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  • Therevada
    older Muslim religion
  • Mahayana
    newer Muslim religion
  • the sacred building in Mecca was the Kaaba
  • What was the Islamic holy book?

    the Qur'an
  • What was an Islamic religious teacher known as?

    the Imam
  • Sunni Muslims-- majority of Muslims--they believe jihad is the daily struggle to be a good Muslim
  • Shia Muslims--minority of Muslims--they believe jihad is a violent war
  • 5 pillars of Islam- basic teachings of Muhamed
    1. Giving of Alms
    2. Profession of Faith
    3. 5 Daily Prayers
    4. Pilgrimage to Mecca
    5. Fasting during Ramadan
  • Fasting during Ramadan-- from sunrise to sunset
  • Giving of Alms- donating to the needy
  • Profession of Faith- Islam declaration of faith
  • 5 Daily Prayers- structural and routine daily prayers the Muslims use-- they face Mecca when they do this
  • Pilgrimage to Mecca- a sacred journey to Mecca
  • Muhammed's journey from Mecca to Medina was known as the Hegira
  • Mecca was where Muhammed was born and a sacred place to all Muslims
  • Pilgrimage/ haji

    a scared journey
  • Muhammed--started the religion of Islam--messenger of Allah--born in Mecca-- prophet
  • Who founded Islam?

    Muhammed
  • Is Islam monotheistic or polytheistic?
    monotheistic
  • When was Islam founded?
    650 AD
  • jihad is the daily struggle of being a good Muslim
  • Gabriel was the agnel who talked to Muhammed
  • the Sunnah was the second holy book of Islam
  • Ishamel was Abraham's son and Muhammed is traced back to him
  • a caravan is a group of travelers
  • an oasis is a fertile spot in the middle of the desert
  • Where do Muslims worship?
    in a Mosque
  • Muslims are people who follow the religion of Islam
  • fasting is giving up something due to religious reasons