Islam
Overview United Middle East Strengthened Trade Spread to Africa and Asia Most dominant influence in Eastern Hemisphere
Pre-Islam Separate Tribes Practiced Idol Worship (Animism) Decentralized Practiced Idol Worship (Animism)
Islam Begins Muhammad founder Muhammad flees Mecca 622 hegira Influenced by Judaism, Christianity, Zoroastrianism Angle reveals Allah’s secrets Muhammad flees Mecca 622 hegira Lived in Medina
Muhammad’s Teachings Only one God: Allah Muhammad last of many great prophets: Abraham, Moses, David, Jesus Salvation to all who believe
5 Pillars Statement of Faith No got but Allah, Muhammad his prophet Pray 5 times a day facing Mecca Give alms (tithes) to the poor Fast during the month of Ramadan Make pilgrimage to Mecca: hajj
Acceptance Islam appealed to all people Taught everyone equal Women equal to men before Allah Gave region sense of brotherhood