Fatwa is a death sentence pronounced by a cleric.

All 5 pillars can be found in Pre-Islamic Religions
(1) Allah- pagan moon god
(2) Prayers- Pagans had same prayers
5x daily
(3) Charity- found in Zakat
(4) Ramadan- found in Zakat
(5) pilgramige to Mecca- found in Zakat

Sects of Islam
Sunnis (Sunna- "Tradition")
Followed Abu Bakr (M's Father-in- law
Based on written traditions
EX: Koran, Hadith, and Shuriah
85% of Muslims are Sunnis
Shi'ites (Followers of Ali)
Followed Ali (M's Cousin)
Based on clerical interpretation
10% of Muslims are Shi'ites
Sufis (Mystical Branch)
Make up 5% or less of Muslims
Islam Final test Monday, Dec. 9, @ 7:30 am to Thursday, December 12, @ 5:00 pm. Class Final Monday Dec. 9 2:00-3:50pm (Extra Credit. Worth a mid-term test in points) Multicultuarl Center is putting on a Hannaka and Ramadan Gathering on This Saturday.