Transcript Rise of Islam Group Questions

Rise of Islam Group Questions
How did Muhammad become the
prophet of Islam?
• He received visions from God telling him to
preach against false gods and to urge people
to worship Allah.
What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
1. Faith that there is one God and Muhammad
is his messenger
2. Daily prayer
3. Charity to the poor
4. Observance of the fast during Ramadan
5. Pilgrimage to Mecca
The Grand Mosque in Mecca
How do the five help unite Muslims?
• Bind Muslims together through common
beliefs and practices
How do the Quran and Sharia guide
the lives of Muslims?
• Quran is the final word of God on all matters
• Sharia is a body of law that applies the
teachings of the Quran to the daily life of
Muslims and regulates many aspects of
Muslim society
How many different ways are the
teachings of Islam similar to those of
Judaism and Christianity?
• Islam is……
• Monotheistic and teaches rules for moral
behavior
• Torah and Bible are revelations from God
• Islam accepts Moses and Jesus as prophets
sent from God
• Islam and Christianity also believe in
Judgment Day, heaven, and hell