Islam originated in the 7th century CE founded by the prophet Muhammad. It is one of the major world religions with over 1 billion followers worldwide. The core teachings of Islam are based on the 5 Pillars: the declaration of faith (shahada), prayer (salah), alms-giving (zakat), fasting (sawm), and pilgrimage (hajj). Muslims believe in one God (Allah) and that Muhammad is his final prophet. Key beliefs and practices include following the Quran and hadith, polygamy being allowed with restrictions, and important festivals like Eid al-Fitr and Ramadan. However, issues related to the role of women, jihad,
Islam originated in the 7th century CE founded by the prophet Muhammad. It is one of the major world religions with over 1 billion followers worldwide. The core teachings of Islam are based on the 5 Pillars: the declaration of faith (shahada), prayer (salah), alms-giving (zakat), fasting (sawm), and pilgrimage (hajj). Muslims believe in one God (Allah) and that Muhammad is his final prophet. Key beliefs and practices include following the Quran and hadith, polygamy being allowed with restrictions, and important festivals like Eid al-Fitr and Ramadan. However, issues related to the role of women, jihad,
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Islam originated in the 7th century CE founded by the prophet Muhammad. It is one of the major world religions with over 1 billion followers worldwide. The core teachings of Islam are based on the 5 Pillars: the declaration of faith (shahada), prayer (salah), alms-giving (zakat), fasting (sawm), and pilgrimage (hajj). Muslims believe in one God (Allah) and that Muhammad is his final prophet. Key beliefs and practices include following the Quran and hadith, polygamy being allowed with restrictions, and important festivals like Eid al-Fitr and Ramadan. However, issues related to the role of women, jihad,
Islam originated in the 7th century CE founded by the prophet Muhammad. It is one of the major world religions with over 1 billion followers worldwide. The core teachings of Islam are based on the 5 Pillars: the declaration of faith (shahada), prayer (salah), alms-giving (zakat), fasting (sawm), and pilgrimage (hajj). Muslims believe in one God (Allah) and that Muhammad is his final prophet. Key beliefs and practices include following the Quran and hadith, polygamy being allowed with restrictions, and important festivals like Eid al-Fitr and Ramadan. However, issues related to the role of women, jihad,
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ISLAM
KNOW THE BRIEF HISTORY
01 OF ISLAM
KNOW THE CORE
02 TEACHINGS OF ISLAM
KNOW THE FUNDAMENTAL
03 BELIEFS AND PRACTICES
KNOW THE RELATED ISSUES
04 OF ISLAM 01 BRIEF HISTORY OF ISLAM ISLAM
The term "Islam" originated from an Arabic word
meaning: • To Submit • Surrender • Submit oneself for the obedience of God • Enter into a condition of peace and security with God through allegiance and surrender to him
On the other hand, the word "Muslim" is the Arabic
word for a person who "submits" . ISLAM • Established around 7th Century C.E and began with the Arabian desert people • Pre-Islamic people worshipped variety of gods. Carved images were done to represent these gods that were often revered and given blood sacrifices. • Islam is the youngest among the world's major religions. • Majority of Muslims live in Asia and Africa. • More than 60% of the world's Muslims can be found in Asia ,including Indonesia with the population of almost 87% of Muslim adherents, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Turkey, and Iran. MUHAMMAD IBN ABDULLAH
Muhammad ibn Abdullah was an Arab
religious, social, and political leader and the founder of the world religion of Islam. According to Islamic doctrine, he was a prophet divinely inspired to preach and confirm the monotheistic teachings of Adam, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and other prophets.
Born: Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Died: June 8, 632 AD, Medina, Saudi Arabia Full name: Abū al-Qāsim Muḥammad ibn ʿAbd Allāh ibn ʿAbd al-Muṭṭalib ibn Hāshim Place of burial: The Green Dome, Medina, Saudi Arabia MUHAMMAD
• Considered by the Muslims as
a messenger. • The last prophet sent by God to humankind who was visited by the angel Gabriel • Gained the loyalty of several followers who were convinced by his religious ideals, the Meccan tribes 02 CORE TEACHINGS OF ISLAM CORE TEACHINGS Shias, a term that stems from shi'atu Ali, Arabic for “partisans of Ali,” believe that Ali and his descendants are part of a divine order. Sunnis, meaning followers of the sunna, or “way” in Arabic, of Mohammed, are opposed to political succession based on Mohammed's bloodline. 5 PILLARS OF ISLAM • Profession of Faith or The Creed(shahada). The belief that "There is no god but God, and Muhammad is the Messenger of God" is central to Islam. This phrase, written in Arabic, is often prominently featured in architecture and a range of objects, including the Qur'an, Islam's holy book of divine revelations. One becomes a Muslim by reciting this phrase with conviction. • Obligatory Prayer (salat). Muslims pray facing Mecca five times a day: at dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, sunset, and after dark. • Alms / Poor tax (zakat). In accordance with Islamic law, Muslims donate a fixed portion of their income to community members in need. 5 PILLARS OF ISLAM • Fasting (sawm). During the daylight hours of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, all healthy adult Muslims are required to abstain from food and drink. • Pilgrimage to Mecca(hajj). Every Muslim whose health and finances permit it must make at least one visit to the holy city of Mecca, in present-day Saudi Arabia. 03 BELIEFS AND PRACTICES Islamic Festivals · Eid al-Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice, is celebrated by Muslims all over the world as a major holiday for a period of three to fours days. It's different from Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the fast and is the one day when Muslims are not allowed to fast · Ramadan, Arabic Ramaḍān, in Islam, the ninth month of the Muslim calendar and the holy month of fasting. It begins and ends with the appearance of the crescent moon. 5 PILLARS OF ISLAM
The five pillars – the declaration of faith
(shahada), prayer (salah), alms-giving (zakat), fasting (sawm) and pilgrimage (hajj) – constitute the basic norms of Islamic practice. They are accepted by Muslims globally irrespective of ethnic, regional or sectarian differences. Polygamy in Islamic Religion • Polygamy is permitted for many social reasons. However it is by permission and not an obligation or recommendation in the Quran that a Muslim male should indulge in polygamy. at the time of the Prophet Mohamed (Peace upon Him) it was because thousands of Muslim men died in wars • Muslim supporters of polygamy often cite Quran verse 4:3, which instructs men to take as many wives as they can take care of, up to four, and they also point out that the Prophet Muhammad had multiple wives • Muslim societies allow for up to four wives, but not without specific rules and regulations. •The Islamic Calendar is composed of 12 lunar months of between 29 and 30 days. A year in the Islamic calendar constitutes a total of 354 days. The difference between the solar and the lunar calendar is adjusted by adding one day to the last month of the year 11 times each 30 years. Beliefs/Doctrines • Every individual must make • Islamic Symbol: themselves aware of these truths • Crescent and Star: The faith of as the foundation of their faith. Islam is symbolized by the Usul ad-Din, the five roots of religion, can also be referred to Crescent and Star. The as the 'foundation of faith'. They Crescent is the early phase of are: Oneness of God (Tawid), the moon and represents Justice of God (Adl or Adalah), progress. The star signifies Prophethood (Nubuwwah), illumination with the light of Leadership (Imamat), knowledge. Islam by definition Resurrection (Qayamat). means submission and has the extended meaning of peace. ADDITIONAL CLOTHING Followers of Islam are called Muslims. Muslims are Hindu men frequently wear short coats (angarkha), monotheistic and worship one, all-knowing God, and the women wear a long scarf, or robe (sari), who in Arabic is known as Allah. Followers of Islam whereas typical Muslim attire for men and women aim to live a life of complete submission to Allah. is a long white cotton shirt (kurtah) and trousers They believe that nothing can happen without (pāʾijamah). Allah's permission. 04 RELATED ISSUES SELECTED ISSUES
• Islam and Women - women in Islam must
accept that their roles in society vary greatly when compared to men. A surah in Quran depicts a woman's father or husband as master and portrays the superiority of men on women. • Holy War(Jihad) - a freaquently mistranslated term, jihad means effort or struggle to convince unbelievers to pursue the Muslim way of life. • Militancy and Terrorism - Islam is a religion of mercy that prohibits terrorism. Punishment through the use of fire was also forbidden by Muhammad. • Migration- their population in the US and Europe contimues to rise in the present century. Muslim immigrants and their American-born children number about 4 million in total. RELATED ISSUES
The most frequently mentioned problem
is people's negative views about Muslims (29%), including stereotyping, being viewed as terrorists and distrust. One-in- five (20%) cite discrimination, prejudice and unfair treatment as the biggest problem facing Muslims in this country. INCLUDING
Gender and hadith. Polygamy and
inheritance. Adultery and sexual violence. Veiling, female circumcision and crimes of honour.
A lot of people also mock Muslims as
"terrorists" and even make fun of their appearances while wearing their sacred clothing. THANKS INTO TO WORLD RELIGION • WEEK 6 DAY 1 • NAME: EMEIL CRISTINE P. PINILI • HUMSS 11 - SOCRATES