Transcript The Beliefs of Islam - Lancaster City Schools

The Beliefs of
Islam
Pneumonic Device
I.S.L.A.M.I.C.
Islam’s Holy
Book
• The Quran or Koran – contains the
teachings revealed to Muhammad the
prophet of Allah
Started in the
Middle East
• Islam began
in Saudi
Arabia, in
the Middle
East
Laws = The 5
Pillars of Islam
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Faith in Allah
Prayer 5 times a day facing Mecca
Giving alms to the poor (charity)
Fasting during Ramadan
Make a pilgrimage to Mecca once in
their lifetime
llah
• Allah is the
Islamic name for
GOD
• Those who follow
Allah are called
MUSLIMS
Muhammad
•Muhammad is the founder
of Islam
•His teachings are written in
the Koran
Islam is
Monotheistic
• Name another religion we
have studied that is
monotheistic =
Cities that are
holy
• Mecca –
Muhammad
was born here
and is where
the KAABA is
located
ities that
are holy
• Medina –
This is the
city where
Muhammad
started Islam
Cities that are
holy
•Jerusalem –
This is where
Muhammad
left to heaven
Kaaba
• Is a large cube
building
• It is the holiest
place in Islam
• This is the
building
Muslims face
during prayer
Pass the Paper:
• 1.) Name the 5 pillars of
Islam
• 2.) What are some details
about the holy cities of Islam?
• 3.) Where did Islam start &
expand to?
Start of Section 2:
For more than 20 years, Muhammad had
spread the religion of Islam across the
Arabian peninsula. He had begun to establish
a Muslim Empire. In particular, Arab nomads
had responded to his message. Islam brought
order, justice, and hope of heaven into their
lives. Then, in June 632, Muhammad died.
Muslims were suddenly without a leader.
They also lacked a clear way to choose
a new one.
• Which one do you
think is Muhammad’s
successor?
• What details in the
picture made you
think so?