Guide for Video on Islam - Meaning of Islam Muhammad the Prophet Meaning of Muslim Mecca religion the hejira Guide for Video on Islam surrender

Guide for Video on Islam Meaning of “Islam” surrender, submission, resignation Muhammad, the Prophet tried to spread new way of life – islam Meaning of “Muslim” - a follower of Islam Mecca - city where Mohammed came from, center of Islamic religion the hejira: Islamic calendar that started on the date that Prophet Mohammed fled Makkah and escaped to Madinah (622). Medina - site of the tomb of Mohammed, city of the prophet Islamic calendar - based on cycles of the moon Karbah - Quran - Collection of revelations Source of personal conflict - Translation rules – Meaning of “Quran” – Relationship between Quran and the state Sharia – Islamic Law - Five categories of human behavior 1) permissible - 2) regulated - 3) mandatory - 4) disapproved - 5) forbidden - Territorial limits to Sharia - Five pillars of faith: 1) Profession of faith