1. Islam

2. The basics Religion Islam Founder Muhammad Date founded 7th c. A.D.
Name for God
Allah
Religious text
The Qur’an

3. The rise of Islam
Before Islam, the Arab world was divided into many different tribes
Many of these traveled to Mecca for trading
Mecca had over 360 different idols being worshipped
In 7th century A.D., Muhammad was called by the angel Gabriel, was made a prophet
Muhammad was to spread the news that Allah was the only God

4. Major beliefs Allah is the only god
You go to heaven or hell based on your good or evil deeds
Must follow the 5 Pillars of Islam:
Faith – believe Allah is the only god
Prayer – pray 5 times a day, facing Mecca
Alms – (charity) give a portion of your money to the poor
Fasting – During Ramadan, no eating or drinking while sun is out
Pilgrammage- Must go to Mecca once (Hajj)

5. Islam after Muhammad Muhammad died at age 62
Muslim followers had to elect a new leader, called a “Caliph”
First 4 Caliphs known as the “rightly guided Caliphs”
used military force to control the Muslim world
By 750 a.d., controlled 6,000 miles of land from Atlantic ocean to Indus river.

6. Muslim world by 750 a.d.

7. The Sunni & Shi’a split The last Caliph, Ali, was assassinated
The Umayyad family takes over
Started to live a lavish lifestyle
Led to a split of the Muslim community
People who supported the Umayyad’s - became known as Sunni’s
People who preferred the rule of Ali - became known as Shi’a

8. Muslim control spreads
Umayyad’s assassinated by Abbasid family
Local rulers took control of smaller areas
Muslim land politically divided, but kept united in certain areas of life
Religion
Language
Trade
Muslim urban centers lead to development and spread of Muslim culture, including art, math, science, and medicine

9. Islam vs. Christianity
Make a Venn Digram

10. Islam Christianity Worship Allah Worship God
Follow the teachings of Muhammad
Follow teachings of Jesus
Read the Qur’an
Read the Bible
Allah decides whether you go to heaven or hell based on your good/bad deeds
God decides whether you go to heaven or hell based on if you ask Jesus to forgive your bad deeds
Have 2 different types of Muslims: (Shi’a and Sunni)
Have 2 different types or Christians: (Catholics, Protestants)

11. What do they have in common?
Take a minute to brainstorm some similarities between Muslims and Christians
Be prepared to share your thoughts with the class