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Without help from the textbook, give this map a title and label the following places listed on the sheet…

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The Muslim World

Intro to Islam and JCI Notes

Essential Questions

What is the difference between the terms “Islam” and “Muslim”?

Who was Muhammad and why is he important to the Islamic faith?

Why are the five pillars of faith important and what are the five pillars?

How are Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all similar?

Intro to Islam Notes

Key Terms

Islam

The religion of the Muslims, means “submission to the will of Allah”

Allah

the Arabic name for the one God in which the Muslims believed

Qur’an

the holy book of the Muslims

Hajj

the sacred pilgrimage to Mecca that must be performed once in each Muslims’ life. During this pilgrimage, pilgrims wear identical garments so that all stand as equals before God.

Muhammad

the last prophet of the Muslims

Muslim

“one who has submitted”, the followers of Islam and the prophet Muhammad

Hijrah

the migration from Mecca to Yathrib (Medina) by Muhammad and some of his followers in 622 C.E.

Sunna

Muhammad’s example, which is the best model for proper living

Shari’a

The book of laws in which the guidance of the Qur’an and Sunna was assembled in a practical form to help aid Muslims in applying the will of Allah to their daily lives. This system of law regulates the family life, moral conduct, and business and community life of Muslims. It brings all aspects of life together and unites all Muslims.

Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

JCI Notes

Religion Judaism Christianity Islam

Belief in God

One God One God One God

Jesus Jesus is a disciple

Jesus is the son of God and Messiah

Jesus is a Prophet

Holy Book Torah Old and New Testaments (Bible)

Qur’an

Salvation Salvation through just and moral life (Ten Commandments)

Salvation by following teachings of Jesus (Ten Commandments)

Salvation by following five pillars and living a just life

Other Important Points

Acceptance of earlier prophets and revelations Abraham Moses Jesus

Believe the Torah and Bible contain partial revelations from God; however, the Qur’an is the final revelation

Other Important Points

Muhammad as the last great prophet

All people are equal before God

Among Muslim religious practices was religious tolerance for Christians and Jews