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Islam
Introduction
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Islam is the second most popular religion in the world, with over one
billion followers.
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Islam began in Arabia and was revealed to humanity by the Prophet
Muhammad (peace be upon him).
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Islam is mainly followed in the Middle East, Asia, and the north of Africa.
Introduction
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Muslims believe that there is only One God and the Arabic word for God is
Allah.
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According to Muslims, God sent a number of prophets to mankind to teach
them how to live according to His law.
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They believe that the final Prophet was Muhammad.
How it began
 The
prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h.) was born
in A.D. 570 at Mecca, in Saudi Arabia.
 The story in the holy book (the Qur'an) tells
how one night in 610 he was meditating in a
cave when he was visited by the angel
Jibreel.
 Once Jibreel mentioned the name of Allah,
Muhammad began to recite words which he
came to believe were the words of God.
 The words were remembered and recorded,
and form the text of the Holy Qu'ran.
Key Facts
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Muslims base their laws on the Qur'an.
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They believe there are five basic Pillars of Islam: declaration of faith,
praying five times a day, giving money to charity, fasting and a pilgrimage
to Mecca.
• Muslims worship in a
building called a
Mosque and always
face Mecca.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/eid-uladah/3921.html
Islam and Art
RE Presentation
15th October 13
Introduction to Islamic Art
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Islamic art is often vibrant and distinctive.
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It seeks to portray the meaning and essence of things,
rather than just their physical form
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Writing has high status in Islam
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Books are a major art-form
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Calligraphy is a major art-form
Islamic calligraphy
Meaning and Design
 Islamic
art reflects Islam’s cultural values,
and reveals the way in which Muslims view
the spiritual realm and the universe
 For
the Muslim, reality begins with and
centers on Allah.
 Allah
is at the heart of worship and
aspirations for Muslims, and is the focus of
their lives.
 So
Islamic art focuses on the spiritual
representation of objects and beings, and not
their physical qualities.
Here are a few examples…
Analysis of the pictures
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The Muslim artist does not attempt to replicate nature
as it is, but tries to convey what it represents.
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This lets the artist, and those who experience the art,
get closer to Allah.
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However you will see compared to Christian art
Muslims will never represent their prophet in any of
there artistic work. Many abide by this out of respect
as they feel they cannot portray the prophet as he
was and so the drawing will never be faithful. It is
therefore considered a lie about the prophet and
Muslims are not allowed to lie about their prophet.
Sunni and Shiathe two main
branches of Islam.
RE Presentation
15th October 13
Islam
Peace Be Upon
Him
Sunni only
Abu Bakr as the
leader after
Muhammad.
Believe the
selection of a
leader in
political and not
spiritual terms.
Shia only
Both
Accept the
foundations
of Islam.
Ali (Muhammad’s (PBUH)
son-in-law and cousin)
should be the leader.
The holy book is
the Qur’an.
Believe in the selection of a
leader in political and
spiritual terms.
Evidence= Muhammad
(PBUH), on the way back
from his last Hajj*,
proclaimed that Ali
should be the spiritual
guide and master of all
believers.
The prophets family are the
rightful leaders of the Islamic
world.
Evidence = Abu Bakr was
Muhammad (PBUH)
chosen by the
was the final
Muhammad (PBUH) to
prophet.
lead congregational
prayers just before he
All Muslims are
died.
required to pray
Teachings are aimed at
finding Islamic solutions five times a day.
to moral & religious
Found in many countries
questions society in any
including Iraq, Pakistan,
society.
Albania and Yemen.
Key differences in Islamic
theology
Shia
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Shia practice allows
them to combine some
of their five a day
prayers into three daily
prayer times.
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The concept of the
Mahdi is key theory of
Shi'a theology.
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Practice visiting and
venerating shrines.
Sunni
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Sunni Muslims believe in
the coming of a Mahdi.
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No hierarchy of the
clergy in Sunni Islam.
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Most religious
institutions in Sunni
Muslim states are
funded by the state.
Final thoughts
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There are two main branches of Islam (Sunni and Shia).
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Despite some key differences, they do share some common similarities.
Further reading.
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/islam/subdivisions/sunnishia_
1.shtml and http://www.fas.org/irp/crs/RS21745.pdf - For more detail
of Sunni and Shia Muslims.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnmdU_6sLUY - Shows key features
of Shia Muslims (theology).
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http://www.channel4.com/news/sunni-shia-islam-muslim-syriamiddle-east-key-questions -Shows key facts about the religion and
explains conflicts.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAzQwwS-mCY - Warning this may
contain some upsetting images. This video clip explains the key
differences between Sunni and Shia Muslims.
Islam and Women
RE Presentation 15 October 2013
Different Islamic Perspectives
India
Iran
Turkey
What Does Islam Say About
Women?
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Islam teaches that men and women are equal in the
sight of Allah.
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However, although men and women are equal, they are
not the same. They have different purposes. It is part of
Allah’s design that a man provides for the financial
needs of his family, and for a woman to look after the
home and family.
What Does Islam Say About
Women?
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Although the rights of women are different to those of
men, they do have the right to choose whom they
marry, to divorce, to study, to own property, to conduct
business and to take part in politics.
The Global Perspective On
Rights for Islamic Women
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Do Islamic women living in non-Muslim countries have
more rights and freedom?
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Is it a breach of Human Rights if an Islamic country has
a different interpretation on the role of women in
society?
The Global Perspective On
Rights for Islamic Women
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Should countries or organisations seek to make changes
to Islamic customs where women are not allowed to
drive, be seen without appropriate Islamic dress or be
educated?
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Should Islamic communities seek the right to decide
how Islamic women should live in non Muslim countries?
Comparisons
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The current Islamic year is 1434 AH. How does the role
of Islamic women in this year compare with Christian
women in the calendar year 1434 AD?
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If Christian countries can tolerate subjects like the
Word of Wisdom health code within the Mormon faith
should the same tolerance be extended on issues such
as education, dress and arranged marriages within the
Islamic faith?
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Are Catholic schools, in their vision of Christianity, any
different to Islamic schools in their teaching of Islam?
Final Thought
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Does modern Islam fulfil the opening Islamic statements
about women?