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What is Islam?. Overview. Classroom Activity—What is Islam? Overview of Islam 5 Pillars and Basic Beliefs ( Iman ) Islamic Laws History Classroom Activity—Islamic Geography Personal Experience Questions. Classroom Small Group Activity. What do you know about Islam?

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Overview • Classroom Activity—What is Islam? • Overview of Islam • 5 Pillars and Basic Beliefs (Iman) • Islamic Laws • History • Classroom Activity—Islamic Geography • Personal Experience • Questions

Classroom Small Group Activity • What do you know about Islam? • Each student makes a list • Discuss with group • Share among small group--consensus • Present facts to the big group • Discuss

Islam • A monotheistic Abrahamic religion • All the prophets (i.e., Adam, Moses, Abraham, Jesus) have been revealing this faith—their teachings have been partially misinterpreted or altered over time ---the last prophet, Mouhammad is a prophet for all of mankind • Guidance is from the Holy Quran (non-altered God’s words) and the teachings (hadith) and examples (sunnah) of the Prophet Mouhammad (peace be upon him) • Purpose of mankind is to submit to and worship God (Allah) • Those who believe in Islam are called Muslim—”one who submits to God”

6 Articles of Faith (Iman) • Belief in Oneness of God • Belief in the Angels • Belief in the Prophets • Belief in Devine Books • Belief in the Day of Judgment • Decree of Allah or Fate

5 Pillars of Islam • Shahada--Testimony of faith “There is no God but God and Mouhammad is the messenger of God”

5 Pillars of Islam • Shahada--Testimony of faith • Salat--Prayer

5 Pillars of Islam • Shahada--Testimony of faith • Salat--Prayer • Zakat—giving 2.5% of wealth to needy

5 Pillars of Islam • Shahada • Salat • Zakat • Sawm

5 Pillars of Islam • Shahada • Salat • Zakat • Sawm • Hajj (Pilgrimage)

Islamic Law (Sharia) • Guidance of what is right and wrong • Hallal---good or OK to do • Haram---forbidden • All aspects of life • Etiquette • Marriage • Banking • Diet • Attire

Brief Islamic History • Begins with Adam and continues with prophets • Prophet Mouhammad—the seal of the prophets (610-632) • Initial caliphates (leader of Muslim community) were companions of the Prophet Mouhammad (pbuh) • Expansion of Islamic Empire—Persia, Byzantine • 100 years later—expanded from Spain to Indus • Islamic civilization—Golden Age of Islam (700-1200s) • Many centers of culture and science • High literacy rate • Advances in math, physics, medicine (hospital), astronomers, mathematicians • Technology—irrigation systems and canals • Islam swept along Africa by the 11th century • Mongol invasion, Black Death • Ottoman Empire-1200s • 1700-1800s--under the influence of European Powers • 1920--After WW1, the Ottoman territories were then partitioned into several nations--Treaty of Sèvres. • 1924- the first President of the Turkish Republic, MustfaKemal Ataturk abolished the institution of the Caliphate

What is the largest muslim majority country?

What is the number of Muslims worldwide? (estimate)

1.6 billion (23% of world population)

Islam is the _______ largest religion.

2nd largest (fastest growing)

Which region of the world has most of the Muslims?

Asia • 62% live in Asia-Pacific, • 20% in the Middle East-North Africa • 15% in Sub-Saharan Africa • 3% in Europe • 0.3% in the Americas As of 2010)

Where is the Kaba located? (city and country)

Mecca, Saudi Arabia

Where did the Prophet Mouhammad migrate to and established a Muslim community?

Medina, Saudi Arabia A panoramic view of Al-Masjid al-Nabawi (the Mosque of the Prophet) in Medina, Hejaz region, today's Saudi Arabia, the second most sacred Mosque in Islam

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Ramadan and Fasting Presentation

This digital presentation and its accompanying notes provide an overview on the topic of Ramadan and fasting, including a description of the month and the lunar calendar, the purpose and goals of fasting, how the fast functions, a look at a typical day in the life of a fasting person, and exemptions from fasting. The presentation also describes some of the challenges for fasting students and how best to accommodate them and concludes with a description of the holiday which celebrates the end of the fast, Eid ul-Fitr.

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The following is an overview of Ramadan and fasting. This information was created to be used in conjunction with the digital presentation. Each slide has a corresponding description which can serve as scripts for those using the digital overview to present about the topic, or as further explanation for those viewing the digital presentation. 

The use of this resource to present about Islam and Muslims should be supplemented by ING’s Answers to Frequently Asked Questions . We’ve also created a special online version of our core presentation  Getting to Know Muslim Americans and Their Faith  for public use.

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Slide 2: What is Ramadan?

Ramadan is the name of the 9th month in the Islamic calendar and is considered a very holy time for Muslims. It is the month in which the Qur’an was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad, and a period of contemplation and reflection on its meanings. It is also a month of fasting, extra worship and charity, and a special time for family, friends, and communities to gather to break their fast together. In fact, Muslims look forward to its start and are sad to see it end since it is a period of slowing down, reflecting on one’s life, and trying to better oneself spiritually as well as in one’s character.

Slide 3: When is Ramadan?

The Islamic calendar is lunar, which means that it begins and ends with the new moon. Because it is lunar, the entire calendar, including Ramadan, moves 11 days earlier each year. It takes 33 years to go around the entire calendar year. In 2024, Ramadan is scheduled to begin on March 11th and end on April 9th. (Because it is a lunar calendar, the actual date may vary by one day). Muslims wish each other a blessed Ramadan with the greeting  Ramadan mubarak!

Slide 4: What does the Ramadan fast entail?

The fast includes refraining from food, drink, and intimacy during daylight hours. Muslims fast in Ramadan during the sunlit hours, from before dawn until sunset each day for 29 or 30 days. Depending on the time of year with longer days in the summer and shorter days in the winter, the fast lasts between 12-16 hours.

Slide 5: What are the goals of fasting? 

Fasting in Ramadan is the fourth pillar of Islam and is called  sawm  or  siyam  in Arabic. The goals of fasting are multiple, the primary one being to attain piety or God-consciousness, as the Qur’an states, “O you who believe, fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may develop God-consciousness.” (Qur’an 2:183). Fasting helps Muslims draw closer to God by sacrificing their most basic needs of food and drink as well as through extra devotional activities. Muslims try to reconnect with the Qur’an by attempting to read it in its entirety during the month.  Ramadan is a month of intense spiritual rejuvenation, self-reflection and introspection as Muslims attempt to avoid negative actions such as arguing or speaking ill of others and cultivate good character through acts of kindness. Fasting also helps Muslims build their willpower and learn self-control, gratitude for what they have, and compassion for those less fortunate. Ramadan is a time to be extra charitable and especially generous to those in need.

Slide 6: What is a typical day in Ramadan like? 

During a typical day in Ramadan, observant Muslims rise before dawn to eat a small meal similar to breakfast before performing the early morning prayer. They may go back to sleep or go to work or school, continuing their normal schedule or making adjustments in the times they start and end work, depending on their work schedule and preference. They break their fast after sunset, either at home or in the mosque if it offers daily fast-breaking dinners, which is followed by the sunset prayer. It is customary to invite one’s family and friends to share in breaking the fast. During Ramadan, those who are fasting make extra efforts to perform all five daily prayers. In addition to the regular prayers, there are special Ramadan prayers called  taraweeh  that follow the night prayer . 

Slide 7: What are special Ramadan foods? 

It is a prophetic tradition and widespread custom to break the fast with dates and water or milk. Every ethnic group follows its own traditional ways for breaking the fast (known as  iftar  in Arabic), with some cultures serving fruit and others serving soup or appetizers. Ramadan dinners also feature special ethnic foods, especially when guests, extended family, and friends are invited. It is highly encouraged to break the fast with others, and, according to prophetic tradition, the person who feeds a fasting person shares the reward for fasting.

Slide 8: Who is exempt from fasting? 

People who are exempt from fasting include the elderly, sick, travelers, and pregnant or breast-feeding women. People may make up a fast by fasting the days they missed when they are able to at a later time or by feeding the poor if unable to fast indefinitely. Children are not required to fast but often begin fasting at age 9 or 10 to emulate their siblings or parents.

Slide 9: Accommodating Fasting Employees & Students 

This section describes some best practices for accommodating fasting employees and students.

Slide 10: How does fasting impact employees?

Some fasting employees may request an adjustment in their schedules during Ramadan because of the challenging schedule of waking up early and sleeping late and because of the timing of breaking the fast, depending on the time of year. If a lunch meeting is scheduled in Ramadan, Muslim employees can attend but will not be able to eat. Some companies encourage their Muslim employees to host an  iftar  or fast-breaking dinner for their co-workers. Employees may want to use their vacation time during the last ten days of Ramadan, which is a time of increased devotion.

Slide 11: A humorous look at challenges of fasting in the workplace 

Watch this clip  to get a humorous look at some of the challenges of fasting in the workplace!

Slide 12: What are some challenges for fasting students in school? 

While they are not required to fast before puberty, younger children may fast in emulation of their parents or older siblings. By middle school most observant Muslim youth will fast the entire month. Fasting students may also attend special night prayers with their families. The combination of fasting and late nights may impact students’ energy level at recess or in P.E. and make them less attentive in class.

Slide 13: How to best accommodate fasting students in school? 

A good way to help fasting students feel included and to promote awareness is to announce the start of Ramadan in the school newsletter or include it on the school calendar. The Ramadan greeting is Ramadan mubarak , which means “blessed Ramadan.” Fasting students should be allowed to spend their lunchtime in the library or computer lab and be excused from strenuous activities in P.E.  Younger students may want to save treats from parties which take place during class time. If students or their parents are interested in explaining Ramadan to the class, that is a great way to make the fasting students feel included and to educate the rest of the class about Ramadan.

Slide 14: How is Ramadan observed   around the world?

Ramadan is celebrated by Muslims across the world in a variety of ways. In many Muslim-majority countries Ramadan is celebrated by decorating with lights and lanterns. In places like Turkey and Kenya, they beat drums to wake people up for  suhur  (pre-fast meal). While the call to prayer ( adhan ) after sunset announces the end of the fast in most Muslim-majority countries, some countries have distinct ways of signaling the time for fast breaking such as Indonesia, where it is marked with a giant drum called a  bedug.  It is customary for many mosques to serve dates, fruit, and appetizers to worshippers for  iftar or breaking the fast. Every country has special Ramadan foods such as  samosas  in South Asia. In many Muslim-majority countries, the marketplace stays open late for people to shop after the night prayers.

Slide 15: Celebrating the end of Ramadan

Muslims celebrate the conclusion of Ramadan with a holiday called  Eid ul-Fitr , which mean the “Festival of Breaking the Fast.” It comes the day after Ramadan and also follows the Islamic lunar calendar, so it occurs eleven days earlier every year. The three-day holiday is celebrated with special prayers, and gifts, money and new clothes for children, various types of entertainment at the park or in rented halls, and of course lots of good food! The holiday greeting is Eid mubarak which means “blessed holiday.”

Slide 16: Thank you 

Thank you for your interest and we hope this information was useful. To learn more about Ramadan and how to interact with fasting friends or co-workers, see this  CNN article .

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