Islam beliefs
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The Prophet Muhammad and the Origins of Islam
The rise of Islam is intrinsically linked with the Prophet Muhammad, believed by Muslims to be the last in a long line of prophets that includes Moses and Jesus. Because Muhammad was the chosen recipient and messenger of the word of God through the divine revelations, Muslims from all walks of life strive to follow his example. After the holy Qur'an, the sayings of the Prophet (hadith) and descriptions of his way of life (sunna) are the most important Muslim texts.
Early Life
Muhammad was born into the most powerful tribe in Mecca, the Quraish, around 570 A.D. The power of the Quraish derived from their role as successful merchants. Several trade routes intersected at Mecca, allowing the Quraish to control trade along the west coast of Arabia, north to Syria, and south to Yemen.
Mecca was home to two widely venerated polytheistic cults whose gods were thought to protect its lucrative trade. After working for several years as a merchant, Muhammad was hired by Khadija, a wealthy widow, to ensure the safe passage of her car
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History of Islam
This article is about the history of Islam as a culture and polity. For a history of the Islamic faith, see Islamic schools and branches.
The history of Islam is believed by most historians[1] to have originated with Muhammad's mission in Mecca and Medina at the start of the 7th century CE,[2][3] although Muslims regard this time as a return to the original faith passed down by the Abrahamicprophets, such as Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, Solomon, and Jesus, with the submission (Islām) to the will of God.[4][5][6]
According to the traditional account,[2][3][7] the Islamic prophetMuhammad began receiving what Muslims consider to be divine revelations in 610 CE, calling for submission to the one God, preparation for the imminent Last Judgement, and charity for the poor and needy.[5][Note 1] As Muhammad's message began to attract followers (the ṣaḥāba) he also met with increasing hostility and persecution from Meccan elites.[5]& Abrahamic monotheistic religion This article is about the religion. For other uses, see Islam (disambiguation). The Kaaba at Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the holiest Islamic site Islam[a] is an Abrahamicmonotheistic religion centered on the Quran and the teachings of Muhammad,[9] the religion's founder. Adherents of Islam are called Muslims, who are estimated to number 1.9 billion worldwide and are the world's second-largest religious population after Christians.[10] Muslims believe that Islam is the complete a
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Islam
Islam Classification Abrahamic Scripture Quran Theology Monotheistic Region Middle East, Africa, Central Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Caucasus, Southeastern Europe[1][2] Language Quranic Arabic Territory Muslim world Founder Muhammad[3] Origin 610 CE
Jabal al-Nour, Mecca, Hejaz, Arabian PeninsulaSeparations Number of followers est. 1.9 billion[7] (individually referred to as Muslims, collectively referred to as the Ummah)
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