1. The Rise of Islam Objective: Describe the rise of Islam
Do Now: How has the religious composition of the United States changed in the last fifty years?
Islam begins on the Arabian Peninsula
The Prophet Mohammad – Founder of Islam
Born in Mecca, Orphan at 6, becomes wealthy at 40
Believes the angel Gabriel speaks to him
Mohammad believes he is the last of the Prophets and begins the Islam religion.
Muslims practice Islam, and they call God Allah

2. The Rise of Islam
Do you see any geographic similarity to Islam with Judaism and Christianity?
The Hijrah: Migration of Mohammad and his followers from Mecca to Medina (622 A.D.)
Mohammad makes an alliance with Jews and Arabs in Medina
He attracts many followers to Islam
Mohammad defeats his enemies and unifies the Arabian Peninsula under Islam (630 A.D.)
Why do you think Mohammad was successful in uniting the Arabian Peninsula under Islam?

3. The Rise of Islam Muslim (Islam) Beliefs and Laws
The Five Pillars
Faith (There is no God but Allah)
Prayer (5 times a day)
Alms (help the less fortunate)
Fasting (Between dawn and sunset during Ramadan)
Pilgrimage or Hajj (Muslims must go to Mecca once in their lifetimes)
Mosque: Muslim house of worship
Qur’an: Muslim Bible or Holy Book
Sharia and the Sunna – Muslim Laws of Behavior
What are the Jewish and Christian houses of worship, and what are their holy books called?

4. Rise of Islam Do the Vocabulary on Page 263
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