Rise of Islam Two Important Cities of Islam

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Rise of Islam

Rise of Islam

Two Important Cities of Islam 1) Mecca. Birthplace of Mohammed (570 -632 AD) Home

Two Important Cities of Islam 1) Mecca. Birthplace of Mohammed (570 -632 AD) Home of Ka’ba (black meteorite shrine) 2) Medina- merchant and nomadic city Muhammed fled to Medina in 622 A. D. from Mecca called the hagira (year one) Chased out of Mecca by pagans By 624, he raised an army and reconquered Mecca (center of new religion)

Life of Mohammed Born in Mecca 570 AD was orphan but raised by a

Life of Mohammed Born in Mecca 570 AD was orphan but raised by a middle class family Married at age 25 to wealthy widow Thoughtful man who like to get away by himself and think about world. Age 40, believed he had been chosen by Allah (Muslim name for God), to preach new faith.

Mohammed (cont) Good speaker that shared his revelations Taught only one god, Allah, and

Mohammed (cont) Good speaker that shared his revelations Taught only one god, Allah, and he was his prophet. Mohammed popularity slow at first Kicked out of Mecca and fled to Medina in 622 AD and won converts. Muslims, 622 AD is year one.

The Koran (Qur’an) Message not new and recites a long list of Jewish prophets

The Koran (Qur’an) Message not new and recites a long list of Jewish prophets back to Noah Muhammad last of God’s chosen prophets Recognize Jesus Christ as prophet but not co-eternal son. Monotheistic religion

Basic Muslim Beliefs Five Basic beliefs (Five Pillars of Islam): 1) No God but

Basic Muslim Beliefs Five Basic beliefs (Five Pillars of Islam): 1) No God but Allah, and Mohammed is prophet. 2) Pray five times daily 3) Fast from sunrise to sunset during month of Ramadan. 4) Make pilgrimage to Mecca once in life 5) Give alms (charity) to poor.

Worshipping Kaaba center of worship in city of Mecca Prayer called by mullahs, who

Worshipping Kaaba center of worship in city of Mecca Prayer called by mullahs, who are people educated in Islam and considered holy. Muslims believe in predetermination, or nothing can change Allah's plan.

Worshipping (cont. ) Muslims believe in kismet, meaning death or fate planned. Some believe

Worshipping (cont. ) Muslims believe in kismet, meaning death or fate planned. Some believe sure way to paradise is die in jihad, holy war against non-Muslims.

Islam Improves Status Of Women Before Islam, men could have many wives as could

Islam Improves Status Of Women Before Islam, men could have many wives as could afford. Muslim faith only permits four. Mohammad wanted to improve women's status. Women allowed to choose marriage partner. Original faith did not require women to be veiled (this happens later).

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