Rumi Found Poem Tape in your Composition Book USE COLOR 1.READ you poem. 2.THINK about what it...

Rumi Found Poem

Tape in your Composition BookUSE COLOR

1. READ you poem.2. THINK about what it means. 3. CREATE a visual that represents the

meaning of your poem.– Block out words of the poem– Draw an image– Write a new poem inspired by this one

5 Pillars of Islam

ESSENTIAL QUESTION: What are the 5 Pillars of Islam?WHY: to understand how the basic beliefs of Islam impact the daily practices of Muslims

HOW: 1. Media Literacy-film quiz2. Intro to Cornell Notes3. 5 Pillars of Faith

- PPT, Reading and Film Clips

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The Five Pillars of Islam

Shahada: Profession of Faith

Shahada: Profession of Faith

There is no god but God and Muhammad is his prophet.

False Idols

• $• fame/celebrities• materialism - more and more stuff/food• self-image/beauty/fitting in• technology - social media, getting the latest

and greatest

Salat: Prayer

Salat: Prayer

• Pray 5 times per day• wash/cleanse before

prayer• pray toward Mecca• place knees and

head on ground - submitting to God

Zakat: Charity

Zakat: Charity

• 2.5% of wealth• give to those in

immediate need• mentioned 82 times

in the Qur'an• good deeds• encouraged to give

during Ramadan

Ramadan: Holy Month

Ramadan: Holy Month• Follows Islamic calendar

• Honors beginning of Muhammad hearing God's words and the Hijra

• Teaches compassion, self-discipline

• Fasting

Haj: Pilgrimage

Haj: Pilgrimage

• Muslims make a pilgrimage to Mecca once in their life

• Last month on Islamic calendar

Take note on specific examples of oneness (unity) and equality in the Hajj.

Jihad: Struggle

5 Pillars Related Term – Jihad

Some call Jihad the Sixth Pillar of Islam

Definition of Jihad:struggle; a sincere and noticeable effort for righteousness; achieving a higher moral standard

Examples:• Worship more often, study

scripture in detail• Involves change in one’s

self and  mentality (emphasis on individual)

3 Levels of Jihad

1. Personal Jihad (90+%)• varying a bad habit, trying to be a better person

in some specific way

2. Social Justice (4%)• resisting an injustice

without fighting like MLK, Gandhi

3. Just War (1%)• to struggle or fight against an injustice• a last resort

Guidelines for a Just War

• Must not attack civilians unless self-defense• Treat the enemies justly• If victorious, must be no oppression,

enslavement or injustice• No control over source of wealth of the

nation