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Bellringer

This lesson explores the foundational aspects of Islam, focusing on the life of Muhammad, the religion's key beliefs, and its core practices known as the Five Pillars. Students will learn about Muhammad's early life in Mecca, his profound revelation from the archangel Gabriel, and the challenges he faced, including his migration to Medina (Hijrah) and eventual return to Mecca. The lesson includes discussions on monotheism, the Qur'an, and the relationship of Islam with Judaism and Christianity. Students will also analyze similarities and differences among the Abrahamic faiths using Venn diagrams and engage in a thoughtful discussion on interfaith relationships.

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Bellringer

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  1. Bellringer • FIND YOUR NEW SEAT • DON’T TOUCH THE FACE DOWN PIECE OF PAPER YET • Put your advertisement/any late work (interim!) in the bin • SOL Challenge 1 – to be explained! • For team name, put the name of one of the groupmembers…for now! • BJOTD: Who ruled France until he exploded?

  2. Agenda • SOL Challenge • Venn Diagram—EO and RC • Outline Quiz • Notes (Quick) • Venn Diagram and Questions

  3. The Rise of Islam

  4. Who was the Founder of Islam? • Muhammad is the prophet and founder of Islam • Muhammad was born into a family of traders in 570 CE in Mecca • It is said he would hear Christians and Jews discuss religion at markets and would go to a cave to study • In the cave he had a vision of the archangel Gabriel telling him he was the prophet

  5. The Cave where Muhammad Received his Revelation

  6. Muhammad receiving the revelation

  7. Muhammad preached throughout Mecca, but many merchants did not like his teachings • ESPECIALLY the teachings on economic fairness • The merchants began pressuring Muhammad and so he fled to Medina before they could kill him • This is known as the Hijrah • Muhammad returned to Mecca in 630 and conquered the city for Islam.

  8. Mecca and Medina: two holy cities of Islam • Islam soon spread to encompass the Arabian Peninsula, Asia, Africa, and parts of Spain

  9. Muhammad entering Mecca to conquer it. In the Background: Gabriel, Michael, Israfil, and Azrail

  10. Dome of the Rock

  11. The Kaaba

  12. Muhammad’s tomb in Medina

  13. What are the Major Beliefs of Islam? • Monotheistic • Allah-Arabic word for God • Holy Text: • Qur’an (Koran): The Word of God • Acceptance of Judeo-Christian prophets • Islam accepted Moses, Jesus, and Abraham as prophets, or holy individuals • Christians and Jews are known as “people of the book” to Muslims

  14. The Five Pillars (Five Duties) • The guidelines for a Muslim • Faith (Shahadah) • A Muslim must acknowledge “There is no god but god, and Muhammad is his messenger.” • Prayer (Salat) • 5 times a day, facing Mecca in order to bring one closer to God • Mosque: a Muslim house of worship • Alms (Zakat) • Must give ~2.5% of income to the poor in a religious tax • Fasting (Sawm) • During the month of Ramadan, Muslims must fast from sunup to sundown if physically able • Pilgrimage (Hajj) • Must make the pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in a life time

  15. Chart • Complete the chart with what you remember about Islam, Christianity and Judaism, INDIVIDUALLY • Use the packets to add additional information once you’ve written down all you know.

  16. Venn Diagram • Complete a Venn Diagram with the similarities and differences between Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. • Do these religions have more or less in common with each other? • In your opinion, what do you think would cause the most strife between the three religions? Why or Why not? • Why do followers of religions get into conflicts?

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