Islamic
3 Religions Mini Project
Followers of islamic
Islamic followers are called Muslim.There are 1 billion followers. It is one of the fastest growing religions in the world. The largest population of Muslims are in Indonesia.
Central Teaching and Beliefs
Muslims believe that there religion is based on divine revelations that came from God through a long line of prophets where chosen by God to speak for him.
Sacraments and Traditions
Muslims must complete 5 duties called the 5 Pillars of Islam: Shahadah or the profession of faith. Salat praying 5 times everyday at day break, noon,mid afternoon,,sunset, and before they go to bed. Zakat almsgiving they give money to the poor unless they are poor themselves. Sawm they have to fast from daybreak to sunset during Ramadam. Hajj is a pilgrimage that Muslims make to mecca.
Places of Worship
They gather in a Mosque. It's a place to learn, socialize and celebrating. During Hajj pilgrims travel to Mecca to pray and visit the great Mosque and they walk around the Kaaba seven times during prayer.
Worship Leaders
Muslims have different leaders there are Imam's who are leaders in prayer, there are also Mullahs which are ranked by their leanings, piety and leadership. The highest and most privilege is that of the ayatollah.
Holy Book
The Koran is the book that Islam teaching are based on. Muslim leaders collected and preserved the prophet Mohammad revolutions. Muslims believe that God spoke through Mohammad. The Koran is also the main source for all Islamic law.
Holy Days/ Holidays
During the month of Ramadan Muslims fast from daybreak to sunset at the end of the month Muslims end their fast and celebrate Idalfitar, the festival of breaking the fast. Also nearly 2 million people each year travel each year to Mecca to celebrate idaladha.
Holy Cities Places
The profit Mohammed once traveled to the city of Yathrib and is now known as the holy city of Medina. mecca is also a holy city of worship as well as the great mosque which holds the kaaba. The Kaaba holds the black stone Islams most holy object.
What is common to all Three Religions
All 3 religions believe and accept similarity biblical people such as Abraham, Moses and Jesus. Between all 3 religions as well the worship of God is a essential part of their beliefs and that there is only One God.