Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
National Capital Region
DIVISION OF CITY SCHOOLS – MANILA
Manila Education Center Arroceros Forest Park
Antonio J. Villegas St. Ermita, Manila

Introduction to World
Religions & Belief
Systems
ISLAM

Quarter 1- Week 6
Module 6
Most Essential Learning Competency:
Examine the brief history, core teachings, fundamental
beliefs, practices and related issues on Islam
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 HOW TO USE THIS MODULE

Before starting the module, I want you to set aside other tasks that will disturb
you while enjoying the lessons. Read the simple instructions below to successfully
enjoy the objectives of this kit. Have fun!

1. Follow carefully all the contents and instructions indicated in every page of
this module.
2. Write on your notebook the concepts about the lessons. Writing enhances
learning, that is important to develop and keep in mind.
3. Perform all the provided activities in the module.
4. Let your facilitator/guardian assess your answers using the answer key card.
5. Analyze conceptually the posttest and apply what you have learned.
6. Enjoy studying!

PARTS OF THE MODULE

• Expectations - These are what you will be able to know after completing the
lessons in the module.
• Pre-test - This will measure your prior knowledge and the concepts to be
mastered throughout the lesson.
• Looking Back to your Lesson - This section will measure what learning and
skills did you understand from the previous lesson.
• Brief Introduction - This section will give you an overview of the lesson.
• Discussion - This section provides a short discussion of the lesson. This aims
to help you discover and understand new concepts and skills.
• Activities - This is a set of activities you will perform with a partner.
• Remember - This section summarizes the concepts and applications of the
lessons.
• Check your understanding - It will verify how you learned from the lesson.
• Post-test - This will measure how much you have learned from the entire
module.

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EXPECTATIONS

You will examine the brief history, core teachings, fundamental beliefs,
practices, and related issues of Islam.

Specifically, this module will help you to:

• Recognize the roots and development of the Islam faith in the world.
• Analyze the core teachings of Islam (Five Pillars), and its impact on Muslims
belief and practices.
• Appreciate our Muslim brothers and sisters as equal in worshipping and
believing God.

Let us start your journey in learning more on the belief and

religion of Islam. I am sure you are ready and excited to
answer the Pretest. Smile and cheer up!

PRETEST
Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer and write it on a separate sheet of
paper.
1. What is the most common known symbol for the religion of Islam?
a. Star of David c. Lotus Flower
b. Cross d. Crescent Moon and Star
2. Who is the last and only prophet recognized by the Islamic faith?
a. Jesus Christ c. Abraham
b. Mohammad d. Siddhartha Gautama
3. What do you call the great ancient monument/structure that can be seen
in Mecca and is a very important place of worship for Muslims?
a. Kaaba c. Walls of Jericho
b. Synagogue d. Tower of Babylon
4. What word/phrase is not associated to the term ISLAM?
a. Religion c. Terrorism
b. Peace d. Life of Submission

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5. It means, giving Alms to the poor. It belongs to one of the core teachings of
Islam.
a. Zakat c. Hajj
b. Salah d. Saum
6. What do we call the Holy Scriptures of the Islam?
a. Bible c. Torah
b. Quran d. Tripitaka
7. “Shahada” or also known as the Muslim’s declaration of faith, confesses
that_______________
a. There is no other God than Allah and Mohammed is his only prophet
b. There is no other God than the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit
c. The world is full of sufferings and the cause of sufferings is desire
d. There is God and his name is Allah, his prophets are Mohammad,
Abraham and the messiah
8. What do you call the place of worship for the Muslims?
a. Mosque c. Synagogue
b. Cathedral d. Temple
9. During the 9th month of the Islam calendar, strict fasting is observed from
sunrise to sunset. What do you call this Muslim tradition?
a. Holy Month of Islam c. Ramadan
b. Feast of the Muslims d. Saum
10. It is a must for Muslims to at least once in their life travel and take a
pilgrimage to their holy land called ____________
a. Mecca c. Palestine
b. Jerusalem d. Canaan

Great, you finished answering the questions. You may request your
facilitator to check your work. Congratulations and keep on learning!

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 LOOKING BACK TO YOUR LESSON

I CONNECT -Direction: Construct a meaningful sentence using the three words

available on each item.

Jesus, Messiah,
Christianity

Jesus,Jews,
Crucifixion

Judaism,
Christianity,
Abraham

BRIEF INTRODUCTION
ISLAM
Islam, is a major world religion (2nd Largest in the world) promulgated by
the Prophet Muhammad in the Arabian Peninsula in the 7th century CE. The
Arabic term Islam, literally means “surrender,” illuminates the fundamental
religious idea of Islam—that the believer (called a Muslim, from the active particle
of Islam) accepts surrender to the will of Allah (in Arabic, Allāh: God). Allah is
viewed as the sole God—creator, sustainer, and restorer of the world. The will of
Allah, to which human beings must submit, is made known through
the sacred scriptures, the Qurʾān (often spelled Koran/Quran in English), which
Allah revealed to his messenger, Muhammad. Islam is usually symbolized today by
a crescent moon and a star though Muslims hold no sacred meanings behind it.
(Source: Brittanica.com)
In this module, we will discuss the brief history of Islam and its foundation,
its core teachings and have an insider look on how Muslims lives within their faith
as the follower of God.

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DISCUSSIONS

Lesson
The Foundations of
1 Islam

Legacy of Mohammed
Islam began with the Prophet Muhammad. (Mohammed). Islam means
"surrender" and its central idea is a surrendering to the will of God. Its central
article of faith is that "There is no god but God and Muhammad is his messenger".
Followers of Islam are called Muslims.
Muslims believe that they are following in the
same tradition as the Judeo-Christian figures
Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus who
they believe were significant prophets before
Muhammad

Great Mosque at Damascus (Source: Khan Academy. R Lewis

Muhammad was born in 570 C.E. in Mecca, and his early life was
unremarkable. He married a wealthy widow named Khadija who was 15 years older
and his employer. Around 610 C.E., Muhammad had his first religious experience,
where he was instructed to recite by the Angel Gabriel. After a period of
introspection and self-doubt, Muhammad accepted his role as God’s prophet and
began to preach word of the one God, or Allah in Arabic. His first convert was his
wife.
Muhammad's divine recitations form the Qur'an and are organized into
books (surahs) and verses (ayat). Because these revelations focused on a form of
monotheism considered threatening to Mecca's ruling tribe (the Quraysh), which
Muhammad was a part of, the early Muslims faced significant persecution.
Eventually in 622, Muhammad and his followers fled Mecca for the city of Yathrib,
which is known as Medina today, where his community was welcomed. This event
is known as the Hijra, or emigration. 622, the year of the Hijra (A.H.), marks the
beginning of the Muslim calendar, which is still in use today.
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 One of Muhammad's first actions was to purge the Kaaba of all of its idols
(before this, the Kaaba was a major site of pilgrimage for the polytheistic religious
traditions of the Arabian Peninsula and contained numerous idols of pagan gods).
The Kaaba is believed to have been built by Abraham (or Ibrahim as he is known in
Arabic) and his son, Ishmael. The Arabs claim descent from Ishmael, the son of
Abraham and Hagar. The Kaaba then became the most important center for
pilgrimage in Islam.
In 632, Muhammad died in Medina. Muslims believe that he was the final
in a line of prophets, which included Moses, Abraham, and Jesus.
From the very beginning of Islam, Muhammad had inculcated a sense of
brotherhood and a bond of faith among his followers, both of which helped to develop
among them a feeling of close relationship that was accentuated by their experiences
of persecution as a nascent community in Mecca.
When the Prophet migrated to Medina, his preaching was soon accepted, and
the community-state of Islam emerged. During this early period, Islam acquired its
characteristic ethos as a religion uniting in itself both the spiritual and temporal
aspects of life and seeking to regulate not only the individual’s relationship to God
(through conscience) but human relationships in a social setting as well. Thus, there
is not only an Islamic religious institution but also an Islamic law, state, and other
institutions governing society.
The Five Pillars of Islam
Many aspects of religious practice in Islam emerged and were codified after
its expansion. The religious practice of Islam, which literally means "to submit to
God", is based on tenets that are known as the Five Pillars, to which all members of
the Islamic community, should adhere.

1. The Profession of Faith— the Shahada

The Profession of Faith, the shahada, is the most basic expression of
Islamic beliefs. It simply states that “There is no God but God and Muhammad is his
prophet.” It underscores the monotheistic nature of Islam. It is an extremely popular
phrase in Arabic calligraphy and appears in numerous manuscripts and religious
buildings.
2. Daily Prayers—Salat/Salah
Muslims are expected to pray five times a day. This does not mean that they need to
attend a mosque to pray; rather, the salat/salah, or the daily prayer, should be
recited five times a day. Muslims can pray anywhere; however, they are meant to

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pray towards Mecca. On Friday, many Muslims attend a mosque near midday to pray
and to listen to a sermon, khutba.
3. Alms-Giving—Zakat
The giving of alms is the third pillar. Although not defined in the Qu’ran, Muslims
believe that they are meant to share their wealth with those less fortunate in their
community of believers.
4. Fasting during Ramadan—Saum
During the holy month of Ramadan, the ninth month in the Islamic calendar,
Muslims are expected to fast from dawn to dusk. While there are exceptions made
for the sick, elderly, and pregnant, all are expected to refrain from eating and
drinking during daylight hours.
5. Pilgrimage to Mecca—Hajj
All Muslims who are able are required to make the pilgrimage to Mecca and the
surrounding holy sites at least once in their lives. Pilgrimage focuses on visiting the
Kaaba and walking around it seven times. Pilgrimage occurs in the 12th month of
the Islamic Calendar.
Essay by Dr. Elizabeth Macaulay-Lewis- Khan Academy

Sacred Places and Days

The most sacred place for Muslims is the Kaʿbah (Kaaba) sanctuary at
Mecca, the object of the annual pilgrimage. It is much more than a mosque; it is
believed to be the place where the heavenly bliss and power touches the earth
directly. According to Muslim tradition, the Kaʿbah was built by Abraham.

The Mosque
The general religious life of Muslims is centered on the mosque. Back in the
days the mosque was the center of all community life, and it remains so in many
parts of the Islamic world to this day. Small mosques are usually supervised by the
imam (one who administers the prayer service) himself. -most mosques are private
and are run by the local community, although increasingly some of the larger ones
have been manage by the government specially in Western Asia.

Holy days
The Muslim calendar (based on the lunar year) dates from the emigration
(hijrah) of the Prophet from Mecca to Medina in 622. The two festive days in the year
are the Eids (ʿīds), Eid al-Fitr, which celebrates the end of the month of Ramadan,

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and Eid al-Adha (the feast of sacrifice), which marks the end of the hajj. Because of
the crowds, Eid prayers are offered either in very large mosques or on
specially consecrated grounds.

ACTIVITIES
1. Prayer Analysis
Objective: Understand more the core teachings of Islam through their
prayer
Directions:
1. Recite the Prayer- Al Fatinah- (the opening of Quran) with all the
intentions to pray and talk to God.
2. Analyze and reflect on the prayer through answering the following
guide questions.

GUIDE QUESTIONS
1. What did the prayer talk about?
2. What is its message to God?
3. If you are a member of other religious group- do you pray with the
same intent as to the prayer? Explain
4. Do you believe that you and our Muslim brothers are praying to the
same God? Explain

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 2. As-Salaam-Alaikum, (Peace be Unto You)
Objective: Have an introspect on the Five Pillars of Islam as shown on the life of
Muslims
Direction: Conduct an interview/watch a documentary (depends on the
availability) about how Muslims live their daily life as being guided by the Five
Pillars of Islam
THOUGHTS TO PONDER DURING THE ACTIVITY
a. Are they really that strict in following the five pillars?
b. What are the effects to them, (Physical and Spiritual) if they follow or not the
Five Pillars of Islam?
c.Aside from the Five Pillars of Islam, cite/ask at least 3 more practices that
Muslims perform or make in the name of their religion

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Five Ws and H Chart of Islam
Directions: Considering the knowledge you have acquired in this lesson, identify
names, terms, date and other information you could list to fill the five Ws and H
chart below. Use the information you have listed to write any of the following as
your final output for this lesson:

1) News Paper Article

2) Flyer or advertisement
3) Diary or Journal Entry
4) Comic Strip
5) Infographic

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 REMEMBER
• Islam – is a monotheistic and Abrahamic religion. Islam literally means
‘surrender’ and often associated with peace
• Muslims- is the term used to address the people believing and practicing Islam
as their religion
• Allah – The name of the God of Islam
• Mohammad – the last and the only prophet of Islam whom Allah entrusted
his teachings to, for the people.
• Qur’an – is the sacred scriptures of Islam where all the teachings of Allah is
written
• Mosque – the place of worship for the Muslims
• Crescent moon and Star– the most common symbol used for Islam though it
is mostly believe that it has no religious or sacred basis to it.
• Imam – a person/priest that carried out religious ceremonies and teachings
of Islam
• Mecca – a holy place/city of pilgrimage for Muslims.
• Kaaba- a place of sanctuary/structure in Mecca that is the center of the
Muslims pilgrimage in their holy land. Believed to be built by Abraham.
• The Five Pillars – The religious practices of Islam as to which all of its
members must submit.

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 • Ramadan- The 9th month of the Islamic calendar that observed by the Muslim
community as the month of Fasting, Prayer and Reflection
• Eid al-Fit’r – Islamic feast day that celebrates the end of Ramadan
• Eid al-Adha- (Feast of Sacrifice) Celebrates the end of Hajj

POST TEST

Directions: Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen
letter on a separate sheet of paper.

1. During the 9th month of the Islam calendar, strict fasting is observed from
sunrise to sunset. What do you call this Muslim tradition?
a. Holy Month of Islam c. Feast of Sacrifice
b. Feast of the Muslims d. Ramadan
2. What word/phrase is not associated to the term ISLAM?
a. Religion c. Terrorism
b. Peace d. Life of Submission
3. “Shahada” or also known as the Muslim’s declaration of faith, confesses
that_______________
a. There is no other God than the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit.
b. There is no other God than Allah and Mohammed is his prophet.
c. The world is full of sufferings and the cause of sufferings is desire.
d. There is God and his name is Allah, and also known as Mohammed.
4. It means, prayer in the direction of their holy land. It belongs to one of the core
teachings of Islam.
a. Zakat c. Hajj
b. Salah d. Saum
5. It is a must for Muslims to at least once in their life travel and take a pilgrimage
to their holy land called ____________
a. Mecca c. Palestine
b. Jerusalem d. Canaan

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6. What is the most common known symbol for the religion of Islam?
a. Star of David c. Lotus Flower
b. Cross d. Crescent Moon and Star
7. Who is the last and only prophet recognized by the Islamic faith?
a. Jesus Christ c. Abraham
b. Mohammad d. Siddhartha Gautama
8. What do we call the officiating priest of the Islam?
a. Bishop c. Monk
b. Pastor d. Imam
9. What do you call the great ancient monument/structure that can be seen in
Mecca and is a very important place of worship for Muslims?
a. Kaaba c. Walls of Jericho
b. Synagogue d. Tower of Babylon
10. It is a Muslim holiday that is celebrated to mark the end of their Month long
fasting and prayers?
a. Hijad c. Eid Al- Fitr
b. Baptismal d. Eid Al- Adha

Lesson Islam Sectarianism and

The Muslim World
2 Today

EXPECTATIONS

You will examine the brief history, core teachings, fundamental beliefs,
practices, and related issues of Islam.

Specifically, this module will help you to

• Discover the two main subdivision of Islam and the history behind their
separation
• Analyze how contemporary issues and events shape the image of Islam in our
present society

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 • Create an understanding with other people despite the difference in religions
and belief.

PRETEST
Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer and write it on a separate sheet of
paper.
1. After the death of Mohammad, What is the greatest dilemma of the Muslims
during that time?
a. Where will they bury the remains of Mohammad
b. How will they spread the religion around the world
c. Who will be the successor of Mohammad as the leader of the faith
d. What kind of prayer will they offer to the dead body of Mohammad

2. Who is the Father in Law of Mohammad that is elected and assumes the
traditional Islamic leadership after his death?
a. Ali Al Sachz
b. Abu Bakr
c. Ali Abdul
d. Husan Husyn
3. It is the movement of people going from one place to another that played a
great role in spreading the Islamic faith around the world
a. Migration c. Conquest
b. Terrorism d. Exploration
4. Islam believes and worships one God. This means it is a ___________ religion.
a. monotheistic c. theistic
b. polytheistic d. atheistic
5. The Islamic schism that happened after the death of Mohammad gave birth to
two major Islamic group known as
a. Sunni and Protestant c. Shia and Orthodox
b. Sunni and Shia d. Shia and Sha ria

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Direction: TRUE OR FALSE- Write TRUE if the statement is correct or change the
underlined word/s if it’s not.
1. The Adage “Islam is one, Muslims are many” refers to the diversity in the
Muslim community and their way to tell people not to fear the religion
because of somebody else’s act of violence.
2. Islam as a religion is the slowest in terms of growth.
3. The two major group of Islam co-existed for centuries in peace before their
recent activities. It proves that their struggle is not because of their religion
4. It’s correct to discriminate and promote violence against Muslims in general
because of their religious ties to some terrorist/radical group.
5. The long and running civil war in Syria, is because of the Islamic Schism
fueled by political and economic interest

LOOKING BACK TO YOUR LESSON

WORD ASSOCIATION

Direction: Fill up the chart with four words that can be directly associated with the
word/phrases given in each item

Ex. Jesus Christ a. Messiah b. Crucified c. Son of God d. Christianity

1. Shahada
2.Monotheisim
3.Pilgrimage
to Mecca

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 BRIEF INTRODUCTION

Islam Sectarianism and Contemporary Issues

In the previous lesson you have learned the brief history of the foundation of
Islam, the role of Mohammad in promulgating the faith especially in the Arabian
Peninsula and the basic tenants of its faith; the five pillars of Islam.
You also somehow have a peek of what life is revolving around the faith and
doctrines of Islam. How their beliefs impacted their way of living and how traditions
shape their entire Muslim community.
In this module, we will continue our discussion on Islam to advance your
understanding in its general divisions, and common contemporary issues.

DISCUSSIONS
Lesson
Islam Secularization and
2 the Muslim World Today

Islam Sectarianism (Brief History)

Despite the notion of a unified and consolidated community, as taught by
the Prophet Muhammad, serious differences arose within the Muslim community
immediately after his death. According to the Sunnis—the traditionalist faction
whose followers now constitute the majority branch of Islam—the Prophet had
designated no successor. Thus, the Muslims at Medina decided to elect a chief. Two
of Muhammad’s fathers-in-law, who were highly respected early converts as well as
trusted lieutenants, prevailed upon the Medinans to elect a leader who would be
accepted by the Quraysh, Muhammad’s tribe, and the choice fell upon Abū Bakr,
father of the Prophet’s favored wife, ʿĀʾishah. All of this occurred before the Prophet’s
burial.
According to the Shiʿah (Shite or Shia), however, the Prophet had
designated as his successor his son-in-law ʿAlī ibn Abī Ṭālib, husband of his

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daughter Fāṭimah and father of his only surviving grandsons, Ḥasan and Ḥusayn.
His preference was general knowledge. Yet, while ʿAlī and the Prophet’s closest
kinsmen were preparing the body for burial, Abū Bakr, ʿUmar, and Abū ʿUbaydah,
from Muhammad’s companions in the Quraysh tribe, met with the leaders of the
Medinans and agreed to elect the aging Abū Bakr as the successor (khalīfah, hence
“caliph”) of the Prophet. ʿAlī and his kinsmen were dismayed but agreed for the sake
of unity to accept the fait accompli because ʿAlī was still young. After the murder
of ʿUthmān, the third caliph, ʿAlī was invited by the Muslims at Medina to accept the
caliphate. Thus, ʿAli became the fourth caliph (656–661), but the disagreement
over his right of succession brought about a major schism in Islam, between
the Shiʿah—those loyal to ʿAlī—and the Sunni “traditionalists.” Although
their differences were in the first instance political, arising out of the
question of leadership, theological differences developed over time.

Today, about 85 percent of the approximately 1.6 billion Muslims

around the world are Sunni, while 15 percent are Shia, according to an estimate by
the Council on Foreign Relations. While Shia represent the majority of the population
in Iran, Iraq, Bahrain and Azerbaijan, and a plurality in Lebanon, Sunnis are the
majority in more than 40 other countries, from Morocco to Indonesia.

The Sunni –Shia divide into the

21st Century

There are identified three key

milestones that would sharpen
Sunni-Shia divisions by the end of
the 20th century. First came the rise
Of the Safavid dynasty in the 16th
Shia-Sunni map
Reprinted from 'The Shia Revival' by Vali Nasr. Copyright 2006 by
Vali Nasr. With permission of the publisher, W.W. Norton & Co.
century, which transformed Iran
(through force) from a Sunni center
into the Shia stronghold of the Middle East. In the early 20th century, the victorious
Allies divided the territory held by the former Ottoman Empire after World War I,
cutting through centuries-old religious and ethnic communities in the process.
Finally, in 1979, the Islamic Revolution in Iran produced a radical brand of Shia
Islam that would clash violently with Sunni conservatives in Saudi Arabia and
elsewhere in the decades to follow.
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on both sides of the divide, sectarian tensions intensified in the early 21st century,
especially amid the upheavals caused by two Persian Gulf Wars, the chaos that
followed the U.S.-backed ouster of Saddam Hussein’s Sunni regime in Iraq, and the
mass uprisings across the region that began with the Arab Spring in 2011.
Sunni-Shia divisions would fuel a long-running civil war in Syria, fighting in
Lebanon, Iran, Iraq, Yemen and elsewhere, and terrorist violence on both sides. A
common thread in most of these conflicts is the ongoing battle between Sunni Saudi
Arabia and Shia Iran for influence in the oil-rich Middle East and surrounding
regions. Despite the long-running nature of the Sunni-Shia divide, the fact that the
two sects coexisted in relative peace for many centuries suggests their struggles may
have less to do with religion than with wealth and power.

The Muslim World Today

Muslims today listen to and interpret the
divine word of the Quran, and strive to live
their lives according to the sharī‘ah and a
diverse set of ritual practices. Today in the
post-colonial era, the Muslim world is
expanding and experiencing the challenges of
both resurgence and worldwide migration.
Whereas in the twentieth century Islam had played an important role in the
development of nation states in the Islamic world, in the last few decades certain
groups have begun interpreting Islam as a transnational ideology in ways that
undermine the nation state. Some of these groups such as al- Qaeda, Boko Haram,
and the Islamic State in Syria and the Levant (ISIL) have dominated global headlines
with terrorist acts perpetrated against Muslims and non-Muslims alike. They
typically conceive of the world in terms of a “clash of civilizations,” in which they
serve as the vanguard of Islam against an unjust, corrupting, and materialistic West,
although individual reasons for joining such groups vary widely. Their actions have
been roundly condemned by governments, religious groups (including most
Muslims), and citizens across the globe, though many urge attention to the
conditions that have given rise to these groups, including the legacies of colonialism,
the lingering tensions between Israel and Palestine, and the negative consequences
of globalization.
Muslims of every sect, nationality, and school of jurisprudence are
represented in regions throughout the world, together creating the the faith. In the

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United States, recent immigrants of all backgrounds mix with second and third
generation American Muslims, converts from other faiths, and an African American
Muslim community with historic roots that go back to transatlantic slavery. This
mixing is encouraging the growth of a uniquely American expression of Islam, which
in turn mixes with other expressions as ideas, opinions, and knowledge is
exchanged—an experience as true of Islam today as it was in the age of Islamic
empires.
Despite the myriad political, social, cultural, economic and other challenges
faced by Muslims today, the “Muslim world” continues to expand; Islam is the world’s
fastest growing religion. The adage, “Islam is one, Muslims are many” is clearly
evident. Muslims of every sect, nationality, and school of jurisprudence are
represented in regions throughout the world

ACTIVITIES
Article Analysis Worksheet
Objective: examine different contemporary issues of Islam
Directions: Research a news/editorial article that is connected to Islam or Muslims
and answer the worksheet below

Title of the Article

Date
Author/Source
CONTENT:
1.What particular event/issue is written in the article?

ANALYSIS.

1.Give three points/opinions of the author about the issue/topic

a.

b.

c.

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that you can relate about the article. Explain
a.

b.

c.

REACTIONS/SUMMARY
1.What do you think the readers thought/felt about the article?

2.Write a 2 sentence reflection about the article

2. Peace Campaign (Suggested supplemental activity)

Objective: Promote peace and discourage discrimination and violence
caused by the difference in religions and belief
Direction: Using different media platforms, create a campaign that would
advocate Peace, Love and Unity, Similarities over Differences, and anti-
violence and discrimination.

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 CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING
Rubric for the Symbol
10 Answer thoroughly discusses the idea of the ISLAM in my Eyes
points symbol and provides examples and
Directions: Since the Crescent moon and
supporting details relating to it. Provides
appropriate conclusion/reflection star is not officially the symbol for Islam,
8 points The explanation is mostly clear and includes
several relevant supporting details and/or on a separate sheet of paper, Create your
examples
6 points The explanation is clear but lacks some own symbol of Islam based on your
supporting details and/or examples.
learning in this lesson. Kindly write a 3 to
4 points The explanation is unclear and lacks several
supporting details and/or examples 5 sentence paragraph that would explain
2 points The explanation is mostly unclear. No
examples or supporting details provided. the details in your symbols and why did
0 point The explanation has nothing to do with the
question. Answer fails to use the given
you decide to use it as such.
criteria.

REMEMBER
• Sunni- a branch of Islam, considered to be more traditionalist and conservative
• Shia/Shitte- another main branch of Islam, mostly recognize by their radical ideology
• Abu Bakar- Father in Law of Mohammad, believed by the Sunni Muslim as the
rightful successor of Mohammad after his death
• Ali ibn- Son in law of Mohammad and believed by the Shia Muslims to be the
successor of Mohammad after his death.
• The World’s fastest growing religion today is ISLAM
• Islam is one, Muslims are many- An adage meant to point out that even if Muslims
share the same religion, they still differ in some of their faith and belief especially in
this modern era
• Terrorism- is the unlawful act of violence that is tagged to some of the extremist
Muslim group in the world.
• Jihad- Muslim’s act of declaring war in the name of their God.

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POST TEST
Direction: TRUE OR FALSE- Write TRUE if the statement is correct or change the
underlined word/s if it’s not.
1. It’s not correct to discriminate and promote violence against Muslims in
general because of their religious ties to some terrorist/radical group.
2. The Adage “Islam is one, Muslims are many” refers to the diversity in the
Muslim community and their way to tell people not to fear the religion
because of somebody else’s act of violence.
3. The long and running civil war in Syria, is because of the Islamic Schism
fueled by political and economic interest
4. Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world
5. The two major group of Islam co-existed for centuries in peace before their
recent activities. It proves that their struggle is mainly because of their
religion
Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer and write it on a separate sheet of
paper.
1. Who is the Father in Law of Mohammad who is elected and assumes the
traditional Islamic leadership after his death?
a. Ali Al Sachz
b. Abu Bakr
c. Ali Abdul
d. Husan Husyn
2. After the death of Mohammad, What is the greatest dilemma of the Muslims
during that time?
a. Where will they bury the remains of Mohammad
b. How will they spread the religion around the world
c. Who will be the successor of Mohammad as the leader of the faith
d. What kind of prayer will they offer to the dead body of Mohammad
3. Islam believes and worships one God. This means it is a ___________ religion.
a. monotheistic b. theistic
c. polytheistic d. atheistic
4. The Islamic schism that happened after the death of Mohammad gave birth to
two major Islamic group known as
a. Sunni and Protestant b. Shia and Orthodox
c. Sunni and Shia d. Shia and Sha ria
5. It is the movement of people going from one place to another that played a
great role in spreading the Islamic faith around the world
a. Migration b. Conquest
c. Terrorism d. Exploration

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 REFERENCES

Online Sources

Khan Academy: Introduction to Islam

https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-history/introduction-
cultures-religions-apah/islam-apah/a/introduction-to-islam-2

Brittanica.com- Foundations of Islam

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Islam#ref69137

History.com Sunni and Shia Divide

https://www.history.com/news/sunni-shia-divide-islam-muslim

ReligionFacts.com Islam

http://www.religionfacts.com/Islam

Harvard.Edu. – Muslim World Today

https://rlp.hds.harvard.edu/religions/islam/resurgence-and-migration-
muslim-world-today

Books:
Cornejo, Nigel L., et al. Fundamentals of World Religions. MaxCor Publishing
House, Inc., 2019
Serapio, Maria Perpetua Arcilla. Introduction to World Religions for Senior
High School. Mindshapers Co., Inc.
Authors: Mary Dorothy DL. Jose and Jerome A. Ong- Introduction to world
religion and belief systems… 2019 Vibal Publishing

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 Acknowledgements

Writer: Jeriel G. Apurillo

Editor: Amalia C. Solis - EPS
Reviewers: Gener Irinco, Paciano B. Ferrer ,Alejandrino C. Alac
(content), Virginia Pike (language)
Management Team: Maria Magdalena M. Lim-Schools Division
Superintendent-Manila, Aida H. Rondilla-Chief Education Supervisor
Lucky S. Carpio-EPS and Lady Hannah C. Gillo, Librarian II-LRMS

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 REFLECTIVE LEARNING SHEET
Name ____________________________________________ Grade and Section ___________
School: ______________________ Date: _____________ Subj. Teacher: _______________

Quarter: 1 Module No.: 6 Week No.: 1

MELC: Examine the brief history, core teachings, fundamental beliefs,

practices, and related issues of Islam.

Objectives: to critically and accurately answer the questions below as a manifestation

of essential understanding of the recently concluded lesson

Directions: Now that you are through in this lesson, the foundation of Islam and its
core teachings, try to answer the following questions as far as you can recall.

1. Who is Mohammad? Try to list words as possible as you can to describe him
and choose one from your list which you think best describe him in light of
the foundation of Islam.

MOHAMMAD

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
2. How did Mohammad envision the Islamic community to prosper? Do you
think it’s happening today? Explain
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
3. How the five Pillars of Islam reflects the way the Muslims adore their
religion?
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
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 REFLECTIVE LEARNING SHEET
Name ____________________________________________ Grade and Section ___________
School: ______________________ Date: _____________ Subj. Teacher: _______________

Quarter: Module No.: 6 Week No.: 2

MELC: Examine the brief history, core teachings, fundamental beliefs,

practices, and related issues of Islam.
Objectives: to critically and accurately answer the questions below as a
manifestation of essential understanding of the recently concluded lesson.
Directions: Read and answer the following questions. You may consult other
sources of information or interview a Muslim for the relevant answers to this
activity.
1. How does the act of terrorism affect the way Muslims live today in their
respective communities?
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
2. What is the significance of migration to the growth of Islam around the
world?
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
3. Explain; “Islam is One, Muslims are Many”
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
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 ANSWER KEY

Lesson 1 Lesson 2
PRETEST POSTTEST PRETEST POSTTEST
1. d 1. d 1. c 1.true
2. b 2. c 2. b 2.true
3. a 3. b 3. a 3.true
4. c 4. b 4. a 4.true
5. a 5. a 5. b 5.False
6. b 6. d 6. true (power/politics)
7. a 7. b 7. false (Fastest 6.b
8. a 8. d Growing 7.c
9. c 9. a religion) 8.a
10. a 10. c 8. True 9.c
9. False ( Not 10.a
Correct)
10.True

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