islam powerpoint pp
DESCRIPTION
An introduction to Islam for school age children.TRANSCRIPT
• The followers of Islam are known as Muslims.
• Islam is an Arabic word meaning peace and submission.
• There are 1.6 billion Muslims in the world.
ISLAM
• Belief in Allah as the one and only God.
• Belief in angels.
• Belief in the holy books ie. Bible, Torah, Qur’an
• Belief in the Prophets (special messengers). e.g. Adam, Ibrahim (Abraham), Musa (Moses), Dawud (David), Isa (Jesus).
• Muhammad (peace be upon him) is the final prophet.
• Belief in the Day of Judgement...
• Belief in Predestination... That God has already decided what will happen.
What do Muslims believe?
Siyam (fasting)
• Muslims fast so that they can feel closer to God. If you can control basic desires, you can concentrate on God.
• Siyam is the practice of fasting during the month of Ramadan.
SECOND PILLAR: 2
3THIRD PILLAR:Zakah(charity):
• It requires Muslims to give 2.5% of their disposable earnings to charity every year.
• Zakah purifies your wealth.
Hajj (Pilgrimage):
Fifth PILLAR: 5
• It is a special journey to holy places
• All Muslims must go on this journey at least once in their lives. However, if they are ill and unable, someone may take their place.
• It is a journey to get closer to God.