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Unit: The Rise and Spread of Islam
Lesson Title: Islam Spreads in Arabia
(See textbook pages 63-64)
Let’s see what we remember so far about Arabia
and Islam.
What were the two main lifestyles in Arabia?
A. Sedentary and nomadic
B. Urban and suburban
C. Industrial and non-industrial
D. Hunter-gatherers and farmers
Where were the centers of trade in Arabia?
A. caravans B. towns C. mosques D. sand dunes
Because Arabia connects 3 continents, it is called a
A. Peninsula
B. Subcontinent
C. Crossroads
D. Isthmus
Can any one name the three continents?
Where was drinking water usually found in
Arabia?
A. under sand dunes
B. in the mountains
C. near the coasts
D. in oases
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all believe this
A. Muhammad heard and told the words of God.
B. Jesus was the Son of God.
C. There are many gods and goddesses.
D. There is only one God.
Which of the following is NOT an Islamic belief ?
A. Moses was a prophet
B. Jesus was the Son of God
C. Allah is the only God
D. Abraham was a prophet
Who is the most important Islamic prophet ?
A. Moses B. Jesus C. Abraham D. Muhammad
The Kaaba is a
A. religious shrine
B. marketplace
C. church
D. city
Now back to that prophet guy Muhammad and
how Islam took off…..
At first, Muhammad ‘s teachings challenged and
angered many Arabians for several reasons.
Many people at the time did not want to abandon their
“gods”.
Muhammad destroys the idols
of the many gods in the Kaaba.
Muhammad ‘s teachings challenged and angered
many Arabians:
Powerful merchants in Mecca feared they would
lose money if people stopped coming on
pilgrimages to worship the many “gods” at the
Kaaba because of Mohammad’s teachings.
Muhammad also challenged and angered many
Arabians because he taught that followers of Allah
would be part of a community where the rich and
poor were equal.
This teaching threatened rich people in Mecca.
Why would the rich be threatened?
So what happened to Muhammad
and his beliefs?
In class reading activity
Read “Islam Spreads in Arabia” on pages 63-64.
Answer these questions:
1. What was the Hegira?
2. What was a new rule of worship for Muslims?
3. How were Muhammad and his followers able to
return to Mecca?
It’s not easy being a prophet!
Prophets are often “social critics.”
Social critics tell people what needs to change to
make society better.
People often reject the message and get angry—
especially when a prophet says that all people in
society are equal.
Who would get angry about the idea
that all people are equal?
There was an American hero who was very
“prophetic.”
He challenged America to live up to the idea that all
Americans are equal (like Muhammad did for
Arabians in Mecca). This American (a Christian)
also led his people on marches for equality.
Many Americans became angry at him and the
people of his movement, like the people of Mecca
did toward Muhammad.
Can you name this American and
say what happened to him?
(Clue: his words are on our campus)
Review: Islam was not accepted at first. Muhammad
even had to escape to another city, Medina. This trip
to Medina is called the Hegira. Because it was so
important, Muhammad said this journey would begin
the Muslim calendar at year ZERO !
Today, Medina is an important religious city because it
is where Mohammad is buried. His grave is in the huge
church ( mosque) in this picture.
The Hegira was
A. Muhammad’s journey from Arabia to Mecca
B. Muhammad’s words and actions written down
C. The beginning of the Muslim calendar
D.The name of Muhammad’s wife
11. Medina is best known as a
A.Trade city
B. Tourist city
C. Religious city
D. Manufacturing city
Right Side Notebook Activity
Write a newspaper article about Muhammad’s
departure and return to Mecca in 630 (see page
63).
• Write a headline for the story.
• Cover the questions: who, what, where, when,
why and how regarding Muhammad’s return.
Write the Newspaper Headline
Remember the “5 W’s” in your story
Who (is the story about)?
What (did Muhammad do)?
Where (did he go and return to)?
When (did he go and return)?
Why (did he leave Mecca)?
Why or how (did he return to Mecca)?
Quote “
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Use page 63 in your textbook.