1. World Religions:
Islam

2. John 14:6 Islam “I (Jesus) am the Way and the Truth
and the Life. No one comes to the
Father except through me.”
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Islam

3. What is Islam?
Islam is the world’s second largest religion with a following of over 1 billion people.
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4. What is Islam? Islam The word “Islam” means “submission
to God”. The word “muslim” means
“one who submits to God”.
Islam = religion
Muslim = follower
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5. Where is Islam?
Islam has spread across the whole world, but the largest populations of Muslims are found in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, in an area known as the 10/40 Window.
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8. Islam Where is Islam? Percentages by nationality: Asian – 60%
Arab – 22%
Sub-Saharan Africa – 12%
Eastern Europe – 5%
Other – 1%
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9. Origin Islam Islam was founded in 610AD by
a man named Mohammed. Mohammed
was a merchant/trader who lived in
a polytheistic area/culture.
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10. Origin
At the age of 40, Mohammed received a vision from the angel Gabriel, who gave him the “shahada” – “There is no god but Allah, and Mohammed is his messenger.”
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11. Origin
Mohammed began preaching his message, but gained few followers early on, and
was actually persecuted in his home
area (Mecca). He and his followers
fled to Medina.
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12. Origin
In Medina, Mohammed united conflicting tribes, and later returned to Mecca with 10,000 followers and conquered it. By the time of his death in 632AD, most of Arabia had converted to Islam.
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13. The Qur’an
Mohammed reported receiving “ayah” (revelations) from Allah until his death. These revelations form the verses of the Qur’an (Koran), the Muslim “bible”.
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14. The Qur’an Islam Muslims also consider the Torah
(first five books of the Old Testament)
as sacred and divinely given by Allah.
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15. Beliefs Islam Islam has seven fundamental beliefs
that every Muslim must accept:
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16. Beliefs Islam Belief in Allah Belief in the angels (good and bad)
Belief in the “books of god”
Belief in the prophets (Mohammed, Adam, Abraham, Moses, etc.)
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17. Beliefs Islam 5. Belief in the “last/judgment day”
6. Belief in the divine measurement of human affairs (Allah’s justice)
7. Belief in life after death.
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18. Beliefs Islam Muslims also believe in Satan, heaven,
and hell. They also believe that Ishmael
(the father of the Arab world), not Isaac
(the father of the Jewish world) received
the promise of God’s covenant.
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Islam

19. Beliefs Islam About God/the Trinity: Muslims reject
the Christian belief in one God in three Persons. Islam teaches that there is one
god and his name is Allah, not Yahweh
(the God of the Bible).
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Islam

20. Beliefs Islam About Jesus: Muslims believe that Jesus
(Isa al Masih) existed, but He was just another of Allah’s prophets, not God-in-the-flesh. Though Jesus is respected and revered, Mohammed is considered a greater man
and prophet than Jesus.
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Islam

21. Beliefs Islam About the Bible: Muslims recognize
parts of the Bible as true, but believe
that most of the Bible is corrupted
and inaccurate.
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22. Salvation
Muslims believe in a works-based salvation. In other words, there are certain things
you have to do to earn your salvation.
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23. Salvation Islam To be saved, Muslims must completely
obey Allah, the Koran, and the “Five
Pillars of Islam”.
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24. Salvation Islam The Five Pillars of Islam:
1. Shahada (Affirmation) – Consistent recitation of and belief in the creed that “there is no god but Allah, and Mohammed is his prophet/messenger”.
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25. Salvation Islam The Five Pillars of Islam:
2. As-Salah (Prayer) – Praying toward Mecca (the holy city) five times a day.
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26. Salvation Islam The Five Pillars of Islam:
3. Zakah (Almsgiving) – Giving a minimum of 2.5% of their income to the poor.
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27. Salvation Islam The Five Pillars of Islam:
4. Siyam (Fasting) – Fasting from dawn to dusk every day during Ramadan (the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, when Mohammed received his first
revelation from Allah).
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Islam

28. Salvation Islam The Five Pillars of Islam:
5. Al-Hajji (Pilgrimage) – Traveling to Mecca (the holy city) at least once in their lifetime, if they are financially able.
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29. Islam Misconceptions All Muslims are terrorists/extremists.
All Muslims believe in Jihad (violence/war against unbelievers).
All Muslims oppress women.
All Muslims are Arabic.
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30. Similarities Islam Islam is similar to Christianity in many ways:
Belief in one god.
Belief that Jesus existed.
Belief in afterlife.
Belief in benevolence.
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31. Differences
There are some pretty big differences between Islam and Christianity. Based on what we’ve learned so far, what do you
think are some of those differences?
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32. Differences
Jesus – Muslims believe that Jesus existed and was a great prophet. Christians believe that Jesus was the Word made flesh, the Son of God, the Messiah, and that He is part of the Trinity – He is God!
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33. Differences Islam The Bible – Muslims believe in only parts
of the Bible. Christians believe the Bible
is the inspired Word of God.
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34. Differences
Salvation – Muslims believe they are saved by what they do. Christians believe they are saved by Who they know.
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35. Differences
Relationship with God – Muslims believe in knowing Allah through the Koran, through prayer, etc. Christians believe that when they believe in Jesus, the Holy Spirit (God) takes up residence in them and
they know Him intimately.
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36. Think about it...
Many people say that Christians and Muslims worship the same god.
What do you think? Is Allah
the same as the God of the Bible?
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37. Think about it...
Muslims regard Jesus (Isa al Masih) as a divine prophet (messenger from Allah).
What do you think – is that enough?
Is it okay to think Jesus was just a
good teacher, prophet, etc.?
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38. Think about it...
Will Muslims go to Heaven?
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Islam

39. Relate
If you ever have a chance to have a conversation or become friends with a Muslim, here are some tips!
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40. Relate
LISTEN.
Be a good friend. Many Muslim cultures put a high value on friendship/hospitality.
Do NOT tear down their faith or beliefs.
Ask lots of questions.
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41. Relate Islam Here are some good questions to ask:
What led you to believe/follow Islam?
What have you been taught about Jesus?
How do you know you’ve done enough
in Allah’s eyes to be saved?
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42. Wrap-Up
Do you have any thoughts/questions?
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43. John 14:6 Islam “I (Jesus) am the Way and the Truth
and the Life. No one comes to the
Father except through me.”
World Religions:
Islam