The Prophet Muhammad was born around 570 A.D. in Mecca, Arabia.
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The ProphetMuhammadwas born around 570 A.D.in Mecca,
Arabia.
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Arabia is a peninsula that is located in Southwest Asia, a region commonly referred to asthe Middle East.
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Muhammad wasa thoughtful and
spiritual man. Heoften went to
meditate and prayin the caves
around Mecca.
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One day, while meditating and
praying, Muhammad believed
that God spoke to him. Muhammad
became a prophet, a messenger
of God.
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Muhammad became the Prophet of a new religion, the religion of Islam. He preached belief in one God. However,the people of Mecca believed in many gods.
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Arabia wasa land of
trade routesand caravans.Muhammadhad learned
of monotheismfrom Jews
and Christians.
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However, Muhammadbelieved that he
was the “Seal of theProphets” or the
final prophet. Butthe people of Meccaforced Muhammadand his followers to
leave Mecca.
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Muhammadand his followers
were forcedto flee Meccaand journeyto Medina in
622 A.D.
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Muhammad’sflight to
Mecca is called the
Hegira or Hijra.It marks the first
year of theIslamic calendar.
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In Medina, Muhammad becamea powerful leader. Heeventually returned to Mecca and conquered it.
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The religion of Islam spread andthe followers of Islam, calledMuslims, developed a greatcivilization.
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The Five Pillars of Islam areimportant beliefs that
all Muslims share.
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1. The belief in one God2. To pray five times a day facing Mecca3. To give money to the poor or charity4. To fast during the month of Ramadan from sunrise to sunset5. To make a pilgrimage or holy trip to Mecca
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The Koran or Qur'an is the
holy book of Islam. According
to Muslims, it contains the
words God spoke to his prophet,Muhammad.
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The Ka’aba is the most sacred sitein Islam. It is in Mecca. Muslimscircle it while on pilgrimage.
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Muslims are forbidden to eat pork or drink alcohol.
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A Muslim house of worship iscalled a mosque.
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The religion of Islam is a world religion. It spread through trade, warfare (jihad), and cultural diffusion.