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History, Beliefs, Practices, Traditions, Holidays and Sacred
Writings
ISLAM
HISTORY
Muhammad was born in the city of Mecca
around 570.
 He grew up in a wealthy family, but soon
became concerned with the needs of the poor.
 He went to the hills to pray and meditate.
 According to religious writings the angel,
Gabriel spoke to Muhammad.
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The messages received
eventually became the
Qur'an.
In 613 Muhammad
began to talk about his
messages.
As Islam spread,
Mecca’s rulers grew
worried so Muhammad
moved to Medina.
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This departure from
Mecca to Medina is
known as the Hijrah.
This happened in the
year 622. This is the
first year in the Islamic
calendar.
A mosque is a building
for Muslim prayer.
BELIEFS, PRACTICES AND TRADITIONS
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Monotheistic- Belief in
ONE God.
The Five Pillars
Prayer Services- On
Friday at the Mosque.
Aqiqah-Announce to the
world the baby’s name.
Shave the baby’s head
and give the weight of
the hair in gold or silver
to the poor.
BELIEFS, PRACTICES AND TRADITIONS
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The Five Pillars
“There is no God but Allah and Muhammad is
his prophet.”
Pray 5 times a day (facing Mecca)
Give to the poor.
Fast during month of Ramadan.
Pilgrimage (travel) to Mecca one in lifetime.
HOLIDAYS
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Ramadan-Fasting for one month from sunrise
to sunset. A reminder to turn your back on
everyday things and to think of God.
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Eid-al-Fitr- Large celebration after Ramadan.
Usually spans three days.
SACRED WRITINGS
Written in Arabic
 The Qur’an- words God revealed to the prophet
(Muhammad).
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The Hadith- Stories collected by Muhammad’s
followers.
The Shari’ah- Guidelines for daily life.
 Actions of this life will determine paradise or
punishment.
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