1. Mohammad and Islam

2. I.Introduction  The Birth and Evolution of Islam

3. II.Pre-Islamic Middle East A.The Middle East Divided 1.Economic Consequences B.The Long Peace (384 C.E.-560s C.E.) C.Bedouins 1.Murruwah 2.Religion

4. II.Pre-Islamic Middle East D.Economic Recovery 1.Mecca a.The Kabah b.Economic Growth c.Declining Morals

5. III.A (Brief) Theological Overview of Islam A.Muhammad the Reformer: God's Final Messenger 1.Abraham B.Allah

6. III.A (Brief) Theological Overview of Islam C.The Quran 1.Judgment Day 2.Social Justice D.A Universal Faith

7. IV. Islam in Practice A.The Five Pillars 1.Witness (Shahadah) 2.Worship (Salat) 3.Fasting (Sawm)

8. IV. Islam in Practice 4.Alms (Zakat) 5.Pilgrimage (Hajj)

9. IV. Islam in Practice B.Community (Ummah) 1.Egalitarian 2.Other Duties and Prohibitions 3.Jihad

10. IV. Islam in Practice C.Success D.Social and Political Ramifications

11. Ka’bah

12. V. Conclusion Community Division