Islam
By: Blain Upshaw
Founder and Date
Muhammad was the founder of the religion "Islam". He was born in 570 A.D. in Mecca, Saudi Arabia
World Map of where Islam is currently practiced
Basic Practices of Islam
Their basic practices consist of Prayer, Fasting, and Pilgrimage to Makka
Mosques, the worship building of the Islams
Sacred Text
The "Quran" and the "Hadith" are the sacred texts of Islam
What does Islam believe about?
Creation- The "Quran" teaches a six day creation, almost the same as in Christianity, but there are a few different things.
Sins- The penalty for sins in Islam is death, and it is recognized that everyone sins.
Heaven and Hell- they believe in both
Rich and Poor- Islam is more geared to the poorer populous
Salvation- want you to live a life that is pleasing to Allah to gain a spot in Paradise
Marriage- they allow marriage like Christianity.
Abortion- they allow it, but it depends how many months you are pregnant.