ISMAILI ISLAMBy Emily and Stacey

CONTENT History of Islam and Muhammad Aga khan The difference between the Shi’a and Sunni Religion and Beliefs Culture Symbols Summary Game and short answer References

HISTORY OF ISLAM, ISMAILI AND MUHAMMAD

HISTORY OF ISMAILI Where they originated from The population of Islam Ismalil’s Meaning of Islam, Muslim

MUHAMMAD’S LIFE He was born in Mecca in 570 AD. Half of Muhammad’s family died before he was

8 years old. He lived with his uncle after his families death About his father, the merchant Muhammad’s

wish to be like his father His career, started by a woman, progressed into

marriage and family Muhammad’s qualities, personality and rituals The reason behind his travels

HOW THE FAITH TIES INTO MUHAMMAD Mount Nur was his favourite cave to

pray/meditate The Angel Gabriel came to him Enlightenment Mecca believed Muhammad was false

prophet Persecution Fled to Ethiopia, considered a criminal

IMPORTANT STUFF ABOUT ISMAILI ISLAM They believe in the 7 imams (The seveners)1. Ali ibn Abu Talib2. Husayn ibn Ali3. Ali Zayn al-Abidin4. Muhammad al-Baqir5. Ja'far as-Sidiq6. Isma'il ibn Ja'far 7. Muhammad ibn Isma'il They pray in Jamaat, Khana Sunni and Ismaili rituals that are different Shia community being the second largest sect Ismaili group names

AGA KHAN He is a priest just for the Ismaili Islam A religious ruler, he holds the most significant

place in the Ismaili Islam . The Aga khan is the view of thinking, having

spiritual faith and belief, The Aga Khan is not a spirtual God, the Aga

Khan is a real person such examples of other Aga Khans is Inaara Aga Khan, Gary Otte Aga Khan, and Sultan Sir Mahomed Shah Aga Khan.

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE SHI’A AND SUNNI

Difference between Sunni and Shia Muslims

Differences in religious practices

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SUNNI, SHIA AND ISMAILI ISLAM

Originally shared the same beliefs and not much difference

Political differences History of the two when Muhammad died Sunni believed that Muhammad’s followers should have

taken his place Shia believed close relatives should have taken his place Shia Muslims were overruled and Muhammad’s friend

took his place Shia means party of Ali Sunni means follower of the prophet traditions

DIFFERENCES IN RELIGIOUS PRACTICES

Same main beliefs in Koran and pillars Shia believe the Imam are sinless by

nature They think that traveling to their

graves bring them closer to Allah Sunni Muslims do not believe that the

Imams are saints

RELIGION AND BELIEFS IN THEIR GOD

5 Pillars of Islam Koran Seven things all Muslims believe The basic rules and beliefs of the

muslims

5 PILLARS OF ISLAM

1. Shahadah: no one worthy of praise/worship except God. Muhammad is his messenger.

2. Salah: establishment of 5 daily prayers.

3. Zakat: giving to charity4. Ramadhan: fasting from dawn to dusk 5. Hajj: journey to Mecca

KORAN

Bible for Muslims Given to Muhammad The Muslims take very good care of it Daily devotion for Muslims When it gets old it gets buried Only written in Arabic to be the Koran

SEVEN THINGS ALL MUSLIMS BELIEVE

God Angels Holy books Messengers Day of judgement Good and evil Heaven and Hell

THE BASIC RULES AND BELIEFS OF THE MUSLIMS

Different beliefs from other religions Believe that whoever gambles gives

money to the poor Believe having intercourse before

marriage is a crime. Some believe that women are lesser

then men and some don’t.

CULTURE The language of the Koran Why is this language significant to

them? Marriage Divorce

NATIVE LANGUAGE

What is their native language?

Prayer is from the HolyKoran

WHY IS THIS LANGUAGE SIGNIFICANT TO THEM?

Their God was creator of mankind Koran was its last creation Koran sent to Arabic, Arabic became its native

language.

Fun fact about the Arabic language – They read right to left and isread in script.

MARRIAGE

No religious ceremonies Social disgrace Must his puberty to get married Maximum of 4 wives Can not marry someone Out side of the religion What is prohibited

DIVORCE

Appoint an arbitrator Wait 4 months cooling off before

divorce Divorced women to observe an interim

period Who gets what Reasons for why a woman will divorce a

man

SYMBOLS Crescent moon and star has many

different meanings Some believe it means fight of the gods Some believe it represents the 5 pillars Known as a good omen.

SUMMARY History of Islam and Muhammad Aga khan The difference between the Shi’a and

Sunni Religion and Beliefs Culture Symbols

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Jeopardy Game

How many pillars are there in Islam?

Where was Muhammad Born ?

What is the Koran’s language?

What Branch did the Ismaili faith come from? Sunni or Sh’ia?

What is the Muslims religious book called?

What tragedy happened by the time Muhammad was 8?

How long do they have to wait before they realize they want a divorce?

Of the three sect of Muslims which belief is more popular? Ismaili, or Shi’a or Sunni?

What are the 7 beliefs that all Muslims share?

Where would Muhammad go to pray?

How many wives can a Muslim man have, and how must he treat them?

What was the separation between Sunni and Shia in the first place? When did it date back to?

Do all Muslims believe that women are lesser than men?

Who was the angel that enlightened Muhammad?

What does a Muslim have to have before getting married?

Did the Shia Muslims believe that Muhammads best friend should have taken his place as a prophet of God? Why or why not?