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Islamic Religion
By: Brittney Naiker
Christine Song
Nada 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
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION
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>.
Credits
Basic Beliefs – Christine SongDemographics – Christine Song
Texts 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