Transcript Document
What do you think of when hear/see the word... ISLAM Introduction to Islam Homework: Title Page for Unit ‘ISLAM’ include Key words, the symbol of Islam, other images but NOT images to suggest who God is - it’s forbidden! True or False? Sort out the statements into true or false. TRUE FALSE Muslims believe in one God Muslims go to mosque on Sundays The word Islam means SUBMIT (to God.) All Muslims believe violence or terrorism is an acceptable way of spreading Islam Muslims believe the Quran is the only Holy book that really contains God’s teaching All Muslims pray 7 times a day Muslims believe Jesus is an important prophet Muslims believe Jesus died on a cross Muslims don’t believe Jesus is the son of God, because how can God can have a son All Muslims believe you should only look after other Muslims Muslims consider that Adam was the first prophet The Muslim fast of Ramadan lasts 40 days like Lent Muslims are not allowed to draw or make any images representing God. They have no religious “art”, only calligraphy. There are many different types (sects) of Muslims Muslims eat pork Muslims drink alcohol Muslim women have to cover their heads MUST DO or BELIEVE SHOULD/ CAN DO or BELIEVE MUST NOT DO or BELIEVE That Jesus was the Son of God Jesus is a prophet That Jesus died on a cross That terrorism is acceptable Drink alcohol Believe in One God Mohammed is God’s messenger Women can cover their heads The Koran is God’s own words dictated to Mohammed Pray 5 times a day Eat pork Draw images of God Go to mosque on Fridays Fast on Ramadam Use these points to write your own table or account of • what Muslims MUST do / believe • what they CAN or SHOULD do/ believe • what they SHOULD NOT do/ believe **Why might some people believe some of the false things ? What do Muslims believe about Allah ? There is one God, whom they call ALLAH. What is Allah Like? • He is eternal - he was never born and will never die. • He is the Creator • He is all-knowing • He is all-powerful so human beings must worship him. 1. Do Christians and Muslims believe the same about God and the prophets? Discuss. **How important are the differences? Muslims believe that Allah sent PROPHETS to teach people how to live. These include Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, Jesus – almost all the ones in the Old Testament! But the main prophet of Islam, who Muslims listen to, is Muhammad*. • Watch the video. • What is being Muslim all about ? 1. Explain what Islam is about doing. **Does it make sense that human beings should submit to Allah, as He knows best? Islam: The Basics Muslims are followers of the religion of… Muslims follow the prophet…PBUH The words Muslim and Islam come from the verb meaning to… The Muslim word for “God” is.. Islam Mohammed submit Allah A Muslim is someone who has _________ to the religion of______ by following the teachings of _______