Islam is the universal religion for all mankind.

Definition
Submission to the will and law of God Other meaning is peace (through God)

A Muslim willingly submits to the will and law of God.

Adam

Noah

Abraham 1900 BC

Isaac

Ishmael

MosesJudaism 1300 BC

Jesus Christianity 4 BC

MuhammadIslam 610 AD

In 2009, 2.2 billion Muslims in the world.

Means 1 in 4 people are Muslim

Only 18% of Muslims are Arab

82% are from non-Arab Countries x Africa, India subcontinent, Turkey, Southeast Asia

Islam is 2nd largest religion in US, Canada, UK

Cnn.com, 2011

Monotheism
Bible The Lord our God is one Lord (Mark 12:29) Quran He is God, The One and Only (Quran 112:1)

Prophets Muslims believe and accept all the Prophets

mentioned in the Torah, the Bible, and the Quran.

Miraculous Birth of Jesus Besides Christianity, Islam is the only religion on earth

that accepts the miraculous birth of Jesus Jesus is mentioned 25 times in the Quran.

The Highest Honor of Women Given to Mary, the Mother of Jesus, in the Quran

(Surah 19)

Fasting Jesus fasted 40 days. (Matthew 4:2) Muslims fast one month each year during Ramadan

Humbling wile Praying Abraham fell his face, Moses bowed his

head, Jesus fell on his face and prayed Muslims bow their heads to the ground while praying.

Wine Drinking Prohibited drink neither wine nor strong drink (Luke 1:15) Muslims are forbidden from drinking alcohol ever.

Pork Forbidden Jesus never ate pork in his life (Jewish religion) Muslims never eat pork.

Accountability every man shall receive his own reward to

his own labor. (1 Corinthians 3:8) Muslims believe that every person is accountable for his/her deeds and will be rewarded accordingly.

Muslims observe and maintain many instructions from the Torah and Bible.

The pillars are the framework of the Muslim life The testimony of Faith The prayer The zakat (giving charity) Fasting Ramadan The pilgrimage To Makkah once in lifetime for those who are able

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Shahadah
Testimony Faith Said to convert to Islam

There is no true god but God (Allah),

That none has the right to be worshipped but

God alone, and that He has neither partner nor son

And Muhammad is his Messenger.

Salat
5 times a day Dawn, noon, MidAfternoon, Sunset &Night Prayer in Islam is a direct link between God and the worshipper , no intermediaries Can pray anywhere field, mosque, school, home

Dua
Informal prayer Can be done anytime, anywhere

Zakat (obligatory charity)

All things belong to God including money 2.5% of wealth which has been untouched

for one year The right of the poor to the rich

Sadaka (voluntary charity)

Any amount

Fasting- The Month of Ramadan

Abstain from food and water from Sunrise to

Sunset every day for a month At the highest level you should also:
x Try not to commit bad deeds x Keep your heart with God at all times

Method of spiritual cleansing and awareness Gain sympathy for those who are hungry

Hajj- The annual pilgrimage to Makkah

Once in a lifetime

obligation to those financially and physically able

3 million people travel to Makkah, Saudi Arabia every year 12th month of Islamic Calendar Men were special simple clothes which strip away distinction of class and culture so that they stand equal before God

Eid Al-Adha
End of Hajj

Eid Al-Fitr
End of Ramadan

Quran
A collection of all revealed messages from God to Mohammad. Original copies still exist

Dr. Maurice Bucaille- French Doctor

I could not find a single error in the Quran

Surah 23: 13-14

The we placed him as (a drop of) sperm in a place of rest, firmly

fixed; Then we made the sperm into a clot of congealed blood; then of that clot we made a (fetus) lump; then we made out of that lump bones and clothed the bones with flesh; then we develope3d out of it another creature. So blessed be God, the best to create!

Surah 55: 19-20

He has let free the two bodies of flowing water, meeting

together; Between them is a Barrier which they do not transgress

He is the last Prophet of God He is Gods Messenger. He is not God in anyway and therefore Muslims do not worship him. He received his first message from God through Angel Gabriel at the age of 40. He spent 10 years in Makkah and 13 years in Madina to preach Islam he died at 63. During these 23 years the Quran was revealed for mankind

Modesty
Dictated for both men

and women. Includes dress, speak, actions

Men
Must cover from knees

to navel

Women
Must cover entire body

except face, hands, and feet Loose fitting Some women cover the face.

Islam gave women the right of inheritance and independent ownership The best of you are those who are kindest with your wives Independent Identity:

A married woman in Islam retains her

independent legal personality and her family name.

She is never obliged to act as co-provider for the family unless she herself voluntarily chooses to do so.