Islam Powerpoint Pp

ISLAM

How many different religions are there in the world?

• The followers of Islam are known as Muslims.

• Islam is an Arabic word meaning peace and submission.

• There are 1.6 billion Muslims in the world.

ISLAM

• ABRAHAMIC – Relates to the Prophet Abraham.

• MONOTHEISTIC – Belief in One God.

ISLAM

• Belief in Allah as the one and only God.

• Belief in angels.

• Belief in the holy books ie. Bible, Torah, Qur’an

• Belief in the Prophets (special messengers). e.g. Adam, Ibrahim (Abraham), Musa (Moses), Dawud (David), Isa (Jesus).

• Muhammad (peace be upon him) is the final prophet.

• Belief in the Day of Judgement...

• Belief in Predestination... That God has already decided what will happen.

What do Muslims believe?

QUR’AN

MUSLIMS

Salah Zakat Siyam Hajj

FIVE PILLARS OF ISLAM

Shahadah (faith)Belief that God is One and Prophet Muhammad is the final messenger.

FIRST PILLAR:1

Siyam (fasting)

• Muslims fast so that they can feel closer to God. If you can control basic desires, you can concentrate on God.

• Siyam is the practice of fasting during the month of Ramadan.

SECOND PILLAR: 2

3THIRD PILLAR:Zakah(charity):

• It requires Muslims to give 2.5% of their disposable earnings to charity every year.

• Zakah purifies your wealth.

Salah (prayer):

FOURTH PILLAR:

•Muslims wash before they pray.

• They pray five times a day.

4

Hajj (Pilgrimage):

Fifth PILLAR: 5

• It is a special journey to holy places

• All Muslims must go on this journey at least once in their lives. However, if they are ill and unable, someone may take their place.

• It is a journey to get closer to God.

Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi

Shah jahan mosque in Woking – the first purpose built mosque in the UK, built in 1889.

Aylesbury Mosque

Central Mosque, London

Istanbul, Turkey

ISLAMIC ART

ARABIC CALLIGRAPHY

MUSLIM GREETING (ARABIC):

Assalamu alay kum(Peace be upon you)