2. Checks comes from the Arab word sakk

3. Objectives: Analyze the origins of Islam
Be able to explain the 5 pillars of the Islamic faith

4. Reminders Islam discussion question due before Chapter 14 Quiz- Friday
Extra Credit (1001 Facts on Islam) due Friday

5. Chapter 14: A NEW SOCIETY: THE EXPANSIVE REALM OF ISLAM

6. The Prophet Muhammad (570-632)
Muhammad is born in Mecca, married (595) and worked as a merchant.
He is familiar with other religions in region
Experiences visions from Archangel Gabriel (610), attracted followers.
The Mount Hira cave near Mecca where Muhammad was reported to have received his first revelation.

7. I. Beliefs about God I. God
Muslims believe in one God called ___________.
Allah is the God of Abraham.

11. II. Key Beliefs Believe in Moses, Noah, Jesus,
__________ is the last & greatest of the prophets
Mecca, _________, __________ are the 3 holiest cities

12. Abraham’s Genealogy HAGAR ABRAHAM SARAH Ishmael Isaac
12 Arabian Tribes
Jacob
Esau
12 Tribes of Israel

13. The Prophetic Tradition
Adam
Noah
Abraham
Moses
Jesus
Muhammad

15. Cultural influences on Islam
Persia
Administration and governance
literature
India
Mathematics, science, medicine
“Hindi” numbers
Greece
Philosophy, esp. Aristotle
Ibn Rushd/Averroes ( )

16. Dome of the Rock

17. The Dome of the Rock Mosque in Jerusalem
Mount Moriah Rock where Muhammad ascended into heaven.

18. The Expansion of Islam, 632 – 733 CE

19. Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem

20. III. Religious Practices
“There is no God but Allah
And Muhammad is
His prophet”
Five Pillars of Faith
1. Shahada “Profession of Faith”
2. Daily Prayer - 5 times a day (Salat)
3. Almsgiving- 2.5% to charity

21. The Dar al-Islam
The World of Islam 1 2 3 4 5

22. Salat-Muslims pray 5 times a day

23. III. Religious Practices (cont)
Fasting during Ramadan
Hajj- pilgrimage to Mecca

24. Other Islamic Religious Practices
Up to four wives allowed at once.
No alcohol or pork.
No gambling.
Sharia  body of Islamic law to regulate daily living

25. How did Islam Spread?
Muhammad’s successors had a well trained army that conquered nearby regions.
Cross – Cultural exchanges due to trade
Sufi’s ( Islamic Missionaries)

28. Countries with the Largest Muslim Population1.
Indonesia
183,000,000 6.
Iran
62,000,000 2.
Pakistan
134,000,000 7.
Egypt
59,000,000 3.
India
121,000,000 8.
Nigeria
53,000,000 4.
Bangladesh
114,000,000 9.
Algeria
31,000,000 5.
Turkey
66,000,000
10.
Morocco
29,000,000
* Arabs make up only 20% of the total Muslim population of the world.

29. Map showing Muslim Countries

30. List and briefly explain the 5 Pillars of Faith.

31. What factors allowed Islam to spread and become the 2nd largest world religion?
Work of the Sufis
Conquest of the early Islamic Empire ( Umayyad & Abbasids)
Trade Routes ( Indian Ocean Trade, Trans- Saharan, & Silk Road)

32. In what ways has Islam impacted our world today?
2nd largest religion in the world
Tension- between Jews/ Muslims Christians
Radicals have used Islam to commit terrorists acts