Workshop 13: Islam 1: Peace by Surrender Part of Building Bridges In This Section Introduction From Building Bridges Living life where you're remembering God intentionally, consciously, just changes everything. Spiritual Preparation From Building Bridges One challenge of facilitating a group exploring Islam is to stay grounded in order to guide the group to do the same.... Welcoming and Entering From Building Bridges Materials for Activity Images of Muslim art from the Arab world Preparation for Activity Visit Stock Photos or Google Images and print a few Arabic or... Opening From Building Bridges Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle, lighter or LED/battery-operated candle Newsprint, markers, and tape Several copies of ... Activity 1: Story - The Life of Muhammad From Building Bridges Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "The Life of Muhammad" A world map or globe Preparation for Activity Read the story so you will ... Activity 2: The Five Pillars of Islam From Building Bridges Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, Pillars Scissors Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Copy Handout 1, Pilla... Activity 3: Hajj From Building Bridges Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Writing paper and pens/pencils Preparation for Activity Consider lifelong goals (spiritual or otherwise... Activity 4: Fact Sheet From Building Bridges Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 2, Islam Fact Sheet Preparation for Activity Copy Handout 2 for all participants.... Activity 5: Time Line From Building Bridges Activity time: 3 minutes Materials for Activity Religions Time Line (Workshop 1) Sticky notes and fine point markers World map or globe Preparation for... Closing From Building Bridges Activity time: 2 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED/battery-operated candle Taking It Home handout Optional: Newsprint,... Leader Reflection and Planning From Building Bridges Review today's workshop with your co-leader. Did participants engage the subject with respect? Did participants bring specific expectations about or... Faith In Action: Wisdom from the Islamic World From Building Bridges Materials for Activity Computer with Internet access The text of the six Unitarian Universalist Sources Optional: Puppets or materials for making puppet... Alternate Activity 1: Engagement From Building Bridges Activity time: 90 minutes Preparation for Activity See general suggestions on Engagement in the program Introduction, under Implementation.... Alternate Activity 2: What We Say Matters From Building Bridges Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Writing paper and pens/pencils Preparation for Activity Practice saying "As salaam alaikum" (As sa-LAM... Alternate Activity 3: What's in a Name? From Building Bridges Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Writing paper and pens/pencils or calligraphy pens, ink, and paper A computer with Internet access or a... Taking It Home: Islam 1: Peace by Surrender From Building Bridges Living life where you're remembering God intentionally, consciously, just changes everything. The Life of Muhammad From Building Bridges Arabia in the sixth century was dangerous and chaotic. [Leader: On a map or globe, indicate Arabian Peninsula, sweeping over Turkey, Iran, Saudi Arabia,... Handout 1: Pillars From Building Bridges The Five Pillars are considered the most essential instructions from Muhammad for how to live as a Muslim. Loyal Muslims are expected to follow the Five... Handout 2: Islam Fact Sheet From Building Bridges Dates from: 622 CE in Mekka (in Saudi Arabia) Note: Muslims believe Islam is the only true religion and has no beginning; 622 CE is the date the Islamic... Leader Resource 1: Islam Background From Building Bridges The Islamic faith is in the news almost every day, yet it is widely misunderstood. Approximately 1.8 billion people, nearly one in four people on Earth,... Find Out More From Building Bridges The Internet offers enormous resources for exploring Islam. A good starting place may be the Islam and Islamic Studies Resources website provided by... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Building Bridges NEXT: Introduction Download all of Building Bridges (Word) to edit or print.