1. Islam

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

3. Where Practiced
Middle East

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

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

6. 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

7. Texts & Language
Qu’ran or Koran
Arabic

8. Places of Worship
Mosque

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

10. Sacred Sites
Mecca
Kaaba
Medina
Jerusalem
Dome of the Rock

11. Sacred Sites
Mecca
Kaaba