IS L A M

Topic: The Beginnings of Islam Essential Question: Why did the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire allow Islam to expand inside its borders? Discuss the Kaaba, what it was used for before Muhammad, that it’s in a flood plain and the door is 7 ft off the ground.

CA Standards - Islam Identify the physical features and describe the climate of the Arabian peninsula, its relationship to surrounding bodies of land and water, and nomadic and sedentary ways of life.

Physical Features of the Arabian Peninsula

Physical Features of the Arabian Peninsula http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/31610/Arabian-Desert The Arabian Peninsula covers approximately 900,000 square miles of desert.

Physical Features of the Arabian Peninsula The Arabic Bedouin people adapted to nomadic desert life by breeding camels, Arabian horses, and sheep; but they have also grown date palms and other crops. http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/31610/Arabian-Desert/47945/People

CA Standards - Islam Trace the origins of Islam and the life and teachings of Muhammad.

Topic: Islam & Muhammad Essential Question: Who is Muhammad and what did he teach?

The Origins of Islam WHAT DOES “ISLAM” MEAN?  The Arabic word Islam simply means “submission”, and derives from a word meaning “peace.” In a religious context it means complete submission to the will of Allah.  http://allaboutmuhammad.com/what-does-lsquoislamrsquo-mean.html

TIMELINE OF MUHAMMAD 570 AD - Muhammad born in Mecca 575 Becomes an orphan; raised by grandpa 578 Grandpa dies; raised by uncle 595 Marries 40 year old wealthy 2nd cousin 613 Publicizes angelic visions from cave 619 Jerusalem/heaven night ride http://www.pbs.org/muhammad/timeline_html.shtml http://www.change.freeuk.com/learning/relthink/nightjourney.html http://wikiislam.net/wiki/List_of_Muhammads_Wives_and_Concubines 621 Marries 6 year old Aisha Flees from Mecca to Medina 622 Conquest of Mecca 630 632 Dies in Medina TIMELINE OF MUHAMMAD

The Teachings of Muhammad Let students copy this slide while I tell the story of Aisha losing her necklace.

CA Standards - Islam Trace the Islamic teachings on the connection with Judaism and Christianity.

Topic: The Beginnings of Islam Essential Question: What do Judaism, Christianity, and Islam have in common?

Islam, Judaism, & Christianity Hagar Sarah Muhammad Jesus

religions believe there Monotheism So then, if all three religions believe there is only one God, WHY DON’T THE FOLLOWERS GET ALONG???

Simply Speaking . . . Christians do not accept Muhammad as a prophet nor the Qur’an/Sunnah as Scripture reject the Jewish emphasis on salvation by heritage, good works or following laws. http://www.religionfacts.com/christianity/charts/christianity_judaism.htm http://www.religionfacts.com/christianity/charts/christianity_islam.htm

Simply Speaking . . . Muslims do not accept Jesus as the Son of God but as a lesser prophet do not believe in a Holy Spirit believe Christians are polytheists (Mushrikeen) believe Allah is angry with the Jews for their unbelief/pride & proven by their many deportations (722, 586 BC; 70, 132 AD)

Simply Speaking . . . Jews do not accept Jesus is the Son of God or the New Testament. do not accept Muhammad nor the Sunnah/Qur’an as Scripture.

Messiah Christians: Jesus/New heaven & earth which He will rule Jews: Elijah first, then descendent of David; military leader bring world peace under God Muslims: Mahdi overcomes the world; Jesus defeats antichrist; world peace under Islam http://realtruth.org/articles/427-tmoo.html

CA Standards - Islam Explain the significance of the Qur'an and the Sunnah as the primary sources of Islamic beliefs, practice, and law, and their influence in Muslims' daily life.

What are the holy texts of Islam? Essential Question: What are the holy texts of Islam?

Quran (Words of Allah) Quran means “recite.” The angel Gabriel told Muhammad to “recite” the revelations to others. It is the central holy text of Islam, believed to be revealed from Allah to Gabriel to Muhammad. These revelations occurred for about 23 years. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quran What the Koran Really Says: Language, Text, and Commentary (Ibn Warraq) Quran Made Easy: Complete English Translation with Inline Commentary (Mufti Afzal Hoosen Elias), 2012

Quran (Words of Allah) When Muhammad died in 632, the revelations had not been gathered into a book. They were recorded only "on palm leaves and flat stones and in the hearts (memories) of men.” There exists no Islamic writing before 691. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quran What the Koran Really Says: Language, Text, and Commentary (Ibn Warraq) Quran Made Easy: Complete English Translation with Inline Commentary (Mufti Afzal Hoosen Elias), 2012

Quran (Words of Allah) The Quran contains 114 revelations called Surahs. 86 of the revelations came while Muhammad was in Mecca; 28 while in Medina. The Surahs are not organized by date but by length. The Medina Surahs supercede (abrogate) the Mecca ones.

Sunnah (Words/Deeds of Muhammad) Sunnah means "road" or "practice." It denotes the whole of lawful practices followed in Islam. The Sunnah includes Muhammad’s specific words, habits, practices, customs and silent approvals, coming mostly from his wives. Some feel the Sunnah is more important because it answers WWMD. http://sunnah.org/wordpress/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunnah http://www.religionfacts.com/islam/comparison_charts/islamic_sects.htm After the Prophet: The Epic Story of the Shia-Sunni Split in Islam (Lesley Hazleton)

Why did Islam spread so fast?

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