1. #4 - AIM: What is Islam? 10.1

2. Blue Mosque, inspired by Muslim tradition. Istanbul, Turkey.

4. The Rise of Islam (10.1)
Religion is born in the 600’s on the Arabian Peninsula
Pre 600’s region is populated with
Bedouins (Arab Nomads) live in clans

6. Mecca center of polytheistic worship - dotted with temples
people of Mecca provided various services to religious pilgrims that came.
Many come to worship at the Ka’aba, an ancient shrine

7. The Founder of Islam
Muhammad: born into prominent Meccan family but orphaned at a very young age - trader & business manager
great interest in religion especially monotheism
While meditating in cave outside city (Mt. Hira) –voice of Angel Gabriel spoke to him
You have been chosen as God’s prophet.

8. The Founder of Islam
Muhammad told to follow the one true God – Allah and
Preach to the people
Islam - “submission to the will of Allah”
Mohammad considered the last and greatest of the prophets

9. Angel Gabriel visiting Muhammad. Fifteenth century.

10. The Koran (Qur’an) The Koran (Qur’an) – teachings of Islam
80% as long as the New Testament
composed of 114 Surahs (Chapters)
most memorized book in the world!
Sharia Law – a system of laws that regulates family life, moral and business conduct.

11. Five Pillars of Islam Shahada: Belief in One God and that god is Allah
2. Sawm: Must fast during the period of the Holy Month of Ramadan

12. The Five Pillars 3. Salat: Prayer 5x’s a day – facing Mecca
4. Zakkat: Give Alms, Charity
5. Hajj: Pilgrimage to Mecca

13. Muslims face toward Mecca to pray five times a day.

14. Reaction to Islam Many Meccans fear the neglect of traditional god
fear loss of Mecca as Pilgrimage center - $$$
Muhammad was threatened by rumors of his assassination

15. His wife Kadihja dies and so does his uncle, who was very powerful and protected him.
Hijrah - [622] Muhammad and small band of followers flee Mecca to Medina

16. Days in Medina Muhammad – powerful political leader in Medina
Built strong Army – attracted many new followers

17. Conducted Muslim raids on Meccan caravans which led to battles
Signed treaty that allowed Muslims to return to Mecca to visit the Ka’aba during the season of truce.

18. Return to Mecca
630 – Muhammad & 10,000 converts return to his hometown
Proves the power of Allah the one God
Dedicates the Ka’aba to Allah
Died 2 years later

19. The Ka’aba

20. Ka’aba Ka’aba – The House of God Holiest place in Islam
Pilgrims come to Mecca on the Hajj to worship at the Ka’aba
Pilgrims circle the Ka’aba 8 times