The document provides an overview of the origins and key beliefs of Islam. It discusses how Abraham and his descendant Ishmael lived in Mecca around 2000 BCE. It then summarizes Muhammad's experience receiving revelations from Gabriel in the 7th century CE and how he spread the word of Allah. The five pillars of Islam are outlined as the core duties of Muslims: the Shahadah (declaration of faith), Salat (prayer), Zakat (charity), Sawm (fasting during Ramadan), and Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca). Important Islamic symbols, texts, places of worship, and holidays are also summarized.

1. Islam By Abby Lueth

2. Abraham the forefather lives in 2000BCE Abraham and Hagar the servant have a son Ishmael Abraham’s wife Sarah sends Hagar and Ishmael into the desert Hagar and Ishmael Ishmael performs miracle of water coming from his feet, making the fountain of Zamzam The fountain of Zamzam in Mecca Generations go by and his descendent Muhammad meets the angel Gabriel and finds out he is messenger to Allah Muhammad conquers Mecca in 629CE Muhammad and Gabriel Early History

3. The Five Pillars or Duties of a Muslim Caligraphy of Shahada Shahada which means you declare that Allah “There is no God but Is the one and only God you believe in Allah and Muhammad is his messenger” Salat which is praying toward Mecca five times a day Zakzt which is giving charity to the poor Sawm which is fasting every day during the month of Ramadan Prayer Hajj which is making a pilgrimage Positions to Mecca sometime in your life Map of Pilgrimage Route “ There is no God but

4. The Koran was written a few years after the death of Muhammad It was first written on bones then on paper by his followers Some things in the Koran got changed over time because of the way it was written down The Koran holds the Old Testament, New Testament and the Koran One important part of the Koran is the 5 pillars which tell what you do in everyday life as a Muslim 800 year old Koran Traditional Koran Koran at Amazon.com Koran

5. The principal symbol for Islam is the crescent moon and star which signify the solace and understanding of worship. Many Muslim women wear veils so they can be modest and not be judged on their looks. The Muslim word for veil is hijab. The short round hat worn by Muslim men is called a tagiyah. It is worn during prayers but some Muslim men wear it all the time. Symbols and Dress

6. The Muslim place of worship is called a mosque From the outside you can usually see a dome and a minaret The dome is above where the prayer room is so people can hear the Imam lead prayers without a microphone The minaret is a tall thin tower which is where they would call people to morning prayers Mosques have fountains or baths for ritual washing before prayers Mosques also have learning sessions where children learn Arabic and religious teachings Children Learning in a Mosque The Mosque

7. Some Muslims celebrate Aqiqa which is when they shave the baby’s head and give it a Muslim name Sometimes they send out special cards to friends and relatives Aqiqa card and ceremony Marriage is an important rite of passage for Muslims and a happy celebration A Muslim bride When a Muslim dies the body has to be washed and wrapped in white cloth. The burial ceremony is simple. Picture of a Muslim funeral from the 1800’s Rites of Passage

8. After Muslims fast for the month of Ramadan they have two special celebrations Layat al-Qadr is the “Night of Power when they read the very first verses of the Koran Imaginary picture of Layat al-Qadr by a Moroccan Muslim artist Eid al-Fitr is the “Festival of the Breaking of the Fast” on the last night of Ramadan Pakistani Muslims praying at a Mosque during Eid al-Fitr During the annual Hajj pilgrims go to the Plain of Arafat to seek God’s mercy. Muslims all over the world fast on this day. Pilgrims going to Arafat

9. The End (Thank You)