Why did Islam spread so

easily?
Muslims surrendered to God
During a turbulent time Islam
brought unity.
Islam created social justice for all
people.

9.3 Quran and Sunnah

What is the Quran?
Quran is Islams sacred book and is
considered the words of God.
What is the Sunnah?
The examples set by Muhammad
How are they different?

Five Pillars of Islam

9.4
9.5
9.6
9.7
9.8

Profession of Faith (shahadah)

Daily Worship (salat)
Almsgiving (zakat)
Fasting ( siyam)
Pilgrimage (hajj)

Five Pillars of Islam

9.4 Profession of Faith (shahadah)
There is no god but God, and
Muhammad is the messenger of God.

Profession of Faith
(shahadah)
3. How does Allah relate to the
God of Christians and Jews?
Christians, Jews and Muslims
worship the same God.

Five Pillars of Islam

Profession of Faith (shahadah)

4. Muslims believe that angels do Allahs work
throughout the universe.
Judgment is that some people will go to
paradise while others will not.

9.5 #2 Daily Worship (salat)

1&2. Muslims pray towards Makkah (Mecca)
five times a day, wherever they are.
3. They must perform ritual washings of
their hands, face, arms and feet.

9.5 Daily Worship (salat)

What do beads, rugs, mosques, the qibla,
muezzins, and imams how to do with
worship?
Prayer beads are used to recite Gods
characteristics
Rugs are for kneeling on
Mosques are the place to gather for prayer
Qibla shows the direction of Makkah
Muezzins call others to prayer
Imams are prayer leaders

9.6 #3 Almsgiving (zakat)

1. Muslims are charitable because they believe
that wealth is purified by giving some of it
away.
Sharing your wealth helps to control greed
Giving to others reminds people of Gods gifts
to oneself.

9.6 Almsgiving (zakat)

Muslims are asked to give 1/40 of their surplus

wealth and possessions.

Zakat pays to orphanages, hospitals, soups kitchens,

and provides clothing and shelter for the poor.
Also zakat pays debts for the poor and helps
stranded travelers.

Jews, Christians and Muslims are all encouraged to

give a portion of their wealth to support others.

9.7 Fasting (siyam)

1.

Siyam is daily fasting during Ramadan (30 days), the

ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar.

2.

It is performed from sunrise to sunset. No eating or

drinking is allowed.

What rule about food is observed during Ramadan?

3. Muslims break the daily fast at sunset with dates and
other food and drink. At the end of Ramadan, there are
special foods, gifts exchanged and giving to the poor.
4. Ramadan encourages generosity, equality, and charity. It
is a time to forgive people, give thanks and avoid
arguments.

9.8 Pilgrimage (hajj)

1.
2.
3.
4.

The hajj promotes fellowship and equality.

Muslims wear simple white clothing on this special
journey.
The Kaba is a shrine built by Abraham to honor
God.
During the hajj, Muslims also travel along a special
passage between two small hills, as Hagar (wife of
Abraham) did when she searched for water for her
son. Muslims camp in tents at Mina, pray at the
plain of Arafat, and some climb Mount Arafat.
Before returning home Muslims will circle the Kaba
seven more times. (remember picture of people
circling the stone)

9.9 jihad (struggle)

1.
2.
3.
4.

Jihad gives Muslims a way to respond positively to

external and internal challenges.
The lesser jihad relates to the external struggle
against oppression, the outer battle.
The greater jihad is the fight against oneself.
During war, Muslims SHOULD honor agreements
made with enemies and SHOULD NOT mutilate the
dead, harm innocent people, or destroy property,
orchards, crops, sacred objects, or houses of
worship.

9.10 Shariah (Islamic

Law)
1.

2.
3.
4.

Shariah is the body of Islamic law based on the Quran

and the Sunnah. Islamic law guides Muslims in their
personal behavior. It was developed by caliphs and
scholars who used the Quran and the Sunnah to solve
problems that arose.
Shariah promotes obedience to the Quran and respect
for others.
Three examples of behaviors that shariah regulates are
to not eat pork, drink alcohol, or gamble. Muslims must
dress modestly.
Over the years shariah has been influenced by western
codes of law. These laws continue to change in response
to modern ways of life.