The Rise of Islam Main Ideas In the fifth and sixth centuries, the Arabian Peninsula took on a new importance as a result of the caravan trade. The religion of Islam arose in the Arabian Peninsula, and its prophet was a man named Muhammad.
Key terms, places and people O Terms: Skeikh, Quran, Islam, Hijrah, Hajj, Shari’ah O Places: Arabian Peninsula, Mecca, Medina O People: Muhammad, Bedouins, Khadija, Muslims
By the end I should know… O 1. What the role of Muhammad was in the spread of Islam. O 2. The major beliefs and principals of the religion of Islam
The Arabs
Quick Question O Why did the communities on the Arabian Peninsula prosper?
The Life of Muhammad
Quick Question O What was the significance of the message given to Muhammad by Gabriel?
The Teachings of Muhammad
Quick Question O How is Islam similar to Christianity and Judaism?