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Reminders. Islam discussion question due before Chapter 14 Quiz- Friday Extra Credit (1001 Facts on Islam) due Friday. Objectives:. Analyze the origins of Islam Be able to explain the 5 pillars of the Islamic faith. Chapter 14. Islam. The Prophet Muhammad (570-632).
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Reminders • Islam discussion question due before • Chapter 14 Quiz- Friday • Extra Credit (1001 Facts on Islam) due Friday
Objectives: • Analyze the origins of Islam • Be able to explain the 5 pillars of the Islamic faith
Chapter 14 Islam
The Prophet Muhammad (570-632) • Muhammad is born in Mecca, married (595) and worked as a merchant. • He is familiar with other religions in region • Experiences visions from Archangel Gabriel (610), attracted followers. The Mount Hira cave near Mecca where Muhammad was reported to have received his first revelation.
I. Beliefs about God I. God • Muslims believe in one God called ___________. • Allah is the God of Abraham.
II. Key Beliefs • Believe in Moses, Noah, Jesus, • __________ is the last & greatest of the prophets • Mecca, _________, __________ are the 3 holiest cities
Abraham’s Genealogy HAGAR ABRAHAM SARAH Ishmael Isaac 12 Arabian Tribes Jacob Esau 12 Tribes of Israel
The Prophetic Tradition Adam Noah Abraham Moses Jesus Muhammad
III. Religious Practices “There is no God but Allah And Muhammad is His prophet” • Five Pillars of Faith 1. Shahada- “Profession of Faith” 2. Daily Prayer - 5 times a day (Salat) 3. Almsgiving- 2.5% to charity
The Dar al-Islam The Worldof Islam 1 2 3 4 5
III. Religious Practices (cont) • Fasting during Ramadan • Hajj- pilgrimage to Mecca
Other Islamic Religious Practices • Up to four wives allowed at once. • No alcohol or pork. • No gambling. • Sharia body of Islamic law to regulate daily living
How did Islam Spread? • Muhammad’s successors had a well trained army that conquered nearby regions. • Cross – Cultural exchanges due to trade • Sufi’s ( Islamic Missionaries)
What factors allowed Islam to spread and become the 2nd largest world religion? • Work of the Sufis • Conquest of the early Islamic Empire ( Umayyad & Abbasids) • Trade Routes ( Indian Ocean Trade, Trans-Saharan, & Silk Road)
In what ways has Islam impacted our world today? • 2nd largest religion in the world • Tension- between Jews/ Muslims Christians • Radicals have used Islam to commit terrorists acts