1. Islam

2. Overview United Middle East Strengthened Trade
Spread to Africa and Asia
Most dominant influence in Eastern Hemisphere

3. Pre-Islam Separate Tribes Practiced Idol Worship (Animism)
Decentralized
Practiced Idol Worship (Animism)

4. Islam Begins Muhammad founder Muhammad flees Mecca 622 hegira
Influenced by Judaism, Christianity, Zoroastrianism
Angle reveals Allah’s secrets
Muhammad flees Mecca 622 hegira
Lived in Medina

5. Muhammad’s Teachings Only one God: Allah
Muhammad last of many great prophets: Abraham, Moses, David, Jesus
Salvation to all who believe

6. 5 Pillars Statement of Faith No got but Allah, Muhammad his prophet
Pray 5 times a day facing Mecca
Give alms (tithes) to the poor
Fast during the month of Ramadan
Make pilgrimage to Mecca: hajj

7. Acceptance Islam appealed to all people
Taught everyone equal
Women equal to men before Allah
Gave region sense of brotherhood