1.IslamBy Janet Wang

2. Fast Facts Founded in Arabian Peninsula, 622CE Only one God, called Allah Islam means submission & Obedience Followers of Islam: Muslims Second largest religion in the world Main region: Middle East & North Africa Symbol: crescent moon & star 3. Prophet Muhammad Often regarded as the founder of Islam Born in A.D. 570 in Mecca, Saudi Arabia Last prophet to be sent by Allah 4. The Holy Quran Written in Arabic Muslims believe it is the word ofGod Muslim beliefs & practices arerooted in Quran Same prophets from theBible, including Jesus Placed on a special wooden standto be read 5. Mosque A building for Muslims toworship God Often have domed roof &minarets No pictures or statues in amosque Decorated with patterns &words from the Quran Qibla wall facing Mecca, togive Muslims direction to pray 6. Prayer Perform wudu (sacred wash) before prayer Pray 5 times a day Fajr Dhuhr Asr Maghrib Isha Men & women pray in different places Face in the direction of Mecca while praying 7. Call to Prayer 8. Five Pillars of Islam Shahadah: declaration of faith Salah: prayer Zakat: giving a fixed proportion to charity Saum: fasting during the month of Ramadan Hajj: pilgrimage to Mecca 9. Mecca Kaaba: cube-shapedbuilding found in the centerof the Grand Mosque Holiest place on earth forMuslims Built by Prophet Abraham Birth place of ProphetMuhammad 10. Ramadan One of the major festival Ninth month of the Islamic calendar Fast during the hours of daylight, noteating and drinking Continues for 1 month Muslims wake up early before Fajrand have a light meal Fast-breaking meal: iftar 11. Clothing Women wear abaya or hijab Keep themselves save frommales, especially adults Men usually wear taqiyah 12. The End