ISLAM Recap yesterdays mosque debate What was the
ISLAM � Re-cap yesterday’s mosque debate � What was the debate about? � What were the two sides of the debate? � What is Islam?
THE MUSLIM WORLD � Emergence � Teachings of Islam � Achievements in the Muslim World
EMERGENCE OF ISLAM: GEOGRAPHY � Arabian � Today Peninsula (Southwestern Asia) this area is known as Saudi Arabia
EMERGENCE OF ISLAM: GEOGRAPHY � What do you see? � Sandstorms � Mostly � People desert settle mostly at or near an oasis
EMERGENCE OF ISLAM: MUHAMMAD � Muhammad � Born in 570 B. C. E. in Mecca (site of Hajj today) � At about 40 years old, begins to experience visions � Becomes the prophet of Islam � “Recite!” Message: “One True God” Allah
EMERGENCE OF ISLAM: HIJRA � Not everyone listened to Muhammad � Mecca at this time was a commercial center � Merchants live off of people coming to pray to the traditional gods and idols � Why do you think merchants would have a problem with Muhammad’s teachings? � Faced with threats of murder, Muhammad and followers leave Mecca for Yathrib � This journey is known as the hijra
TEACHINGS OF ISLAM: MONOTHEISM � Arabian Peninsula at this time � Clan-based society � Worship Gods and idols � Monotheism � Very new to area � Threatened society
TEACHINGS OF ISLAM: QURAN � The Quran � Sacred word of God (through Muhammad) � In Arabic, it is the direct and unchangeable word of God � All followers learn Arabic � How do you think this has helped unite Muslims from different places? � Ethical teachings � Honesty, generosity, social justice � Complete guide to living a good life � Final authority on all matters
TEACHINGS OF ISLAM: PEOPLE OF THE BOOK � Monotheism � Judaism was not new to everyone and Christianity = the People of the Book Shared beliefs: • One God • Adam and Eve • Abraham • Word of God � Muhammad � In Differences: • Torah and Bible only partial revelation • God has no son taught tolerance general, People of the Book enjoy religious freedom
TEACHINGS: FIVE PILLARS OF FAITH � Five pillars of Islam are the foundation of Muslim faith � Just as video showed, not all Muslims know all 5 1. Shahadah (The Testimony of Faith) � What is a testimony? What does it mean to testify in court? � “la ilaha illa Allah, Muhammadun rasoolu Allah. ” �These are the only words you have to say with conviction to become Muslim � There is no God besides Allah � None has the right to be worshipped besides him � God has no partner � God has no son
TEACHINGS: FIVE PILLARS OF FAITH 2. Salah (Prayer) � Pray five times a day � As many as you can – some more, some less �This brings a direct link between the worshipper and Allah. 3. Zakat (Charity) � Give as much as you can � Give of yourself through good deeds
TEACHINGS: FIVE PILLARS OF FAITH 4. Saum (Fasting) � During the month of Ramadan all Muslims fast from sunrise until sunset abstaining from food and drink 5. Hajj (Pilgrimage to Mecca) � Travel to Mecca at one time in your life if you can
What do you see?
ACHIEVEMENT � Trade � Art and Humanities � Literature and Writing � Mathematics � Music � Science and Medicine
ACHIEVEMENT: TRADE � Trade world was an integral part of the Muslim � Merchants were honored � Muhammad � Trade was a merchant Spreads products and technology � Manufacturing � Artisans � Guess = produce wealth of fine goods what? ! Trade = Peace and Prosperity
ACHIEVEMENT: TRADE � Trade expands � Camel caravans “ships of the desert” � Travel the Silk Road
ACHIEVEMENT: ART � Many works of art are rich in history and beauty � Interwoven with beautiful stories One Thousand Arabian Nights Late one night I was suddenly awakened by a rustling noise outside my window. Through a space in the blinds, I saw a large rectangular carpet hovering above the willow tree. I opened the window, and the carpet … What does this remind you of?
ACHIEVEMENT: ARCHITECTURE � Mosques � Minarets
ACHIEVEMENT: SCIENCE AND MEDICINE � Astronomy � Navigation � Pharmacology � Anatomy � Medical Practices
ACHIEVEMENT: LITERATURE AND WRITING � Arabic � Importance to faith � Poetry � Calligraphy � Largest library of time-Baghdad � Knowledge
ACHIEVEMENT: MATH � Arabic Numerals � Pioneered the study of algebra � Geometry is vital to Muslim culture
ACHIEVEMENT: MUSIC � New instruments � Dancing � Important � Songs for prayer services tell tales and religious teachings
YOUR MISSION! � Museum Exhibit � Achievements in the Muslim World � Pick 1 category you are interested in � Sign up TODAY � Research tomorrow and Friday � DUE Tuesday, November 30 th � Tuesday after Thanksgiving Break
YOUR MISSION! � Museum Exhibit � Requirements: � One artifact from the Muslim world � One paragraph describing the what, where, when, who, how and WHY � WHY question is most important (and is your reflection): � Why was your artifact important in history? � Why is your artifact important in our world today? � Museum Exhibit Day Wednesday,
YOUR MISSION! � Museum Exhibit � Achievements in the Muslim World � Pick 1 category you are interested in � Sign up TODAY � Research tomorrow and Friday � DUE Tuesday, November 30 th � Tuesday after Thanksgiving Break
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