early gods most arab tribes were polytheistic before 600 a.d. polytheistic: believe in many gods...
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Early gods
• Most Arab tribes were polytheistic before 600 A.D.
• Polytheistic: believe in many gods• They used idols (small statues) to
represent them.• Each tribe had their own gods.
Mecca and the (Ka’bah) Kaaba
Mecca was a small trading town built around the Kaaba
Tribes kept idols to their gods in the Kaaba
Muhammad• He was a merchant.
• He claims he received a message from the angel Gabriel explaining that there is only one god.
Muhammad’s Reaction
• Muhammad doubts the angel’s command because he doesn’t know how to read!
»Gabriel tells him that if God can create the world he can help Muhammad read. 6
The Qur’an (Koran)“The Word of Allah”
The Sunna “The Words and deeds of Muhammad” (includes the Five Pillars)
The Five PillarsThe Five Pillars
Fasting: Don’t eat or drink during Ramadan
Pilgrimage (the Hajj): Travel to Mecca
Prayer: Pray 5 times a day
Charity: Give 2.5% of your income to charityDeclaration: Daily statement about beliefs
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