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An Historical View of Muhammad p.b.u.h.. Muhammad Revelations Troubled over polytheism Prayed for guidance in caves near Mecca Age 40, Visited by Angel.

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1 An Historical View of Muhammad p.b.u.h.

2 Muhammad Revelations Troubled over polytheism Prayed for guidance in caves near Mecca Age 40, Visited by Angel Gabriel: “There is only one God and Muhammad is His prophet.” Encouraged by wife Khadija to accept his calling Preached in Mecca—rejected by most, accepted by some

3 Muhammad Teachings Written in the Qur’an Monotheism Economic and Social Justice Muhammad the last & greatest of all the prophets sent by Allah --Abraham, Moses, Jesus among the earlier prophets

4 Muhammad Teachings, continued Five Pillars __Believe in One God (Allah) & that Muhammad is His Prophet __Pray 5x a day facing Mecca __Give to the Poor __During Holy Month, Ramadan, fast during daytime __At least once in life, take hajj to Mecca

5 Muhammad hijrah 622 C.E. Muslims (“those who submit”) & Muhammad fled Mecca for Medina--200 miles north Accepted there & Islam (“Submission”) grew 8 Years later, returned to Mecca w/ 10,000 --- Jihad (Holy War) on non-believers Mecca submitted to Muslims 630 C.E.

6 Muhammad Islam after Muhammad Died suddenly 632 C.E. One Daughter, Fatima Mecca, Medina holy cities Jews and Christians (and later, hindus) “People of the Book” not to be persecuted Islam spread East and West along trade routes and through jihad

7 Islamic Architecture outside Saudi Arabia 1 The Great Mosque Cordoba, Spain

8 Islamic Architecture outside Saudi Arabia 2 Dome of the Rock Jerusalem, Israel

9 Islamic Architecture outside Saudi Arabia 3 Mosque in Samarkand, Uzbekistan

10 Islamic Architecture outside Saudi Arabia 4 Taj Mahal Agra, India

11 Islamic Architecture outside Saudi Arabia 5 Islamic Society of Greater Houston Mosque


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