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 **~ISLAM~**  By:Kelly


 * Founder:** Muhammad in the year 622 a.d.  
 * Religious leaders:**They don't have one specific leader every clan has their own leader.

a. Shrine (in a home) b. Mosque (the natural place of worship)
 * Place of worship:**There are alot of places where they would worship. But the one thing that they have in there shrine or mosque is Ka'abah it is like a little black box that they kiss and bow down to.


 * The beging of Islam:** It began on the Arabian Peninsula in Mecca and Medina 610 a.d. But mostly in Africa,Middle East,Asia.

5 Pillars of Faith: 1.The Shahada or Declaration of faith- "There is no God but Muhammad is God's messenger." 2. Salat or the Recitation of prayers, five time daily in the direction of the Kabaaq in Mecaa. 3. Zakat- or thew payment of the poor tax. 4. Sawm or fasting from Dawn until dusk during the month of Ramadan. 5. The Hajj or Pilgrimage to Mecca.   **Gods:** Islam only has one god and his name is Allah.  **Sacred writings:** Koran- or stories of Allah no old or new Testaments. Religious Practices: Pillars of faith/five duties a. Imam: leads the believers b. Mosque: Muslim house of worship c. Zakah: give charity   **Religious Festivals:** Ramadoun- fast for 1 month. 9th month of Islamic festival Hajj Pilgrimage to Mecca. 12th month of Islamic calender.
 * Main Beliefs:** The 6 articles of Faith


 * Symbols:** The star and cresent moon. The symbol of Allah symbole's Allah's greatness.Central Asia and Siberia worshiped the sun,moon,and other sky gods.