1. The Beliefs of Islam

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. I. Islam is Monotheistic
Name another religion we have studied that is monotheistic =
Christianity

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

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

13. C.
Cities that are holy
Jerusalem – This is where Muhammad left to heaven from

14. Dome of the Rock

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