Islam Notes
Geography A.Mostly desert B.Bedouins- Arab, nomad herders C.Mecca- holiest city of Islam 1.Kaaba- most sacred site in Islam
Muhammad AD A.Khadija: First wife of Mohammad B.Vision of the angel Gabriel C.Islam: “Submission to God” D.Hijrah: Journey from Mecca to Medina E.Medina: City of the Prophet AD- Mecca became the holy city
Teachings of Islam A.Monotheism B.Quran: Holy book of Islam
Teachings of Islam C.Five Pillars 1.1 God and Muhammad is his messenger 2.5 daily prayers 3.Fasting during Ramadan 4.Giving alms 5.Hajj: pilgrimage to Mecca
Way of Life A.Sharia: Moral code and religious law of Islam B.Impact on Women: limited rights