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ISLAM

ISLAM. THE BASICS. INTRODUCTION. Islam founded in Mekka ( Makkah ) in 610 CE Shares some of the same teachings as Christianity and Judaism Key Figure is Muhammad There are different denominations in Islam. FIVE PILLARS OF ISLAM. Shahadah Salah Zakah Sawm Hajj. MOSQUE.

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ISLAM

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  1. ISLAM THE BASICS

  2. INTRODUCTION • Islam founded in Mekka (Makkah) in 610 CE • Shares some of the same teachings as Christianity and Judaism • Key Figure is Muhammad • There are different denominations in Islam

  3. FIVE PILLARS OF ISLAM • Shahadah • Salah • Zakah • Sawm • Hajj

  4. MOSQUE • Means “place of congregation” • Mosques usually do not have chairs • Focal point of is the Mihrab • Friday midday prayers is the common time to attend the Mosque

  5. IMAM • Allah founded Islam, and Muhammad is his prophet • After the prophet dies, succeeded by certain leaders called Khalifahs(Caliphs) • Imams lead the prayers in the mosque

  6. FESTIVALS • HAJJ -- pilgrimmage • Kabah in Makkah, Saudi Arabia • ID-UL-ADHA “feast of sacrifice”

  7. RITES OF PASSAGE • ADHAN-CALL TO PRAYER • Child bathed shortly after birth and then the father or close male relative will perform the Adhan. • Declaration of the Unity of Allah and Muhammad.

  8. Qur’an • Sacred text • Has 114 Surahs or chapters- 30 parts • Directly revealed by Allah to Muhammad

  9. Qur’an • 3 Areas Covered by Qur’an • Tawhid- Unity of Allah • Risalah- Prophet-hood • Akhirah-Life after Death

  10. Artifacts and Rituals • Wudu- ritual washing • Salah begins with a statement and then washing of certain body parts and then declaration of faith is made, the Shahadah. • Some Muslims use prayer beads

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