Islam

Origins Muhammad – 570 CE 622 CE - 1st Year in the Muslim Calendar Medina

Where Practiced Middle East

Important People Allah - God Muhammad (s) - prophet caliph – successor to the prophet imam – prayer leader

Sects Shi’ite or Shi’ah 10-15% Sunni 85-90% Shias believe that only descendants of Muhammad should become the caliph Sunni 85-90% Sunnis believe that caliph should be chosen through consensus 

Traditions/Worship/Celebrations Prayer 5 times per day (towards Mecca) Ramadan – revelation of the Qu’ran to Muhammad Eid al-Fitr – celebrates the end of Ramadan Eid al-Adha – the bigger Eid Hajj – pilgrimage to Mecca one in a lifetime

Texts & Language Qu’ran or Koran Arabic

Places of Worship Mosque

Basic Beliefs 5 Pillars Sabbath - Friday no god except Allah Daily prayers Give to the poor Fasting during Ramadan Pilgrimage to Mecca Sabbath - Friday

Sacred Sites Mecca Kaaba Medina Jerusalem Dome of the Rock

Sacred Sites Mecca Kaaba