World Religions: Islam

Introduction: Islam and the Muslims. Part l: the early life of Muhammad (pbuh); the prophet starts preaching; Hijrah and the first Islamic state; Jihad and the conquest of Makkah; the prophet's departure; the prophet - the ideal human being; the spread of Islam. Part 2 The Qur'an and the Sunnah; beliefs; the Five Pillars; Shahadah and Salah; the mosque and the Friday congregational prayer; Zakah and Sawm; Hajj. Part 3 The Islamic way of life: the Islamic code of life - Shari'ah; the Muslim community and its festivals; the family in Islam; growing up in a Muslim family; the last rite of passage; Islamic ethics; spiritual enlightenment; Muslims in Great Britain. Part 4 Conclusion - Islam in the world today.