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Introduction to World
Religions & Belief Systems
Second Semester – Module 6:
Islam

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 Target
Good day Dear Learners! This module explains the core teaching of another
Abrahamic religion, which is Islam.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

 Examine the brief history, core teachings, fundamental beliefs, practices,
and related issues of Islam.

Review
True-False
Instructions: Read the following statements. Write TRUE if the statement is correct,
write FALSE if the statement is incorrect. Write your answers on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. Worldview is a collection of beliefs about life and the universe being held by
people.
2. Religion may be defined as “an organized systems of beliefs, ceremonies,
and rules used to worship a god or a group of gods”.
3. Monotheism is the doctrine or belief in one supreme god.
4. Spirituality is being defined as “relating or affecting the human spirit or
soul as opposed to material or physical things”.
5. Religion upholds traditions of shaping human’s spirituality and embracing
the goodness in each individual.
6. Christianity is considered the world’s largest religion.
7. Followers of Christianity are called Catholics.
8. Christianity was born in an era when Palestine was colonized by the
Muslims.
9. Christianity believes in the Holy Trinity but remains a monotheistic religion.
10. The Big Bang Theory narrates the origin of the universe and humanity
according to the Bible.

Now that you have familiarized yourself with the nature of religion and other
concepts related to beliefs systems, you will be introduced to the teachings and core
beliefs of the second largest group and one of the fastest growing religions in the world
- Islam.

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 Discover

Lesson
6 Islam
Islam is one of the youngest and fastest growing religions in the world founded
by Muhammad in the 7th century C.E. The star and crescent have become the
acknowledged representations of the Islamic faith. The crescent moon or the hilal has
early connections with royalty and closely linked to the lunar calendar that orders the
religious life of the Muslims.
CONCEPT MAP
ISLAM

Sacred Worship and Beliefs and

Subdivisions
Scriptures Observances Doctrines

Historical Background
Judea, the home of Christianity, was not too far away from Arabia where Islam
began. Byzantine rulers, however, antagonized Arab Christians that provided an
impetus for their acceptance of a New Arab religion that started with the
establishment of Islam. Pre-Islamic people worshipped a variety of gods while they
recognize the existence of one supreme god.
Apart from worshipping a pantheon of gods, pre-Islamic religion was also animistic
in character. A meteoric stone that had fallen in Mecca centuries before became an
object of veneration to the animistic people. Pilgrims then built an enclosure around
the stone and called it Kaaba. Images and relics gradually filled the Kaaba. Pilgrims
travelled to Mecca to worship at the sacred shrine.

Life of Muhammad
Around the year 570 C.E., Muhammad ibn Abdullah was born in the oasis town of
Mecca. Muhammad’s father died before he was born while his mother died before he
was six years old so he was raised by his grandfather Abd al-Muttalib and later on,
was taken into custody by his paternal uncle, Abu Talib, chief of the Quraysh tribe.
With no formal schooling, he worked as a caravan worker travelling across the Arabian
Peninsula as a camel driver. Muhammad at twenty- five years old, married Khadija, a
forty-five-year-old wealthy widow.
Around the year 610 C.E., Muhammad began hearing the voice of God in a cave on
the summit of Mount Hira where he used to retreat. Muhammad first disclosed these
revelations to his wife and was preaching a new order built upon God’s will and
human submission to this belief.

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 The term “Islam” originated from Arabic word meaning “submit” which means to
surrender or submit oneself for obedience to God. On the other hand, the word
“Muslim” is a person who surrenders or submits himself to obey God (Brown 1975). In
Arabic, the word “Allah” is a compound of al (the) and ilah (god or deity). He is called
Allah or “the one who is God”. Muhammad was preaching that there can only be one
God.
Beginning 613 C.E., Muhammad began to impart these sacred messages to his
closest relatives and friends. However, the polytheistic people of Mecca gave him a
tepid response. The Muslims consider Muhammad as a messenger and the last
prophet sent by God to humankind who was visited by the angel Gabriel.
In 622 C.E., Muhammad and his group moved to Medina to escape persecutions
from the Meccans who grew hostile because of his radical teachings. The flight of
Muhammad from Mecca to Medina is known as hijra which marked the beginning of
Islamic Calendar. The Muslims who follow Muhammad in his journey are known as
Muhajirun (“those who made the hijra”) while those who supported him in Medina are
known as Ansar (“the helpers”). After almost eight years of constant battle against
Meccan tribes, Muhammad took over the city. In Kaaba, he tore down the three
hundred sixty pagan idols displayed at the holy shrine.
In 632 C.E., Muhammad died at the age of 62 but his newly founded religion had
spread across the entire Arabian Peninsula and the Muslims had been united as one
religious community. He was a classic example of a just, compassionate, honest, and
brave human being far removed from all evil deeds. Muhammad’s actions were solely
for the sake of Allah as he is ever mindful and fearful of his one true god (Ibrahim
1997). God has made all revelations to Muhammad, the last of the prophets and the
seal of the prophecy.

Sacred Scriptures
The sacred writing of the Muslims is called Quran that literally means
“recitation” or “reading”. It is the revelation from God of his speech (kalam) and is the
foundation of the Islam religion (Bowker 1997). It is the supreme authority in all
matters of faith, theology, and law (Parrinder 1971).
In 610 C.E., when Muhammad received the first revelations, he was commanded
by angel Gabriel to “iqra” or “recite.” All Muslims believe that the Quran is a copy of
the eternal scripture written in heaven but made known to Muhammad chapter by
chapter (Hopfe 1983). Any translation of the Quran, either in English or in any other
language, is neither a Quran nor a version of the Quran; rather, it is only a translation
of the meaning of the Quran (Ibrahim 1997). The Quran in Arabic, the only language
in which it was revealed, is considered the perfect word of God.
The chapters that compose the Quran are called surahs while the verses are
called ayahs which mean “evidence” or “sign”. There are 114 chapters in the Quran.
The Quran is arranged based on the length of the surah in descending order. The
longest surah has about 286 ayahs, the Al-Baqarah (“The Heifer”). The shortest surah
has only three ayahs, the Al-Kawthar (“the Abundance”). The first of all the surah is
called Fatitah (“The Opening”) that is in the form of a prayer to God for guidance. A
person who is able to memorize the Quran in its entirety is called hafiz (“guardian”).
Hadith is the collection of the deeds and sayings of Muhammad and his followers
(“traditional reports or sayings”) and is the second source of shari’a (“the road to the
watering place”) law which is a path of conduct that must be followed by all Muslims.
The hadiths were collected generations after the death of Muhammad.

Beliefs/Doctrines
Islam began as a way of life (din) for its followers which God intended for his
creation from the very beginning (Bowker 1997). For all Muslims, there is only one
compassionate, everlasting, and omnipotent God, being the lord of everything in
existence, including humans. Around eight thousand years ago, God created the

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universe and may terminate it when he wills it so. A “Day of Judgment” shall ensue
wherein all humankind will be resurrected and individually accounted for.
Islam advocates for the establishment of one single community or ummah
(Armstrong 2000; Bowker 1997). During Muhammad’s time, the ummah was a
community bigger than the tribe, demanding a loyalty which came before loyalty to
kinsfolk (Fletcher 2003). In the end, a Muslim must not fight a fellow Muslim.
The basic obligations of Muslims are called the Five Pillars of Islam or arkan al-din.
The Five Pillars give structure and unity to all believers of the Islamic religion.
Foremost among all Muslims’ obligations is the declaration of their statement of belief
called shahada (“witness”) that is recited during prayers and rituals. Apart from
shahada, the four other duties that must be performed by all Muslims are collectively
called as ibadah (“state of submission”). The ibadah aims to discipline the adherents
and eliminate impostors to the Islamic faith. The ibadah is composed of praying five
times a day, fasting during the time of Ramadan, giving of annual charity, and
undertaking a pilgrimage to Mecca once in a Muslim’s lifetime.
1. The Creed (Shahada) - The basic creed of Islam that “there is no God but Allah;
Muhammad is the messenger of Allah”. In Arabic, the shahada is recited as “La
ilaha illa Allah; Muhammadon rasul Allah.” These are the very first words
uttered into an infant’s ear and perhaps the last words given to a dying Muslim.
To be accepted into the Islam fold, one must recite the kalima or phrase with
two witnesses. The first half of the kalima is known as tawheed (“the unity”)
which is the most important statement of Muslim faith. The second half is
called risallah (“acceptance of prophethood”) which implies acceptance of
prophets as messengers of god (Horrie & Chippindale 2003).
2. Obligatory Prayer (Salat) - Facing in the direction of Mecca or qiblah, Muslims
must offer prayers or salat five times each and every day—before sunrise (as-
subh), noon (az-zuhr), mid-afternoon (al-asr), immediately after sunset (al-
maghreb), and before midnight (al-isha) (Horrie & Chippindale 2003). In a
mosque or masjid (“place of prostration”) where Muslims offer prayers in
congregation, men and women pray separately. Each prayer session begins
when the strong-voiced muezzin or caller recites the call to prayer (adhan) from
the tallest point of a mosque, often a minaret. A minaret is a tall structure or
thin tower that is used to call the people to prayer. Before any prayer
commences, an elaborate ritual washing (wudu) must be performed to remove
any impurities and unclean substances from the body or clothes of the faithful.
3. Poor Tax (Zakat) - Muslims who live above the subsistence level must pay zakat
or the poor tax to aid the underprivileged Muslims. Zakat is not charity but an
annual wealth tax that serves as just and lawful claim of the poor against the
affluent ones. The zakat is payable the moment a Muslim has accumulated
sufficient resources starting with a basic rate which is fortieth (2.5 percent) of a
person’s entire asset, including savings, jewels, and land (Horrie & Chippindale
2003).
4. Fasting (Sawm) - Fasting or sawm during the entire 30 days of Ramadan, the
ninth month of the Islamic calendar, must be performed by all Muslims every
year to express obedience to Allah. The Ramadan is believed to be the month
when Muhammad received the first surah of the Quran. During this time, a
Muslim must refrain from eating, drinking, smoking, and engaging in any
sexual intimacy from dusk until dawn. The sawm culminates with the “Feast of
Breaking the Fast” (‘Id al-Fitr) wherein Muslims may celebrate and partake in
festivities. They hold congregational prayers and exchange presents. Any
Muslim who has reached puberty and is healthy must undertake sawm.
Muslims who are exempted from performing sawm include small children,
those who are on a journey, sick persons, and mothers nursing infants. For
those who are temporarily unable to observe sawm, they must perform the
missed fast after Ramadan. For those who are permanently unable to fast, such

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 as the very old or persons those with long-term illness, they can give charity to
poor Muslims instead (Aziz 1993).
5. Pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj) - All Muslims must attempt to undertake a
pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca or hajj (“visitation of Holy Places”) at least
once in their lifetime during the twelfth Islamic month. The “Grand Mosque” (Al-
Masjid al-Haram) in Mecca houses the most sacred site of Islam, the Kaaba
(“House of Allah”). Inside the Kaaba is the “Black Stone,” twelve inches in
diameter, located on the eastern cornerstone of the building. For Muslim men to
participate in hajj, they must be sound, physically able, and able to provide for
their dependents while they are on pilgrimage to Mecca. On the other hand,
Muslim women may also take part in hajj subject to a number of restrictions.
Central to the pilgrimage is a full day spent in the desert on the Arafat plain
considered sacred by the Muslims. Before travelling to Mecca, pilgrims (hajji)
pray incessantly and perform extended washing rituals. Pilgrims also shave and
cut their hair and nails. For men, they wear a special ihram outfit that consists
of two large pieces of white, unhemmed clothes. One piece wraps around the
waist and the other goes over the right shoulder. For women, they wear simple
white dresses (Frager 2002). They also wear additional garments to completely
cover their face and legs (Horrie & Chippindale 2003). Men and women pilgrims
wear sandals instead of shoes. Once pilgrims are wearing their ihram, they are
prohibited from removing this ritual dress, even when sleeping. They are also
forbidden from clipping their nails, hunting, arguing, or engaging in any sexual
activity (Belt 2001). In ihram, Muslims cannot shave, wash themselves,
shampoo their hair, scratch themselves, kill anything (even a fly or mosquito),
walk on grass, or injure any living thing (Frager 2002).

Worship and Observances

The Islamic calendar is composed of 12 lunar months of between 29 and 30
days. A year in the Islamic calendar constitutes a total of 354 days.
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar wherein Muslims are
expected to observe sawm. Finally, the sawm ends with ‘Id al-Fitr or the Festival of
Breaking the Fast marked by popular rejoicing and festal prayer (Jomier 1999).
Dhu al-Hijja is the twelfth month of the Islamic calendar wherein able-bodied
Muslims perform the hajj or pilgrimage to Mecca. Upon entering the Grand Mosque,
the hajji performs the tawaf which involves circling the Kaaba seven times in a
counter-clockwise direction. Most pilgrims attempt to touch or kiss the sacred Black
Stone. However, the sheer number of pilgrims inside the mosque prevents them from
touching the relic. They may instead raise their arm and point in its direction. These
rites are known as umrah. Once the tawaf is completed, most pilgrims drink from the
well of Zamzam that was established by Hagar and Ishmael.
Id al-Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice is the most important festival in the Muslim
calendar marking the end of the pilgrimage season. On the tenth day of the hajj,
Muslims are required to slaughter a live animal (a sheep or goat) to commemorate
Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son Ishmael and his obedience to God.
Returning home, the title hajj can now be affixed to their names to indicate completion
of this religious responsibility (Hopfe 1983).
Friday is the special day of worship for the Muslims as commanded by
Muhammad that is led by imam. An imam is a member of the community selected to
lead the congregation due to the devoutness and religiosity he manifests to the people
(Hopfe 1983).
Islamic jurisprudence or the science of Islamic law is called fiqh. Human
behavior may be classified into five categories: forbidden (haram), discouraged
(makruh), neutral (mubah), recommended (mandub), and obligatory (fard).

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 Forbidden actions are both sinful and criminal under pain of punishment. Pork
is considered as the most unclean of all meats and must not be eaten no matter how
the pig meat was produced. Other haram behaviors include drinking blood, eating
dried blood, and taking liquors. The Five Pillars is an example of an obligatory
category. Failure to observe these obligations is sinful and punishable as crime. The
three other categories (makruh, mandub, and mubah) concern chiefly on things, such
as etiquette, donations, personal habits, and social life (Horrie & Chippindale 2003).
Reprehended actions but not subject to punishments belong to makruh. Meritorious or
recommended deeds fall under mandub. Permitted behaviors that are neither good nor
bad but neutral is classified as mubah. The hadith collections can be consulted to
resolve these matters.

Subdivisions
Majority of Muslims belong to the Sunni denomination who follow the sunnah
(“customary practice”) of Muhammad from which their name originated. Sunnah
pertains to the orally transmitted record of wisdom, conduct, and sayings attributed to
Muhammad and his earliest companions as recorded in hadith. The Sunnis believe
that any Muslim can be a ruler and he does not need to prove his lineage to
Muhammad as long as he gets the approval and confidence of the ummah or
community.
The Shi’ite Muslims are the largest faction within the Islam religion that
separated from the rest of the community (Brown 1975). Known as rashiduns (“rightly-
guided caliphs”), the Sunnis accepted the legitimacy of the first four successors of
Muhammad: Abu Bakr (632-634 C.E.), Umar ibn al-Khattab (634-644 C.E.), Uthman
ibn Affan (644-656 C.E.), and Ali ibn Abi Talib (656-661 C.E.). Some Muslims believed
that Muhammad should have been immediately succeeded by his direct relative, Ali
ibn Abi Talib, who was his cousin. These Muslims were called “Alids” that became
known as “Shia Ali” or “the party of Ali.” In time, they came to be called “Shi’ites”
(Hopfe 1983). For the Shi’ites, Ali was the first imam and the rightful spiritual and
political successor of Muhammad.
Muslims whose concerns mainly dwell for a mystical union with God are
collectively called Sufis. Their name originates from the word suf that means “woolen”
since they wore coarse wool garments or robes to symbolize poverty and denunciation
of worldly pleasures (Hopfe 1983). Most Sufi practitioners practice discipline, poverty,
abstinence, and celibacy in some instances. They insist that it is possible to have
union with God through mystical experience (Hopfe 1983).

Selected Issues
The role of women in Muslim societies is a complicated subject since their
rights vary greatly throughout Islamic nations. A surah in the Quran depicts a
woman’s father or husband as master and portrays the superiority of men on women.
All Muslims are required to observe the Five Pillars of Islam. However, congregational
prayers tend to be dominated by men while this activity remains optional for women. It
is prohibited for any woman to lead prayers. When a woman is having her usual
menstrual period, she must not enter any mosque.
One controversial requirement placed upon Muslims by their faith concerns
holy war or jihad. A frequently mistranslated term, jihad means “effort” or “struggle” to
convince unbelievers to pursue the Muslim way of life (Fletcher 2003). Strictly
speaking, it could mean a Muslim going to war to wipe out the infidels in the name of
Allah (Hopfe 1983). However, the method of a jihadist can be a peaceful one, such as
living a pious life or observing the required obligations to his faith, or through violent
means, especially if the infidels are obstinate (Fletcher 2003). Presently, jihad has
remained a vague issue especially now that Arab nations have been less than
apprehensive to commit to war as unified Muslims versus non-Muslims (Hopfe 1983).

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 Islam is a religion of mercy that prohibits terrorism. During Muhammad’s time,
he proscribed his soldiers to kill women and children, and even listed murder as the
second of the major sins (Ibrahim 1997). Since Islam is a religion of peace and mercy,
terrorism in all its forms are abhorred by Muslims. Destruction of human lives,
buildings, infrastructures, shrines, and other properties are despicable in the light of
various Islamic texts (Ibrahim 1997). Muslims who promote terrorism and mass
slaughter of innocent and helpless civilians do not embody Islamic ideals. A person
committing an act of terrorism is guilty of violating Islamic laws for that matter.

Now that you have learned about the core teachings of Islam, how and why
Muslims adhere strictly to their faith, let us now assess your understanding
through the different activities below.

Analyze
THE HOLY PROPHET
Muhammad is the Holy Prophet in Islam. In a paragraph form make a short
profile about Muhammad by answering the following guide questions. Write your
answers on a separate sheet of paper.

Guide Questions:

 When was Muhammad born?

 Where was Muhammad born?
 Why is Muhammad considered “the Holy Prophet” in Islam?
 How are the places of Mecca and Medina significant to
Muhammad?
 What is Muhammad’s legacy in Islam?

Note: Your output will be graded based on the rubric below.

CRITERIA DETAILS POINTS /

PERCENTAGE
Accuracy All statements accurate. 7 points
Organization Information is clear and very well 7 points
organized.
Spelling and No more than one punctuation, grammar, 6 points
Grammar or spelling error.

TOTAL 20 points

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 Enrichment Activity
Instructions: Complete the timeline by supplying its events in the history of Islam,
from the birth of Muhammad to the expansion of the Islamic Empire under the four
caliphs. Use a long bond paper for your answer.

Historical Timeline

570 610 C.E. 613 622 632 632-634 634-644 644-656 656-661
C.E. C.E. C.E. C.E. C.E. C.E C.E. C.E

Muhammad
was born

Note: Your output will be graded based on the rubric below.

CRITERIA DETAILS POINTS /

PERCENTAGE

Content Information presented was clear and accurate 7 points

Analysis Chosen dates and events are actually important in 7 points

the history of Islam

Presentation Timeline was creatively made and presented 6 points

TOTAL 20 points

Activities
Activity 1. Matching Type
Instructions: Match Column A with column B. Write the letter of the correct answer
on your answer sheet.

COLUMN A COLUMN B

1. Representation of Islamic Faith a. Ramadan

2. Collective term for the remaining four duties b. Sunni
3. Traditional reports or sayings of Muhammad c. Tawaf
and his followers

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 4. Circling the kaaba seven times in a counter- d. Hadith
clockwise direction
5. Muslims whose concern mainly dwell for a e. ‘Id al-Adha
mystical union with God
6. Muslims who follow the customary practice f. Sufi
Muhammad
7. The ninth month of the Islamic calendar g. Ibadah
8. Most important festival in the Muslim h. Imam
calendar marking the end of pilgrimage Season
9. The special day of worship for the Muslims i. Friday
10. Lead the congregation of Muslims in prayer j. Star and crescent

Activity 2. Identification
Instructions: Find the correct pillar of Islam indicated by the statements from the
word pool. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

Shahada Zakat Hajj

Salat Sawm

1. This is done five times a day.

2. You must undertake this once in your life if you are able.
3. This is done each year during the month of Ramadan.
4. Giving money to those less fortunate based on your wealth.
5. Declaration of belief.

Activity 3. Discussion
Instructions: Answer the following questions given below. Write your answers on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. What is the purpose of Ramadan?
2. What do Muslims do during Ramadan?

Note: Your output will be graded based on the rubric below.

CRITERIA DETAILS POINTS /

PERCENTAGE
Content Information presented was clear. 4 points

Organization Information is clear and very well 3 points

organized.
Spelling and No more than one punctuation, grammar, 3 points
Grammar or spelling error.

TOTAL 10 points

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 Remember
 The history of Islam is closely bound with the life story of Muhammad who is
recognized by the Muslims as the last of the prophets.
 The sacred writing of the Muslims is called Quran (or Koran in English) that
literally means “recitation” or “reading.”
 The basic obligations of Muslims are called the Five Pillars of Islam or arkan al-
din and all Muslims believe and accept the entirety of these obligations. The
Five Pillars give structure and unity to all believers of the Islamic religion.
 The major denominations of Islam include Sunni, Shi’a, and Sufis.

Evaluation
Instructions: Choose the letter of the correct answer among the given choices. Write
your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Which of the following define the word Islam?

A. Chosen
B. Recitation
C. Servant
D. Submission

2. Which of the following statements is true about Islam?

A. Muhammad was born in Mecca in 622.
B. Muhammad claimed to be the son of Allah
C. Muslims are required to pray six times a day.
D. The Hijra marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar.

3. Why did Muhammad consider himself the messenger of God and the
Prophet of Islam?
A. His discovered he was a descendant of Jesus.
B. He had visions in which God spoke to him through the Angel Gabriel.
C. His success as a political leader encouraged him to convert others to
his religion.
D. Khadija convinced him to share his religious concerns with
monotheistic Jews and Christians.

4. According to the Five Pillars of Islam, which of the following is an obligation

of a Muslim?
A. Believe in many gods.
B. Give alms
C. Obey official priests.
D. Read the bible.

5. The religious duties, known as the Five Pillars of Islam, include all of the
following EXCEPT?
A. Fasting during Ramadan.
B. Giving alms.
C. Praying five times daily.
D. Taking part in a Jihad

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6. What do you call the science of Islamic law?
A. Fiqh
B. Hadith
C. Quran
D. Shari’a

7. Which of the following is not an essential part of Islamic belief?

A. Day of Judgement
B. Oneness of God
C. Prophets
D. Sorcery

8. What Muslims should do during Ramadan?

A. Fast from sunrise to sunset
B. Make a pilgrimage to Makkah
C. Make a pilgrimage to Medinah
D. Refrain from alms giving

9. Why Muslim women wear hijab?

A. For fashion purpose
B. For identification of their group.
C. To maintain modesty and privacy from unrelated males
D. To protect skin from the heat of the sun

10. Why do Muslims believe that the Quran cannot be translated?

A. Arabic does not translate well.
B. It is believed to be the direct word of God only in Arabic.
C. Muhammad forbid translation.
D. The rhyme scheme would be lost.

11. Which of the following best summarizes the Five Pillars of Islam?
A. Acts of worship required of all Muslims.
B. Basis for law in Muslim countries.
C. Stories about the life of Muhammad.
D. Rules about how Muslim should treat others.

12. Why do Muslims generally avoid figurative imagery in the decoration of their
mosques?
A. Cleanliness is a worship requirement, so walls and windows must be
free of paint.
B. Creating images is considered an act of people’s vanity and thus a
sin.
C. Muhammad warned that image makers would face punishment on
the Day of Judgment.
D. The Quran states that art in any form is an abomination against God.

13. Which of the following is the central teaching of Islam?

A. Allah will grant life in paradise to all who obey him.
B. Allah is the only God and Muhammad is his prophet.
C. Muslims must wash before praying to be pure before Allah
D. On the final day Allah will judge all people.

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14. Why is Kaaba significant to Muslims?
A. House the remains of the prophet Muhammad.
B. Represent the physical center of the plant and universe.
C. The largest mosque ever built.
D. The oldest madrasa ever built.

15. What is considered to be the most important part of the Hajj?

A. Days spent in Mina and Muzdalifah
B. Pilgrims circumambulate the Kaabah
C. Pilgrims stone the Pillars representing evil
D. The day the pilgrims spend praying on the Plains of Arafah

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Evaluation
1. D 11. A
2. D 12. D
3. B 13. D Activity 2 Activity 1
4. B 14. A
1.Salat
5. D 15. D 1. J
2. Hajj
6. A 2. G
3. Sawm
7. D 3. D
4. Zakat
8. A 5. Shahada 4. C
9. C 5. F
10. B 6. B
7. A
8. E
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10. H
Answers vary
Review
Analyze True or False
1. True
1. Around the year 570 C.E. 2. True
2. Oasis town of Mecca
3. True
Enrichment 3. He had visions in which God
4. True
Activity spoke to him through the
5. True
Angel Gabriel.
Answers vary 6. True
4. Mecca is his birthplace and 7. False
Medina is his escape place 8. False
from persecutions. 9. True
5. Quran
10. False
Answer Key
 Region IX: Zamboanga Peninsula Hymn – Our Eden Land
Here the trees and flowers bloom Gallant men And Ladies fair
Here the breezes gently Blow, Linger with love and care
Here the birds sing Merrily, Golden beams of sunrise and sunset
The liberty forever Stays, Are visions you’ll never forget
Oh! That’s Region IX
Hardworking people Abound,
Here the Badjaos roam the seas
Every valleys and Dale
Here the Samals live in peace
Zamboangueños, Tagalogs, Bicolanos,
Here the Tausogs thrive so free
Cebuanos, Ilocanos, Subanons, Boholanos,
With the Yakans in unity
Ilongos,
All of them are proud and true
Region IX our Eden Land
Region IX
Our..
Eden...
Land...

The Footprints Prayer Trees by Joyce Kilmer

One night I had a dream. I dreamed I think that I shall never see
that I was walking along the beach A poem lovely as a tree.
with the LORD.
A tree whose hungry mouth is prest
In the beach, there were two (2) sets Against the earth’s sweet flowing
of footprints – one belong to me and breast;
the other to the LORD.
A tree that looks at God all day,
Then, later, after a long walk, I And lifts her leafy arms to pray;
noticed only one set of footprints.
A tree that may in Summer wear
“And I ask the LORD. Why? Why?
A nest of robins in her hair;
Why did you leave me when I am sad
and helpless?”
Upon whose bosom snow has lain;
And the LORD replied “My son, My Who intimately lives with rain.
son, I have never left you. There was
only one (1) set of footprints in the Poems are made by fools like me,
sand, because it was then that I But only God can make a tree.
CARRIED YOU!