Download Islam - History with Ms. Wright

Brief History
• Islam is the second most popular religion in the world
• with 1.3 billion followers.
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Islam began in Arabia and was revealed to humanity
by the Prophet Muhammad
• Those who follow Islam are called Muslims.
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Muslims believe that there is only one God, called
Allah, who speaks Arabic.
Holy Book
• The Muslim scripture is the Holy Qur'an.
• Muslims treat the Qur'an with great respect
because they believe that the Qur'an is from
Allah, and every word and every letter is sacred.
• Muslims regard the Qur'an as the unaltered
word of God.
Place of Worship
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House of Worship is called a Mosque.
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Worshippers are called to prayer 5
times a day from minarets – towers on
the mosque corners.
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Normal day of worship is Friday.
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Religious leaders are called imams.
Grand
mosque in
Mecca
Belief system/law code
• Called the Five Pillars of Islam
• Shahadah: declaration of faith
• Salah: Pray 5 times a day facing Mecca
• Zakat: Give a fixed proportion to charity
• Saum: Fast during the month of Ramadan.
• Hajj: Make a pilgrimage to Mecca.
Muslim Sects or Factions
• Sunni-the majority
• Believed that Muhammad’s successor should
be appointed by election (Traditional way).
• Shia-the minority
• Believed that successor should be
Muhammad’s son-in-law, Ali.
Map!
In 1500, located in Middle East,
Africa, and Southern Europe
Today, located in Middle East,
Africa, and Asia