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ISLAM: VIEWS OF THE AFTER LIFE (Madeline)
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According to the tenets of the Muslim faith, death is the complete end of physical life and the
beginning of a period of rest until the day of resurrection when Allah judges the living and the
dead
Like Christianity, Islam teaches the continued existence of the soul and a transformed physical
existence after death
Many Muslims believe that the righteous are able to see visions of God after death and that the
wicked see visions of hell
When the Day of Judgment arrives, everyone is judged according to their deeds in life and be
divided between the eternal destinations of Paradise and Hell
Resurrection and the Day of Judgment
A central doctrine of the Qur'an is the Last Day, on which the world will be destroyed and Allah will raise
all people and jinn from the dead to be judged. Until the Day of Judgment, deceased souls remain in
their graves awaiting the resurrection. However, they begin to feel immediately a taste of their destiny
to come. Those bound for hell will suffer in their graves, while those bound for heaven will be in peace
until that time. The resurrection that will take place on the Last Day is physical, and is explained by
suggesting that God will re-create the decayed body. On the Last Day, resurrected humans and jinn will
be judged by Allah according to their deeds. One's eternal destination depends on balance of good to
bad deeds in life. They are either granted admission to Paradise, where they will enjoy spiritual and
physical pleasures forever with mansions, delicious foods and drink, and virgin companions, or
condemned to Hell, which has seven doors leading to a fiery crater of various levels, the lowest of which
contains the tree Zaqqum and a cauldron of boiling pitch. The level of hell depends on the degree of
offenses. Suffering is both physical and spiritual for eternity.
The Day of Judgment is described as passing over Hell on a narrow bridge in order to enter Paradise.
Those who fall, weighted by their bad deeds, will remain in Hell forever.
The Qur'an specifies two exceptions to this general rule:
1.Warriors who die fighting in the cause of God are ushered immediately to God's presence; and
2."Enemies of Islam" are sentenced immediately to Hell upon death.
Islam Review- Mecca (Nathan C)
- Mecca is a city found in Saudi Arabia with a current population of approximately 1.3 million.
- Mecca is the religious center of Islam for the following reasons:
- It is the birthplace of their leader and Prophet Muhammad. He lived there for much of his life,
and the Islamic religion grew from this city.
- It is the home of the Kabba, which is the holiest place in Islam. This is where Muhammad
smashed all of the idols, upon returning from Medina with an army of supporters. This is when Islam
truly began to grow.
- Millions of Muslim people make the same pilgrimage to Mecca as Muhammad did. This is
known as the Hajj, and is the fifth of the fundamental Five Pillars of Islam.
- In the time of Muhammad, Mecca was also a very prominent trade center, which helped Muhammad
to meet many people, including his wife Khadija.
- Mecca is very close to Medina which is where Muhammad travelled after he was exiled for his beliefs.
- When Muslims pray to Allah, they always face towards Mecca, no matter where they are in the world.
- The waters of the Zam Zam flow by Mecca, which saved Abraham’s son Ishmael from dying of
dehydration in the Meccan desert.
The Mosque (Mark E.)
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Place of worship for the Islamic people
All practicing Muslims meet at the mosque on Friday, its called the Sabbath
day
Includes a number of elements: Mimbar, Pulpit, Maqsura, Minaret, sahn, riwaqs;
Mimbar – A pulpit in a mosque where the leader if pray stands to delivers
sermons
Mihrab - A niche in the wall of a mosque, at the point nearest to Mecca, toward
which the congregation faces to pray
Maqsura –an enclosure, a box or wooden screen near the Mihrab or the center of the qiblah wall
Minaret – tall slender tower, typically part of a mosque, with a balcony from which a muezzin
calls Muslims to prayer
Sahn – A sahn Islamic architecture, is a courtyard. As per the traditional Islamic architectural
style, almost every mosque has a sahn, which is surrounded by an arcade from all
sides.
Riwaqs – A riwaq is an arcade or portico open on at least one side. Such structures are built in
Iran and other Islamic countries, mostly in the bazaars or mosques
Festivals in Islam (Chris G.)
There are 5 main festivals in the Islam religion. These include Eid-Al-Fitr, which is the breaking of
the fast, Eid-Al-Adha, which is the feast of sacrifice, Ramadan (Sawm), which is fasting, Day of Hijrah,
which is the Islamic New Year, and Millad ul-Nabi, which is the Birthday of the prophet Muhammad. EidAl-Fitr is a celebration which marks the end of Ramadan and is one of the most important celebrations.
During Eid-Al-Fitr people dress in their finest clothes, decorate their homes and enjoy visits from friends
and family. Charity and good deeds have special significance during this celebration. Eid-Al-Adha is a
celebration that happens during the 12th month of the Islamic calendar. It is a celebration that concludes
the Hajj and commemorates the prophet Abrahams willingness to obey Allah by sacrificing his son
Ishmael. It is celebrated by sacrificing a lamb on the 10th day and distributing the meat to relatives and
friends. Ramadan, another major festival, is celebrated on the 9th month of the Islamic calendar and is
usually 29-30 days. It is a month of fasting and worship. Food and drinks are not allowed between
sunrise and sunset. Day of Hijrah is celebrated on the 1st day of the 1st month and is a celebration to
remember the journey Muhammad made from Mecca to Medina. It is celebrated relatively quietly with
readings and prayers. Milad ul-Nabi is celebrated on the 12th day of the 3rd month. It is a celebration that
celebrates the birth of Muhammad, the founder of Islam.
The 7 Beliefs of Islam Religion - Cassa
1) Muslims first and most important belief is in ___________. They also are strict about __________.
Allah was the sole __________and savior of the _____________. Allah is the _________ of Muslims
faith.
2) Angles come from an ________________, created from light. They are faithful _________ of Allah,
assigned to do specific tasks from Him. Angles can not commit _______ and must obey Allah.
3) Some prophets and messengers of Allah in the Muslim religion are_____________, Abraham, Moses,
Jesus, John the Baptist. They believe that the fist prophet was ___________ and the last prophet was
Muhammad. All prophets taught one central message, to __________ Allah.
4) Believe in all _________ of Allah that has been sent down through the prophets. Muhammad gave
_________from Allah to correct human error which is written in the ________. The Qur’an has the
____________on how a Muslims are suppose to live their lives and describes _________ of Allah.
5) The day will come when all living souls and everything in the universe shall _______.
6) We will all resurrect in order to be judged for our ____________________. Allah will question how
you lived your _________ and if sins are not forgiven you are sent to __________.
7) God has full __________ and ___________ of all things and we should ________Allah’s wisdom in all
things. Things only happen by His will; this is called _________, but does not contradict with
__________________.
Kirsten
Symbol
Name
Crescent Moon and Star
The Kabba
The Shahada
Importance
 Principal symbol on
Islam that is used
 Appears on many
flags and stamps in
Islam culture
 Some scholars would
say that it is symbolic
of the solace &
understanding
offered by Islam
 Sacred shrine of
Mecca
 In the cycle of their 5
daily prayers,
Muslims turn to the
direction of the
Kabba
 Referred to the
“House of God” in the
Koran
 “ there is no God but
Allah & Muhammad
is the messenger of
Allah”
 Represents the
acceptance of Allah,
Muhammad and
Islam in its entirety
 Profession of faith “
Bearing witness”
Mosque Review - David
History:
 Muhammed built the first mosque
What is it?
 Place of worship for Muslims
 Equivalent to a Christian church
Where are they?
 Anywhere there is an Islamic community to use the mosque
When are they used?
 For any of the 5 required daily prayers of Salat
 During the Friday prayer
How are they used?
 Prayers are led by the imam
 Shoes are removed prior to entering the prayer hall
 There is a ritual washing before entering the mosque
 Prayers are made in a large flat area, usually carpeted
 Mosques may be divided for men and women to worship/pray separately
 When praying, Muslims face Mecca
Islamic Creed - Alex
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a creed said by a Muslim at least once in their life
to be a true Muslim one would have to say the creed in front of at least 2 other Muslims
it highlights the Islamic faiths belief of one God
also highlights that Muhammad is the last prophet
The creed translated into English means “There is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is his
messenger.”
Islamic Inventions Review – Ben T.
When you hear the word “invention,” most people think of neat gadgets created by
scientists in a lab. However, many of the most important things in the world that so
many of us take for granted we created or discovered by Muslims. This review will go
over 5 of the most prominent ones.
Coffee
While an Arab was tending his goats near Ethiopia, he noticed that when the goats ate
a certain berry, they became more lively. He then boiled the berry, and this made the
world’s first coffee. By the 15th century, it had made its way to Mecca and Turkey, and
was in England by 1650. Coffee is now the number one hot drink in the world, and over
2.25 billion cups are consumed every day.
Chess
Although a form of chess was played in ancient India, the game did not evolve into what
we know it as today until it was brought to Persia. From there it spread outwards to
Europe, Spain, and Japan. The word rook, comes from the Persian rukh which means
chariot.
Soap
Washing is a very important religious requirement to Muslims, which is why they were
so advanced in the field of bathing and soap. Arabs were the first to combine vegetable
oils with sodium hydroxide which is what we still use today. In 1759 a Muslim opened a
store in England that sold shampoo, and he was appointed Shampooing Surgeon to
Kings George IV and William IV.
Numbering and Mathematics
Although you may just know as them as ‘numbers’ the system we use are actually
called Arabic numerals, and were first used by Muslim mathematicians in 825. Algebra
was named after one of the creators, and many of those components are also still in
use today. Muslims also introduced algorithms, and trigonometry to the world of
mathematics. This informations was brought to Europe 300 years later by Italian
mathematician Fibonacci.
Cheques
Muslims often used pieces of paper, called a saqq, which was a written vow to pay for
good when they were delivered. This was to avoid carrying money and valuables across
dangerous terrain. In the 800s, a Muslim could cash a cheque in China drawn on his
bank in Baghdad.
"How Islamic Inventors Changed the World - Science - News - The Independent." The Independent | News | UK and
Worldwide News | Newspaper. Web. 09 Dec. 2011. <http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/how-islamicinventors-changed-the-world-469452.html>.
"Economics of Coffee." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Web. 09 Dec. 2011.
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economics_of_coffee>.
Festivals in Islam - Stacy
Ramadan: In the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, which lasts 29-30 days. Muslims fast and refrain
from drinking, smoking and sex during the daytime. These are to teach them about patience and their
submissiveness to Allah. During this time Muslims pray more and spend more time at the mosque.
Eid-Al-Fitr: Ends Ramadan and its fasting. Give money to the poor so everyone can have a feast, meet at
the mosque for prayers, and have a party at home while giving gifts to family.
Eid-Al-Adha: 12th month in Islamic calendar when Hajj takes place in the first 10 days. It celebrates
Abraham willing to sacrifice his own son when tested by Allah. A lamb is sacrificed on the 10th day. Also
spend time in mosque, with family, and giving gifts. (This is the more serious Eid)
Day of Hijrah: Islamic New Year on the 1st day of Muharram on the 1st month.
Millad ul-Nabi: Muhammad’s birthday. (12th day of Rabi Awwal- 3rd month)