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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.