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World Religions:

World Religions:. I slam. John 14:6. World Religions:. “I (Jesus) am the Way and the Truth and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”. I slam. What is Islam?. World Religions:. Islam is the world’s second largest religion with a following of over 1 billion people.

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  1. World Religions: Islam

  2. John 14:6 World Religions: “I (Jesus) am the Way and the Truth and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” Islam

  3. What is Islam? World Religions: Islam is the world’s second largest religion with a following of over 1 billion people. Islam

  4. What is Islam? World Religions: The word “Islam” means “submission to God”. The word “muslim” means “one who submits to God”. Islam = religion Muslim = follower Islam

  5. Where is Islam? World Religions: Islam has spread across the whole world, but the largest populations of Muslims are found in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, in an area known as the 10/40 Window. Islam

  6. Where is Islam? World Religions: Percentages by nationality: Asian – 60% Arab – 22% Sub-Saharan Africa – 12% Eastern Europe – 5% Other – 1% Islam

  7. Origin World Religions: Islam was founded in 610AD by a man named Mohammed. Mohammed was a merchant/trader who lived in a polytheistic area/culture. Islam

  8. Origin World Religions: At the age of 40, Mohammed received a vision from the angel Gabriel, who gave him the “shahada” – “There is no god but Allah, and Mohammed is his messenger.” Islam

  9. Origin World Religions: Mohammed began preaching his message, but gained few followers early on, and was actually persecuted in his home area (Mecca). He and his followers fled to Medina. Islam

  10. Origin World Religions: In Medina, Mohammed united conflicting tribes, and later returned to Mecca with 10,000 followers and conquered it. By the time of his death in 632AD, most of Arabia had converted to Islam. Islam

  11. The Qur’an World Religions: Mohammed reported receiving “ayah” (revelations) from Allah until his death. These revelations form the verses of the Qur’an (Koran), the Muslim “bible”. Islam

  12. The Qur’an World Religions: Muslims also consider the Torah (first five books of the Old Testament) as sacred and divinely given by Allah. Islam

  13. Beliefs World Religions: Islam has seven fundamental beliefs that every Muslim must accept: Islam

  14. Beliefs World Religions: • Belief in Allah • Belief in the angels (good and bad) • Belief in the “books of god” • Belief in the prophets (Mohammed, Adam, Abraham, Moses, etc.) Islam

  15. Beliefs World Religions: • 5. Belief in the “last/judgment day” • 6. Belief in the divine measurement of human affairs (Allah’s justice) • 7. Belief in life after death. Islam

  16. Beliefs World Religions: • Muslims also believe in Satan, heaven, • and hell. They also believe that Ishmael • (the father of the Arab world), not Isaac • (the father of the Jewish world) received • the promise of God’s covenant. Islam

  17. Beliefs World Religions: • About God/the Trinity: Muslims reject • the Christian belief in one God in three Persons. Islam teaches that there is one • god and his name is Allah, not Yahweh • (the God of the Bible). Islam

  18. Beliefs World Religions: • About Jesus: Muslims believe that Jesus • (Isa al Masih) existed, but He was just another of Allah’s prophets, not God-in-the-flesh. Though Jesus is respected and revered, Mohammed is considered a greater man • and prophet than Jesus. Islam

  19. Beliefs World Religions: • About the Bible: Muslims recognize • parts of the Bible as true, but believe • that most of the Bible is corrupted • and inaccurate. Islam

  20. Salvation World Religions: • Muslims believe in a works-based salvation. In other words, there are certain things • you have to do to earn your salvation. Islam

  21. Salvation World Religions: • To be saved, Muslims must completely • obey Allah, the Koran, and the “Five • Pillars of Islam”. Islam

  22. Salvation World Religions: • The Five Pillars of Islam: • 1. Shahada (Affirmation) – Consistent recitation of and belief in the creed that “there is no god but Allah, and Mohammed is his prophet/messenger”. Islam

  23. Salvation World Religions: • The Five Pillars of Islam: • 2. As-Salah (Prayer) – Praying toward Mecca (the holy city) five times a day. Islam

  24. Salvation World Religions: • The Five Pillars of Islam: • 3. Zakah (Almsgiving) – Giving a minimum of 2.5% of their income to the poor. Islam

  25. Salvation World Religions: • The Five Pillars of Islam: • 4. Siyam (Fasting) – Fasting from dawn to dusk every day during Ramadan (the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, when Mohammed received his first • revelation from Allah). Islam

  26. Salvation World Religions: • The Five Pillars of Islam: • 5. Al-Hajji (Pilgrimage) – Traveling to Mecca (the holy city) at least once in their lifetime, if they are financially able. Islam

  27. Misconceptions World Religions: • All Muslims are terrorists/extremists. • All Muslims believe in Jihad (violence/war against unbelievers). • All Muslims oppress women. • All Muslims are Arabic. Islam

  28. Similarities World Religions: • Islam is similar to Christianity • in many ways: • Belief in one god. • Belief that Jesus existed. • Belief in afterlife. • Belief in benevolence. Islam

  29. Differences World Religions: • There are some pretty big differences between Islam and Christianity. Based on what we’ve learned so far, what do you • think are some of those differences? Islam

  30. Differences World Religions: • Jesus – Muslims believe that Jesus existed and was a great prophet. Christians believe that Jesus was the Word made flesh, the Son of God, the Messiah, and that He is part of the Trinity – He is God! Islam

  31. Differences World Religions: • The Bible – Muslims believe in only parts • of the Bible. Christians believe the Bible • is the inspired Word of God. Islam

  32. Differences World Religions: • Salvation – Muslims believe they are saved by what they do. Christians believe they are saved by Who they know. Islam

  33. Differences World Religions: • Relationship with God – Muslims believe in knowing Allah through the Koran, through prayer, etc. Christians believe that when they believe in Jesus, the Holy Spirit (God) takes up residence in them and • they know Him intimately. Islam

  34. Think about it... World Religions: • Many people say that Christians and Muslims worship the same god. • What do you think? Is Allah • the same as the God of the Bible? Islam

  35. Think about it... World Religions: • Muslims regard Jesus (Isa al Masih) as a divine prophet (messenger from Allah). • What do you think – is that enough? • Is it okay to think Jesus was just a • good teacher, prophet, etc.? Islam

  36. Think about it... World Religions: • Will Muslims go to Heaven? Islam

  37. Relate World Religions: • If you ever have a chance to have a conversation or become friends with a Muslim, here are some tips! Islam

  38. Relate World Religions: • LISTEN. • Be a good friend. Many Muslim cultures put a high value on friendship/hospitality. • Do NOT tear down their faith or beliefs. • Ask lots of questions. Islam

  39. Relate World Religions: • Here are some good questions to ask: • What led you to believe/follow Islam? • What have you been taught about Jesus? • How do you know you’ve done enough • in Allah’s eyes to be saved? Islam

  40. Wrap-Up World Religions: • Do you have any thoughts/questions? Islam

  41. John 14:6 World Religions: “I (Jesus) am the Way and the Truth and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” Islam

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