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Title: Why did Islam spread so easily?


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

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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?

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Five Pillars of Islam
  • 9.4 Profession of Faith (shahadah)
  • 9.5 Daily Worship (salat)
  • 9.6 Almsgiving (zakat)
  • 9.7 Fasting ( siyam)
  • 9.8 Pilgrimage (hajj)

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Five Pillars of Islam
  • 9.4 Profession of Faith (shahadah)

There is no god but God, and Muhammad is the
messenger of God.
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Profession of Faith (shahadah)
  • 3. How does Allah relate to the God of Christians
    and Jews?
  • Christians, Jews and Muslims worship the same God.

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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.

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  • 9.5 2 Daily Worship (salat)
  • 12. 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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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9.7 Fasting (siyam)
  • Siyam is daily fasting during Ramadan (30 days),
    the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar.
  • 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.

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9.8 Pilgrimage (hajj)
  • 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)

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9.9 jihad (struggle)
  • 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.

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9.10 Shariah (Islamic Law)
  • 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.
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