Teachings+of+Islam

**Applying the Teachings of the Qur'an and Hadith**


 * Assignment 1: Complete the chart [[file:Five Pillars of Islam.pages]] **  - instead of using this chart, record this information in your Cornell notebook. Write the pillar on the left side and the information for the other two boxes on the right side.
 * Assignment 2 (to submit): **[[file:Applying the Teachings of Islam.pages]]

__Step 1__: Introduction: Read the text below for some background of the Qur'an and the Hadith

**Qur'an:** The Qur'an is the sacred book in Islam. It is considered by Muslims to be the actual word of Allah (God) revealed to Prophet Muhammad through the Angel Gabriel. The word Qur'an means recitation in Arabic. The Qur'an was revealed in the Arabic language, and thus Arabic became the language of Islam. Since the revelations, the Qur'an has remained unchanged and is considered to be the guide for all Muslims in their daily life. Muslims believe that the Qur'an represents Allah's last and complete message to mankind, restating and elaborating the message of the previous prophets such as Moses, Abraham, David, and Jesus. It is made up of 114 suras, or chapters. Each sura has a name, such as "The Heights," "The Repentance," "Abraham," or "The Pilgrimage." The chapters are not ordered chronologically, but rather by length, with the longest chapter first. The Qur'an is considered by Muslims to be the most important book in the world. As a result, they treat copies of the Qur'an with the utmost respect.


 * Hadith: ** The Hadith is a compilation of the practices, traditions, and sayings of the Prophet Muhammad. Along with the Qur'an, it is considered a guide for Muslims to better understand and practice their religion. It is important for Muslims to follow the examples of the Prophet, who is considered the best role model of what a Muslim should be.

__Step 2__: Interpreting the Qur'an & Hadith Activity: Download and read each of the following "Dialogues." Read each hypothetical situation, the religious quotes that correspond to the situation, then complete the Graphic Organizer. Your SUMMARY responses should refer to the religious quotes and be in paragraph form.


 * Dialogue Situation A: Diet **[[file:Dialogue Diet.pdf]]
 * Dialogue Situation B: Prayer (Salat) ** [[file:Dialogue Prayer.pdf]]
 *  Dialogue Situation C: Dress for Women ** [[file:Dialogue DressforWomen-1.pdf]]
 * Dialogue Situation D: Alcohol ** [[file:Dialogue Alcohol.pdf]]
 *  Dialogue Situation E: Courteousness ** [[file:Dialogue Courteousness.pdf]]
 * Dialogue Situation F: Charity ** [[file:Dialogue Charity.pdf]]
 *  Dialogue Situation G: Forgiveness ** [[file:Dialogue Forgiveness.pdf]]
 * Dialogue Situation H: Respect for Parents[[file:Dialogue RespectforParents.pdf]] **