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Ch: 3.1-3.2 – Arabian Peninsula,Muhammad, and Islam

Ch: 3.1-3.2 – Arabian Peninsula,Muhammad, and Islam. EQ’s: 1. Describe the geography and lifestyle of the Arabian Peninsula. 2. What is Islam, how did it begin, and what is the importance of the books used in Muslim faith?. Location of Arabian Peninsula.

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Ch: 3.1-3.2 – Arabian Peninsula,Muhammad, and Islam

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  1. Ch: 3.1-3.2 – Arabian Peninsula,Muhammad, and Islam EQ’s: 1. Describe the geography and lifestyle of the Arabian Peninsula. 2. What is Islam, how did it begin, and what is the importance of the books used in Muslim faith?

  2. Location of Arabian Peninsula • Arid region of Southwest Asia between Red Sea, Persian Gulf

  3. Physical features and climate of the Arabian Peninsula • Mainly desert( over 75%) • Hot , dry daytimes & freezing temperatures at nights • Occasional Oases • Oasis = fertile area in desert where water springs up from the ground Picture of Oasis

  4. The Arabian Peninsula

  5. Life on the Arabian Peninsula • Herders, called Nomads or Bedouins, move from place to place seeking grazing land and water at Oases • Traded goods with other Nomads • Sometimes traveled through desert in Caravans, which is a group traveling together for safety

  6. What was life like on the Arabian Peninsula?

  7. Who was Muhammad?

  8. Muhammad • A religious, military, and political leader • While praying in cave, Muhammad claims to have received revelations, or visions, from angel Gabriel telling him he was the “Messenger of God” • Began to preach there was only 1 God, named Allah, all other gods must be rejected

  9. What is a Muslim?

  10. Muslims • People who believe in the teachings of Islam, religion started by Muhammad, are called Muslims

  11. Why did Muhammad and his followers migrate to Yathrib?

  12. Muhammad migrates to Yathrib • Early Muslims were persecuted in the city of Mecca • Muhammad and followers migrated, or moved to, Yathrib (which becomes Medina) 200 miles north • This migration is called the Hijrah

  13. What is Islam based on?

  14. Islam’s Foundations • Muhammad’s revelations formed Islam’s holy book called Qur’an, which is a major influence on Muslims’ lives • Also, follow the Sunnah, a book of Muhammad’s teachings on how to live Muslim faith through Muhammad’s example in daily life

  15. 5 Pillars of Islamic Faith Click here to watch a 4 minute video on the 5 Pillars of Islam

  16. What is the Shari’ah?

  17. The Shari’ah System of laws taken from Qur’an and Sunnah Used by Muslim communities to decide legal matters

  18. What connections does Islam share with Judaism and Christianity?

  19. Connections of Islam, Judaism, and Christianity • All 3 are monotheistic • All 3 believe in existence of Heaven and Hell • All 3 trace their religion’s descent (history/past) from God’s prophet Abraham • Muslims and Jews view Jesus as a prophet, not the son of God, as Christians do

  20. Why did Muslims call Jews and Christians “people of the book”?

  21. “People of the book” • Jews and Christians were called “people of the book” because they had holy books with similar teachings to Qur’an. • Each religion had it’s own holy book: • Islam (Muslims): Qur’an • Judaism (Jews): Torah • Christianity (Christians): Bible

  22. Reflect! • Create a 10 sentence minimum summary that answers the Essential Questions. • Answer your question using facts and educated opinions! • The EQ’s were: • 1. Describe the geography and lifestyle of the Arabian Peninsula. • 2. What is Islam, how did it begin, and what is the importance of the books used in Muslim faith?

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