MUHAMMAD'S EARLY LIFE AND DEVELOPMENT OF ISLAM

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• Umma- Islam community
• Hajj- pilgrimage to Mecca

MUHAMMAD- BEFORE TRANFORMATION

• Born into merchant family in Mecca
• Parents died at age 6
• Married wealthy widow
• Earned a comfortable position in society
• As he was a merchant, he was able to come in contact with many faiths

MUHAMMAD- AFTER TRANSFORMATION

• At age 40, experienced visions from Gabriel
• Spread faith
• Preached that Allah was the one true God

ISLAM- PERSECUTION

• Muhammad disagreed with idolatry
• It threatened Arabs and anyone who profited from idols
• Persecution made Muhammad flee to Medina (hijra)

ISLAM- TRIUMPHS

• Muhammad created an Umma in Medina
• The Umma established social and legal code
• Umma raided caravans from Mecca
• Muhammad went on a Hajj to Mecca