1. SSWH 5
Trace the origins and expansion of the Islamic World between CE

2. Origins of Islam People who practice Islam are called Muslims.
Muhammad
Born ~570 in Mecca (city in Arabian Desert)
Visions
Angel Gabriel told him to start spreading the teachings of ONE god
Allah
Muslim word for God

3. Origins of Islam Hijrah
Muhammad was unpopular with some powerful people in Mecca.
He and his followers moved to the nearby city of Medina in the year 622.
This year became the beginning of the Muslim calendar.

4. Origins of Islam In 630 Muhammad returned to Mecca. Kaaba
Temple in Mecca that Muhammad turned into the first Muslim Mosque.

8. Practices of Islam Quran 5 Pillars Muslim holy book.
Collection of messages to Muhammad from Allah (most via Gabriel).
5 Pillars
Faith (in Allah as the only God)
Prayer (5x a day facing Mecca)
Fasting (Holy month of Ramadan)
Alms (charity)
Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca)

9. Practices of Islam Sharia Caliph
Muslim laws that are based on the Quran.
Often form the basis of political system in Islamic countries.
Caliph
Leader of the Islamic World
Muhammad was the first