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Rise of Islam
Where
arabia
Before Islam
arrived
The people of Arabia
known as Arabs believed
in many gods. They had
contact with monotheism.
Founder of Islam
Muhammad
When
610 ad
Details about
MuhammAd
-was an Arab merchant from
Mecca in Arabia.
-Became very interested in
religion.
-He had contact with Jews
and Christians.
MuhaMMad’s Vision
At the age of 40, while
meditating in a cave outside
of Mecca, the Angel Gabriel
spoke to him, and told him
he was to be a messenger of
God.
Holy book
Qur’an
written in Arabic,
So the language
Spread with Islam
Arabic word for God
allah
Muhammad tries
to spread his word
-First in Mecca, but fails. He is
forced to leave, his life was
threatened!
-Goes to Medina, and is
successful, gains many
followers.
Followers of islam
Muslims
What did Muhammad
eventually do?
He returned to Mecca with
his “army” of followers, and
was successful spreading
Islam there in 630 AD.
632 ad
Muhammad dies, but
Islam had spread
Across Arabia.
The Five Pillars
of Islam
1.
State the Creed: There is
No God but Allah, and
Muhammad is his messenger.
2.
Must Pray 5 times a day,
facing Mecca.
3.
Alms giving: Must
Give to charity.
4.
Must fast from sun
up to sun down
during the holy
month of Ramadan
5. The Hajj: Muslims
must go on the
pilgrimage to Mecca
at least once in their
their life.
The ka’aba
The sacred shrine
of Islam located in
Mecca.
The ka’aba
Jihad
The inner struggle of all
Muslims.
Later, viewed as a Holy
War to defend Islam from
the infidels (nonbelievers).
Split within Islam
-Issue: Who could be
The Successor to the
Prophet Muhammad?
Sunni Muslims (83%)
shi’a (shi’iTe) MusliMs (16%)
They have often fought!
Similarities with
Judaism & Christianity
-one god
-Believe in some of
the same ProPhets
Key difference
Muslims believe Muhammad
was the last great Prophet
of God.
Jews & Christians DO NOT
believe Muhammad was a
Prophet.
Islam Today
nd
-2
most followed
Religion in the world,
Behind Christianity.
-IT is the fastest
growing religion
today.