
Islamic views of Heaven Believe in Heaven and Hell Judgment Day No guarantee of Heaven Allah evaluates good and bad deeds may determine admittance Allah may determine non admittance “bad day” Only way guaranteed into heaven through martyrdom Death by holy way or jihad
Schism of Islam 2 major Denominations of Islam Sunni (85%) Shia (15%) Dispute over the leadership after M.’s death Sunni followed Abu Shia followed Ali