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

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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