Spiritual Themes: Islam ESA Assembly

This week’s assembly is focused on the spiritual theme of Islam. Miss Le Roux talks us through this theme and some facts and information about this religion.

 

Facts about Islam

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  • Islam is the second largest religion in the world after Christianity, with about 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide.

  • It can be dated back to the 7th century, making it the youngest of the major world religions. 

  • Islam started in Mecca, in modern-day Saudi Arabia, during the time of the prophet Muhammad’s life.

  • The word “Islam” means “submission to the will of God.”

  • Followers of Islam are called Muslims.

  • Muslims worship one God - Allah.

  • Followers of Islam aim to live a life of complete submission to Allah. 

  • Islam teaches that Allah’s word was revealed to the prophet Muhammad through the angel Gabriel.

  • They respect some of the same prophets as Jews and Christians, including Abraham, Moses, Noah and Jesus.

 

Quran

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The Quran is considered the most important holy book among Muslims.





 

Islamic Calendar

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The Islamic calendar indicates the proper days of Islamic holidays and celebrations, including the period of fasting and prayer known as Ramadan, which occurs during the ninth month of the calendar.

 

Five Pillars of Islam

Muslims follow five basic pillars that are essential to their faith.

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Muslim Prayer

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Muslim prayer is often conducted in a mosque's large open space or outdoor courtyard. A mihrab is a decorative feature or niche in the mosque that indicates the direction to Mecca, and therefore the direction to face during prayer.

Men and women pray separately, and Muslims may visit a mosque five times a day for each of the prayer sessions.

 
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