1. Aim: How did Muhammad Unify the Arabian Peninsula Under Islam?

2. Who Was Muhammad Born into a powerful Meccan family
Age 25- Became trader & business manager
Age 40- Life Changed
Angel Gabriel told Muhammad that he was a Messenger of God (Allah)
Taught that Allah was only God
(Muslims) People who follow Islam 2

3. Reaction to Muhammad 613 CE- Muhammad begins preaching
Met with some hostility
Meccans believed his ideas lead to neglect
Muhammad leaves Mecca in 622
Moved to the town of Yathrib (Medina)
Migration called Hijrah
Attracted many devoted followers 3

4. How Muhammad is seen in Medina?
Displayed impressive leadership
Drew many more converts who found message appealing
Returning to Medina
Most Meccans pledge loyalty
Many converted to Islam
Muhammad died at age 62 4