1. Introduction to Islam
Ms. Baquedano 10/19/17

2. Words to Know Allah – god
Prophet – person who is given the word of god
Muslim – someone who follows Islam

3. Origins
A merchant named Muhammad went to pray in the mountains of Makkah
There he received instructions from Allah on Islamic teachings, and the Qur’an [Koran]
He taught monotheism, when everyone believed in multiple gods
Many called him a liar, but he kept preaching

4. Basics
Muslims believe in the Torah [Jewish Holy book], the Gospel [ Christian book]
They believe the Qur’an is their holy book, a continuation of both books
It reveals the final revelations for the world
Two foundations of Islam:
Qur’an: The Muslim holy book, the histories
Sunnah: The rules for living as Muslims
Moses = Jewish
Jesus = Christians
Muhammad = Muslims

5. Qur’an Given to Muhammad from the angel Gabriel
Contains prayers and the final revelations of god, to be recited and memorized
Written by scribes as Muhammad could not read
Official version of Qur’an written in 651 CE
Book not allowed to touch the ground

6. Sunnah Example set by Muhammad for all Muslims Examples:
Guests cannot leave table hungry
Children must respect parents
Also includes the five pillars of Islam

7. 5 pillars of Islam
1. Shahadah: stating that you believe in only one God, and they are Allah, and their messenger is Muhammad
2. Salat: daily prayer, five times a day – dawn, noon, mid afternoon, sunset, and evening
3. Zakat: Charity. Muslims must share 1/40 of their extra wealth each year.
4. Siyam: fasting. Must not eat during sunup during Ramadan
5. Hajj: Pilgrimage. Once in their life, Muslims must travel to the holy city of Makkah

8. Facts 2nd largest religion in the world 1 out of 5 people are Muslim
There are Muslims in almost every country in the world
It is the fastest growing religion in the US