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Islam

Ch. 9.1

Origins
Bedouins-

bands of small Arabic

tribes
Operating on the Arabian Peninsula
Desert with few towns/farmland
Mecca
Many in the region already preached
of one God

The Prophet
Muhammad-

570-632
Merchant in Mecca
Influenced by Judaism and Christianity
Religious man
Had 6 children only one girl survived
Revelations
Islam- achieving peace through
submission to God

Tenants of Islam
Quran-

sacred text
Five Pillars of Islam
Profession of Faith- No God but Allah
Five Daily Prayers
Giving Alms/Charity to the Poor
Fast
Pilgrimage- journey to Mecca

Quran
Lays

out guidelines for faith


Cant eat certain foods
No murder, lying, stealing, etc.
Jihad- struggle for the faith, struggle to
defend Muslim community, convert
people to Islam, holy war
Sharia Law- not official, but guidelines
for Muslims
Spread- Missionary Work/ and Empire

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