2. Islam (around600 AD)

3. Founder Islam is based on the life and teachings of the prophet Mohammed, who they believe is the last messenger of God.

4. The Middle East

5. Location/Population

6. Red = Christianity, Green = Islam Religions of the World

7. Islam

8. Location/Population Began in the Middle East (Saudi Arabia) About 1 billion Muslims Popular in the Middle East, North Africa & Asia

9. God Islam is a monotheistic religion Muslims (followers of Islam) believe in one God, called Allah in Arabic. Believe in the God of Abraham

10. Symbol Crescent and Star Muslims believe that when Mohammed received his first message from God moon was in its crescent stage.

11. Holy Book The Koran or Qu’ran. It contains God’s message as given to Mohammed.

12. Key Beliefs Like Jews they follow dietary laws: Muslims are not allowed to eat pork or drink alcohol.

13. Key Beliefs Like Christians they believe in life after death.

14. Key Beliefs The 5 Pillars of Faith: are 5 basic duties that all followers of Islam must follow

15. Key Beliefs 1. Statement of Faith

16. Key Beliefs 2. Must give money to the poor or charity

17. Key Beliefs 3. Prayer 5 times per day facing Mecca

18. Key Beliefs 4. Make a hajj to Mecca. A hajj is a pilgrimage (trip). 5. Fast during Ramadan.

19. Key Beliefs The five pillars or central teachings of Islam are: A.A statement of faith B.Prayer (five times a day in the direction of Mecca) C.Charity D.Pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in your lifetime (called the Hajj) E.Fasting (during the month of Ramadan)

20. Worship Services Muslims worship in a building called a Mosque. Their holy day is Friday an imam leads the prayer service.

21. Dome of the Rock

22. Mosque of Ibn Tulun, Cairo, Egypt http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Kairo_Ibn_Tulun_Moschee_BW_4.jpg

23. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosque_of_Ibn_Tulun This is the minaret of the oldest mosque in Cairo, Egypt -- Ibn Tulun. The minaret is used in the call to prayer in Islam.

24. Islamic Art

25. Place of Worship (Holy City) Mecca is the most important city of Islam, but so is Jerusalem.

26. Mecca

27. The Kabba in Mecca

28. Holiday Ramadan-holiday that lasts for a month Do not eat food or drink (fast) while the sun is out.

29. Holiday Ramadan- It is a time to purify the soul, refocus attention on God, and practice self- sacrifice.

30. Feast Ending Fasting During Ramadan

31. Other important info. Muslims believe that they are descended from Abraham’s son Ishmael and that the Hebrews or Jews are descendents of Abraham’s son Isaac.

32. Interesting Artifacts