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Islam

Islam. Islam Facts. 1.6 billion adherents 2 nd largest Fastest growing Monotheistic God is called Allah—99 beautiful names for Allah like The Mighty, The Strong, The Merciful, The Everlasting, The Beginning, The Last, the Avenger of Evil, and The Bringer of Peace. Misbah.

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Islam

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  1. Islam

  2. Islam Facts • 1.6 billion adherents • 2nd largest • Fastest growing • Monotheistic • God is called Allah—99 beautiful names for Allah like The Mighty, The Strong, The Merciful, The Everlasting, The Beginning, The Last, the Avenger of Evil, and The Bringer of Peace

  3. Misbah

  4. Muhammad founded Islam. • In 622 CE/AD • In Saudi Arabia • Islam means “surrender” or “submission” • Adherents called Muslims • Worldwide community called Umma • Indonesia, North Africa, India, SE Asia and USA

  5. Mosque: Pahang, malaysia

  6. Mosques:Germany and Baghdad

  7. Muezzin or “crier”

  8. Pray 5X daily facing Mecca

  9. Imam leads Juma, Friday noon prayer

  10. Foundations of islam • Muhammad (PBUH)

  11. Qur’an • “recitation” or “reading” • Written in Arabic—right to left, back to front, like Hebrew • 114 Suras/chapters • It is the sacred presence in the world…like Jesus for Christians. • Direct words of Allah through a series of revelations spanning 22 years • Revered as a miracle because Muhammad was illiterate.

  12. hadith • A collection of teachings thought to derive from the prophet and his companions

  13. The Prophet Muhammad • Born 570 CE • In Mecca, Saudi Arabia • Orphaned • Married Khadija—1st convert to Islam • 6 children • Religious man, often praying and meditating alone on Mt. Hira

  14. Muhammad as Prophet • Angel Gabriel commanded, “Recite!” • Huh??  What shall I recite? • 610 CE: Night of Power and Excellence • 22 years—series of revelations from God/Allah • Not well received in polytheistic Arabia • Taught the “Oneness” of God—pure monotheism • Stressed social and economic justice • 622 emigrated to Yathrib (Medina)--Hijra

  15. Seal (last) of the prophets • Sunna: the practical example of Muhammad through his actions and teachings • Muslims look to the Qur’an/Hadith and the Sunna or “custom” of the prophet.

  16. Calligraphy in Islamic art

  17. Other prophets in islam Abraham Moses Jesus Christ Father of the Arab people as well as the Israelites Son Ishmael moved to Mecca with his mother Hagar Judaism’s greatest prophet Ten commandments from Mt. Sinai Delivered the Golden Rule Will usher in the Day of Judgment at the end of the world.

  18. Islamic beliefs on human nature/destiny • No original sin • Forgetfulness was key to the Fall in the Garden of Eden. • Day of Judgment—heaven or hell awaits us all. • Preceded by coming of Mahdi—savior figure/Messiah • Then Jesus Christ will return to Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem for the Day of Judgment.

  19. Shari’a law:based on qur’an and hadith

  20. 5 pillars of islam

  21. 1st pillar: shahada “There is no god but God, and Muhammad is the messenger of God.”

  22. 2nd pillar--salat

  23. 3rd pillar--sawm • “fasting” during daylight hours…sun up to sun down during 9th month of the year • Ramadan (“parched”) • Reminds Muslims of the suffering of the poor • Give up bad habits (Lent)

  24. 4th pillar--zakat

  25. 5th pillar--hajj

  26. Branches of islam:Sunni and Shi’a

  27. Halal

  28. Eid al Fitrfestival of the breaking of the fast

  29. Day of arafat

  30. Muharram: Islamic new year

  31. Akikah ceremony

  32. hijab

  33. niqab

  34. burqa

  35. kufi

  36. Thobeghutra

  37. Allahuakbar! “God is great!”

  38. As-salamualaykum! “Peace be upon you!”

  39. Waalaykumusalam! “And peace to you!”

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