1. The Beliefs of Islam

2. Pneumonic Device I.S.L.A.M.I.C.

3. Islam’s Holy Book The Quran or Koran – contains the teachings revealed to Muhammad the prophet of Allah

6. Started in the Middle East Islam began in Saudi Arabia, in the Middle East

7. Laws = The 5 Pillars of Islam 1.Faith in Allah 2.Prayer 5 times a day facing Mecca 3.Giving alms to the poor (charity) 4.Fasting during Ramadan 5.Make a pilgrimage to Mecca once in their lifetime

8. llah Allah is the Islamic name for GOD Those who follow Allah are called MUSLIMS

9. Muhammad Muhammad is the founder of Islam His teachings are written in the Koran

10. Islam is Monotheistic Name another religion we have studied that is monotheistic =

11. Cities that are holy Mecca – Muhammad was born here and is where the KAABA is located

12. ities that are holy Medina – This is the city where Muhammad started Islam

14. Cities that are holy Jerusalem – This is where Muhammad left to heaven

16. Kaaba Is a large cube building It is the holiest place in Islam This is the building Muslims face during prayer

18. Pass the Paper: 1.) Name the 5 pillars of Islam 2.) What are some details about the holy cities of Islam? 3.) Where did Islam start & expand to?

19. For more than 20 years, Muhammad had spread the religion of Islam across the Arabian peninsula. He had begun to establish a Muslim Empire. In particular, Arab nomads had responded to his message. Islam brought order, justice, and hope of heaven into their lives. Then, in June 632, Muhammad died. Muslims were suddenly without a leader. They also lacked a clear way to choose a new one. Start of Section 2:

20. Which one do you think is Muhammad’s successor? What details in the picture made you think so?