Rise of Islam

Objectives: o Describe the people and geographic features of the Islamic world. o Describe how Muhammad became the prophet of Islam. o Explain the teachings of Islam.

Key Terms Oasis Five Pillars of Islam Koran/Quran Mosque Minaret

People/Peoples Muhammad Mecca Bedouins

Geography Arabia is separated from Africa by the Red Sea. The Arabia Peninsula is located in the Middle East. It is mostly desert. Oasis—a fertile area in a desert, watered by a natural spring

Geography of Arabia

Lived in tribal society People of Arabia Bedouin- Arabian nomadic people Lived in tribal society

The Prophet Muhammad Muhammad was a trader before he had a vision. He then became a messenger of God. Urged Arabs to worship one true God. ALLAH—Islamic God

Teachings of Islam Monotheistic ---believe in one God. Koran/Quran---sacred text of Islam

Five Pillars 1. Declaration of Faith 2. Daily prayers 3. Charity to the poor 4. Fast during Ramadan 5. Hajj—pilgrimage to Mecca.

1. Declaration of Faith There is no god but God. Mohammad is the messenger of God.

Daily Prayers Pray 5 times a day

Charity to the Poor

Fast during Ramadan

Pilgrimage to Mecca---Hajj to Kabba Stone most sacred Muslim item

Kabba Stone Built by Abraham and his son Ishamel Has a mosque around it. A mosque is a Muslim temple. The towers on the side are called minarets People face toward the East when they pray