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Mr. Weiss Islam Presentation Crescent Moon Muslim Woman Mecca Muslim Academy Mosque Minaret Muslim Men Praying Muslim Baby Muslim Protest Traditional Islamic Mosque http://www.shira.net/abaad.htm 8/10 Please stop the hatred Mr. Weiss Islam Presentation The September, 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon have brought to the surface a lot of ignorant beliefs and stereotypes about Islam. More than ever it is time for all of us to educate ourselves on the second largest religion in the world. 8/10 Mr. Weiss Islam Presentation Take three minutes to list on a piece of paper everything you know, or think you know, about Islam and/or Muslims. 1. 2. 3. 4. 8/10 Mr. Weiss Islam Presentation Origins of Islam •Prophet Muhammad born on the Arabian Peninsula about 570 CE in the city of Makkah •Makkah was the site of an important house of worship called the Ka’bah, which the Arabs associated with the Prophet Abraham (Ibrahm) and his son Ishmael (Ismail) •From 610 to 622 CE, Muhammad received revelations from Allah and he transmitted them to his followers in Arabic. •The words were written down and in to the Qur’an •Muslims believe it to be the direct word of God 8/10 Mr. Weiss Islam Presentation Origins of Islam •During centuries following the rise of Islam and the expansion of the Muslim state, spread across parts of Africa, Europe and Asia. •Between 1500 and 1800 CE Islam continued to spread, mostly in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, West Africa and Southeast Asia. •During the 19th century European colonization of Muslim regions increased the economic and political effects of the growing shift in manufacturing and trade toward Europe’s favor. •After World War Two nearly all of today’s modern Muslim countries had achieved independence from European powers. •Today we have more than 50 countries with Muslim majorities and dozens more with significant minorities. 8/10 Mr. Weiss Islam Presentation 8/10 Mr. Weiss Islam Presentation Basic Beliefs of Islam 1.Allah 2.Angels of Allah (Malaikah) 3.Books of Allah (Ktuballah) 4.Messengers of Allah (Rusulullah) 5.The Day of Judgement (Yawmuddin) 6.Destiny (al-Qadr) 7.Life after death (Akhirah) 8/10 Mr. Weiss Islam Presentation Allah: “I believe in Allah, in His Angels, in His Books, in His messengers, in the Last Day (Day of Judgement) and in the fact that everything good or bad is decided by Allah, the Almighty,,and in the life after death. Angels of Allah: Angels are a special creation of Allah. They have been created from divine light (Nur) to perform specific duties. 8/10 Books of Allah: Tawrah (Torah/Old Testament); Zabur (Psalms of Dawid); Injtl (Gospel/New Testament); and the Qur’an, reveal to Muhammad . Qur’an also mentions the Suhuf of Ibrahim (Scripture of Abraham) Mr. Weiss Islam Presentation Messengers of Allah: Adam; Idris (Enoch), Nuh (Noah), Hud, Salih, Ibrahim (Abraham), Isma’il (Ishmael), Ishaq (Isaac), Lut (Lot), Ya’qub (Jacob), Shu’aib, Ayyub (Job), Musa (Moses), Harun (Aaron), Dhul Kifl (Ezekiel), Dawus (David), Sulaiman (Solomon), Ilyas (Elias), Al Yasa (Elisha), Yunus (Jonah), Zakariyya (Zechariah), Yahya (John), Isa (Jesus) and Muhammad. The Day of Judgement: We will be judged on the basis of our intentions on the Day of Judgement. If we follow Allah’s guidance we will be rewarded; if not, we will be punished. 8/10 Mr. Weiss Islam Presentation Destiny: Allah has fixed a set course for everything in the universe. Nothing can happen without the will and the knowledge of Allah. The destiny of every creature is already known to Allah. Life After Death: A Muslim believes that he will be rewarded in the life after death for all his good actions. He will live in Heaven, a place of eternal happiness and peace. Wrong-doers will be punished on the Day of Judgement and will be sent to Hell, a place of severe punishment and suffering. 8/10 Mr. Weiss Islam Presentation Five Basic Duties or Five Pillars of Islam Shahadah (Declaration of Faith) Salah (Five Compulsory Daily Prayers) Zakah (Welfare Contribution) Hajj (Pilgrimage to Makkah) Sawm (Fasting During Ramadan) 8/10 Mr. Weiss Islam Presentation 8/10 Mr. Weiss Islam Presentation Five Basic Duties or Five Pillars of Islam Zakah (Welfare Contribution) – This is to be paid once a year on your entire wealth at the rate of 2 ½% per year. It is a compulsory payment and is neither charity or a tax. Sawm (Fasting During Ramadan) – All Muslims must fast from dawn to sunset every day of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. 8/10 Mr. Weiss Islam Presentation The Qur’an It is the sacred book of Muslims and the main source of Law in Islam. Muslims believe word of the Qur’an is from Allah. It is believed to be the final revelation from Allah to mankind. Previous books remain unchanged, however the Qur’an remains unchanged. 8/10 Mr. Weiss Islam Presentation Shari’ah (Islamic Law) This is the code of law for the Islamic way of life. The word Shari’ah means a clear straight path or example. It is the system of law from Allah for humanity to follow. It is based on the Qur’an and the Sunnah of the Prophet. It has rules for every aspect of life. 8/10 Mr. Weiss Islam Presentation Jihad Jihad is an Islamic word which means to try one’s utmost. The aim of Jihad is to seek the pleasure of Allah. 8/10 Mr. Weiss Islam Presentation – Sects of Islam The two major groups within the Islam are the Sunni and Shia (Shiite) – the Sunni considered by many the “orthodox” branch of Islam, making up the majority (90%) of practitioners in the world. The Shia are concentrated in a handful of nations including Iraq and Iran. Islam split into the two factions after the death of the Prophet Muhammad. The Sunni backed a series of appointed caliphs as head of the faith – the Shia believed a series of Imams descended from the Prophet were the true leaders of Islam. They get their name from one of those descendants, Muhammad’s cousin and son-in-law Ali, considered the first Imam. http://muslimvoices.org/islam-sects/ Mr. Weiss Islam Presentation – Sects of Islam There are also the Sufi to consider. The mystical branch of the faith, most Sufi believe you can find God within yourself. But, Sufism, like the rest of Islam is hardly a monolith; there are a multitude of orders and schools practicing today, including several that sprang up in the West. 8/10 Mr. Weiss Countries with the Largest Number of Muslims Islam Presentation Countries With the Largest Muslim Population (Top 12) Country Population Muslim % Muslim Population Indonesia Pakistan Nigeria Bangladesh Egypt Iran Turkey Sudan Algeria Morocco Iraq Afghanistan 228,582,000 172,800,000 155,215,573 142,319,000 79,089,650 76,923,300 73,722,988 43,939,598 34,895,000 33,723,418 31,234,000 28,395,716 86.1% 97.0% 50.4% 89.0% 90.0% 98.0% 99.0% 70.0% 99.0% 99.0% 97.0% 99.0% 204,847,000 178,097,000 75,728,000 148,607,000 80,024,000 74,819,000 74,660,000 30,855,000 34,780,000 32,381,000 31,108,000 29,047,000 Muslim % Pew est. Main sect 88.1% 96.4% 47.9% 90.4% 94.7% 99.6% 98.6% 71.4% 98.2% 99.9% 98.9% 99.8% Sunni Sunni Sunni Sunni Sunni Shia Sunni Sunni Sunni Sunni/Sufi Shia Sunni % Sunni % Shia >99 85 – 90 >95 >99 >99 5 – 10 85 – 90 >99 >99 >99 30 – 35 85 – 90 <1 10 – 15 <5 <1 <1 90 – 95 10 – 15 <1 <1 <1 65 – 70 10 – 15 Pew Research Center The Future of the Global Muslim Population. - 2011 Pop. Data - 2009 CIA World Factbook Countries with the Largest Number of Muslims In the United States there are 1,843,273 Muslims or 0.6% of the total population. Mr. Weiss Islam Presentation Pakistan to replace Indonesia as country with largest Muslim population by 2030 By AARON SIIRILA | Published: JANUARY 28, 2011 The world’s Muslim population is projected to grow at twice the rate of non-Muslims over the next 20 years, increasing by 35% to 2.2 billion people in 2030, according to a new study by the Pew Research Center. However, the growth rate for Muslim populations over the next 20 years, projected at 1.5% annually, is slower than it has been over the past 20 years, when it was 2.2% per year. Asia holds the four largest Muslim populations – Indonesia, Pakistan, India and Bangladesh –together containing 709 million Muslims in 2010. That number is projected to increase to 919 million in 2030, a 30% increase. Pop. Data - 2009 CIA World Factbook Countries with the Largest Number of Muslims In the United States there are 1,843,273 Muslims or 0.6% of the total population. Mr. Weiss Islam Presentation United States American Muslim Population in 2011 (Population in millions) Country United States Total Population 311.7 http://www.muslimpopulation.com/America/ % Muslim 2.11 % Total Muslims 6.58 Pop. Data - 2009 CIA World Factbook Countries with the Largest Number of Muslims In the United States there are 1,843,273 Muslims or 0.6% of the total population. Mr. Weiss Islam Presentation Muslims will make up 26.4% of the world's total projected population of 8.3 billion in 2030, up from 23.4% of the estimated 2010 world population of 6.9 billion. http://pewresearch.org/pubs/1872/muslim-population-projectionsworldwide-fast-growth Pop. Data - 2009 CIA World Factbook Countries with the Largest Number of Muslims In the United States there are 1,843,273 Muslims or 0.6% of the total population. Mr. Weiss Islam Presentation Children of Abraham Coalition Pop. Data - 2009 CIA World Factbook Countries with the Largest Number of Muslims In the United States there are 1,843,273 Muslims or 0.6% of the total population. Mr. Weiss Islam Presentation Children of Abraham Coalition Pop. Data - 2009 CIA World Factbook Countries with the Largest Number of Muslims In the United States there are 1,843,273 Muslims or 0.6% of the total population. Islam Presentation World Distribution of Muslim Population 8/10 Mr. Weiss