Josie Diekemper Olivia Hurd Susan James
Origin of Islam Origin traced to Saudi Arabia Accredited to the prophet Muhammad. Qur’an The Qur’an through Gabriel
Began in Makkah and Madinah Did NOT spread primarily by means of war Later spread to the Turks, Indians, and Malay-speaking parts of the world Has spread to Africa in the past two centuries Today: grows in Africa, Europe, and America
Diffusion
Common practices Prayers Fasting Pilgrimage Charity Purification Animal Sacrifice Clothing
Holy Places Mecca is the holiest place in Islam Kaaba, the "House of God The Masjid al Haram (Sacred Mosque)
Conflict
Works Cited "Islam and Conflict." About.com. N.p., Web. 4 Jan "Mecca: Holy City of Islam - ReligionFacts." Religion, World Religions, Comparative Religion - Just the Facts on the World's Religions Web. 09 Jan “Origin Of Islam." Religion - AllAboutReligion.org Web. 09 Jan "Question: What Are The Main Practices And Rituals Of Islam?." Questions About Islam. NuvoWare, Web. 6 Jan "World of Islam." N.p., n.d. Web. 6 Jan