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Islam, meaning "submission" or "total surrender" to God, is the world's second-largest religion with over 1 billion followers. Founded by the Prophet Muhammad in 570 AD, who received revelations from God at age 40, Islam emphasizes monotheism and the teachings of the Qur'an. Key practices, known as the Five Pillars, include the declaration of faith, prayer five times a day, almsgiving, fasting during Ramadan, and pilgrimage to Mecca. The religion has diverse sects, primarily Sunni and Shiite, and has had a profound historical impact, including the establishment of the Ottoman Empire and the application of Sharia law.
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Fast Facts • Means “submission” or total surrender of oneself to God • Second largest religion in the world – over 1 billion people • Monotheistic Religion
Meet Muhammad • Born in 570 AD • Merchant in Mecca • Caravan manager for a wealthy widow, Khadija, whom he later married • Unhappy, so retreats to a cave to reflect – receives first revelation from God at age 40
Muhammad, the Prophet • Began preaching – little early success in Mecca • Goes to Medina, where he gains a larger following • Revelations with God form the basis of the Qu’ran – the most important document of the Islamic faith • Muhammad considered the last in a line of prophets that stretched back to Abraham, Adam • Dies in 632 AD – by then most of Arabia converted to Islam
Five Pillars • "I testify that there is none worthy of worship except God and I testify that Muhammad is the Messenger of God” • Prayer 5 times a day towards the city of Mecca • Giving alms – required for those who can afford it • Fasting during the month of Ramadan • Hajj – pilgrimage to Mecca • Must do at least once in a lifetime
Sunnis v. Shi’ites Time for a handout!!
Ottoman Empire • Ottoman Empire was predominantly Sunni • Followed Islamic Law – Sharia • Religious advisors – ulema