Ch: 3.1-3.2 – Arabian Peninsula, Islam, and Muhammad EQ’s: 1. What is Islam, how did it begin, and who started it? 2. Describe the books used in the Muslim faith, and why each one is important.

Question 1: What are the physical features and climate of the Arabian Peninsula?

Q1A: Location of Arabian Peninsula Arid region of Southwest Asia between Red Sea, Persian Gulf

Q1B: Arabian Peninsula Climate Mainly desert ( over 75%) Hot , dry daytimes & freezing temperatures at night Occasional Oases Oasis = fertile area in desert where water springs up from the ground Picture of Oasis

Question 2: What was life like on the Arabian Peninsula?

Q2: Life on the Arabian Peninsula Herders, called Nomads or Bedouins, move from place to place seeking grazing land and water at Oases Traded goods with other Nomads Sometimes traveled through desert in Caravans, which is a group traveling together for safety

Question 3: Who was Muhammad?

Q3: Muhammad A religious, military, and political leader While praying in cave, Muhammad claims to have received revelations, or visions, from angel Gabriel telling him he was the “Messenger of God” Began to preach there was only 1 God, named Allah, all other gods must be rejected

Question 4: What is a Muslim?

Q4: Muslims People who believe in the teachings of Islam, religion started by Muhammad, are called Muslims

Question 5: Why did Muhammad and his followers migrate to Yathrib?

Q5: Muhammad migrates to Yathrib Early Muslims were persecuted in the city of Mecca Muhammad and followers migrated, or moved to, Yathrib (which becomes Medina) 200 miles north This migration is called the Hijrah

Question Six: What is Islam based on?

Q6: Islam’s Foundations Muhammad’s revelations formed Islam holy book called Qur’an, which is a major influence on Muslims’ lives Also, follow the Sunnah, a book of Muhammad’s teachings on how to live Muslim faith through Muhammad’s example in daily life

5 Pillars of Islamic Faith Click here to watch a 4 minute video on the 5 Pillars of Islam

Question Seven: What is the Shari’ah?

Q7: The Shari’ah System of laws taken from Qur’an and Sunnah Used by Muslim communities to decide legal matters

Q8: What connections does Islam share with Judaism and Christianity?

Q8: Connections of Islam, Judaism, and Christianity All 3 are monotheistic All 3 believe in existence of Heaven and Hell All 3 trace their religion’s descent (history/past) from God’s prophet Abraham Muslims and Jews view Jesus as a prophet, not the son of God, as Christians do

Question 9: Why did Muslims call Jews and Christians “people of the book”?

Q9: “People of the book” Jews and Christians had their own sacred writings (holy books) that Muslims believed had similar teachings to Qur’an Each religion had it’s own holy book: Islam: Qur’an Judaism: Torah Christianity: Bible

Reflect! Create a 10 sentence minimum summary that answers the Focus Question WITH DETAILS!!!! Remember to PROVE your answer using facts and educated opinions! The EQ’s were: 1. What is Islam, how did it begin, and who started it? 2. Describe the books used in the Muslim faith, and why each one is important.