1. Islam Notes

2. Geography A.Mostly desert B.Bedouins- Arab, nomad herders C.Mecca- holiest city of Islam 1.Kaaba- most sacred site in Islam

3. Muhammad - 570 AD A.Khadija: First wife of Mohammad B.Vision of the angel Gabriel C.Islam: “Submission to God” D.Hijrah: Journey from Mecca to Medina E.Medina: City of the Prophet 1.630 AD- Mecca became the holy city

4. Teachings of Islam A.Monotheism B.Quran: Holy book of Islam

5. Teachings of Islam C.Five Pillars 1.1 God and Muhammad is his messenger 2.5 daily prayers 3.Fasting during Ramadan 4.Giving alms 5.Hajj: pilgrimage to Mecca

6. Way of Life A.Sharia: Moral code and religious law of Islam B.Impact on Women: limited rights