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Islam Origins, Beliefs, Traditions Muhammad - the founder of Islam. The revelations of Muhammad form the basis of the Islamic religion. Islam is a monotheistic faith. Muhammad is the Prophet. Mecca and Medina on the Arabian Peninsula are early Muslim cities. Muhammad Born in Mecca (around 570 A.D.) Became a trader and was illiterate Met many Christians and Jews Became interested in their religions Was always a spiritually-minded person He often meditated and contemplated at Mt. Hira. Revelations When 40, Muhammad was visited by angel Gabriel. Gabriel told him: Muhammad at first thought he was hallucinating. About the written book of God, parts of which were revealed to Jews and Christians. Last revelations were given to Muhammad. Gabriel commanded Muhammad to “Recite.” Quran (Koran) The word Qur’an means “Recitations” It is the word of God – The Holy Book of Islam. Took about 20 years to complete Muslims try to learn Arabic to read Qur’an and understand its true meaning. Islam In Arabic it means “Submission.” Related to Hebrew Shalom=peace People must live in submission to God and in peace with the Creator, other people, and with one’s self. “Allah” means God in Arabic. Muslim – one who submits. Five Pillars of Islam 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. (6) The core principles of Islam: Profession Daily Prayer Almsgiving (charity) Ramadan (fasting) Pilgrimage (hajj) Jihad – Struggle in the way of the Lord Muslims: Accept Judeo-Christian prophets, including Moses and Jesus. However, they do not see Jesus as the son of God. Do not believe in Holy Spirit Do not believe in the original sin. Do not have baptism One can only sin as they conduct life Do not believe in purgatory. See God as the origin and the source of all that exists Consider their faith as the last and “the most important” revelation. A Sacred Duty ► Today, more than two million Muslims gather each year in Mecca. ►Every Muslim who is physically and financially able must make a journey there at least once. ► Muslims believe that Abraham built the Kaaba in Mecca as the first house of worship for God. ►Today, it is adorned with a black cloth containing religious verses embroidered in gold. Kaaba