Islam is a monotheistic religion that believes in one God called Allah and follows the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad. Muslims adhere to the Five Pillars of Islam which are the confession of faith, ritual prayer five times a day, charitable donations, fasting during Ramadan, and performing the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in their lifetime. The two main branches of Islam are the Sunni and Shi'a, who differ on who should have succeeded Muhammad as the leader of the Muslim community.

1. Islam Window Notes

2. Tenets Monotheistic Believe in Prophet Muhammad and one God called Allah Adheres to 5 Pillars of Islam Sunnah guides Muslims’ behaviors

3. Supreme Being: Allah Sacred Text: The Qur’an Followers: 1.5 billion adherents Place of Worship: Mosque Holy Land: Mecca

4. Mecca

5. Islam and the Five Themes of Geography Place

10. Five Pillars of Islam Confession of Faith: “There is no God but God; Muhammad is the Prophet of God” Ritual Prayer (5 times per day) Charitable Donations (2.5% of wealth) Fasting (no eating or drinking) Hajj (pilgrimmage or journey to Mecca)

11. Branches of Islam Separate branches emerged over who should lead the faith after the Prophet’s death Shi’ia (Shi’ite) -- Muslim leadership should stay in Muhammad’s family (10% of Muslims) Sunni -- most qualified should be selected to lead (90% of Muslims)