Islam
(around600 AD)
Founder
Islam is based on the life
and teachings of the
prophet Mohammed,
who they believe is the
last messenger of God.
The Middle East
Location/Population
Religions of the World
Red = Christianity, Green = Islam
Islam
Location/Population
Began in the Middle East
(Saudi Arabia)
About 1 billion Muslims
Popular in the Middle East,
North Africa & Asia
God
• Islam is a monotheistic
religion
• Muslims (followers of Islam)
believe in one God, called
Allah in Arabic.
• Believe in the God of
Abraham
Symbol
• Crescent and
Star
• Muslims believe
that when
Mohammed
received his first
message from God
moon was in its
crescent stage.
Holy Book
•The
Koran or
Qu’ran.
• It contains
God’s message
as given to
Mohammed.
Key Beliefs
Like Jews they follow
dietary laws: Muslims
are not allowed to eat
pork or drink alcohol.
Key Beliefs
Like Christians they
believe in life after
death.
Key Beliefs
•The 5 Pillars of
Faith: are 5 basic
duties that all
followers of Islam
must follow
Key Beliefs
1. Statement of
Faith
Key Beliefs
2. Must give
money to the
poor or charity
Key Beliefs
3. Prayer 5 times
per day facing
Mecca
Key Beliefs
4. Make a hajj to
Mecca. A hajj is a
pilgrimage (trip).
5. Fast during
Ramadan.
Key Beliefs
The five pillars or central teachings of Islam are:
A. A statement of faith
B. Prayer (five times a day in the direction of
Mecca)
C. Charity
D. Pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in your
lifetime (called the Hajj)
E. Fasting (during the month of Ramadan)
Worship Services
• Muslims worship in a building
called a Mosque.
• Their holy day is Friday
• an imam leads the prayer
service.
Dome of the Rock
Mosque of Ibn Tulun, Cairo,
Egypt
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Kairo_Ibn_Tulun_Moschee_BW_4.jpg
This is the minaret of
the oldest mosque in
Cairo, Egypt -- Ibn
Tulun.
The minaret is used in
the call to prayer in
Islam.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosque_of_Ibn_Tulun
Islamic Art
Place of Worship (Holy City)
•Mecca is the most
important city of
Islam, but so is
Jerusalem.
Mecca
The Kabba in Mecca
Holiday
•Ramadan-holiday that
lasts for a month
•Do not eat food or
drink (fast) while the
sun is out.
Holiday
Ramadan• It is a time to purify the soul, refocus
attention on God, and practice selfsacrifice.
Feast Ending Fasting During
Ramadan
Other important info.
• Muslims believe that they are
descended from Abraham’s son
Ishmael and that the Hebrews or Jews
are descendents of Abraham’s son
Isaac.
Interesting Artifacts
Interesting Artifacts