Islam Webquest

Task #1- The World's Muslim Population 
1. The highest estimate for the total number of Muslims that live in the world today are 2.1 billion.
2. 10 countries who have a Muslim population of 86% or greater are: Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Comoros, Dijbouti, Egypt, Gambia, Iraq, Iran, and Jordan.
3. Indonesia has the largest Muslim population.
4. There are 2,595,000 Muslims are in the US.

Task #2- Key Beliefs of Islam
Summarize each of the key beliefs below in a COMPLETE sentence.
1. Muslims believe that there is one unique incomparable God.
2. Muslims believe angels to be honored creatures.
3. God revealed books to his followers for guidance.
4. Muslims believe in the prophets and messengers of God.
5. Muslims believe in judgment day.
6. Muslims believe in AL-Qadar or divine predestination.

Teachings of Muhammad
1. It takes more strength to stop yourself from anger than it does to take others down with you.
2. A scholars writing is more valuable than the death of a martyr.
3. Loving the world more than God is evil.

Task #3- The Quarn (Koran)
1. The Quran provides guidelines and detailed teachings for a just society, proper human conduct, and an equitable economic system.
2. The Quran exists in Arabic because that's how it was revealed to Muhammad.
3. The Quran was sent down from Heaven in the ninth month.
4. The angel Gabriel commanded Muhammad to read then he memorized the Quran.

Task #4- Five Pillars of Faith
1. 1) Shahadah: reciting the Muslim profession of faith. 2) Salat: performing of ritual prayers five times a day. 3) Zakat: paying alms tax to help the poor. 4) Sawm: fasting during Ramadan. 5) Hajj: the pilgrimage to Mecca.
2. They are important because it gives them framework for their lives and their daily life.
3. Cheating on the 5 Pillars is impossible because it puts their faith before their life.
4. Shahadah is the same prayer that Christians pray. Salat is like going to mass five times a day. Zakat is volunteering to help the poor through charity. Sawm is similar to fasting during lent. And the Hajj is like going to a sacred prayer ground everyday.

Task #5- Ramadan
1. Ramadan is a holy month where God sent the Quran down to Muhammad.
2. During Ramadan, Muslims are not allowed to eat or drink during the daytime. Smoking and sex are also forbidden.
3. telling a lie, slander, denouncing someone behind his back, false oat, and greed can destroy the good acquired during Ramadan
4. The 27th day of Ramadan is significant because it is believed that on that night Muhammad first received the sacred revelation.
5. When Ramadan ends with a 3 day celebration.
6.The 3 reasons Ramadan is important are: The Qur'an was first revealed during this month; the gates of Heaven are open; and the gates of Hell are closed and the devils are chained up in Hell.
7. It's easier to do good during Ramadan because it has been blessed by Allah.

Task #6- Fun Facts
List 5 interesting facts you learned from the websites above.
1. Muslims believe Abraham is the father of the Arabs.
2. Moses is an important prophet of the Muslim faith.
3. Muslims circumcise boys.
4. Muslims pray five times a day towards Mecca.
5. Muslims believe in peace and do not allow for extremist views.