Chapter 6.1:The Rise of Islam Global Studies I

Key Terms sheikh the ruler of an Arab tribe Quran the holy scriptures of Islam Islam (“peace through submission to the will of Allah”) the religion founded by Muhammad

Hijrah the journey of Muhammad and his followers to Madinah Hajj a pilgrimage to Makkah, one of the Five Pillars of Islam shari’ah a set of laws followed by Muhammad. Muslims have 1558 shari’ah or “paths to the watering hole.”

People to Identify Muhammad founder of Islam Bedouins Arabs who lived in the desert, from who became the first practicing Muslims  Muslims followers of Islam

I. The Arabs List two ways early Arabs made their living? 1. farming and sheep herding 2. caravan trade   List the characteristics of the religion of early Arabs. 1. polytheism 2. worshipped @ the Kaaba

II. The Life of Muhammad List five important events in the development of Islam by placing them on the timeline below. 570: Muhammad is born 610: Muhammad receives his first vision 622: Hijrah 630: Muhammad returns to Makkah; people convert to Islam 632: Muhammad rises into Heaven.  

II. The Life of Muhammad What event marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar? The Hijrah (622)  What was the significance of the message given to Muhammad by Gabriel? It is considered to be the final revelations of Allah, which became the Qur'an; “The Seal of the Prophets.”  

III. The Teachings of Muhammad What are the main characteristics of Islam? Belief in the afterlife Five Pillars of Islam Must obey the will of Allah Monotheistic

The Five Pillars of Islam Islam stresses the need to obey the will of Allah. This means following the Five Pillars of Islam. The Five Pillars of Islam Pillar Belief Prayer Fasting Charity Pilgrimage No god, but Allah and Muhammad is his messenger 5 times daily Giving part of one’s wealth to the poor “giving alms” No eating or drinking from dawn to sunset through the month of Ramadan Making a trip to Makkah at least once in a lifetime Charity Fasting