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=Period 2= =[]= [] [] = = = RESEARCH GUIDE: ISLAM = **1. What are the religion's followers called?** Muslims a. The Koran/Quran- The word of Allah revealed to and written down by the prophet Muhammed. a. Ramadan- The month of spirtual growth through fasting. b. Aid al-Adha- Commemorates Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son Ishmael. The feast lasts three days. c. Aid al-Fitr- The festival that marks the end of Ramadan. Muhammed- The last prophet of Allah. Orphaned at an early age, Muhammed was born in Mecca in 570 A.D. He became a succesful merchant until, at age 40, he recieved the words for the Qur'an from Allah. Muhammed died in 632 A.D. a. Jerusalem- Third holiest city in the Islamic faith. b. Mecca- Holiest meeting site in the Islamic faith. Muslims face this site when praying. Birthplace of Muhammed. c. Medina- Second holiest site in the Islamic faith. Muhammed is buried there. a. Sunni- Largest denomonation of Islam. Believe Abu Bakr is Muhammed's "heir". b. Shia- Believe Muhammed divinely ordained his cousin Ali. c. Wahabi- Believe in the unity of God. Believe Allah is the only worshiper's god. a. Allah is the one and only god. b. The Five Pillars of Islam c. Day of Judgement
 * 2. Religious Text:** (What is it made up of? Give a short explanation.)
 * 2. Special Days:** (What are they celebrating? Are there any special activities?)
 * 3. Person:** (What was this person's role?)
 * 4. Sacred Sites:** (Where is this site and why is this site special?)
 * 5. Major Branches:** (what are the differences in beliefs and actions between these sects?)
 * 6. Primarily Located in the following countries:** (give numbers/percentages if available)- There are anywhere between .7 and 1.2 Billion Muslims in the world.
 * 7. Core Beliefs:** (What are the central ideas to the religion?)