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Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem. It is held that Muhammad rose to heaven at the spot where the mosque is now built. Dome of the Rock . Jerusalem= 3 rd most imp. City for Muslims Believe Abraham almost sacrificed Ishmael on the rock. Rock is the first thing that god created.
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Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem It is held that Muhammad rose to heaven at the spot where the mosque is now built
Dome of the Rock • Jerusalem= 3rd most imp. City for Muslims • Believe Abraham almost sacrificed Ishmael on the rock. • Rock is the first thing that god created.
Kaaba, Mecca (Saudi Arabia) Great Mosque Kaaba
Mecca • Only Muslims allowed on Hajj • Center of Islam—most important city • Wear white to symbolize purity, equality. • Place where Muhammad grew up
Hajj on CNN • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7sL0mR6TME&feature=related
Taj Mahal, India A mausoleum built by Muslim Emperor for his 3rd wife—she died giving birth to 14th child.
Mosque (Northbrook, Il) Minaret: used for the call to prayer * In Sunni mosques the Imam is the leader
Call to Prayer • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAvlimEYEpQ • Occurs five times a day • There is no God but Allah and Muhammad is his messenger. • Need to wash up (if possible)
Five pillars 1) Public declaration of faith to Allah and Islam. 2) Pray 5 times a day facing Mecca (purify first). In mosque there is call to prayer. 3) Charity (Zakat)
Five pillars 4) Fast during Ramadan: The month during which Muhammad received the Koran. 5) Hajj: Journey to Mecca Also: Haramm: dietary laws (No Pork, Alcohol)
History The angel Gabriel is saying the Koran to the prophet Muhammad.
Dress • The Quran demands that both men and women dress modestly –Hijab is head covering. • Western clothing “objectifies” women • How modest varies by nation or woman to woman.
Women’s rights • In some nations there is severe inequality (Saudi Arabia or Afghanistan). • Women need a male guardian to make decisions about marriage, travel, divorce, opening a bank account, job. • Child marriage can happen • Not allowed to drive.
Arranged marriage • Muslim men and women not allowed to date. • Not allowed to be alone. • Not allowed to have physical intimacy before marriage. • Marriages are often arranged through parents. • Usually both the man and woman need to consent. • Polygamy is rare but allowed according to Quran as long as certain restrictions are met.