[h1]{PAGETITLE}[/h1] Islam - Colegrify Artwork Desert Landscape Arabian Peninsula - Birthplace of Islam - A desert land - A crossroads location - Trade brought many different groups through Arabia Oasis - A wet fertile area in the desert - Towns could thrive - Bazaars - Also known as a Souk,were a open air market Two ways of Life -Nomads -Lived in tents & traveled with their herds -Townspeople -Lived near the oases and were merchants and craftspeople Origins of Islam - Muhammad - Born in 570 AD in Mecca - Both parents died before he reached 6 yrs. old - Raised by his uncle Muhammad’s Early Life - Traveled with his uncle’s caravan business - As a young adult, he owned his own business A vision from an angel - Muhammad receives a message from Gabriel - Recite! Recite! - Muhammad becomes the prophet - 613 AD he begins to spread the word. Islam - “To submit to god.” Muslim - A follower of Islam Belief in one God - Shrine - Arabs had worshipped many idols - Pilgrimage to a sacred place Kaaba - Rededicated to the belief in one god,Allah From Mecca to Medina People began to listen to Muhammad The rulers began to threaten Muhammad & his followers An invitation to Medina Mosque A building for Muslim prayer Muhammad’s house became the first Mosque 622 AD became the 1st year in the Islamic calendar Muhammad’s Final Years Muhammad has revelations about rules for Islamic life and Government The followers of Islam grew in Medina and by 630 AD took back Mecca The QUR’AN The collected teachings of Muhammad. Muslims consider the QUR’AN to be the exact world of god as it was told to Muhammad. The Sunnah Refers to the way Muhammad lived and is a model for Muslims Prayer Women’s rights Slavery Alcohol & Diet No pork,pig,or swine Five Pillars of Faith 1st Pillar: Saying There is no god but Allah & Muhammad is the prophet 2nd Pillar: Praying 5 x’s a day 3rd Pillar: Giving to the poor Five Pillars of Faith (Con.) 4th Pillar: Ramadan - Fasting during this holy month 5th Pillar: The Hajj - Pilgrimage to Mecca