New Unit:
New Unit:The Beginnings of Islam
Todays Topic:The Origins of Islam
Where did Islam originate?On the Arabian peninsulaMostly
desertMost people were eitherCity
dwellersNomadicHerdersTradersTraders were connecting Africa, Asia
and Europe
What were the religious practices of the various cultures on the
peninsula?Most, except Jews, were practicing polytheismAn Arabian
trader, Muhammad, began to teach people about another
religionCalled it IslamMonotheistic religionWhen people asked him
about Jesus of Nazareth and Christianity he stated that Jesus was a
great prophet, but NOT the son of God
Todays Topic:-Some of Islams Beliefs and Guidelines
What are some of the beliefs of Islam?The beliefs of Islam are
contained in their holy book called the Quran (Koran)Muslims
(followers of Islam) also use the Sunnah as a sourceRecording of
Muhammads LifeThe central belief is that there is only one god
named AllahThat there will be a judgment day
What are some of the guidelines for Muslims?The Five
PillarsRecite the Islamic statement of faithThere is one god,
Allah, and Muhammad is his prophetPray five times a day facing the
city of MeccaFast during the holy month of RamadanGive alms (money)
to the poorMake a pilgrimage at least one time to the city of
MeccaVisit the Kaaba
