Major Beliefs:
The Five Pillars of Islam 1. confession of faith - "There is no god but God and Muhammad is a prophet of God" 2. daily prayers 3. alms tax 4. pilgrimage to mecca 5. fasting during Ramadan Sacred Writing: The Qu'ran - Collection of the Prophet Muhammad's revelations. The Hadith - Islamic tradition. The Ten Commandments - God's Law 1. Worship no other God but me 2. Do not make images to worship 3. Do not misuse the name of God 4. Observe the Sabbath Day (Saturday). Keep it Holy. 5. Honor and respect your father and mother. 6. Do not murder 7. Do not commit adultery 8. Do not steal 9. Do not accuse anyone falsely. Do not tell lies about other people. 10. Do not envy other's possessions. |
Founder and Location:
Islam was founded in CE 622 in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.. The founder was the Prophet Muhammad and he was born is C.570. He was a trade merchant from Saudi Arabia. Islam is mainly located in the Middle East and North Africa Key Facts: the Islam worship place is called a "mosque". there are 1.3 million followers. the rules and law regarding how to live are.. quran , hadith , and five pillars of Islam Major holidays Ramadan - month long References: Google Images YouTube Adherents.com ReligionFacts.com - Islam Islam: Empire of Faith |