Why did Islam spread so easily?

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Why did Islam spread so easily?

• Muslims surrendered to God
• During a turbulent time Islam brought unity.
• Islam created social justice for all people.

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9.3 Quran and Sunnah

• What is the Quran?
• Quran is Islams sacred book and is considered
  the words of God.
• What is the Sunnah?
• The examples set by Muhammad
• How are they different?

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Five Pillars of Islam

• 9.4 Profession of Faith (shahadah)
• 9.5 Daily Worship (salat)
• 9.6 Almsgiving (zakat)
• 9.7 Fasting ( siyam)
• 9.8 Pilgrimage (hajj)

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Five Pillars of Islam

• 9.4 Profession of Faith (shahadah)

There is no god but God, and Muhammad is the
messenger of God.
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Profession of Faith (shahadah)

• 3. How does Allah relate to the God of Christians
  and Jews?
• Christians, Jews and Muslims worship the same God.

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Five Pillars of Islam

• Profession of Faith (shahadah)
• 4. Muslims believe that angels do Allahs work
  throughout the universe.
• Judgment is that some people will go to
  paradise while others will not.

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• 9.5 2 Daily Worship (salat)
• 12. Muslims pray towards Makkah (Mecca) five
  times a day, wherever they are.
• 3. They must perform ritual washings of their
  hands, face, arms and feet.

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9.5 Daily Worship (salat)

• What do beads, rugs, mosques, the qibla,
  muezzins, and imams how to do with worship?
• Prayer beads are used to recite Gods
  characteristics
• Rugs are for kneeling on
• Mosques are the place to gather for prayer
• Qibla shows the direction of Makkah
• Muezzins call others to prayer
• Imams are prayer leaders

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9.6 3 Almsgiving (zakat)

• 1. Muslims are charitable because they believe
  that wealth is purified by giving some of it
  away.
• Sharing your wealth helps to control greed
• Giving to others reminds people of Gods gifts to
  oneself.

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9.6 Almsgiving (zakat)

• Muslims are asked to give 1/40 of their surplus
  wealth and possessions.
• Zakat pays to orphanages, hospitals, soups
  kitchens, and provides clothing and shelter for
  the poor.
• Also zakat pays debts for the poor and helps
  stranded travelers.
• Jews, Christians and Muslims are all encouraged
  to give a portion of their wealth to support
  others.

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9.7 Fasting (siyam)

• Siyam is daily fasting during Ramadan (30 days),
  the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar.
• It is performed from sunrise to sunset. No eating
  or drinking is allowed.
• What rule about food is observed during Ramadan?
• 3. Muslims break the daily fast at sunset with
  dates and other food and drink. At the end of
  Ramadan, there are special foods, gifts exchanged
  and giving to the poor.
• 4. Ramadan encourages generosity, equality, and
  charity. It is a time to forgive people, give
  thanks and avoid arguments.

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9.8 Pilgrimage (hajj)

• The hajj promotes fellowship and equality.
• Muslims wear simple white clothing on this
  special journey.
• The Kaba is a shrine built by Abraham to honor
  God.
• During the hajj, Muslims also travel along a
  special passage between two small hills, as Hagar
  (wife of Abraham) did when she searched for water
  for her son. Muslims camp in tents at Mina, pray
  at the plain of Arafat, and some climb Mount
  Arafat. Before returning home Muslims will circle
  the Kaba seven more times. (remember picture of
  people circling the stone)

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9.9 jihad (struggle)

• Jihad gives Muslims a way to respond positively
  to external and internal challenges.
• The lesser jihad relates to the external
  struggle against oppression, the outer battle.
• The greater jihad is the fight against oneself.
• During war, Muslims SHOULD honor agreements made
  with enemies and SHOULD NOT mutilate the dead,
  harm innocent people, or destroy property,
  orchards, crops, sacred objects, or houses of
  worship.

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9.10 Shariah (Islamic Law)

• Shariah is the body of Islamic law based on the
  Quran and the Sunnah. Islamic law guides Muslims
  in their personal behavior. It was developed by
  caliphs and scholars who used the Quran and the
  Sunnah to solve problems that arose.
• Shariah promotes obedience to the Quran and
  respect for others.
• Three examples of behaviors that shariah
  regulates are to not eat pork, drink alcohol, or
  gamble. Muslims must dress modestly.
• Over the years shariah has been influenced by
  western codes of law. These laws continue to
  change in response to modern ways of life.