founder muhammad isra: “night journey” story of “muhammad’s night journey”
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BranchesWhat caused the split?
Sunni 83 % Abu Bakr Caliph why? Best
politically equipped
Shia 16 % Ali ibn Abu Bakr Caliph why? Blood
Conversion
Sincerely makes Declaration of Faith
Shahadah: “There is no God but God. Muhammad is the messenger of god.”
Religious Landscape
No depictions of humans Caligraphy, geometric designs, Mosque
Depending on culture, people of faith are conservatively clothed.
Burka, Niqub Hijj
5 times daily
Beliefs
Judgment Day: Heaven v. Hell Muhammad is messenger of God Prophets: Jesus, Abraham, Moses Quran is the sacred Text
Lifestyle Impacts
Holy Day: Friday In Afganistan and Iran, Friday is the first day of
the weekend. Sharia Law: “Islamic Law”
Crime, Politics, Hygiene, Diet, Fasting, Prayer Issue in today Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Iran
Lifestyle Impacts Continued
Prohibited Food: Pork, Blood, Alcohol Food Prepared according to Halal:
meaning “Permissible” in Arabic Meat slaughtered by Christian or Jewish
person Dhabihah
Life Style Impacts
Both men and women are expected to dress with dignity; clothing must be loose, cover entire body, and not be see through.
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