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- Allah created the world and the heavens -made the creatures which walk, swim, and fly
Monotheistic and Abrahamic religion Based on the teachings of the prophet Muhammad An advocate of Islam is called a Muslim Believes that people are born free of sin
5 Pillars of FAITH:
Shahadah-There is no God but Allah and Muhammad is his messenger. Salat Zarkat Sawm Hajj
BELIEFS
6 Articles of FAITH:
Belief in God (Allah) Belief in Mala-eka (Angels) Belief in the Books of Allah Belief in the Prophets of Allah Belief in Yawm al-Qiyama (Day of Judgement)
Oneness of God: "Tawheed A) Oneness of Lordship: To believe that Allah is The ONLY Creator, Provider, and The Commander. B) Oneness of Worship: To believe that Allah is the ONLY God who should be worshipped, and obeyed as Allah prescribed. C) Oneness of Allah's Names and Attributes: Muslims believe that NO one shares Allah's divinity that is neither angel nor human. Allah says: "And Allah makes none to share in His decision and His rule." (Holy Quran 18:26)
Muslims believe that no soul is responsible for the sins and faults of others
Muslims believe that forgiveness is always available through repentance. Salvation in Islam is only through belief and practice.
-It is this, that belief does not just mean believing something in one's heart, but also acting on the belief. Mere faith counts for nothing if not carried into practice. The purpose of belief is to show us what to do in practice. No 'belief' by itself can bring salvation.
What are the basic practices a Muslim has to perform? In order to submit to God, and to be at peace with fellow beings, a Muslim has to perform certain duties to God and to fellow-beings. The duties to God are: Prayer (salaat) Fasting (saum) Pilgrimage to Makka (hajj). The duty to fellow beings is to spend one's resources, time, energy, money, etc. for the welfare of others; in particular, to give a part of one's wealth to help those in need (known as giving zakaat, a charity-tax).
PRACTICES
Islam faith items Prayer rugs Subha (prayer beads) Quran must be kept off the ground
BIRTH:
The Muslim call to prayer or adhaan ("God is great, there is no God but Allah. Muhammad is the messenger of Allah. Come to prayer.). The baby's first taste should be something sweet After seven days the baby's head is shaved (a tradition also carried out by Hindus). Muslim baby boys are circumcised when they are seven days old although it can take place any time before puberty. It is also tradition to choose a name for the baby on the seventh day.
The aqeeqah
MARRIAGE:
Once a child attains puberty, according to Shariah, he or she may marry. The nikkah mehr
DEATH:
shaheed (equivalent to a martyr in battle) Miscarried ftuses over four months into term should also be buried ceremonially. Suicide is condemned by Islam Speedy Burial Respect for the Corpse Preparation for Burial Funeral Prayer Burial Cremation
3 main Holidays:
Eid Al-Fitrwhich is celebrated at the end of Ramadan, Distinguished by the performance of communal prayers (salat) on the first day at dawn. Traditional greeting is "Id Mabarak.
Ramadan-month of fasting
During Ramadan, one must be able to abstain fromevil thoughts and deeds, food and drink (including water), and sexual intercourse from dawn until dusk for the entire month.
Eid Al-Adhacelebrated at the end of Hajj. The festival commemorates God's gift of a ram in place of Isma'il (Ishmael), whom God had commanded Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice.
Feasts: Ashura: "The Tenth" It is a voluntary fast day observed on the tenth of the month of Muharram. Maulid: The birthday of Muhammad, which is known as MauIldu 'n-Nabi, is celebrated on the 12th of Rab'iu'l-Awwal. LAILATU'N-NISF MIN SHA'BAN: On this night, Muhammad said, God registered annually all the actions of mankind which they are to perform during the year; and that all the children of men who are to be born and to die in the year are recorded. The night is often devoted to the memory of the dead.
RAMADAAN: Those who observe the fast with pure motives will obtain remission of their sins. LAILATU'L-QADR: "The night of power
IDU'L-FITR: "The Festival of the Breaking of the Fast", actually "The minor feast". IDU'L-ADHA: This is also called "the great festival" (as opposed to Idu'l Fitr being the "minor festival")