Views of other faiths
-Pagans must convert or die
-Christians and Jews are free to practice as long as they pay taxes and don't rebel or blaspheme Islam
Problems with the U.S.
1. Support of Israel(Jews) vs Palestine(Muslims)
2. U.S.'s "loose morals"/materialism (class envy?)
3. "Corrupting" influence of U.S. media
Madrass- religious school in Saudi Arabia with anti-U.S. sediment
5 Pillars of Islam
1. Shahadah- proclamation of faith"There is no God but Allah and Muhammed is the messenger of Allah"
2. Salat- prayer 5 times a day facing toward Mecca
3. Zakat- charitable tax 2.5% of net worth annually goes to poor Muslims
4. Sawn/Ramadan- month of fasting during daylight and moderation at night time
5. Hajj/Pilgrimage- pilgrimage to Mecca once in ones lifetime
announcements: Interview/Service papers due monday 12-2