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An Introduction to Islam by InterFaith Cultural Organization www.interfaithathens.org

ALLAH The God The One and Only Most Gracious Most Merciful INTERFAITH CULTURAL ORGANIZATION www.interfaithathens.org

Five Pillars of Islam Shahadah (profession of faith) Salah (ritual prayer 5 times a day) Sawm (tax on the community) Zakah (fasting during Ramadan) Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca) INTERFAITH CULTURAL ORGANIZATION www.interfaithathens.org

6 Articles of Belief (Iman) Belief in God (Allah) Belief in the Angels Belief in the Holy Books Belief in Prophets Belief in the Day of Judgment and Resurrection Belief in the Decrees or the Predestination of God (Allah) INTERFAITH CULTURAL ORGANIZATION www.interfaithathens.org

Some Prohibitions in Islam Injustice and Prejudice Associating Partners to Allah Alcohol and Drugs Gambling and Lies Fornication and Adultery INTERFAITH CULTURAL ORGANIZATION www.interfaithathens.org

It is necessary and sufficient to accept; To Become a Muslim It is necessary and sufficient to accept; "There is no God but Allah and Muhammad (peace be on him) is the servant and messenger of Allah" INTERFAITH CULTURAL ORGANIZATION www.interfaithathens.org

Jesus and Mary in Islam Muslims believe, respect and revere Jesus (peace be upon him), and await his Second Coming. They consider him one of the greatest of God’s Messengers to mankind. The Quran confirms his virgin birth (A Chapter of the Quran is entitled “Mary”), and Mary is considered one of the most pious and virtuous women in all creation. INTERFAITH CULTURAL ORGANIZATION www.interfaithathens.org

The Virgin Mary (Qur’an 3: 42-47) “Be hold!” the Angel said, “God has chosen you, and purified you, and chosen you above the women of all nations. O Mary , God gives you good news of a word from Him, whose name shall be the Messiah, Jesus son of Mary, honored in this world and the Hereafter, and one shall speak to the people from his cradle and in maturity, and shall be of the righteous.” She said: “ O my Lord! How shall I have a son when no man has touched me? ” He said: “ Even so; God creates what He will. When He decrees a thing, He says to it, ‘Be!’ and it is.” INTERFAITH CULTURAL ORGANIZATION www.interfaithathens.org

What’s Islam’s view on other beliefs? “God forbids you not, with regards to those who fight you not for [your] faith nor drive you out of your homes, from dealing kindly and justly with them; for God loves those who are just” (Quran, 60:8) INTERFAITH CULTURAL ORGANIZATION www.interfaithathens.org

Muslim Population in the World 1.3-1.4 billion muslims in the world 10% Arabs Over 9 million muslims in North America Second largest religion practised in the world Fastest growing religion in the world INTERFAITH CULTURAL ORGANIZATION www.interfaithathens.org

The World’s Muslim Population INTERFAITH CULTURAL ORGANIZATION www.interfaithathens.org

Some Terms in Islam Mosque: place of worship in Islam Adhan: the Islamic call to prayer Kaaba: the holiest place in Islam INTERFAITH CULTURAL ORGANIZATION www.interfaithathens.org

Some terms in Islam Qur’an: the Holy Book of Islam Sunnah: the way of Prophet Imam: the religious leader or teacher INTERFAITH CULTURAL ORGANIZATION www.interfaithathens.org

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The Holy Qur’an 114 Chapters Exact words of God (Allah) revealed to Prophet Muhammad through angel Gabriel Originally memorized by companions Written by scribes INTERFAITH CULTURAL ORGANIZATION www.interfaithathens.org

Translation of Fatiha In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Praise be to God, the Cherisher and Sustainer of the Worlds; Most Gracious, Most Merciful; Master of the Day of Judgment. Thee do we worship, and Thine aid we seek. Show us the straight way, The way of those on whom Thou hast bestowed Thy Grace, those whose (portion) is not wrath, and who go not astray. INTERFAITH CULTURAL ORGANIZATION www.interfaithathens.org

The Archangels Gabriel Mikail Israfil Izra’il INTERFAITH CULTURAL ORGANIZATION www.interfaithathens.org

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Holidays in Islam Eid ul-Fitr : the end of Ramadan. Eid ul-Adha: celebrated in honor of the prophet Abraham. Every Friday: congregational prayer at the mosque, sermon by Imam INTERFAITH CULTURAL ORGANIZATION www.interfaithathens.org