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= //Islam By Garrit Houshultz//=

1 Founder: The founder of Islam is Muhammad. He got a vision in 622 c.e. that told him his people should worship one god.

2 Who is the leader: Muhammad, the prophet, was the main leader of Islam. After his death, rightly guided caliphs were the leaders.

3 The place of worship: A mosque is the main place of worship for muslims. The Ka'bah in Saudi Arabia is a sacred place that muslims have to make a pilgrimage to once in their life.

4 Were it began/Were it is today: Mecca is were it began. Indonesia, Baghdad, Pakistan, India, Egypt, Iran, Iraq is were it is pracaticed today.

5 What they believe: Muslims believe in the Five Pillars of Faith.  6 Who is god:Their god is Allah. Muslims are supposed to believe in one god. 7 The scared writings: The writings are called the Koran, and it contains the pillars of faith. They are the five duties you need to complete in your life.
 * Shahadah-Believe in one god Allah.
 * Salah-Muslims pray 5 times a day.
 * Zakah-Giving money to the poor.
 * Sawm-The muslims fast sun up to sun down during the month of Ramadam.
 * Hajj-The muslims make a pilgramge once in their life to the ka'bah shrine.

8 How do they practice:
 * Muslims wash their feet before going into the mosque.
 * Men and women worship in different parts of the mosque.
 * Muslims bow their heads to the floor to worship god.
 * There are no statues or pictures in the mosque.

 9 The religious festivals:The most popular one is the holy month of Ramadon. Muslims drink and eat before sunrise and after sunset. At the end of the month they celebrate Eid-al-fitr. IT is a three day celebration and the happiest time of year.

10 The symbols is To learn more click on the following: [|Islam Online] [|http://www.islamicsites.com/]