islam (ppt)
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IslamWindow Notes
Tenets
Monotheistic
Believe in Prophet Muhammad and one God called Allah
Adheres to 5 Pillars of Islam
Sunnah guides Muslims’ behaviors
Supreme Being: Allah
Sacred Text: The Qur’an
Followers: 1.5 billion adherents
Place of Worship: Mosque
Holy Land: Mecca
Mecca
Islam and the Five Themes of Geography
Place
Five Pillars of Islam
1.Confession of Faith: “There is no God but God; Muhammad is the Prophet of God”
2.Ritual Prayer (5 times per day)
3.Charitable Donations (2.5% of wealth)
4.Fasting (no eating or drinking)
5.Hajj (pilgrimmage or journey to Mecca)
Branches of Islam
Separate branches emerged over who should lead the faith after the Prophet’s death
1.Shi’ia (Shi’ite) -- Muslim leadership should stay in Muhammad’s family (10% of Muslims)
2.Sunni -- most qualified should be selected to lead (90% of Muslims)