Big Idea

Chapter 3 Section 2

The Beliefs of Islam

Chapter 4 Sections 2

Muslims' Daily Life

California Standards

Social Studies Standard 7.2.2: Trace the origins of Islam and the life and teachings of Muhammad, including Islamic teachings on the connection with Judaism and Christianity .

Paraphrase:

SS 7.2.2: Learn about the origins of

Islam and the connection with other religions.

California Standards

Social Studies Standard 7.2.3: Explain the significance of the Qur’an and the Sunnah as the primary sources of Islamic beliefs, practice, and law, and their influence in Muslims’ daily life.

Paraphrase:

SS 7.2.3: Explain the importance of the

Qur’an and the Sunnah

California Standards

Reading Comprehension 2.3: Structural Features of Informational Materials: analyze text that uses cause-and-effect organizational pattern.

Paraphrase

RC 2.3: Analyze text that uses cause-and-effect organizational

patterns.

The Qur’anFor Muslims’, the Qur’an

is the word of God.A record of the

revelations to Muhammad over 22 years.

The Muslim holy book.

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The SunnahRefers to the words

and actions of Muhammad himself.

Provides Muslims’ with guidelines for living a proper life.

Helps interpret difficult parts of the Qur’an

InputQur’an: The Muslim holy book.mosque: a Muslim house of worship.alms: goods or money given to the poor and

needy.fasting: not eating or drinking for a period

of time.pilgrimage: a journey to a sacred place or

shrine.Sunnis: the major Islamic sect.Jihad: holy struggle. (striving hard in God’s

cause)Sharia: the Islamic code. imam: an Islamic leaderminaret: a tower where a muezzin would

call people to prayer.madrasa: a religious school.

Input: The Qua'ranQur’an was compiled as a book in

651, 19 years after Muhammad’s deathConsists of 114 chaptersEach chapters is made up of

versusVersus discuss:

The nature of God Creation The human soul Moral Legal issues Family issues

Muslims believe that because the Qur’an is the word of God, it must be studied in its original language.

Input: The SunnahRefers to the words and actions to

Muhammad himself.Provides guidelines for living a

proper life.Helps interpret the difficult parts

of the Qua’ran Based on accounts from people

who knew Muhammad.Many passages deal with Islamic

law.

Input: The Five PillarsMuslims have five key religious duties.1. Declaration of faith - “ There is no God

but God; Muhammad is the messenger of God.”

2. Prayer – Muslims are expected to pray five times a day.

3. Almsgiving – It is the duty of all Muslims to share their wealth with the less fortunate.

4. Fasting – During Ramadan Muslims eat no food between sunrise and sunset.

5. Pilgrimage – (hajj) Muslims must make a pilgrimage to the holy cit of Islam (Mecca) once in their lives.

Input: Islamic LawMuhammad taught that there was no

difference between everyday life and religious life. The laws are collected in the Sharia.The Sharia was based on the Qua’ran

and SunnahThe Sharia detailed rules of personal

conduct in Muslim society.The rules within the Sharia included the

Five Pillars of Islam; and other things that Muslims should not do such as gamble, steal, or eat pork.

The Sharia also included rules for resolving family issues an for doing business.

Input: Muslim Society Social Classes

Classes did exist within the Muslim society.

Early Islamic society was divided into 4 classes; Arabs, non-Arabs, Jews and Christians, and slaves

Men and WomenMen expected to support the family

and represent them in the world.Women generally stayed at home.Women had fewer rights than menMarriages were arranged by

families.

Input: Muslim Society Education

Strong religious basesStudents began their education by

studying the Qua’ranLater on students were able to

move onto other studies such as law, philosophy, mathematics, and history.

The Islamic world produced many fine writers, scholars, and artist.

Input: SummaryIslam’s most sacred texts, the Qur’an and the Sunnah, are believed to contain the word of God and the practices of Muhammad. The core beliefs of Islam include; one God, the individual soul, and the after life. All Muslims have religious duties called the Five Pillars. They must declare that there is only one God, prayer, almsgiving, fasting, and pilgrimage.Islamic law or the Sharia, was developed from the Qua’ran and the Sunnah. It detailed rules for personal conduct in the Muslim society. Social classes, gender roles, and education gave order to Islamic society.

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Cause: The Shiites supported Muhammad’s cousin Ali ibn Abu Talib as the successor.

Social Studies Standard 7.2.2 and Reading Comprehension Standard 2.3:

Effect: Muslims are divided into two main groups the Sunnis and the Shiites.

Cause: Muhammad dies and both groups question his successor.

Cause: Sunnis believe that the successor should be a leader in the Muslim society, and the Shiites believe that the successor should be a direct descendant of Muhammad.

Cause: The Sunnis supported Abu Bakr as Muhammad’s successor

Input Sunnis• The major Islamic sect• Make up about 85% of all Muslims• View a caliph as a leader, not a religious

authority• Believe that the caliph should be chosen by

leaders in the Muslim community Shiites• The largest minority Islamic sect• Believe that only Muhammad’s direct descendants

should become a caliph• Felt Muhammad’s descendants were inspired by

God.

Input

Foundation of the Muslim Life1) Declaration of Faith2) Prayer3) Almsgiving4) Fasting5) Pilgramage

What are the two main groups of Islam?

Identify the two main sources of Islamic thoughts.

What influence did the Qua’ran and the Sunnah have on daily life in the Islamic world?

What are the Five Pillars of Islam?

Modeling

How often does the Five Pillars of Islam say that Muslims must make a pilgrimage to Mecca?

Check forUnderstanding

At least once in their

lifetime.

What was one cause of The Hijra?

Check forUnderstanding

Many different answers!

Answer #1 and 2

Guided Practice

Independent PracticeFinish #3-8 on the worksheet.