1. Islam Founded: 622 AD

2. Islam’s Key Beliefs Belief in heaven, hell, and afterlifeBelief in heaven, hell, and afterlife 5 Pillars:5 Pillars:5 Pillars5 Pillars 1)Only one God-Allah and Muhammad is his prophet 2)Pray 5x/day 3)Charity 4)Fast during Ramadan 5)Pilgramage to Mecca

3. Islam’s Holy Book is the Qur’an Word of Allah as given to MuhammadWord of Allah as given to MuhammadMuhammad Muslims believe Muhammad ascended to heaven over a period of time where he received messages from Allah through the angel GabrielMuslims believe Muhammad ascended to heaven over a period of time where he received messages from Allah through the angel Gabriel

4. Islam’s Divisions (Sects) Sunni and Shi’aSunni and Shi’a –The division among Muslims began with disagreements about who should lead after the death of Muhammad. –Sunnis believe that anyone with a deep understanding of Islam and the Qur’an can lead Muslims –Shi’as believe that only direct descendants of Muhammad can lead Muslims