1. Section 1: The Rise of Islam
Muslim Civilizations
Section 1: The Rise of Islam
Witness History Audio: Messenger of God
Muhammad Becomes a Prophet
According to Islamic tradition, at abut the age of 40, Muhammad was called to be a messenger of God. He devoted his life to spreading Islam. Muhammad and his followers fled the hostile town of Mecca for what would become Medina. In Medina people were open to his teachings. In 630, Muhammad returned to Mecca and rededicated the Kaaba to Allah.
Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “What did the angel want Muhammad to do?” (to spread God’s message)
When showing Color Transparency 57, explain that all mosques are based on Muhammad’s house in Medina. Ask students to explain how each feature helps express the faith.
Note Taking Transparency 87A
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2. Section 1: The Rise of Islam
Muslim Civilizations
Section 1: The Rise of Islam
Teachings of Islam
Muslims believe in one god and that Muhammad was God’s last and greatest prophet; they believe that the Quran is the sacred word of God; they perform five basic duties known as the Five Pillars of Islam.
Color Transparency 57: Interior of a Mosque
Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “What did the angel want Muhammad to do?” (to spread God’s message)
When showing Color Transparency 57, explain that all mosques are based on Muhammad’s house in Medina. Ask students to explain how each feature helps express the faith.
Note Taking Transparency 87B
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3. Section 1: The Rise of Islam
Muslim Civilizations
Section 1: The Rise of Islam
Islam: A Way of Life
Muslims developed a body of law called the Sharia that interprets the instructions in the Quran. Islamic men and women are spiritually equal according to the Quran, but women’s lives, rights, and freedoms have varied under different Islamic societies.
Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “What did the angel want Muhammad to do?” (to spread God’s message)
When showing Color Transparency 57, explain that all mosques are based on Muhammad’s house in Medina. Ask students to explain how each feature helps express the faith.
QuickTake Section Quiz
Progress Monitoring Transparency
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4. Muslim Civilizations: Section 1
Note Taking Transparency 87A
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5. Muslim Civilizations: Section 1
Color Transparency 57: Interior of a Mosque
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6. Muslim Civilizations: Section 1
Note Taking Transparency 87B
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7. Muslim Civilizations: Section 1
Progress Monitoring Transparency
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