AP World History: The Rise of
Islam
MRS.BOOTH
Agenda
 Bell ringer: Question
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdUGBemlYDI
 The Rise of Islam: Notes
 Town Hall-Present task and situation
 CPS system exit slip: Discussion
Bell ringer: Answer the following questions based on
your reading…
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1. “Islam” means:
A) dedication to “Allah”
B) victory
C) Submission
D) Peace
E) Love
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2) Bedouins were:
A) non Arab converts to Islam
B) Arab camel nomads
C) the clan of Muhammad
D) landholder during the Abbasid Empire
E) Subsistence farmers
By the end of class….
 Students will know the origins of Islam
 Students will know how the religion of Islam spread
throughout Arabia and then the world
 Students will be able to explain the five pillars of
Islam
The Origins of Islam
 Origins of Islam can be
traced back to 7th century
Arabia
 The Prophet Muhammad
introduced Islam in 610
C.E. after he experienced
“angelic visitations.”
 Revelations which
followers believe “Allah”
transmitted to him
through the angel Gabriel.
Qur’an
 These revelations were written in
Arabic and collected in the Qur’an
(Koran).
 Qur’an according to Islam, is the
holy book and the prefect words of
Allah.
 Qur’an dictated by Muhammad,
but did not originate with
Muhammad- instead was given by
God to the angel Gabriel, then to
Muhammad
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114 Chapters (chapter = Surah)
 The teachings of the Qur’an formed
the basis of the new religion that
Muhammad began to preach to his
clan and the people of Mecca.
Initially Accepted?
 Only in small circles.
 Umayyad notables (clan of
Quraysh Bedouin tribe who
founded Mecca) start to notice
the spread of Islam.
 Do not like the growing religion
because it threatens to
undermine the gods of the
Ka’Ba
 Why does this matter so much?
The Shrines of Ka’Ba have
established Mecca as the
wealthy city of commerce
between the Bedouin tribes.
Muhammad flees…
 Pressure put on by the Umayyad causes Muhammad
to flee Mecca to Medina.
 Muhammad’s presence in Medina and spread of the
Islamic faith strengthens Medina and worries
Umayyad in Mecca
 Treaty with Umayyad/Quraysh in 628 CE, that
allows Muhammad to return to Mecca where he
gradually wins over the inhabitants of Mecca to
Islam.
Appeal of Islam to People of Arabia
 Gave them a form of monotheism
that belonged to no single tribe and
transcended clan and class
divisions.
 Provided an ethical system that
healed many of the deep social rifts
between the clans of Arabian
society
 Promoted a moral code and
obligation for the wealthy and
strong to protect and aid the poor
and weak.
 Was translated into a body of
Islamic law that held followers
accountable for their lives on earth
and determined their fate in
eternity.
The 'Five Pillars' of Islam
The framework for Muslim life. Essential practices
1. The declaration of faith:
• "There is no deity but God, and Muhammad is the messenger of God."
2. Prayer:
• Five obligatory prayers each day.
• A direct link between the worshiper and God.
• No hierarchical authority or priesthood.
3. Zakat:
• Obligatory charitable giving.
• Wealth belong to God and it is held in trust by humans.
• Zakat, or, "purification" by setting aside a portion (2.5%) for the needy.
4. Fasting:
• From sunrise to sunset during the holy month of Ramadan.
5. Pilgrimage/Hajj
• A pilgrimage (Hajj) to Mecca, Arabia to worship Allah at the Ka’Ba.
Islam by the death of Mohammed 632
732, 100 Yrs after Mohammed
CPS Exit Slip
 Briefly describe the five pillars of Islam in your OWN
words. Use complete sentences, and do NOT use
your notes or the book.