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Islam William J. Morales What are the origins of Islam? • Islam means acceptance, surrender, submission, or commitment. • Muslim means committing yourself to Allah (Muslim God) and enjoying it. • Like many religions, someone on earth, in this case Muhammad, was chosen by the deity, Allah, to be his messenger and spread his word. • Islam is said to have started when Muhammad, the messenger, migrated from Mecca to Medina. This journey is called the Hijra. • Muhammad’s Hijra started on September 24, 622, which is the beginning of the Muslim calendar. Beth Davies-Stofka The symbol above means Allah, who is the deity in the Muslim religion. What are the major tenets of Islamic belief? • The major tenets in Islam are the 5 pillars. • The first pillar, Iman (faith), says to only believe in Allah and Muhammad. And there’s no one else worthy of worship. • The second pillar, Salah (prayer), is done in prayer five times a day no matter what you’re doing, nothing is more important than Allah and Muhammad. • The third pillar, Zakah, is to help those in need and don’t be materialized. • The fourth pillar, Sawm (fasting), is for sacrificing yourself by not eating from sunrise to sundown for one month. • The fifth pillar, Hajj (pilgrimage), is going to Mecca at least once in your life. Five Pillars of Islam Here is a map of Mecca, where every Muslim has to go at least once in their life. What is expected of a practicing Muslim? • • • • • • Muslims are expected of the following things to do every so often… Read the Quran Go to mosque Follow the five pillars of Islam Praying Help himself, his family, his friends, and his community Here are people praying at a Mosque to fulfill their duty as Muslims. What is the role of Islam in Afghan politics and in Afghan life? • Muslim politics come from interpretations of the Quran. • In Muslim governed countries, women cannot drive, have a job, vote, be alone in the streets, etc. • Women are only useful for reproduction, cooking, cleaning, and taking care of the kids. • If any woman is violates any rules they will be beaten. • If a man does something illegal they will get slapped in the wrist. Here is a woman about to be beaten publically, for something she probably didn’t even do. Fun Facts!!! • • • • “Islam” means peace through the submission of life Yahweh, God, and Allah is the same deity. The original city of Medina was called “YATHRIB” Millions of Muslims around the world have memorized Quran letter for letter, word for word, beginning to end. • The Muslim calendar is based on the moon instead of the sun. • The most Muslim populated country is Indonesia with about 184 million Muslims. • The name “Muhammad” is the most common name in the world. 101 INTERSETING FACTS ABOUT ISLAM Works Cited • Davies-Stofka, Beth. "Library." Beginnings. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Oct. 2012. <http://www.patheos.com/Library/Islam/Origins/Beginnings.html>. • "Five Pillars of Islam." Five Pillars of Islam. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Oct. 2012. <http://www.islam101.com/dawah/pillars.html>. • "Thread: **101 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT ISLAM**." TTI. N.p., 21 Mar. 2008. Web. 17 Oct. 2012. <http://www.turntoislam.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29606>.