Islam, Muhammad (6-11) Flashcards
1
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Call
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Praying in a cave at Hira aged 40
Revelation from Angel Gabrial
Refused 3 times before accepting
Felt a tightening of heart and recited
Shocked and didn’t belive he’d been called
Reassured by wife that he had heard Allah’s words
2
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Development of Islam
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Opposition of teaching in Makkah Left for Medina, the Hijrah, 622 CE Set up 1st Muslim community and mosque Returned to Makkah in 630 ce Removed idols from the Kab'ah Makkah became a Muslim city
3
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Spread of Islam
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Muhammad died in 632 CE
Abu Baker became Muhammad’s successor
United the Arab tribes
Islam spread through the the Middle East
Muslims united against the Byzantine and persian empires
Muslim empire spread to Africa, India and China
4
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Teachings
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Everyone is equal Every life is unique All created by Allah Muslims should thank Allah for this Do not worship idols There is only one God
5
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Beliefs about him
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The last prophet
Example of how to live a perfect Muslim life
He was human
Life and teachings are very important to Muslims
Should follow his example
6
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Early life
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Born in Makkah in 570 bc Both parents died at age of 6 Shepard then trader Married Kadijah at 25 Known as honest and trustworthy
