1. “Chuck Norris ordered a Big Mac at Burger King…and got one.” Chuck Norris Fact:

2. The History of Islam All Praise Allah

3. Mecca City in Arabia Mecca is a big stop on major trade routes between East & Mediterranean Early 600’s Mecca is also a religious center Many religions are represented in the Ka’aba Hanifs, a small group, begin to worship “Allah” Monotheism

4. Muhammad Born around 570 ad Married, works as a trader The Angel Gabriel speaks to Muhammad He is told of Allah, Islam and Muslims He is also told of his duties to bring this religion forward

5. Starting a Religion Ain’t Easy Many Arabs begin to fear Islam ◦ It may cause Mecca to lose its luster as a trading and religious stop Muhammad takes a “Hijrah” to Yathrib ◦ Hijrah is a spiritual journey Muhammad preaches the word of Allah and many people begin to convert to Islam

6. Muhammad is a Bad Man!!! Muslims build strength under Muhammad’s leadership Muslims return to Mecca and go to war for control of the city Muslims win Muhammad returns to Mecca triumphant

7. Islamic Principles God is Allah ◦ The one and only Qur’an or Koran is the holy book All Muslims will stand before Allah and be judged ◦ Heaven or Hell?

8. Islam Principles Continued Muslims follow the 5 Pillars Shari’a Law ◦ Code that governs family life, moral issues, business and community Muslims pray 5 times a day facing Mecca

9. More Islamic Facts Worship day is Friday No pork or intoxicating things ◦ Alcohol or drugs Worship Allah directly Sunna is Muhammad’s example World Population: 1,000,000,000 or 18.25% US Population: 2%

10. Dome of the Rock Located on Mount Moriah in Jerusalem Muslims believe this is where Muhammad ascended to Heaven to learn of Allah’s will Jews believe this is where Abraham was set to sacrifice his son, Isaac Jews originally had a temple built marking the spot, but it was destroyed by the Romans

11. The Holy City of Mecca All Muslims who can afford it are required to take a Hajj to the holy city

12. Islam Takes Hold Caliph – elected leader of Islam Early Caliphs spread Islam throughout SW Asia Many civilizations conquered by Muslims willingly converted Believed in the message

13. Internal Conflict Sunni v Shia Sunni Muslims believe the Caliph should be elected Shia Muslims believe the Caliph should be a decendent of Muhammad

14. Muslim Domination Abbasids grab control of SW Asia in 750 Baghdad becomes the capital Many smaller Muslim states sprang forth from the Abbasid Empire Berbers control north Africa & Spain Eventually, Muslims control All of Northern Africa & SW Asia

15. Muslim Trade Network Muslim Empires stand in between Asia and the Mediterranean Perfect location to influence trade Muslims set up a banking system to facilitate trade between different regions Money Changers

16. Moment of Zen This seems familiar?