ISLAM RELIGION

WHERE DID THIS RELIGION BEGIN?

• Began about 1,400 years ago
• Began in the Middle East

WHO FOUNDED THIS RELIGION?

• Was founded by a prophet named Muhammad
• Muhammad created this religion to surrender to Allah (God)
• Muhammed was visited in a cave at the age of 40 by an angel named Gabriel
• Muhammad is pretty much the only person considered as the founder of Islam Religion

WHAT ARE THE BELIEFS OF THIS RELIGION?

• Believe in only on God (Allah)
• Believe in the angels
• Believe in the holy books sent to all of the prophets
• Believe in the Day of Resurrection
• Believe in five pillars

WHERE DO PEOPLE WORSHIP IN THIS FAITH?

• In many parts of India
• In specific places meant for worshipping like:
• Sahn: A religious courtyard with fountains to symbolize purity
• Minaret: A religious structure where a Muezzin would be

WHAT ARE THE RELIGIOUS LEADERS CALLED?

• A muezzin is a religious person who calls for Muslims to come, and pray
• A Muslim is a person who believes in Islam faith
• An Imam is a religious leader in general, who might be the ruler of the country

WHAT ARE THE CELEBRATIONS OF THIS RELIGION?

• Id ul-Fitr celebration, marks the end of the month of fasting.
• HaJJ celebration, is festival of pilgrimage to the Mecca
• Id ul-Adha, is a festival where a sheep or goat is sacrificed

DID YOU KNOW?

• The Quran is a sacred text to the Muslims