Core beliefs or principles held by a movement How are tenets
passed down? Through stories and holy books What is the holy book
of Islam The Quran What are the tenets of Islam called? The Five
Pillars There is no God but God; Muhammad is the Prophet of God
Infused in all Islamic Culture 5 times every day 10 minute prayers
Towards the Kaba shrine in Mecca Fixed tax on property (usually 2
%) Taxes go to poor and less fortunate 9 th month of the Islamic
Calendar Abstention, reflection and purification from sunrise to
sunset Encouraged to read entire Quran Every Muslim who is of sound
body and mind is expected to travel to the holy sity of Mecca Do
not consume alcohol Do not eat pork Do not gamble Do not believe in
usury (charging interest on loans) Quran prohibits forced
conversion Struggle not holy war Highest jihad working on oneself
Religion of peace Muslimah Female Muslim Most reject notion of
Islam as degrading and oppressive
