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Islam

Islam. Islam is an Abrahamic religion in the Judeo-Christian tradition. Muslims are strictly monotheistic. They believe in the Judeo-Christian God. Muslims believe that the Torah and the Bible, like the Qur’an, is the word of God.

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Islam

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  1. Islam

  2. Islam is an Abrahamic religion in the Judeo-Christian tradition • Muslims are strictly monotheistic. • They believe in the Judeo-Christian God. • Muslims believe that the Torah and the Bible, like the Qur’an, is the word of God. • “Allah” is the Arabic word for God. Christian and Jewish Arabs use the same word to refer to God.

  3. Muslims believe in all the Judeo-Christian prophets • Belief in the prophets before Muhammad is a cornerstone of Islam. • Muslims believe in all the Judeo-Christian prophets and their respective stories. • Adam - Noah - Abraham • Ishmael - Isaac - Jacob • Joseph - Job - Moses • Aaron - David - Solomon • Jonah - John - Jesus

  4. Muhammad and the Qur’an • Muhammad was born in 570 A.D. in Mecca • In 610, in the Cave of Hira, he received his first revelation from the angel Gabriel. • In 620, he left Mecca for Medina. This date marks the beginning of the Muslim calendar. • By the time he died in 632, Islam was a thriving religion. • The revelations he received were compiled into the Qur’an after his death.

  5. The Five Pillars of Islam • Shahada – Testimony • Salat – Prayer • Zakat – Almsgiving • Sawm – Fasting • Hajj - Pilgrimage

  6. Shahada “There is no god worthy of worship except God and Muhammad is His Messenger.” This declaration of faith is a simple formula that all Muslims pronounce and accept.

  7. Salat Salat is the name for the mandatory prayers that are performed five times a day. They are a direct link between the worshipper and God.

  8. Zakat Muslims believe that all things belong to God, and that wealth is therefore held by people in trust. Zakat means both ‘purification’ and ‘growth’. Muslims purify their possessions by setting aside a portion for those in need. For the most part, this involves a payment of at least 2.5% of one’s capital every year. Giving more is highly recommended.

  9. Sawm Every year during the month of Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn until sunset. During this time, they refrain from both eating and drinking. Fasting is regarded principally as a method of self-purification. It helps make a person more sympathetic with those who go hungry and it allows for spiritual growth. The end of Ramadan is marked by a festival called Eid-ul-Fitr.

  10. Hajj The Hajj is the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. Every Muslim who is physically and financially able is required to go at least once in his/her lifetime. 2-3 million people go every year. The close of Hajj is marked by a festival called Eid-ul- Adha, which took place this Past Sunday.

  11. Islam Today • Islam is the second largest religion in the world, and the fastest growing religion in the world. • There are 1.2 billion Muslims, comprising 20% of the world’s total population. • There are 43 countries with Muslim-majority populations in Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, and Eastern Europe.

  12. Countries with the largest Muslim populations • Indonesia (183 million) • Pakistan (134 million) • India (121 million) • Bangladesh (114 million) • Turkey (66 million) *Arabs make up only 20% of the total Muslim population of the world. • Iran (62 million) • Egypt (59 million) • Nigeria (53 million) • Algeria (31 million) • Morocco (29 million)

  13. Where do Muslims come from?

  14. Muslims in America • 7 million Muslims in America • Second largest religion in America • Fastest growing religion in America • The history of Islam in America dates back to the slave trade.

  15. Ethnic Backgrounds of American Muslims • African-American • South Asian • Arab* • Southeast Asian and European *The majority of Arab-Americans are non-Muslim.

  16. States with the largest Muslim populations • California (20%) • New York (16%) • Illinois (8%) • New Jersey (4%) • Indiana (4%) • Michigan (3%) • Virginia (3%) • Texas (3%) • Ohio (3%) • Maryland

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