Islam
A Middle East Religion
Followers
The followers of Islam are called, Muslims.
Teachings
The Five Pillars of Islam are the five religious duties expected of every Muslim. The five pillars are mentioned individually throughout the Qur'an and Muhammad listed them together in the Hadith when he was asked to define Islam.
They are : Faith, Prayer, Fasting during Ramadan, Pilgrimage to Mecca, and Alms.
Sacraments
- Confession of faith (shahada)
- Ritual prayer (salat)
- Alms tax (zakat)
- Fasting during the month of Ramadan (sawm)
- Pilgrimage to Mecca (hajj)
- Beliefs of Islam
- The Six Articles of Faith
- Human Nature
- Allah
- Prophets
- Salvation
- Mahdi
Place of Worship
The place of Worship for Muslims is in a Mosque.
Worship Leaders
The worship leaders for the Muslims are the Iman- Prayer Leader and Mullah- teacher.
Holy book
The Holy book for the Muslims is called the Koran or Qu'ran.
Holidays
- The Islamic Calendar
- Al-Hijra: Islamic New Year
- Ramadan: Month of Fasting
- 'Id Al-Fitr: Festival of Breaking the Fast
- 'Id Al-Adha: Festival of the Sacrifice
- Ashura: Remembering Shiite Martyr Husayn
Holy Places
Mecca is the most sacred place in Islam. The Ka'ba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
Symbol
This is a Islam Symbol
Holy Book
This is the Koran
Holy Place
This is mecca a very Religions place
Place Of Worship
This is the Islams Place of Worship
Worship Leader
This is the Iman. the prayer leader
Sacraments
This is a Iman doing a sacraments