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Muhammad's Early Life and Development of Islam

Published on Dec 03, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

MUHAMMAD'S EARLY LIFE AND DEVELOPMENT OF ISLAM

MEGAN, BISHRAB, BRANDON

VOCAB

  • 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
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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)
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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