1. Chapter 6.1:The Rise of Islam
Global Studies I

2. Key Terms sheikh the ruler of an Arab tribe
Quran the holy scriptures of Islam
Islam (“peace through submission to the
will of Allah”) the religion founded by
Muhammad

3. Hijrah the journey of Muhammad and his
followers to Madinah
Hajj a pilgrimage to Makkah, one of the
Five Pillars of Islam
shari’ah a set of laws followed by Muhammad. Muslims have 1558 shari’ah or “paths to the watering hole.”

4. People to Identify Muhammad founder of Islam
Bedouins Arabs who lived in the desert, from
who became the first practicing Muslims 
Muslims followers of Islam

5. I. The Arabs List two ways early Arabs made their living?
1. farming and sheep herding
2. caravan trade
List the characteristics of the religion of early Arabs.
1. polytheism
2. the Kaaba

6. II. The Life of Muhammad
List five important events in the development of Islam by placing them on the timeline below.
570: Muhammad is born
610: Muhammad receives his first vision
622: Hijrah
630: Muhammad returns to Makkah; people convert to Islam
632: Muhammad rises into Heaven.

7. II. The Life of Muhammad
What event marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar?
The Hijrah (622)
 What was the significance of the message given to Muhammad by Gabriel?
It is considered to be the final revelations of Allah, which became the Qur'an; “The Seal of the Prophets.”

8. III. The Teachings of Muhammad
What are the main characteristics of Islam?
Belief in the afterlife
Five Pillars of Islam
Must obey the will of Allah
Monotheistic

9. The Five Pillars of Islam
Islam stresses the need to obey the will of Allah. This means following the Five Pillars of Islam.
The Five Pillars of Islam
Pillar
Belief
Prayer
Fasting
Charity
Pilgrimage
No god, but Allah and Muhammad is his messenger
5 times daily
Giving part of one’s wealth to the poor
“giving alms”
No eating or drinking from dawn to sunset through the month of Ramadan
Making a trip to Makkah at least once in a lifetime
Charity
Fasting