Knowledge Organiser Being a Muslim Adhan ISLAM Those who follow Islam are called Muslims believe that Allah, is Muslims believe that when a baby is born Islam began in Arabia and was revealed to Muslims. which means oneness or unity. the first words they here are to be humanity by the Prophet Muslims believe that there is only one This means Allah is the one and only God, whispered by a male relative or the God. The word for God is Allah. (pbuh). there is nothing like him so nothing is He is like the are the adhan or call to prayer. more important than him. sun, small to Muslims believe that Muhammad (pbuh), To be a Muslim means to submit to the the eye Imam- a religious leader way of Allah (God), having faith in him a human being, was the messenger of A Muslim breaks tawhid if they are proud, when seen from afar, and carrying out the five pillars as set Allah and that Allah sent the holy text the arrogant, selfish or envious because they Qur’an as a special message to But when out in the Qur’an the Islamic holy book. are putting themselves before Allah. glimpsed Muhammad (pbuh). close up. It He was given the task of bringing people Muslims believe everything comes from dazzles and back to belief in Allah. overwhelms. Allah – they take responsibility for actions, al-Burda Abraham – a common origin in Abrahamic accept tests, take courage, have self- faiths, Islam, Judaism and Christianity respect and fear no one but Allah.

All-knowing Eid-ul-Fitr– Made wonders Judges people Celebration at the of the universe after death All-powerful end of meaning breaking Sees all that Made people Gave people life the fast. people do who they are

Ka’bah in Makkah –the holiest place Qur’an – Muslims believe that through the The Five Pillars Ramadan – The Night Journey - A miraculous spiritual Qur’an Allah has shown them how to live. in Islam th Shahadah – one god only Allah 9 month of journey during which the prophet There are some clear laws like praying 5 times – prayer the Islamic Muhammad (pbuh), was taken from a day. Zakah – Giving 2.5% of savings to year when Makkah to ‘the furthest place of worship’. Scholars have established Islamic laws based charity the Qur’an The angel Jibril (Gabriel) took him on on the teachings of Muhammad called was revealed Shari’ah law. Sawn- fasting for Ramadan winged horse like creature called al-Buraq to the Lightening and shown the 7 heavens, – pilgrimage to Makkah – is the struggle to make a good living Muhammad. paradise and hell. and so contribute to a good society. To Most holy In each heaven he spoke to earlier month where struggle might include protest against Hajj – pilgrimage to Makkah prophets, Aaron, Musa (Moses), Ibrahim persecution or oppression. Eid-ul-Adha – festival at the end of Muslims fast (Abraham) and Isa (Jesus). from sunrise For some Jihad can be a defence of faith. In the highest heaven he was aware of This is controversial because some extremists pilgrimage. Many Muslims sacrifice an to sunset. animal and give it to the poor pure brilliant light, they could not use Jihad to justify things that seem to go () approach and felt peace and blessings. against Islam. Sadaquah – doing good deeds for the Kaliifah– the idea that sake of Allah. Allah made people responsible for the Earth.

Mosque– Islamic place of worship Islamic Clothing– some Muslims are Food and Drink – many Muslims try to live by instructions from the Qur’an. Prayer easy to recognise because they wear Includes: special Islamic clothing e.g. the Prayer is central to Muslim life. – lawful foods that have been prayer hall for some or clothes Muslims pray five times a day and attend prepared or slaughtered a certain way. meeting room for men. the Mosque on Friday. Shop Haram – forbidden foods such as pork or Subhah – prayer beads to keep count of Madrasah - Muslims try to wear modest clothes. alcohol. 99 prayers or the 99 names of Allah school Food needs to be halal and tayyib which Morgue means pure.

Alcohol is considered by many to be Jama’ah –local community Mosque haram as it alters a state of mind and – sermon at Friday prayers they will be less focused on Allah. Ummah – worldwide community

Du’a – personal prayer