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Introduction to Islam

Introduction to Islam. What is Islam?. The word Islam means: “Peaceful submission to the will of God.” Muslims submit to God through worship and righteous living. Islam is the second largest and fastest growing religion in the world! Islam is a prophetic religion.

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Introduction to Islam

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  1. Introduction to Islam

  2. What is Islam? The word Islam means: “Peaceful submission to the will of God.” Muslims submit to God through worship and righteous living. Islam is the second largest and fastest growing religion in the world! Islam is a prophetic religion. Muslims worship Allah, which is the Arabic word for God.

  3. Who started Islam?Mohammed is God’s final prophet.

  4. Other prophets recognized in Islam: • Noah • Abraham • Moses • Jesus

  5. When did Islam start? Muhammad was born in 570 C.E. and received his first revelation in 610 C.E. Muslims mark the beginning of Islam from the Hijra, 622 C.E. (when Muhammad went to Yathrib, which is now called Medina). The Hijra marks the beginning of the Muslim calendar. 623 C.E. became 1 A.H. (one year After the Hijra).

  6. Where did Islam start?

  7. Scriptures • The Koran (Al Qur’an) The Revealed word of God • The Hadith sayings and actions of Mohammed

  8. Muslim Worship • Mosque (Masjid) • Imam – leader of prayer • Muezzin – calls the faithful to prayer

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