Islamic Beliefs & Practices

Religious Leaders Mosque- building for Muslim prayer Imam – leader of prayers at the mosque Most important day of prayer for Muslims is Friday

Qur’an Qur’an gives Muslims guidelines for worship & behavior: You must wash before praying Do not eat or drink during prayer Do not eat pork or drink alcohol

Other Sacred Texts Sunnah- a book about Muhammad’s life that provides a model for the way of life expected of Muslims

Key Beliefs There is only one God = Allah Muhammad is his prophet On final day God will judge all people (Those who obeyed orders will live in paradise-those who did not will suffer)

Ramadan Ramadan - Holy month for Muslims Fast every day from sun up to sun down Done for God, as a sacrifice, sign of commitment Some people are exempt – elderly, very young, pregnant women, sick

Five Pillars of Islam Five Pillars of Islam- 5 acts of worship that are required of all Muslims

5 Pillars of Islam Confession of Faith (Shahadah) Charity (Zakat) Daily Prayer (Salat) Fasting (Sawm) Pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj)