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Islam and Western Civilization Map Islam • Has two definitions in Arabic: -- “Submission” (to God) -- “Peace” • A “Muslim” is someone who follows Islam. • Islam is one of the largest religions in the world. Trivia Question: • What is the name of the Muslim god? Jews, Muslims, and Christians Believe in the Same God • “Allah” is the Arabic word for “God.” • Judaism came first, then Christianity, and finally Islam. • Muslims believe in most of the Bible. Islam Views Jesus as an Important Prophet This sign promotes a bigoted, hateful, and incorrect understanding of Islam. Muhammad Founded Islam in Saudi Arabia in the 7th Century Out of respect for the beliefs of Muslims, I have not included a picture of Muhammad. Why might Muslims be offended by a picture of Muhammad being used in a PowerPoint? Hint The Significance of the Angel Gabriel • The angel Gabriel spoke to Mohammed, revealing to him what would become the Quran (the Islamic holy book). Carlos Santana also believes that the Angel Gabriel spoke to him. However, Gabriel did not come to Santana with holy messages. Instead, Gabriel instructed Santana to perform that song with that guy from Matchbox 20. •What is the Most Important Book for Christians? The Qur’an • The Qur’an is the Muslim holy book, revealed to Mohammed through a visitation by the Angel Gabriel. The Five Pillars of Islam 1. Pilgrimage to the Kabaa in Mecca, Saudi Arabia 2. Fasting during Ramadan 3. Praying five times a day 4. Charity 5. Belief in one god (Allah) • What would be the geographic center of Christianity? In other words, what is the most important location in the world for Christians? What is the Kaaba? • Large rock (perhaps a meteorite) • Seen by Muslims as being holy • Located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia • All Muslims must face it when they pray • If possible, all Muslims must make a pilgrimage to the Kaaba. • Are there ever any times during the year in which Christians are supposed to give something up or change daily behaviors such as what they eat? Ramadan: • Most important Muslim holiday • Muslims fast for thirty days (one month) every year • This means that they do not eat or drink from dawn to dusk Two Main Branches of Islam •Sunni •Shiite (Shia’)