1. Unit One: Lecture 1.6 The Rise of Islam

2. How have religions impacted World History? A.C.E.S

3.  What is one similarity between Christianity and Judaism?  Who was the founder of Judaism?  Who was the founder of Christianity?  What were the followers of Jesus called? KNIGHT’S CHARGE

5.  Early Muslims were Bedouins  Bedouins – Desert Nomads THE RISE OF ISLAM

6.  Muhammad was born around 570 A.D. in the oasis town of Mecca.  Mecca was a trade town.  Mecca was home to a temple dedicated to early Arabic polytheistic religions.  It was a peaceful town because no weapons were allowed near the temples. THE RISE OF ISLAM

7.  It is said that at age 40, Muhammad heard the voice of an angel., and came out of the desert speaking of the one true god…Allah.  Allah is Arabic for god.  Muhammad was considered a prophet and messenger of god.  He began to convert people from polytheism and convert them to Islam THE RISE OF ISLAM

8.  Islam – Arabic for, “submit to god.”  Muhammad would leave Mecca to spread Islam.  In 632, he would return to Mecca with thousands of followers to destroy the pagan idols in the temple of Mecca. THE RISE OF ISLAM

9.  What is the Holy Book of Islam?  Quran – Holy book of Islam. TEACHINGS OF ISLAM

10.  Muslims believe that god is compassionate and forgiving.  They believe that people are FULLY responsible for their own actions.  They also believe that many other prophets exist, including Abraham, Moses, and Jesus TEACHINGS OF ISLAM

11.  The Quran is believed to be a guide to life.  It is believed to be the sacred word of god as told by Muhammad.  The Quran puts an emphasis on honestly, generosity, and social justice.  Believes that harsh punishments are due for crimes such as murder and stealing. TEACHINGS OF ISLAM

12.  The Quran is written in a poetic style of Arabic.  It is believed that the only way to truly understand the Quran is to read it in Arabic. TEACHINGS OF ISLAM

13.  The 5 Pillars of Islam:  1. Declaration of Faith. “There is no god but God, Muhammad is the messenger of God.”  2. Daily Prayer. Muslims pray 5 times a day. They ritually wash themselves first and then face the direction of Mecca. They also perform specific actions while praying. 5 PILLARS OF ISLAM

14.  3. Alms for the poor. Muslims care for the poor by giving money.  4. Fast during Ramadan. Muslims fast (don’t eat) from sunrise to sunset during the holy month of Ramadan.  5. The Hajj. A pilgrimage to Mecca. 5 PILLARS OF ISLAM

16. An American on the “Hajj.” THE HAJJ

17.  Islam teaches that Muslims, Jews, and Christians all worship the same God.  Muslims refer to Jews and Christians as “People of the Book.”  People of the Book – Spiritually “superior” to those who believe in polytheistic religions. ISLAM

18.  Islam: A way of life  Islamic scholars developed the Sharia  Sharia – a system of laws that are based on moral duties in the Quran.  Every law has a religious principle that guides it.  Sharia laws regulate everything from business practices to criminal law. ISLAM

19.  Islam and Women  Before Islam, positions of women in the area varied.  In most cases, women could not own property and had to follow their male guardian (husband or father).  In some cases, tribes unwanted daughters would simply be killed. ISLAM

20.  The Quran stated that all people, men and women, were equal in the eyes of god.  Muslims believed that women should, and can, own businesses, inherit property, and receive an education (equal to men.)  Muslim women were also allowed to refuse a marriage offer…early Arabic women were not.  The Quran believes that women must dress modestly. ISLAM

21.  The current day image of Muslim veiled women came through cultural diffusion.  Persian customs veiled and covered their women and even kept them in separate rooms.  This is where the veiled custom originated, not from the Muslim religion. ISLAM

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