islamic religion

Islamic ReligionBy: Brittney Naiker

Christine SongNada Elmokayed

Michaela Tellis

Allah Muslims Angels (malāʾika). Books sent by Allah (kutub) Quran Messengers (rusul) Muhammed

Basic Beliefs

DEMOGRAPHICS Most around south east Asia In the middle east, and north Africa Large communities in China and Russia Immigrants in the western world

MUSLIM POPULATION

Texts and Places

-Holy places: Mecca Medina Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, Hebron Mashhad Qom

-Texts: Qur'an Hadith

Sacred Symbols Kalima-e-Shahadah (Creed of Islam) Allah (Name of God in Arabic) Star and Crescent (Ottoman symbol on

Islamic Flags Rub-el-Hizb (Islamic Architectural

Designs) Green (Color Symbolism in Islam)

Role of Women To be a mother and a wife Teach her kids how to pray and read the

Qur'an Women could not work unless they had to

financially Their work was not allowed to violate the

Islamic law Khadijah (Muhammed first wife) is called

up as a role model for females in the Qur'an

HISTOR ICAL BACKGR OU ND INFO R MATIO N

Islam began in 610

Began on the Arabian Peninsula

Prophet Muhammed

No women freedom

No human freedom

Places of Worship Mosques No pictures or paintings of animals or people No statues or idols Patterns, painting, and photos of Mosques Scriptures from Qu’ran Mecca, Medina, Jerusalem, Karbala, and Najaf

Rituals, Holidays, and Celebrations

Rituals:AkikahShadadaMarriage Ritual and WalimaFunerals and Mourning

Holidays and Celebrations:RamadanEid al-Fitr Mawlid (or Miladd) an-Nabi

BibliographyMichaela’s bibliography:

8 Osborne Promenade. "Diversiton - Islam - Holy Days, Festivals and Rituals." Diversiton - Islam - Holy Days, Festivals and Rituals. 8 Osborne Promenade Warrenpoint Co Down, 2003-2012. Web. 30 May 2012. <http://www.diversiton.com/religion/main/islam/holydays-festivals-rituals.asp>.

"Islamic Holidays and Observances." Islamic Holidays and Observances. Web. 30 May 2012. <http://www.colostate.edu/orgs/MSA/events/Ramadan.html>.

"Islamic Holidays." Islamic Holidays. Web. 30 May 2012. <http://www.islamicart.com/library/enc/holidays.html>.

Nada’s bibliography:

 "Women in Islam." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 30 May 2012. Web. 30 May 2012. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women_in_Islam>.

 "Islamic Places: The Muslim World." Islamic Sacred Sites and Places. ReligionFacts, 2004-2012. Web. 30 May 2012. <http://www.religionfacts.com/islam/places.htm>.

 James, Lennard. "Islam Watch - "Islam's Sacred Religious Symbols..." by Lennard James." Islam Watch - "Islam's Sacred Religious Symbols..." by Lennard James. 21 May 2009. Web. 30 May 2012. <http://islam-watch.org/Lennard/Islam-Sacred-Religious-Symbols.htm>.

Christine’s bibliography:

 "Islamic Theology." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 29 May 2012. Web. 30 May 2012. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamic_theology>.

 "List of Countries by Muslim Population." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 24 May 2012. Web. 30 May 2012. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_Muslim_population>.

"Muslim World." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 29 May 2012. Web. 30 May 2012. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muslim_world>.

Brittney’s bibliography: "Decorations on Mosque." Web. 30 May 2012. <www.wiki.answers/Q/what_will_the_decoration_be_like_in_a_mosque>.

 "Mosques." - of the World. Sacred Destinations, 2005-2012. Web. 30 May 2012. <http://www.sacred-destinations.com/categories/mosques>.

CreditsBasic Beliefs – Christine Song

Demographics – Christine SongTexts and Places – Nada ElmokayedSacred Symbols – Nada ElmokayedRole of Women – Nada Elmokayed

Historical Background Information – Brittney Naiker

Places of Worship – Brittney NaikerRituals, Holidays, and Celebrations – Michaela

TellisBibliography – Michaela Tellis