Islam
Origins Muhammad (born 570 C.E.) Revelations in 610 One God Revealed to other prophets Final revelation to Muhammad
Beliefs Five Pillars Shahada – Declaration of Faith Salat – Prayers five times daily Zakat – Charitable giving Sawm – Fasting during Ramadan Hajj – Pilgrimage to Mecca
Beliefs Koran is word of Allah Study of life of Muhammad
Sects Sunni Believe that Abu Bakr was proper successor to Muhammad Shia Believe that Ali was proper successor to Muhammad
Current Locations
Arab Conquests – Four Caliphs
Science and Technology Navigation Medicine Mathematics
Crusades
Ottoman Empire Originally from Turkey Took over lots of Islamic areas Moved into Europe
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