1. ISLAM
Founded by MUHAMMAD in what is now MECCA, SAUDI ARABIA around 610 A.D.

2. People that follow Islam are called MUSLIMS
They follow the sacred text known as the QURAN.
The Muslim name for a church is called a MOSQUE.
Muslims call God Allah

3. The Muslims follow the FIVE PILLARS OF ISLAM
The Muslims follow the FIVE PILLARS OF ISLAM. These rules help to guide Muslims in their life and in their attempt to get to Heaven.
2 Major divisions of Islam are Shia and Sunni Muslims.

4. The Five Pillars of Islam
1. Belief in one god Allah and his prophet Muhammad
2. Prayer 5 times throughout everyday
3. Pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in a lifetime

5. Five Pillars of Islam 4. Fasting during the month of Ramadan
5. The giving of Alms, or charity