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The Rise of Islam
The Rise of Islam
• The life of Muhammad.
• Born in the city of Mecca, 570 CE
• Muhammad ibn Abd Allah name at birth.
Muhammad’s Early Years
• Mecca was busy, crowded marketplace, filled
with residents and nomads.
• Both parents were dead by age 6. Lived
briefly with his grandfather, but he passed as
well.
• Adopted by his uncle, Abu Talib. Talib was the
leader Hashim Clan. One of many clans
making up separate Arabic tribes. Sound
familiar?
Muhammad’s Early Years
• It is believed that as a young adult
Muhammad worked as a camel driver. He
traveled the Arabian Peninsula with his uncle,
making contact with various cultures and
religions, including Judaism and Christianity.
Because idol worship had come to dominate
Mecca, this contact was important.
Muhammad’s Early Years
• At the age of twenty-five, Muhammad was
working for a widow named Khadijah who was
a wealthy merchant. Though he was much
younger, she admired his intelligence and
maturity so much that she proposed to him.
They married, and in the fifteen years which
followed, Muhammad lived in affluence. He
continued traveling, encountering different
faiths and customs.
Muhammad’s Early Years
• But riches did not satisfy Muhammad. In
Mecca, powerful merchants controlled both
the flow of goods and the religious life. As the
gap between the rich and the poor widened,
Muhammad began to question his life and the
world around him.
• For reference, click here.
Muhammad’s Revelation
• During one such night, Muslims believe that the angel
Gabriel appeared before him. Gabriel grabbed hold of
Muhammad and ordered him to recite some words. He
did so, and as he fled the cave in fear, he heard the
angel say, "Oh, Muhammad, you are the messenger of
God, and I am Gabriel.
• Muhammad openly declared that there was only one
God. He called on Meccans to reject their idols. Though
monotheism was shared by Jews and Christians, its
introduction into Mecca troubled the ruling class. As
Muhammad's followers increased, so did the unease
among his opposition.
Angel Gabriel
• Angel of Death & Destruction.
• Who is Arch Angel Gabriel?
20 QUESTIONS
Concept of Islam
• "Worship is an all inclusive term for all that
God loves of external and internal sayings
and actions of a person.”
• worship is everything one says or does for the
pleasure of Allah
• "Seeking knowledge for one hour is better
than praying for seventy years."
Concept of Islam
• "Receiving your friend with a smile is a type of
charity, helping a person to load his animal is a
charity and putting some water in your
neighbor's bucket is a charity."
• It is worth noting...
Islamic Divisions
• Shiite’s vs Sunni’s
• What is the difference?
• Comparison Chart
5 Pillars of Islam
• The 'Five Pillars' of Islam are the foundation
of Muslim life:
• Faith or belief in the Oneness of God and the
finality of the prophethood of Muhammad
• Establishment of the daily prayers
• Concern for and almsgiving to the needy
• Self-purification through fasting
• The pilgrimage to Mecca for those who are
able.
5 Pillars of Islam
• Quick reference link to the 5 Pillars of Islam.
• In your own words, explain what each means
to you. How would you go about fulfilling
each Pillar if you were Muslim?
Spread of Islam
Spread of Islam
• Larger Map
• On page 380 in your textbook, you can se how
fast the Islamic empire grew.
• What is a caliph?
• First four were Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, and
Ali. Each ruled from Medina.
• OR called Madinah.
Spread of Islam
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