Summary of presentation on a brief history of Islam
Summary of presentation on a brief history of Islam:
• As Christianity revolves around the life and teachings of Jesus, Islam is centered around Muhammad.
--born 570 AD
Growing up, he came to reject widely accepted polytheistic views
--believed in one central God, Allah
• Muhammad received messages and visions from Allah beginning at age 40
--he memorized and taught these messages to his followers
--these messages are now what is called the Qur’an
• Muhammad originally sought the sympathy and approval of Jewish and Christian leaders, but was rejected.
--because of this, the center of worship for Muslims is Mecca, not Jerusalem
• Muhammad died in 632 AD and did not appoint a successor to take his place
--this caused many sects of Islam to form
--Sunnis: majority of Islam
-elects a leader of Islam
--Shi’a: another large sect that is predominately in Iran
-the leader of Islam remains in Muhammad’s family
--Sufi: a smaller group
-seek spirituality through a personal relationship with Allah
Other facts about Islam used in presentation:
• There are approximately 1.2 billion followers world wide
--that is roughly 1 out of every 5 people
• Islam is based on five “pillars” of faith
1) Declaration: Allah is the one true God, and Muhammad is the final prophet
2) Prayer: done ritually at least five times a day
3) Fasting: done during the 29-30 days of Ramadan
4) Giving to the Poor: must donate a certain percent of income to the poor
5) Pilgrimage: must make an effort to travel to Mecca
• Islam recognizes Jesus, Moses, Noah and other Christian/Jewish figures as prophets
• Jihad does not mean “holy war”
--it means “struggle,” referring to the daily personal struggle a person should go through to maintain a peaceful life
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