Post on 22-Dec-2015
Unit One: Lecture 1.6The Rise of
Islam
How have religions impacted World
History?
A.C.E.S
What is one similarity between Christianity and Judaism?
Who was the founder of Judaism? Who was the founder of
Christianity?What were the followers of Jesus
called?
KNIGHT’S CHARGE
Early Muslims were Bedouins
Bedouins – Desert Nomads
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Muhammad was born around 570 A.D. in the oasis town of Mecca.
Mecca was a trade town. Mecca was home to a
temple dedicated to early Arabic polytheistic religions.
It was a peaceful town because no weapons were allowed near the temples.
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It is said that at age 40, Muhammad heard the voice of an angel., and came out of the desert speaking of the one true god…Allah.
Allah is Arabic for god.Muhammad was considered a prophet
and messenger of god.He began to convert people from
polytheism and convert them to Islam
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Islam – Arabic for, “submit to god.”Muhammad would leave Mecca to
spread Islam.In 632, he would return to Mecca
with thousands of followers to destroy the pagan idols in the temple of Mecca.
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What is the Holy Book of Islam?
Quran – Holy book of Islam.
TEACHINGS OF ISLAM
Muslims believe that god is compassionate and forgiving.
They believe that people are FULLY responsible for their own actions.
They also believe that many other prophets exist, including Abraham, Moses, and Jesus
TEACHINGS OF ISLAM
The Quran is believed to be a guide to life.
It is believed to be the sacred word of god as told by Muhammad.
The Quran puts an emphasis on honestly, generosity, and social justice.
Believes that harsh punishments are due for crimes such as murder and stealing.
TEACHINGS OF ISLAM
The Quran is written in a poetic style of Arabic.
It is believed that the only way to truly understand the Quran is to read it in Arabic.
TEACHINGS OF ISLAM
The 5 Pillars of Islam:1. Declaration of Faith.
“There is no god but God, Muhammad is the messenger of God.”
2. Daily Prayer. Muslims pray 5 times a day. They ritually wash themselves first and then face the direction of Mecca. They also perform specific actions while praying.
5 PILLARS OF ISLAM
3. Alms for the poor. Muslims care for the poor by giving money.
4. Fast during Ramadan. Muslims fast (don’t eat) from sunrise to sunset during the holy month of Ramadan.
5. The Hajj. A pilgrimage to Mecca.
5 PILLARS OF ISLAM
Islam teaches that Muslims, Jews, and Christians all worship the same God.
Muslims refer to Jews and Christians as “People of the Book.”
People of the Book – Spiritually “superior” to those who believe in polytheistic religions.
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Islam: A way of lifeIslamic scholars developed the
ShariaSharia – a system of laws that are
based on moral duties in the Quran.Every law has a religious principle
that guides it.Sharia laws regulate everything
from business practices to criminal law.
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Islam and WomenBefore Islam, positions of women in the
area varied. In most cases, women could not own
property and had to follow their male guardian (husband or father).
In some cases, tribes unwanted daughters would simply be killed.
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The Quran stated that all people, men and women, were equal in the eyes of god.
Muslims believed that women should, and can, own businesses, inherit property, and receive an education (equal to men.)
Muslim women were also allowed to refuse a marriage offer…early Arabic women were not.
The Quran believes that women must dress modestly.
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The current day image of Muslim veiled women came through cultural diffusion.
Persian customs veiled and covered their women and even kept them in separate rooms.
This is where the veiled custom originated, not from the Muslim religion.
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