ISLAM
Islam is an Arabic religion. Adherents of Islam are called Muslims . Allah is the god that Muslims believe in. Islam is the second biggest religion in the world most of the the adherents live in the Asia pacific region with few spread out into Europe, Australia , Russia and the UK
Symbols
There are multiple symbols for Islam the most commonly known symbol is the star and crescent
The Star and Crescent
The star and crescent (displayed bellow ) is the best-known symbol used to represent Islam. It features prominently on the flags of many countries in the Islamic world, notably Turkey and Pakistan. It's sometimes colored white with a green background. The symbolized was popularized during the Ottoman Empire.
There are multiple symbols for Islam the most commonly known symbol is the star and crescent
The Star and Crescent
The star and crescent (displayed bellow ) is the best-known symbol used to represent Islam. It features prominently on the flags of many countries in the Islamic world, notably Turkey and Pakistan. It's sometimes colored white with a green background. The symbolized was popularized during the Ottoman Empire.
Celebrations
Muslims have many celebrations each of them just as important as the next , one of the most important is Ramadan . Many Muslims travel to mecca to celebrate Ramadan. (Displayed beside)
Ramadan
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and a time when Muslims across the world will fast during the hours of daylight .Fasting is intended to help teach Muslims self-discipline, self-restraint and generosity.Ramadan is the fourth of the five pillars of Islam. Ramadan is a every important ritual to Muslims and is taken seriously. Almost all Muslims try to give up bad habits during Ramadan, and some will try to become better Muslims by praying more or reading the Qur'an.
Muslims have many celebrations each of them just as important as the next , one of the most important is Ramadan . Many Muslims travel to mecca to celebrate Ramadan. (Displayed beside)
Ramadan
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and a time when Muslims across the world will fast during the hours of daylight .Fasting is intended to help teach Muslims self-discipline, self-restraint and generosity.Ramadan is the fourth of the five pillars of Islam. Ramadan is a every important ritual to Muslims and is taken seriously. Almost all Muslims try to give up bad habits during Ramadan, and some will try to become better Muslims by praying more or reading the Qur'an.
Rituals
There are many rituals practiced my Muslims , each of them are very important and are conducted each day .One of the main rituals praying
Praying
The Muslim prayer is a combination of physical actions, verbal sayings, and an internal feeling in the heart. Muslims are required to be in a state of calmness, serenity and humbleness while performing their prayers. Once the prayer is started, a series of sayings and actions are performed. The sayings include reciting parts of the holy Qur'an, the holy book of Islam, as well as other sayings glorifying God and thanking Him for all of His blessings upon us. It also gives Muslims the opportunity to ask God for anything they desire. Muslims are required to pray at least five times every day. The required prayers have specific times that they are to be performed at. These are dawn, noon, mid afternoon, sunset and at night. (displayed bellow)
There are many rituals practiced my Muslims , each of them are very important and are conducted each day .One of the main rituals praying
Praying
The Muslim prayer is a combination of physical actions, verbal sayings, and an internal feeling in the heart. Muslims are required to be in a state of calmness, serenity and humbleness while performing their prayers. Once the prayer is started, a series of sayings and actions are performed. The sayings include reciting parts of the holy Qur'an, the holy book of Islam, as well as other sayings glorifying God and thanking Him for all of His blessings upon us. It also gives Muslims the opportunity to ask God for anything they desire. Muslims are required to pray at least five times every day. The required prayers have specific times that they are to be performed at. These are dawn, noon, mid afternoon, sunset and at night. (displayed bellow)