5.1 Islam origin

Islam

"submission to the will of Allah"
- refers to a way of living and practising peace

Allah

Arabic name for God

Muslim

"One who submits". Refers to person who is a "doer of peace"
- peaceful submission to the will of Allah is the purpose of life

Mecca 570 C.E

Birthplace and birth year of Muhammad

Khadijah

First wife of Muhammad, a two time widowed woman married in 595 CE
- first convert to Islam

Muhammad

Allah's prophet (to speak and deliver Allah's message)
- A prophet who was skilled in trade and commerce (caravans)

Gabriel

Angel who appeared to Muhammad

Night of Power and Excellence

Gabriel's alias

Medina, the City of the Prophet

Muhammad and followers left Mecca for this place in 622 C.E

HIJRA

Muhammad and followers immigration from Mecca to Medina is called the:

UMMAH

"Community" in Islam

Mecca

Spiritual center of Islam

Medina

Became the first UMMAH (community) of islam

Kaaba

House of Allah, believed to be directly below God's throne in heaven
- Holds 360 deities
- Cube-shaped structure

Uncle Abu Talib

Took in Muhammad when his parents died when he was a young age

trustworthy one, righteous one

Titles of Muhammad

Hajj

Muslim ritual to perform a migration to Mecca