1. Chapter 10 Section 1
The Rise of Islam

2. The Rise of Islam Bedouins move through the desert Nomadic herders
Competition for water  warfare
Traded with Arab tribes in oasis towns
About 500AD

3. Muhammad Becomes a Prophet
Born in Mecca, 570 AD
Troubled by lack of morality in Mecca
Goes to a cave to meditate
Hears voice of angel Gabriel telling him to be the messenger of God
Wife, Khadija is the 1st convert to Islam
Islam means “submit to God/Allah”

4. The Hijra 622 AD At first, few converted
Muhammad leaves Mecca  Yathrib (Medina)
Residents of Medina convert
Loyal to the umma (community)
Becomes 1st year of Islamic calendar
Lunar calendar w/ days
Meanwhile, Meccan leaders hostile towards Muslims

5. The Hijra 630 AD Muslims attack Meccan caravans
Muhammad returns to Mecca
Destroys pagan idols in the Kaaba
Rededicates it for Allah
Spends two years spreading Islam
Dies in 632

6. Teachings of Islam Monotheistic The Quran is their holy book
Like Judaism & Christianity
Worship the same God
The Quran is their holy book
Written in Arabic
God is all-powerful, compassionate
You’re responsible for your own actions
God had other prophets, but Muhammad was the last

7. Teachings of Islam Five Pillars of Islam Jihad Practiced daily
A struggle in God’s service
Usually personal
Sometimes interpreted as a holy war to defend Islam (like the Crusades)

8. Islam as a way of Life Sharia Islam and Women
Body of law based on Quran
Regulates moral conduct, family life, business, gov’t
Islam and Women
Quran teaches that men and women are spiritually equal
Modest dress interpreted differently