The Spread of Islam AIM: How did Islam spread throughout the world? DO NOW - REVIEW: The Religion of Islam

The Religion of Islam The religion of Islam began in the Arabian Peninsula in the A.D. 600s by a man named Muhammad. Muslim tradition says that in A.D. 610, Muhammad had a vision in which a voice called him to preach Islam. He was considered a prophet, a messenger sent by God to share God’s word with people. He told people there was only one true god to worship, Allah. The first people to become Muslims, or followers of Islam were Muhammad’s family members. Slowly, Muhammad won the support of the poor. Muhammad was a skilled political and religious leader. He established an Islamic state and required the government to base its laws on the ideas of Islam. He formed an army to protect the Islamic state from enemies. The Islamic Civilization spread across Southwest Asia, North Africa, and into parts of Europe. It later spread into India and Southeast Asia. Islam is one of the most widely practiced religions in the world today. Approximately 25% of the people in the world are Muslim. As a result, they come from a variety of cultural backgrounds and speak many different languages. All Muslims regard the Qur’an as the holy book of their religion and worship in religious buildings called mosques.

1. The religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam share a common belief in nirvana monotheism reincarnation Polytheism   2. Which text is essential to the practice of Islam? Bible Vedas Torah Qur’an

3. The Five Pillars of Faith of Islam and the Ten Commandments of Judaism and Christianity are similar in that they all were set forth by the founder of the particular religion offer a happy and easy life for those who follow their teachings serve as guidelines to follow in personal conduct indicate exactly how to achieve salvation 4. Mohammed's journey from Mecca to Medina in A.D. 622, is important to Muslim's because the journey Resulted in Mohammed's early death Ended Mohammed's attempts to spread Islam throughout Arabia Established Byzantine rule throughout the region Signified the establishment of the Islamic faith

Where is the Arabian Peninsula?

How did Islam spread throughout the world? ANNOTATIONS: As you read, analyze and annotate the text to answer the guiding question: How did Islam spread throughout the world? Highlight/underline important and specific information that helps you answer the guiding questions. Take notes in the margin – summarize key concepts that relate to the guiding questions.

Arab Empire also known as Islamic Empire Islamic Caliphate = successors of Muhammad. GOALS of the Islamic Caliphate: To protect and to spread Islamic religion Conquer lands beyond the Arabian Peninsula. Expand the empire Improve culture

Arab Empire also known as Islamic Empire

Discussion Questions Read – Think – Discuss – Debate… Turn & Talk 1. Do you think Muhammad should have appointed a successor? Why or why not? Explain.   2. Why did Muslims split into two groups?  

AIM: How did Islam spread throughout the world? The Spread of Islam AIM: How did Islam spread throughout the world? TASK #1 (Mandatory): Document Based Question (DBQ) Analysis DIRECTIONS: Many factors contributed to the spread of Islam throughout the world. Read, annotate, and analyze each document. Answer the short-answer questions that follow each document in the space provided TASK #2 (Optional): Short Response # 10 DIRECTIONS: Using evidence form todays lesson, answer the following short-answer response question. How was the religion of Islam able to spread throughout the world?