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ISLAM Basic Facts People who follow Islam are called Muslims. The Islamic name for God is Allah. Like Jews and Christians, Muslims are monotheistic. Muhammad The Prophet He was first a trader in Mecca then became a prophet (messenger of god). The Muslims thought of him as the last messenger of God. In the last 22 years of his life, he started receiving the word of god. These words were put in a book called Qur’an. Qur’an Is the central religious book for all Islam's. It’s the world finest piece of literature in the Arabic Language. Muslims finds this as a guideline and moral direction for mankind. Mecca Is the center of Islamic world and the birthplace of both the Prophet Muhammad and the religion he founded. According to Arabian Tradition Adam and Eve met at Mt. Arafat, near present day Mecca. Medina It’s the second holiest city in Islam. Its an Important city for the presence of AlMasjid al-Nabawi (The Mosque of the Prophet). A Mosque is a Muslim house of worship. The tomb of Muhammad later became part of the mosque. Jihad Is a religious duty of the Muslims. There is a lot of controversy to as what it means. It can either mean: Jihad Against the soul Jihad against shaytan (Satan) Jihad against the disbelievers and hypocrites Jihad against heretics, liars, and evil folk. Hijra? Is the famous migration Muhammad made from Mecca to Medina in order to escape religious persecution. Muhammad and his followers made this journey. It was a major turning point in Islam. 5 Pillars of Islam Islamic Women Islamic women had more rights then other women in that time. Women were active in religion, trade, and politics. Still women could not inherit and they had to obey a male figure. Abu Bakr Abu Bakr was Muhammad's father in law. Abu Bakr was an early convert to Islam. Shiite and Sunni Muslims Shiite Muslims believed that Muhammad had designated his son in law Ali to be his successor. Sunni Muslims believed that the inspiration comes from the example of Muhammad as recorded by his early followers.