islam

Everyday

1. (religion) Islam is the religion of Muslims, who believe in one God (Allah in Arabic) and that Muhammad was God's last prophet; their holy book is the Qur'an. tree →
2. Islam can also mean the Muslim world and its people and culture. tree →

In the lessons

In RE pupils learn the Five Pillars of Islam: declaring faith, praying five times a day, giving to the poor, fasting in Ramadan, and going on pilgrimage to Mecca if possible. Muslims pray in a mosque and celebrate Eid. Islam honours many prophets shared with Jews and Christians, such as Abraham, Moses and Jesus. Phrases: the Five Pillars of Islam, convert to Islam, the history of Islam.

Examples

• Islam is one of the world's largest religions. tree →
• My friend Yusuf follows Islam and fasts in Ramadan. tree →
• We learned about the Five Pillars of Islam. tree →
• In Islam, Friday prayers at the mosque are important. tree →
• Islam teaches giving to people in need. tree →
• The word "Islam" means submission to God, and is linked to the word for peace. tree →

Note

Always capital I. A follower is a Muslim (not "an Islam"); adjective Islamic. Respectful use: not every Muslim is from one country or speaks Arabic. Say "iz-LAHM".