1. Homework I-2 due Thursday.

2. Aim #2: How did Muhammad establish the religion of Islam? February 3, 2015

3. I. The World of Muhammad

4. A. Most people who lived on the Arabian Peninsula were Bedouins: - Nomadic herders who lived in the desert - Organized into tribes known as clans B. By the early 600s, many Bedouins have moved to market towns like Mecca.

5. I. The World of Muhammad C. Muhammad is born in Mecca in 570 What was his early life like? When Muhammad was growing up, how did most people practice religion in Mecca?

6. I. The World of Muhammad D. In 610, the angel Gabriel sends Muhammad a revelation: 1. He is the messenger of God (Allah) 2. He must teach people that Allah is the one and only God. 3. Muh’s followers will be known as Muslims, and the religion they follow is called Islam.

7. I. The World of Muhammad E. Muhammad attracts followers, but many in Mecca are opposed to his views. Why? F. In 622, Muh and his followers leave Mecca and travel 200 miles to Yathrib / Medina (a journey known as the Hijrah).

8. Video Questions 1. Why did Muhammad gain so many followers in Medina? 2. How was Muhammad able to conquer Mecca even though he was originally outnumbered 3. How did Muhammad treat the people of Mecca once he conquered the city?

9. Concluding Question Based on what we have learned about Muhammad today, how are his actions and accomplishments similar to those of Jesus? How were they different?