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How many people follow Islam? About 1. 6 billion people. What do we call people who follow Islam? Muslims.

How many Gods do Muslims believe in? Only one. What is his name? Allah.

Who is the founder of Islam? The prophet Muhammad Where was he born? At Mecca, Saudi Arabia (570 A. D. ). He is extremely revered, and Muslims use the expression “peace be upon him” when his name is mentioned.

What is the symbol for Islam? Crescent moon with a star.

What do Muslims believe? There are 6 main beliefs: in one God (Allah) in angels in the holy books in the Prophets in the Day of Judgement (when people will be assessed whether they go to heaven or hell) • in Predestination (that Allah has decided the future) • • •

What is the holy book of Islam called? The Qur’an. Which is the “word of God (Allah)”.

Where do Muslims worship? In mosques. Minaret.

What is the special day for prayer? Friday.

• • • Shahadah – declaration of faith Salah – prayer Zakat – helping poor with money Saum – fasting during Ramadan Hajj – visit Mecca

What are the main Muslim festivals? • • • Ramadan Eid-ul-Fitr - the end of Ramadan Eid-ul-Adha - the festival of sacrifice Dhu Al-Hijja - visit to mecca Al Hijra – the start of the Islamic New Year What does Ramadan celebrate? The time when the words in Qur’an were revealed to Prophet Muhammad.

There are 2 main types of Muslims in Islam: • Sunnis (90%) – don’t believe in hereditary spiritual leaders • Shiites – believe in Ali as the successor of Muhammad