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Islam means “submission; resignation” to
the will of God
Pre-Islam most people in the Middle East
were polytheistic worshipping many gods
including Allah
Roots from Christianity and Judaism
Second largest religion in the world
Most recently founded religion
Started around 622 AD
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(Beth Davies-Stofka)
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http://www.patheos.com/Library/Islam.html
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Founder: Muhammad, a merchant who had
become very knowledgeable on Christianity and
Judaism through his travels
Muhammad is considered the final prophet after
Adam, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus
Had revelations that he believed
were from God
Presented his revelations to the
people of Mecca
Mostly ridiculed but gained a few
followers
(Encylcopedia Britannica: Islam)
http://www.patheos.com/Library/Islam/Origins/Beginnings.html
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Attacked and had to flee to Medina
People of Medina embraced Islamic faith and
followed Muhammad
He became a political and military leader and
in 630 AD he attacked Mecca
Mecca almost immediately
surrendered and became
the center of Islam
(Beth Davies-Stofka)
http://www.patheos.com/Library/Islam/Origins/Beginnings?offset=1&max=1
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The contents of Muhammad’s revelations
were recorded by his followers and compiled
into the sacred text known as the Qur’an
Muslims base their laws on the Qur’an and
the Sunnah
Their way of life is dictated by the Sunnah
and the five Pillars of Islam
(BBC: Islam)
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There is only one God called Allah
Muhammad is the restorer of the original,
monotheistic faith of Adam, Moses, and Jesus
Belief in the six articles
of faith
The Qur’an is the holy
book of Islam
The Sunnah and Pillars
of Islam prescribe the
way of life
http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/galleries/hajj/
Shahādah: Declaration of faith (rite of
passage)
 Salāt: Praying 5 times a day (clean,
facing Mecca)
 Zakāt: Giving money to
charity (2.5%)
 Saum: Fasting
 Hajj: Pilgrimage to Mecca
at least once (optional)
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(BBC: Islam)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/4444/417596839/
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Belief in Allah as the one and only God
Belief in Allah’s angels
Belief in the holy books
Belief in the prophets
Belief in the day of
judgement: the day everyone
will be judged and sent to heaven or
hell
Belief in predestination: Allah knows of
everything
(BBC Islam: Basic Articles of Faith)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/islam/texts/quran_1.shtml
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The death of Muhammad in 622 AD was a
major crisis for the newfound Muslim
population
In this, 2 major groups emerged with
possible solutions
Sunni Muslims wanted the new leader to be
someone who is capable for the job
Shia Muslims wanted the new leader to be
related to Muhammad, regardless of merit
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Five Pillars of Islam
Ramadan: 9th month of Islamic calender,
fasting during daylight hours
In the Middle East, where there
is political turmoil Islam provides
unity between people
(BBC Islam Ramadan)
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/67/Men_praying_at_Babur_Gardens_in_2010.jpg
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