Islamic Beliefs and Practices
Standard 7.2.3 Objective/Goal for learning today: To learn the Qur an and the Sunnah provide Muslims with important rules and examples on how to live a moral life.
What system??? Religious system Also social and political/governmental systems
Before & After Islam Before Islam People are polytheistic Rich were to help the poor but were not doing so The Qur an Arab people can own slaves Women have few rights gives these guidelines! After Islam Monotheistic Charity is a must! People are encouraged to not own slaves Women are given rights The Qur an states that women should be able to own property, earn money and be educated Muslim women still have fewer rights than Muslim men
God s messages to Muhammad What is the Qur an? Qur an Muslims believe it s the word of God Muhammad s words & deeds
What are the beliefs of the Qur an? #1 teaching only one God, Allah, and Muhammad is his prophet
More beliefs #2 The world has a beginning and will end one day #3 The final day will include the final judgment of all people #4 Those who believed in Allah and were good will live forever in PARADISE! #5 Those who didn t well will suffer!
Use what you know! Use what you know about religion, either your own experiences or what you ve learned in school. How is Islam similar or different than other religions? Example: Christianity or the Greek gods Write your thoughts in your notes.
So, how do you get to paradise? Qur an s Guidelines for Muslims For use in everyday life, not just for religious life What system is religion impacting??
Rules! Rules! Rules! Wash before prayer No eating pork No drinking alcohol
The Qur an also includes the idea of jihad Inner struggle to obey God and be good Defense of Islamic ways Converting of people to Islam holy war
Well, then what is the Sunnah? The way Muhammad lived Model for the duties and the way of life expected for Muslims Based on the hadith
Hadith Another written record of Muhammad s teachings
The 5 Pillars of Islam 5 acts of worship required of all Muslims
Pillar #1 Statement of faith Must say the statement at least once in their lives There is no god but God, and Muhammad is his prophet.
Pillar #2 Daily prayer Must pray 5 times a day Call for prayer comes from the mosque
Pillar #3 Charity Yearly donation to paid to religious official
Pillar #4 Fasting Fast for a month during Ramadan Nothing eaten between dawn & sunset Shows that God is more important than their bodies
Pillar #5 The Hajj A pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in their lives
How does the Sunnah impact daily life? Rules for everyday behavior Guidelines for business & government
What is the Shariah? Islamic law No distinction between religious beliefs & daily life
Qur an Sunnah Hadith Shariah
More about the Shariah Sets rewards for good behavior Punishment for crimes Most Muslim countries today blend Shariah with Western legal systems
Sunnah= Muhammad s way of life & how Muslims should try to live Qur an= word of God Shariah= the actual law based on Qur an & Sunnah principles Rules for Islam
Let s review The Qur an Beliefs Rules for Worship Rules for society
The Qur an Beliefs Rules for Worship There is only one God God will judge all people The good will live in paradise The bad will suffer Rules for society
The Qur an Beliefs Rules for Worship Rules for society There is only one God God will judge all people The good will live in paradise The bad will suffer No eating of pork or drinking alcohol Wash before praying
The Qur an Beliefs Rules for Worship Rules for society There is only one God God will judge all people The good will live in paradise The bad will suffer No eating of pork or drinking alcohol Wash before praying Slaves should be freed Women have the right to own property, earn money, and be educated
Activity time!!! You are going to get up and work around the room. Get at least one fact from at least 15 people in class! NO DUPLICATES!!!!! If they give you the same fact, tell them to check their notes for something new! Do not accept I don t know!
Project time! The Five Pillars of Islam Book You are going to create a book containing and explaining the Five Pillars You need A cover with title, picture & summary on back A page for each pillar Needs a picture and summary of pillar Neatness and effort COUNT!!!
Project time!!! Creating Your Own Website Use your notes from the last 3 sections Use the paper provided to design a home page with a minimum of 3 links Muhammad s Homeland aka Geography of Arabia! Who Was Muhammad? Explain what you have learned about Muhammad What is Islam? Details you could give someone who knew nothing about Islam.
Website Write minimum of 5-7 sentences for each link on your Website. Because you re a Pre-Ap student, your project should be neat, clean and highly academic! Use good choices for vocabulary Plenty of pictures and color Be creative!!!