1. Islam Notes

2. Islam Background Birthplace: Mecca (Makkah)- a city in Saudi Arabia
Prophet/Founder: Muhammad (Caravan Manager)
Receieved a Message from God given by an Angel Named Gabriel
Message: Allah was revealed in 3 parts –
1. through Moses (Judaisim & Hebrew Traditions)
2. through Jesus ( Christianity & Christian traditions)
3. that the last revelations of Allah were being given to Muhammad now
Founded: July 16th 622 C.E. (year of the Hijrah)
Islam Means: “Submission” (Submission to the Will of God)

3. Background Continued Holy Book: The Qur’an or Quran (Koran)
Islam is the Religion – Muslim is the person who practices Islam
The Muslim House of Worship is called a Mosque
2 important Cities
Mecca –Where Islam was founded
Medina (City of the Prophet) place where Hijrah occurred

4. Islam is not Just a religion but a way of Life
Main Beliefs of Islam
Islam is not Just a religion but a way of Life
They follow certain guidelines
5 Pillars of Islam (Holy Guidelines)
5 things that all Muslims must do to get to paradise (To Be A Good Muslim)
Shariah – Islamic Law
Based on interpretations of the Quran by Religious scholars & applies teachings of the Quran to daily life

5. 1st Pillar- Belief (Shahaadatayn)
Main Beliefs of Islam
1st Pillar- Belief (Shahaadatayn)
There is only one god (Allah) & Muhammad is his messenger

6. Main Beliefs of Islam
2nd Pillar – Prayer (Salaah) All Muslims must face Mecca and Pray 5 times a day (Certain prayers at certain times of the Day)

7. 3rd Pillar- Charity (Zakaah)
Main Beliefs of Islam
3rd Pillar- Charity (Zakaah)
Give part of one’s wealth to the poor (Giving Alms)

8. Main Beliefs of Islam
4th Pillar - Fasting (Siyaam) Refrain from food/drink from Dawn to Sunset (Daytime) through the month of Ramadan

9. Main Beliefs of Islam
5th Pillar - Pilgrimage (Hajj) Make at least 1 trip to Mecca in your lifetime

10. Shari’ah -Islamic Law It Regulates all aspects of Muslim life
Family Life
Business Practices
Government
Moral conduct
It Does not separate religious matters from civil or political law
Muslims must practice Honesty & Justice when dealing with others
Forbidden: To Gamble, Eat Pork, Drink Alcoholic Beverages, or Engage in Dishonest Behavior
Family life is based on Marriage

11. Other Facts Muslims believe in Angels
Muslims believe they will be judged (by Allah) to determine where they go in their afterlife (Goal= paradise)
Muslims believe in Predestination= People’s lives have been predetermined by Allah BUT people still have free will to make decisions

12. Other Facts Continued The sacred language was/Arabic
Muslims attend worship services on Fridays
The Iman leads the prayer service
Men and women are separated during services
Muslims believed in many other prophets aside from Muhammad (Moses, Jesus, Abraham, etc)
There were two main branches of Muslims: Shiite & Sunni
The sacred language was/Arabic
Jerusalem is considered to be a Holy Place

13. Islamic Clothes Women can wear a head scarf/ hajib/ Burka
Cultural traditions (by Country/Family/or Sect) dictate what type of clothes people wear (& color)
Women can wear a head scarf/ hajib/ Burka
Men can wear a  Kalansuwa/Turbin/Kaffiyeh