ISLAM

ISLAMS TENETS

• The religion of the Muslims, it is also a monotheistic religion meaning they believe in only one god
• It originated in the Arabian peninsula the religion was founded on the teachings of Muhammad

ISLAMS TENETS

• Before Muhammad there was Arabian mythology
• To become Muslim all you need is to be sincere in your faith, and to declare that you are a Muslim
• Muslims can practice their faith by praying, fasting, charity, purification and animal sacrifice

ISLAMS TENETS

• The Kaaba is the most sacred and religious Muslim shrine in all of Mecca.
• It is also located in the most sacred mosque in all of Mecca.
• Muhammad was visited by an angel when he was in solitude. He said he thought he became a prophet

ISLAMS TENETS

• There is the Quran, the gospel, the tawrah, and the zabur.
• It is a war made to defend or spread their beliefs, they are considered as holy wars

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COMPARING ISLAM

• How is islam like christianity and judiasm?
• They all are associated with Abraham that are monotheistic
• They all condone peace, but Also have been involved in religious wars

COMPARING ISLAM

• Do Islam, Christianity and Judaism share roots?
• Yes, all three origins have their roots in abraham

COMPARING ISLAM

• What does islam teach about jesus?
• The qur'an does teach about jesus, but also denies two aspects of the new testament involving him
• Overall, though the mood toward jesus is one of reverance and respect.

COMPARING ISLAM

• What similarities does islam have with christianity and judism, does it accept other religions?
• Islam tolorates other religions very much, especially christianity and Judaism.
• probably because of them sharing common roots in Abraham.

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GEOGRAPHY OF THE MUSLIM WORLD

• About 23% of the worlds population is muslim.
• The us has 2.6 million Muslims around 1%

GEOGRAPHY OF THE MUSLIM WORLD

• Indonesia has the largest population of Muslims.
• Indonesia has the largest percentage of Muslims.

GEOGRAPHY OF THE MUSLIM WORLD

• The Middle East and Northern Africa has the highest percentage of Muslims.
• The spread of Islam infected the world by spreading culture and diversifying