Islam in the philippines

• 1.Islam in the Philippines

2. Textiles like muslin, calico, linen, cotton, wool and rugs. Also metalcraft, gold bullion, turquoise, and other precious stones. 3. sulat hukom alam pilat alak salamat 4. Seen in mosques and Muslim antique high-roofed houses called Torogan. 5. Kandigan, a Tausug wedding dance; Kapiil sa Munsala, a Maranao handkerchief dance, Singkil, a Maranao bamboo dance. 6. The Arabs were the first to introduce explosives as weapons. Lantaka small Muslim cannon made of brass. Sarimanok design a very colorful bird, common in Lanao (Mindanao) 7. The spread of Islam in the Philippines started at around 13th century C. E. The spread of Islamic faith in the country was a result of trade and missionary activities of Arab Muslims. 8. 'Tarsila' or salsila, a written document on the leaders and descendants of famous muslims like Prophet Mohammad. The genealogies of Sulu and Maguindanao are among the major tarsilas. 9. The Islamization of Mindanao was led by Sharif Muhammad Kabungsuan. Meanwhile, Muslim leaders of the kingdom in Manila came from Borneo and had ties and alliance with the Sultanate of Borneo. They were Rajah Matanda, Rajah Sulayman, and Lakandula. 10. Rajah Matanda was the political leader. Rajah Sulayman was the military leader. Lakandula was the king of Tondo. 11. The Islamization of the northernmost part of the country was prevented by the arrival of Spaniards in the 16th century. 12. 1. The Declaration of Faith (Shahada) There is no god but Allah and Muhammad is the messenger of Allah By making this simple proclamation, one becomes a Muslim. 2. The Prayer (Salah) Muslims pray five times a day: at daybreak (Fajr), noon (Dhuhr), mid afternoon (Asr), sunset (Maghrib), and evening (Isha). 13. 3. The Compulsory Charity (Zakah) To support the poor, orphans, and widows, help those in debt, and to free slaves. Annual contribution of 2.5 percent of an individuals wealth and assets. 4. The Fast of Ramadan (Sawm) The ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar which is spent in fasting. 14. 5. The fifth Pillar is the Pilgrimage or Hajj to Mecca At least once in a lifetime, every adult Muslim who is physically and financially able is required to sacrifice time, wealth, status, and ordinary comforts of life to make the Hajj pilgrimage, putting himself totally at Allahs service. Over two million believers from a diversity of cultures and languages travel every year from all over the world to the sacred city of Mecca to respond to Gods call. 15. 1. Maguindanao 2. Maranaoo 3. Tausug 4. Sama 5. Yakan 6. IIanon or Iranun 7. Molebugan or Molbog 8. Kolibugan 9. Sangil 10. Kalagan 16. Historically Muslim Filipinos are not integrated as one definable and united society. There are several endemic characteristics in their separate identities: (1) language (2) political structure (3) history (4)degree of Islamic integration with cultural traditions and customs already existent.