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The World of Islam

The World of Islam. The Rise of Islam Chapter 6 Section 1. The Arabs. Arabian Peninsula Desert land that lacked rivers and lakes Nomadic People because they were constantly looking for food and water Sheikh Leader of the tribe Farmers and Sheepherders Domesticated the camel

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The World of Islam

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  1. The World of Islam The Rise of Islam Chapter 6 Section 1

  2. The Arabs • Arabian Peninsula • Desert land that lacked rivers and lakes • Nomadic People because they were constantly looking for food and water • Sheikh • Leader of the tribe • Farmers and Sheepherders • Domesticated the camel • Towns began to develop

  3. The Arabs • Early Arabs were polytheistic • Recognized a supreme god named Allah • Traced their ancestors to Abraham who they believed built a house of worship at Mecca

  4. The Life of Muhammad • Muhammad • Orphaned at age 5 he grew up to become a caravan manager • Married a rich widow named Khadija • Went to hills to meditate • Believed he was visited by Gabriel and the final revelations of Allah were given to him • Quran – these revelations were written down • Contains ethical guidelines and laws which followers of Allah are supposed to live by

  5. The Life of Muhammad • Muhammad • Returned home and told his wife the message • Once his wife converted to Islam he began spreading the message • Spread the message for three years with only three followers • Since no one would listen he left Mecca and moved to Madinah (Medina) • This journey to Medinah was called the Hijrah

  6. The Life of Muhammad • Muhammad • Became a religious and political leader • Put together a military force and they returned to Mecca • The City of Mecca surrendered to Muhammad and converted to Islam • Hajj • Pilgrimage to Mecca that all Muslims are encouraged to take at least once in their lifetime

  7. The Teachings of Muhammad • Islam is monotheistic • Islam emphasizes salvation and offers the hope of an afterlife • Muhammad is considered a prophet but he was a man • Islam is a direct and simple faith that stresses the need to obey Allah

  8. The Teachings of Muhammad • Five Pillars of Islam • Belief • Prayer • Charity • Fasting • Pilgrimage • Shari’ah • Provides believers with a set of practical laws to regulate their daily lives • Regulates all parts of Muslim life • Does not separate religious matters from civil or political law

  9. The Teachings of Muhammad • Muslim Believers • Follow sound principles and behavior • Practice honesty and justice • Not allowed to do the following: • Gamble • Eat Pork • Drink alcohol • Engage in dishonest behavior

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