The Rise of Islam

Terms of Islam
Islam a religion; means submission to Allah. Muslim - follower of the religion of Islam Allah- is the one and only true god of Islam; same god that Jews and Christians believe in.

Terms of Islam
Arabs - Ethnic group who became the first Muslims. Arabic - The official language of Islam. Quran (Koran)- The Islamic holy book.

Overview of Islam
Christians and Jews are referred to as people of the book.
Why?

Muslims believe in the same God that Jews and Christians do. Muslims believe that the Torah, the Bible, and the Quran is the word of God.

IslamAn Abrahamic Religion

HAGAR
Ishmael 12 Arabian Tribes

ABRAHAM
Isaac

SARAH

Jacob 12 Tribes of Israel

Esau

The Prophetic Tradition

A prophet is a person who communicates directly with god. Muhammad the last great prophet - Founder of Islam Adam Noah Abraham Moses Jesus Muhammad

Where did Islam start?

Video
Watch the following video clips.
Identify how Muhammad influenced the lives of Arabs in the Middle East.

Timeline: Origins of Islam

Read the following slides on the rise of Islam. Fill in your timeline with the year and description of significant events, starting with the birth of Muhammad.

The Hijrah
After some of his followers had been attacked, Muhammad decided to leave Mecca in 622. Following a small band of supporters he sent head, Muhammad moved to the town of Medina, over 200 miles to the north of Mecca. This migration became known as the Hijrah (hihJEEruh). The Hijrah to Medina marked a turning point for Muhammad. He attracted many devoted followers. In Medina, Muhammad displayed impressive leadership skills. He fashioned an agreement that joined his own people with the Arabs and Jews of Medina as a single community. These groups accepted Muhammad as a political leader. As a religious leader, he drew many more converts who found his message appealing. Finally, Muhammad also became a military leader in the growing hostilities between Mecca and Medina.

Homework: Obituary
Muhammad died in 632, leaving behind the legacy of Islam. Write an obituary for the Meccan Daily Newspaper describing the highlights and influence of Muhammads life. Data Drop it when you are done.