World History I

World History IUnit Eight Block Two LectureIslamic origins, traditions, customs and beliefsMake sure that you are viewing this in Slide Show format. Click on Slide Show and push from beginning. Move through the presentation by pushing on the up and down arrows on your keyboardClick me

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Islam begins on the Arabian Peninsula in 610 CE/AD

Islam is centered on the holy cities of Mecca and Medina

Other important cities include Damascus (in Modern Syria) and Jerusalem

The geographic beginnings of IslamClick me

Location of MedinaLocation of Mecca

Born in Mecca in 530 CE/AD

Purportedly visited by the Angel Gabriel and told to follow Allah (god) in 610 CE/AD

Flees from Mecca to Medina to avoid religious persecution in 622 CE/AD

Returns to Mecca and converts all citizens to Islam in 630 CE/AD

Dies in Jerusalem (ascended to heaven) in 632 CE/AD

Mohammed the Prophet Click Here

Mohammed receiving his first revelation from Gabriel

Islam is monotheistic with Allah (God) as its deity

Islam accepts earlier prophets like Abraham, Moses and Jesus and their revelations

Believers follow the Qur'an (Koran), which is viewed as Gods word to Muhammad

All people equal before God in IslamIslamic Religious BeliefsClick me

Woe unto those who disbelieve Mohammed

Faith (Iman): There is none worthy of worship except God and Muhammad is the messenger of God

Prayer (Salah): obligatory prayers that are performed five times a day facing the Kaaba in Mecca

Alms to the Poor (Zakah): payment of a calculated amount of wealth to charity

Fasts during Ramadan (Swam): A one month fasting session from dawn to dusk to purify the soul

Pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj): An obligation those who are fit for the trip

The Five Pillars of IslamClick me