1. ISLAM main menu Geography Divisions/Sects The Story The Hajj Muslim Theology VA SOLs

2. Virginia SOLs VA-SOL-SS.WH1..8 STANDARD: The student will demonstrate knowledge of Islamic civilization from about 600 to 1000 a.d. by: A) describing the origin, beliefs, traditions, customs, and spread of Islam; B) assessing the influence of geography on Islamic economic, social, and political development, including the impact of conquest and trade; C) identifying historical turning points that affected the spread and influence of Islamic civilization, with emphasis on the the Sunni-Shi'a division and the Battle of Tours; D) citing cultural and scientific contributions and and achievements of Islamic civilization VA-SOL-SS.WH1..8 STANDARD: The student will demonstrate knowledge of Islamic civilization from about 600 to 1000 a.d. by: A) describing the origin, beliefs, traditions, customs, and spread of Islam; B) assessing the influence of geography on Islamic economic, social, and political development, including the impact of conquest and trade; C) identifying historical turning points that affected the spread and influence of Islamic civilization, with emphasis on the the Sunni-Shi'a division and the Battle of Tours; D) citing cultural and scientific contributions and and achievements of Islamic civilization Main Menu

3. Geography  Originated in the Arabian peninsula, now dominating the middle east, widespread in africa.  2nd largest world religion, aprox 1.3 billion.  Originated in the Arabian peninsula, now dominating the middle east, widespread in africa.  2nd largest world religion, aprox 1.3 billion. Demographic Map Main Menu

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5. The Story Muhammed -caravan merchant -studied Judaism and Christianity -wanted peace and stability for Arabs Muhammed -caravan merchant -studied Judaism and Christianity -wanted peace and stability for Arabs Continued

6. Story (cont’d) Saw Gabriel in the desert Memorized what he was told, then wrote it down. Saw Gabriel in the desert Memorized what he was told, then wrote it down. Continued

7. FIVE PILLARS  Profession of Faith  Charity  Five Daily Prayers  Fasting during Ramadan  The Hajj (Pilgrimage)  Profession of Faith  Charity  Five Daily Prayers  Fasting during Ramadan  The Hajj (Pilgrimage) Main Menu

8. Major Events Flight to Medina In 622 A.D., Muhammed fled Mecca for Medina Journey home to Mecca, hence the hajj 630 A.D. - Muhammed returns to Mecca Mecca surrenders. Kaaba cleansed of idols. Flight to Medina In 622 A.D., Muhammed fled Mecca for Medina Journey home to Mecca, hence the hajj 630 A.D. - Muhammed returns to Mecca Mecca surrenders. Kaaba cleansed of idols. Main Menu

9. Basic Muslim Theology There is one God Man descended from Abraham Believers and Unbelievers Muhammed is the final and greatest prophet in a line that included Moses and Jesus There is one God Man descended from Abraham Believers and Unbelievers Muhammed is the final and greatest prophet in a line that included Moses and Jesus Continued

10. The Hajj Muslims are called to make the Hajj at least once in their life, if they can afford it. They travel to (or live in) an Arab city that provides hiking/walking access to Mecca. They walk around the Kaaba 7 times, reciting a prayer each time. Muslims are called to make the Hajj at least once in their life, if they can afford it. They travel to (or live in) an Arab city that provides hiking/walking access to Mecca. They walk around the Kaaba 7 times, reciting a prayer each time. Main Menu

11. Sunni vs. Shia: what the fuss is all about divided over the succession of authority. Ali was murdered. Ali was the last ruler to have descended from Muhammed. divided over the succession of authority. Ali was murdered. Ali was the last ruler to have descended from Muhammed. Continued

12. Sunni and Shia WEAPONS OF MASS GENERALIZATION Sunni Shia Don’t trace lineage to prophet Generally MORE secular Think Shias worry to much about the past, forget the fundamentals More like Protestants Don’t trace lineage to prophet Generally MORE secular Think Shias worry to much about the past, forget the fundamentals More like Protestants Trace lineage to the prophet Generally less secular Stress martyrdom based on the deaths of past heroes. Catholic-like hierarchy Trace lineage to the prophet Generally less secular Stress martyrdom based on the deaths of past heroes. Catholic-like hierarchy Main Menu