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Islam. William J. Morales. What are the origins of Islam?. Islam means acceptance, surrender, submission, or commitment. Muslim means committing yourself to Allah (Muslim God) and enjoying it.
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Islam William J. Morales
What are the origins of Islam? • Islam means acceptance, surrender, submission, or commitment. • Muslim means committing yourself to Allah (Muslim God) and enjoying it. • Like many religions, someone on earth, in this case Muhammad, was chosen by the deity, Allah, to be his messenger and spread his word. • Islam is said to have started when Muhammad, the messenger, migrated from Mecca to Medina. This journey is called the Hijra. • Muhammad’s Hijra started on September 24, 622, which is the beginning of the Muslim calendar. Beth Davies-Stofka
The symbol above means Allah, who is the deity in the Muslim religion.
What are the major tenets of Islamic belief? • The major tenets in Islam are the 5 pillars. • The first pillar, Iman (faith), says to only believe in Allah and Muhammad. And there’s no one else worthy of worship. • The second pillar, Salah (prayer), is done in prayer five times a day no matter what you’re doing, nothing is more important than Allah and Muhammad. • The third pillar, Zakah, is to help those in need and don’t be materialized. • The fourth pillar, Sawm (fasting), is for sacrificing yourself by not eating from sunrise to sundown for one month. • The fifth pillar, Hajj (pilgrimage), is going to Mecca at least once in your life. Five Pillars of Islam
Here is a map of Mecca, where every Muslim has to go at least once in their life.
What is expected of a practicing Muslim? • Muslims are expected of the following things to do every so often… • Read the Quran • Go to mosque • Follow the five pillars of Islam • Praying • Help himself, his family, his friends, and his community
Here are people praying at a Mosque to fulfill their duty as Muslims.
What is the role of Islam in Afghan politics and in Afghan life? • Muslim politics come from interpretations of the Quran. • In Muslim governed countries, women cannot drive, have a job, vote, be alone in the streets, etc. • Women are only useful for reproduction, cooking, cleaning, and taking care of the kids. • If any woman is violates any rules they will be beaten. • If a man does something illegal they will get slapped in the wrist.
Here is a woman about to be beaten publically, for something she probably didn’t even do.
Fun Facts!!! • “Islam” means peace through the submission of life • Yahweh, God, and Allah is the same deity. • The original city of Medina was called “YATHRIB” • Millions of Muslims around the world have memorized Quran letter for letter, word for word, beginning to end. • The Muslim calendar is based on the moon instead of the sun. • The most Muslim populated country is Indonesia with about 184 million Muslims. • The name “Muhammad” is the most common name in the world. 101 INTERSETING FACTS ABOUT ISLAM
Works Cited • Davies-Stofka, Beth. "Library." Beginnings. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Oct. 2012. <http://www.patheos.com/Library/Islam/Origins/Beginnings.html>. • "Five Pillars of Islam." Five Pillars of Islam. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Oct. 2012. <http://www.islam101.com/dawah/pillars.html>. • "Thread: **101 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT ISLAM**." TTI. N.p., 21 Mar. 2008. Web. 17 Oct. 2012. <http://www.turntoislam.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29606>.