Pd3Islam_A_DavidStein



Founder ** Islam was founded in 622 (which marks the first year of the Arab calendar) by Muhammad.An angel was said to have come to Muhammad and told him to spread the word of Allah. = = **Religious Leaders**  The religious leaders are called caliphs. The first caliphs were called the Rightly Guided Caliphs.  Muslims worship in Mosques. The most holy Mosque is in Makkah or Mecca.Muslims from all around the world gather there to pray.  Islam originated in Makkah. Today it is practiced in Belgium, North Africa, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Jordan, Egypt, Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, Soviet Union, Indonesia, and Malaysia.  Muslims live by the Pillars of faith. Shahada is a declaration of faith. Salat is prayer. Zakat is prayer. Siyam is fasting. Hajj is journey to Makkah. Every muslim should travel to Makkah at least once.  Muslims believe in only one god. His name is Allah.  The muslims sacred book is the Qu'ran. Muslims believe the Qu'ran holds the "rules" to being a good muslim.  Muslims practice the Pillars of Faith, worship in a mosque and celebrate several holidays.
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 * Where did it begin and where is it practiced**
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The most important celebration of the year is Id al-Adha. Muslims celebrate by praying, going to the mosque and having a feast of sacrifice to remind them of Abraham. They also give gifts and sacrifice animals. **Symbols** The symbol of Islam is a moon and star. It means Faith.  By:david = =
 * Religious Festivals **