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Understanding Islam: Its Significance, History, and Contemporary Issues

This chapter explores the vital importance of studying and understanding Islam today, amidst rising global Islamophobia and historical events that have shaped the faith. It delves into the basics of Islam, including its core beliefs, symbols, and significant figures like the Prophet Muhammad. The history of Islam from its origins in the Arabian Peninsula, the impact of the Caliphate, and the divisions among Sunni and Shia sects are discussed. Additionally, contemporary issues such as the Park51 debate and the Arab Spring are examined to highlight the relevance of Islam in today's world.

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Understanding Islam: Its Significance, History, and Contemporary Issues

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  1. Islamic Empires Chapter 18

  2. Why is it important to study and understand Islam today?

  3. Park51 – aka “Ground Zero Mosque”

  4. Koran/Quran Burning

  5. American Islamophobia?

  6. European Islamophobia?

  7. The Arab Spring

  8. Massacre in Norway

  9. What do you know about Islam? Beliefs? Holy places? Holy writings? Symbols? Important people? Place of worship? Where is it practiced? Etc…

  10. World Map Showing the Distribution of Islam

  11. Islam – “The Basics” • Islam means “submission” • Monotheistic = 1 god • “Allah” • Prophet = Muhammad • Holy book = Koran/Quran • Worship place = Mosque • Imam – male prayer leader • Followers = Muslims

  12. 5 Pillars of Faith

  13. The true meaning of Jihad = “Struggle”

  14. History of Islam

  15. Began in Arabian Peninsula…

  16. 570 AD Muhammad Born…

  17. At 40, Muhammad was visited by the angel Gabriel…

  18. In Mecca, Muhammad began to preach one god & equality…

  19. Muhammad’s teachings upset ruling class in Mecca, so Muhammad fled to Medina (flight called “Hijirah”)…

  20. In Medina Muhammad converted many to Islam, this led to war w/ Mecca…

  21. 630 AD Muhammad and followers won war & returned to Mecca…

  22. In 632 AD Muhammad died…

  23. Islam after Muhammad • New leader called Caliph • “Successor of Muhammad” • New Caliphs expanded Islamic Empire • India, N. Africa, and Spain • Problem… • Arguments o/ Caliph • Led to division of Islam • 3 branches

  24. 3 Branches Islam • Sunni • Majority sect – 90% • Believe followers of Islam chose Caliph • Shiite/Shiah • Minority sect – 10% • Believe Muhammad selected successor, his son-in-law Ali • Only descendents Ali rightful Caliphs • Sufi • Very, very small % • Believe experience god directly & live very simply

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