Download Make a prediction: How did Islam get started?

DO NOW:
(1)Think of major religions we have
studied. What generalizations can you
make about how they got started?
(2)Make a prediction: How did Islam get
started?
(3)Please write down everything you
remember about Islam (its history and
beliefs).
Muslim Civilizations
622-1629
1. The Rise of Islam  today’s lesson
Who was Muhammad
2. Building a Muslim
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how did
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lead to the
3. Muslim
Civilization’s
Age
rise and spread of Islam?
4. India’s Muslim Empires
5. The Ottoman and Safavid Empires
The Rise of Islam
• The religion of Islam began on the Arabian
Peninsula  followers called Muslims
• Arabian Peninsula is mostly desert (very harsh
climate)
• In 500s, was home to Arab tribes (pagan)
• Trading routes connected oasis towns
• Much warfare  competing for water, pasture
• Nomadic herders called Bedouins traveled
with their animals (camels, goats and sheep)
along trading routes in search of pastureland
Muhammed becomes a Prophet
• Born in oasis town of Mecca, around 570 C.E.
• Led caravans across the desert
• Became a successful merchant/trader
• Illiterate
• Married at 25 to Khadija
Muhammed
becomes a Prophet
• Went to meditate
in a cave
• Heard the voice of
angel Gabriel calling
him to be a messenger
of God!
Muhammed becomes a Prophet
 Angel Gabriel gives word of God to
Muhammed  he writes the Quran
 Khadija becomes first convert
 Islam means: “Submit to the will of God”
 Muslim means: “One who submits to God”
Medieval Quran
illuminated in
gold
Note the beautiful
geometric design
5 Pillars Activity
Exit Ticket (on your card):
• What are 3 things you learned
about Islam today?
• What is 1 idea that surprised you?
• What still confuses you?
The Hijra: A Turning Point?
In 622 C.E., Muhammed and his followers left for the
town of Medina
Journey known as  the Hijra (Mecca to Medina)
622 C.E. became the first year of the Muslim calendar
People of Medina welcomed Muhammed and converted
to Islam … formed Muslim community called “umma”
Islam united Arabs, even from different tribes and clans
Rules of Islam brought peace!
630 C.E. Muhammed conquered Mecca and destroyed
all the pagan idols of Mecca