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The Rise of Islam: Prophet Muhammad and Islamic Beliefs

Learn about Prophet Muhammad, his teachings, and the rise of Islam. Explore the unity he brought and the core beliefs and practices of Islam, including the importance of the Quran and Shari'a law.

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The Rise of Islam: Prophet Muhammad and Islamic Beliefs

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  1. Chapter 10.1 Guided ReadingThe Rise of Islam • The Prophet Muhammad • He believed that God, Allah, spoke to him through the angel Gabriel. As a result he came to believe that he was the last prophet to teach others of Allah • Meccans feared that the traditional Arab Gods would be neglected and that Mecca would no longer be a center for pilgrims • He attracted many devoted followers and became a popular leader, he united Muslims, Arabs and Jews during the hostilities between Medina and Mecca • He used Mecca as a base from which to work toward unifying the Arabian peninsula under Islam

  2. Beliefs and Practices of Islam • There is only one God, each person is responsible for his or her actions • Muslims do not separate their personal and religious life, Carrying out the five pillars and other customs ensures that Muslims live their religion while serving in their communities • The Quran was written in Arabic, the language spread widely as Muslims expanded into many lands • Shari’a law required Muslims to extend religious tolerance to Christians and Jews

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