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The Prophet Muhammad was born around 570 A.D. in Mecca, Arabia.

The Prophet Muhammad was born around 570 A.D. in Mecca, Arabia. Arabia is a peninsula that is located in Southwest Asia, a region commonly referred to as the Middle East. Muhammad was a thoughtful and spiritual man. He often went to meditate and pray in the caves around Mecca.

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The Prophet Muhammad was born around 570 A.D. in Mecca, Arabia.

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  1. The Prophet Muhammad was born around 570 A.D. in Mecca, Arabia. E. Napp

  2. Arabia is a peninsula that is located in Southwest Asia, a regioncommonly referred to as the Middle East. E. Napp

  3. Muhammad was a thoughtful and spiritual man. He often went to meditate and pray in the caves around Mecca. E. Napp

  4. One day, while meditating and praying, Muhammad believed that God spoke to him. Muhammad became a prophet, a messenger of God. E. Napp

  5. Muhammad became the Prophet of a new religion, the religion of Islam. He preached belief in one God. However, the people of Mecca believed in many gods. E. Napp

  6. Arabia was a land of trade routes and caravans. Muhammad had learned of monotheism from Jews and Christians. E. Napp

  7. However, Muhammad believed that he was the “Seal of the Prophets” or the final prophet. But the people of Mecca forced Muhammad and his followers to leave Mecca. E. Napp

  8. Muhammad and his followers were forced to flee Mecca and journey to Medina in 622 A.D. E. Napp

  9. Muhammad’s flight to Mecca is called the Hegira or Hijra. It marks the first year of the Islamic calendar. E. Napp

  10. In Medina, Muhammad became a powerful leader. He eventually returned to Mecca and conquered it. E. Napp

  11. The religion of Islam spread and the followers of Islam, called Muslims, developed a great civilization. E. Napp

  12. The Five Pillars of Islam are important beliefs that all Muslims share. E. Napp

  13. The belief in one God To pray five times a day facing Mecca To give money to the poor or charity To fast during the month of Ramadan from sunrise to sunset To make a pilgrimage or holy trip to Mecca E. Napp

  14. The Koran or Qur'an is the holy book of Islam. According to Muslims, it contains the words God spoke to his prophet, Muhammad. E. Napp

  15. The Ka’aba is the most sacred site in Islam. It is in Mecca. Muslims circle it while on pilgrimage. E. Napp

  16. Muslims are forbidden to eat pork or drink alcohol. E. Napp

  17. A Muslim house of worship is called a mosque. E. Napp

  18. The religion of Islam is a world religion. It spread through trade, warfare (jihad), and cultural diffusion. E. Napp

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