Aim: What is Islam?

Do Now :
1. Who is Cat Stevens (Yusuf Islam)?
2. Who is Mohammed?
3. What is Mecca?




http://http//www.regentsprep.org/Regents/global/themes/beliefsystems/islam.cfm



Do Now: Please list in correct Chronological Order from oldest to youngest Islam Judaism, Christianity. Also please explain if each is polytheistic or monotheistic.

Notes:
1. Allah- One god of Islam
2. Muhammad- the Arab prophet who founded Islam and recited the holy book the Quran.
3. Islam - religion based on the belief in Allah.
4. Muslim- follower of the religion of Islam.
5. Mosque- place of worship for Muslims
6. Hajj- Pilgrimage to mecca every Muslim must make once in their lives.
7. Quran- holy book of Islam.
8. Sharia- Islamic body of laws.