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= Islam = By: Lauren Bunnell

= __History;__ The word Islam means "submission to God". Islam followers are called Muslims. The origin of Islam dates back to the creation of the world. Before the birth of Muhammad, the Muslims believed in many Gods. They had more than 360 Gods. Muslims were ignorant. They made money and food from their cattle. The rich had all the power. There was no government or law. It was Muhammad's birth that changed everything. Now, nearly one fourth of today's population is Muslim, and follows Islamic ways. = = = =__ Beliefs; __ Islams follow the rules of the Five Pillars of Islam. The Five Pillars are the foundation of Muslims. Each of the Five Pillars has a belief that Islams believe in. They are: *Faith, Prayer, Fasting, Alms Giving, and Pilgrimage*. = =The Five Pillars of Islam;=



=__ Spiritual Places; __ The Islams go to the Mosque and the Ka'bah to worship. Muslims pray toward the Mosque 5 times a day.= =__ Sacred Writings; __ The Koran is the holy book of Muslims. The Koran is written in by Allah, the Islam God, and it is written in Arabic. Muslims study the Koran, and spend time reading its holy word. The Koran is like the bible of Islam. = = = =__ Spiritual Leaders; __ Islams believe in one God; Allah. Allah would never reveal himself, but instead, he decided to reveal his word. He put his beliefs in the Koran, the holy book of Islam. Muhammad is another leader, but not a God. Muhammad is the founder of Islam, and he founded this religion in 622 A.D. = = __Traditions and Holidays;__ = = One of the main holidays that Islam follower celebrate is Ramadan. Ramadan is a holiday where during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, you don't eat or drink, or fasting. Islams fast because it is a way to see how less-fortunate people feel when they have no food, and to appreciate God's gifts when Ramadan is over. Along with not being able to eat or drink, you can't use drugs, such as cigarettes, or have sexual contact. Also, no gambling is allowed. =

= The Symbol of Islam :=

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=RAMADAN THE KA'BAH= =THE MOSQUE=



=THE KORAN PRAYER; One of the 5 Pillars=

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