The document outlines the basic beliefs and tenets of Islam, including that the Islamic holy book is the Quran, Islam originated in the Middle East with Muhammad as its founder, and the five pillars of Islam that followers adhere to are faith in Allah, prayer five times daily toward Mecca, alms, fasting during Ramadan, and pilgrimage to Mecca. It also notes that Islam is monotheistic like Judaism and Christianity and identifies the three holy cities of Islam as Mecca, Medina, and Jerusalem.

1. The Beliefs
of Islam:
I.S.L.A.M.I.C.

2. I. Islam’s holy
book = Koran
“Koran” can also
be spelled “Qu’ran”

3. S.Started in Middle
East (Saudi Arabia)

4. L. Laws = the Five
Pillars of Islam
1. Faith in Allah
2. Prayer (5 times daily
-----toward
Mecca)
3. Alms
4. Fasting during Ramadan
5. Pilgrimage (to Mecca)

5. A.
Allah = Islamic
name for God
“Allah” in Arabic
-followers of
Allah are
Muslims

6. M. Muhammad =
founder
-his teachings are
written in
Koran

7. I.
Islam is
monotheistic
Q: What other two religions are
monotheistic?

8. C.
Cities (holy): Mecca,
Medina, & Jerusalem
-Muhammad was
born in Mecca &
home of Kaaba

9. C.
Cities (holy): Mecca,
Medina, & Jerusalem
-Muhammad was
born in Mecca &
home of Kaaba
-Muhammad started
Islam in Medina

10. C.
Cities (holy): Mecca,
Medina, & Jerusalem
-Muhammad was
born in Mecca &
home of Kaaba
-Muhammad started
Islam in Medina
-Muhammad left for heaven
from Jerusalem