Islam
By: Amanda Miles
Symbol Name, Year it was created and the sacred book
The symbol of Islam is called the star and the cresent. It is belived to be an ancient pagan symbol that was adopted by the Ottoman empire. The religion was created in the year 750. Their sacred book is called there Holy Qur'an.
What they believe
They believe Allah is one eternal creator.
They believe in angels.
They believe the prophets;the prophets include the bibical prophets.
They believe in predestination which is when Allah has decreed everything that will happen.
Ramadan and using there right hand
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calender. Muslims across the world will not eat during the hours of daylight. Islam's also use their right hand only for eating and drinking because they said their prophet Muhhamad said to eat with their right hand.
The Islamic new year and prounoucing god's name before they eat and drink
The Islamic new year is the day that marks the new Islamic calendar.The first day of the year is observed on the first day of Muharram. Before the Islam's eat or drink they pray first and thank god.
Interesting facts
Some interesting facts are that Islam means peace through the submission. Another is they have over 1.5 million followers worldwide. Also that the true religion of Islam was lost between 1200 and 1400 years ago after it shortly began.
were muslims worship
Muslims worship in a mosque. They remove their shoes and perform ritual washing before entering a Mosque to pray. Internally, a Mosque is sparse, having little or no furniture.
Geographic Origin
The religion started in Mecca. It then spread through all Saudi Arabia. It eventually spread to the world as Mohammed said he was sent as a mercy to humanity.
Location: Saudi Arabia