Spread of Islam

Spread of Islam

The Arabian Peninsula and Beyond

- Islam, one of the world's major religions

- Began in the 7th century in the Arabian Peninsula.

- The Prophet Muhammad, believed by Muslims to be the last and final messenger of God, received revelations from God

- Quran, the holy book of Islam.

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Review

Match

Match the following

• Holy book of Islam

• Prophet of Islam

• Name of Islamic God

Quran

Muhammad

Allah

• Quran

• Muhammad

• Allah

The spread of Islam started in the city of Mecca, where Prophet Muhammad lived.

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​Islam spreading through Arabian Peninsula

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Where is Mecca located on the Arabian Peninsula

The early Muslim community faced challenges and persecution in Mecca, but eventually, they found a safe haven in the city of Medina.

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​Islam spreading through Arabian Peninsula

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Where is Medina on the map?

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Tell me one thing you learned about Mecca or Muhammad that we didn't talk about in class?

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Where did Muhammad first get revelations from Allah?

• Mecca
• Medina
• Mount Everest
• In a cave on Mount Hira

Muslim traders played a significant role in spreading Islam. The Arabian Peninsula, where Islam originated, was a hub for trade routes connecting Africa, Asia, and Europe. Muslim merchants traveled these routes, bringing not only goods but also ideas and beliefs. As people from different regions interacted through trade, they were exposed to the Islamic faith.

​Trade helps spread Islam

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Why was the Arabian Peninsula the ideal place for Islam to spread?

• The Arabian Peninsula was the birthplace of Prophet Muhammad and the center of the Islamic faith, and its strategic location allowed for trade and cultural exchange.
• The Arabian Peninsula had a diverse religious landscape that made it open to new beliefs.
• The Arabian Peninsula had a large population that easily embraced the Islamic faith.
• The Arabian Peninsula had a strong military that forced people to convert to Islam.

The Islamic civilization was known for its advancements in various fields, including science, medicine, art, and architecture. As the Islamic Empire expanded, it absorbed elements from the diverse cultures it encountered. This cultural exchange helped create a rich and vibrant Islamic civilization that attracted people from different backgrounds.

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Cultural Exchange

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Why were people drawn to Islamic civilizations in the middle ages?

• Limited trade opportunities and far away from other empires and continents

• Advancements in science, medicine, mathematics, flourishing trade routes, rich cultural and intellectual heritage, and tolerance
• Intolerance towards other cultures and religions

• Lack of advancements in other civilizations like medicine, science, math, and intellectual heritage

The message of Islam, centered around the oneness of God (Allah), social justice, and moral conduct, had a universal appeal. The emphasis on equality, charity, and compassion resonated with people from various cultures. Many found the Islamic message to be a guiding and inclusive way of life.

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The Appeal of Islam

Multiple Choice

Many people were drawn to Islam because it made them feel...?

• Guided and Included

• Ignored and unappreciated
• Excluded and devalued
• Rejected and unimportant

Multiple Choice

Trade spread Islam to which areas?

• Southeast Asia, East Africa, and the Indian subcontinent
• North America, Europe, and South America
• Central Asia, Middle East, and Australia
• West Africa, Central Africa, and North Africa

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What is a piece of evidence we have that Islam spread so far and wide?

• The fact that Islam is only practiced in the Middle East is evidence of the spread of Islam.
• The lack of diversity within the Muslim community is evidence of the spread of Islam.
• Mosques built hundreds and hundreds of years ago exist in these places it spread to

• The decline of Islamic empires is evidence of the spread of Islam.

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Words you associate with Islam

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REVIEW: What are the five pillars of Islam?

• The five pillars of Islam are Shahada, Salat, Zakat, Sawm, and Charity.
• The five pillars of Islam are Shahada, Salat, Zakat, Sawm, and Fasting.
• The five pillars of Islam are Shahada, Salat, Zakat, Sawm, and Jihad.
• The five pillars of Islam are Shahada, Salat, Zakat, Sawm, and Hajj.

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What is the Shahada?

• The Shahada is a pilgrimage to Mecca.
• The Shahada is the Islamic declaration of faith.
• The Shahada is a holy book in Islam.
• The Shahada is a type of traditional Islamic dance.

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What is Sawm?

• Fasting during the month of Ramadan
• Charity given during Ramadan
• Pilgrimage to Mecca
• Prayer performed before sunrise

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What is Zakat?

• Zakat is a pilgrimage to Mecca in Islam.
• Zakat is a type of prayer in Islam.
• Zakat is a type of fasting in Islam.
• Zakat is a form of obligatory charity in Islam.

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What is Hajj?

• Hajj is a historical event that took place in Mecca.
• Hajj is a traditional dance performed in Mecca.
• Hajj is a pilgrimage to Mecca.
• Hajj is a religious festival celebrated by Muslims.

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Match the following five pillars?

• Sawm
• Zakat
• Hajj

• Salah

• Shahada

Fasting during Ramadan

Charitable giving

Pilgrimage to Mecca

Prayer five times a day

Declaration of faith in Islam

• Fasting during Ramadan

• Charitable giving

• Pilgrimage to Mecca
• Prayer five times a day
• Declaration of faith in Islam