Islam Notes

GeographyA.Mostly desertB.Bedouins- Arab, nomad herdersC.Mecca- holiest city of Islam

1. Kaaba- most sacred site in Islam

Muhammad - 570 AD

A.Khadija: First wife of MohammadB.Vision of the angel Gabriel C.Islam: “Submission to God”D.Hijrah: Journey from Mecca to

MedinaE.Medina: City of the Prophet

1. 630 AD- Mecca became the holy city

Teachings of Islam

A.MonotheismB.Quran: Holy book of Islam

Teachings of IslamC.Five Pillars

1. 1 God and Muhammad is his messenger

2. 5 daily prayers3. Fasting during Ramadan4. Giving alms5. Hajj: pilgrimage to Mecca

Way of LifeA.Sharia: Moral code and religious law of

IslamB. Impact on Women: limited rights