2. Fast Facts At least 42 nations are almost completely Islamic

3. Fast Facts 1 billion Muslims in the world Only 20% are Arabs

4. Muhammad Born in Mecca in 570 AD Exposed to the caravan business Met Jews and Christians Learned stories from the Old and New Testament

5. Muhammad 610 AD, claimed that Gabriel appeared, told him to “recite”= 1 and only God 1 st alleged revelations from Allah

6. Muhammad Msgs attacked idolatry 622, forced to leave Mecca for Medina Hijra= year “0” on the Muslim calendar

7. Muhammad 630, return to Mecca in triumph Establish Islam as the official religion 632, died before appointing a successor Arguments over the rightful caused the divisions w/in Islam Exist today

8. Division in Islam Sunnis True Caliph should be chosen by those close to Muhammad; didn’t have to be a relative Most Muslims (85%) are Sunni

9. Division in Islam Shi’as (division) believe he appointed Ali, his son-in-law “Included in the Qur’an, but secretly burned” True Caliph= direct descendant

10. Division in Islam Led to internal battles and assassinations Islam still spread rapidly Middle East into Europe

11. What made Islam so appealing? Christians were perceived as prejudiced; Muslims weren’t Simple religion Profitable to convert for business purposes

12. Qur’an “Book of heaven,” supposedly dictated to Muhammad by Gabriel 114 chapters little shorter than the NT Refers to the Torah, Psalms, and “Gospel” some biblical stories inaccurate

13. People of the Book, go not beyond the bounds in your religion, and say not as to God but the truth. The Messiah, Jesus son of Mary, was only the Messenger of God, and His Word that He committed to Mary, and a Spirit from Him. So believe in God and His Messengers, and say not, ‘Three.’ Refrain; better is it for you. God is only One God.” Qur’an, chapter 4:168

14. Submission Islam means submission; Muslim is “one who submits.” Allah-hu-akbar means God is great! Muslims confess throughout the day, “There is no God but Allah, Muhammad is His prophet.” (1 st pillar) Concepts in the Qur’an

15. 5 Pillars of Islam 1. Declaration of Faith 2. Pray 5 times daily, facing Mecca 3. 2.5% of income to charity/poor 4. Fasting month of Ramadan 5. Pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj)

16. Quick Review How many Muslims are there and how many are Arabs? Explain the Division in Islam. What does Islam and Muslim mean? What are the 5 Pillars of Islam?

17. Activity: Movie Trailer Groups of 4 Life of Muhammad the movie Who would you cast for the movie and for which roles? Who is your target audience? What message are you trying to get across? Is this a Drama, Action, Thriller, Comedy? What would your movie trailer be?