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Essential Question:
How is Islam and the life of
Muhammad related to Judaism
and Christianity?
7.5 Trace the origins of Islam and the life and teachings of Muhammad, including Islam’s
historical connections to Judaism and Christianity. (C,H)
Term
Quran (Koran)
Islam
Allah
Polytheism
Monotheism
Hint
Definition
holy book of Muslims
means submission in Arabic; term used for those who believe
Muhammad was God’s final greatest and final prophet
Arabic term meaning God
belief in multiple gods
belief in one god
Hadith
Sunnah
the written record of the Sunnah
traditions of Muhammad; record of Muhammad’s words and actions;
Muslim guideline for how to live a proper life
Arabic
language of the Arabs; language the Quran is published in
Open your SS text to page 80-82.
Discussion points:
How is Islam similar to Christianity and Judaism?
How is Islam different from Christianity and Judaism?
Religion
Judaism
Christianity
Judaism
Symbols
Views
Views on
Holy books
about Jesus Muhammad
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Recall the five pillars and
supporting details. Have
students use the graphic
organizer to list the 5 pillars of
Islam and supporting details.
More information can be found
in their text on pages 82-85.
Discussion
How the Five Pillars of Islam are similar and different to
expectations of followers in Judaism and Christianity?
Reflect, Record, Recite:
Are there any pillars that are distinguishably Islamic
and are not represented in either Christianity or
Judaism?
Pick 10
#1
Which religion sees Muhammad as the final and greatest prophet?
#2
Which religions believe in the existence of Jesus?
#3
Which of the three religions in this lesson believe in no use of symbols?
#4
Which religions believe in prayer?
#5
Which of these faiths are monotheistic?
#6
Which of these was formed when an angel reportedly came to
Muhammad in the desert to deliver a message?
#7
What are the five pillars of Islam?
#7
How often do Muslims pray?
#8
Where do Muslims face during prayer?
#9
What does “Allah” mean?
#10
What language is the Koran most commonly printed in?
#11
Identify the holy text used by Muslims.
#12
Illustrate the only “symbol” ever used in association with Islam.
#13
Identify one way that Islam is different than Christianity and Judaism?
#14
Identify one way that Islam is similar than Christianity and Judaism?
#15
What is hajj?