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Islam Belief in the in a monotheistic god as reveled to the Prophet Mohammad. God is referred to as Allah. The Holy Book is the Quran The Hajj A required pilgrimage to Mecca the birth place of Mohammad, that a Muslim must make in his or her lifetime. Mecca 2 million pilgrims a year Osama Bin Laden sees us on Saudi Soil as an abomination against Islam. Remember, he offered to protect Saudi Arabia after the Iraq invasion of Kuwait. The Saudis picked us for protection. This was the beginning of 9/11 The Kabba Believed to house a meteorite, sent by Allah, of a piece of the Garden of Eden. The Mosque A Muslim house of worship Taj Mahal Mosques Mosques due to their contact mostly fighting with the Byzantine Empire are influenced by the design. However unlike Byzantine Churches which have a plain exterior, Mosques may be richly decorated Islamic Architecture is based on the Roman Dome but modified in a more “onion” shape and richly decorated. The Roman Arch has also been modified to have a sharp Keystone Mosques are Known for the four Minarets Towers that are used to call Muslims to Prayer 5 times a day. No Seats Worshipers use pray matts There is usually an alter Islamic art is based on geometry, calligraphy, and organic forms. Calligraphy is the highest form The Imam The Imam is the head of a Mosque and religious leader. He can also be a strong political leader! Dome of the Rock Located in Jerusalem on the former site of the Jewish Temple destroyed by the Romans around 70 AD is the site where Abraham was said to have offered his son for sacrifice. This site is holy for Jews, Christians and Muslims!!! The Dome of the Rock The site where Mohammad ascended the Golden Ladder to Heaven The rock where Abraham was to sacrifice Isaac and the Rock where Muhammad ascended to Heaven Again the Dome is Richly decorated in geometric form