Islam

The Star and Crescent
They are the accepted symbols of Islam since the eighteenth century; they appear on several flags of Islamic nations.Evene before the time of Muhammad they were found on the Ka'aba and it is said that Muhammad allowed these symbols to remain intact when he ordered the removal of the idols in the Ka'aba.

No Symbols of Allah
Islam has Always insisted that there should be no idols and no images of Allah. An Islamic mosque is devoid of all statues and all paintings; this is in contrast to Christian churches. Islamic artists have compensated for this restriction by developing beautiful work and calligraphy.

Bismillah
One of the most prominent symbolic designs is the motif 'In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate.....' so the first word of these Surass has been taken and variously depicted in extremely ornate styles.

The Five Pillars of Islam

 

The Five Pillars Of Islam

There are five major beliefs or obligations for each Muslim:

• Shahadah (Belief)- The person must state in Arabic that:

"There is no god but God and Muhammad is His messenger"

• Salat (Worship)- Muslims must prayer five times a day:

1. Dawn
noon
mid-afternoon
sunset
Nightfall
2. Zakat (Almsgiving)- Muslims donate a sum of their salary to charity.
3. Sawan/Ramadan (fasting)- Muslims fast in th 9th month of the Islamic calender.
4. Hajj (Pilgrimage)- Pilgramige to Mecca. It must be made once in a Muslims life.

The Gallipoli Mosque Questions

Where was it?

In Auburn, Sydney, Australia.

What did you see and do at the mosque?

I saw muslim men and women praying at the mosque and was told about segregation and prayer in the mosque.

What did you learn?

I learnt that:

• Muslims prayer five times a day
• women pray behind the men
• Muslims must start praying five times a day aroun the time they hit puberty
• they pray on the floor

What did you gain from the experience?

I gained a better understanding of the Islamic religion and its practices.

Facts about Islam

What is Islam about?

 

Islam means "submission" or "submission to God". It derives from a word meaning "peace."

What were the origins of Islam

 

Islam originated in the 6th Century (570 AD) in Saudi Arabia, Mecca. Muhammad received a revelation from God and Islam begins, aged 40.

How does someone become a Muslim?

 

To become a Muslim, one must simply repeat the phrase "there is no God apart from God, and Muhammad is the messenger of God." By saying this, one announces their faith in Islam, it's prophets and scripture.

How do Muslims practice their religion?

 

Muslims practice their religion by praying 5 times a day usually in a Mosque (also accepted at other locations) and also uphold the 5 Pillars of Islam "(faith, prayer, concern for the needy, self-purification, and the pilgrimage to Makkah)"

 

What is Ka’ba?

The Ka’ba is a place of worship built over 4 thousand years ago. God commanded Abraham and Ishmael to build it.

What were the highlights of Muhammad’s life?

·         Muhammad was born in Makah in the year 570

·         Muhammad received a revelation known as the Quran from God through Gabriel (the angel). He had Gabriel’s words written down.

·         Muhammad preached Gabriel’s words which eventually led to the Hijra (migration)

What is the Qur’an?

·         The Quran is the Islam holy book

·         114 chapters

·         It consists of all the words that Gabriel conveyed to Muhammad

·         The Quran is the source of the Muslim faith

What is Ka’ba?

The Ka’ba is a place of worship built over 4 thousand years ago. God commanded Abraham and Ishmael to build it.

What were the highlights of Muhammad’s life?

·         Muhammad was born in Makah in the year 570

·         Muhammad received a revelation known as the Quran from God through Gabriel (the angel). He had Gabriel’s words written down.

·         Muhammad preached Gabriel’s words which eventually led to the Hijra (migration)

What is the Qur’an?

·         The Quran is the Islam holy book

·         114 chapters

·         It consists of all the words that Gabriel conveyed to Muhammad

·         The Quran is the source of the Muslim faith

Islam Questions

-          The words Islam and Muslim both mean ‘submission’

-          Muslims believe God/Allah made everything

T’an-         

-          A star and crescent moon is the symbol of Islam

 -          Muslims submit to Allah because they believe he is the one God and has made everything

-          Muslims believe Muhammad is a great prophet who received messages from Allah from the angel Gabriel and collected these messages into the holy book, the Qur’an.

     This symbol is used as the symbol of Islam because many Islamic people originally lived in the desert, where it is essential to rely on the moon and stars to guide the way at night- they believe their religion guides them into a holy life.

-          Two Islamic countries include Turkey and Afghanistan

Quick Questions:

-          The religion of Muslim people is called ‘Islam’

-          Submission means to yield and surrender to a person, object or idea and to let it have complete control over you.

-          The Muslim name for God is Allah

-          A symbol is “something that stands for something else”

-          The greatest and last prophet of Islam is Muhammad 

           The Islam holy book is called the Quran

The Life Of Jesus

Jesus was conceived in the virgin Mary's womb by the Holy Spirit. This occured when Mary was betrothed to Joseph the carpenter. Mary gave birth to Jesus in a stable in Bethlehem.

One of the many miracles Jeus performed was curing the blind man Bartemeaus. Bartemaeus asked Jesus for help, asked for forgiveness of his sins and believed Jesus was the messiah. Jesus Gave him his sight. He helped Bartemaeus because Bartemaeus had faith in him.

Jesus was crucified on the cross under te charges of sorcery and because he was seen as a threat by the rulers of the time. He was nailed to a cross along with two criminals on either side him. It is known that Jesus died so that our sins could be forgiven.

The day after Jesus died, Mary Magdalene discovered that Jesus' body was gone from his tomb. The apostles came over to see and were confused. Mary Magdalene stayed and a man spoke to her. She realised it was Jesus and he had been resurrected.