Rise and Spread of Islam — Chapter Summary
ICSE · Class 7 · History & Civics
Summary of Rise and Spread of Islam for ICSE Class 7 History & Civics. Key concepts: Before Islam, Prophet Mohammad was born and Mohammad moved from Mecca.
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Overview
Islam began in Arabia and soon changed the history of the region. Before its rise, the people of Saudi Arabia lived in tribal groups, depended mainly on livestock, and often fought over land and pastures. They followed different beliefs, including polytheism, Judaism, and Christianity. In this setti
Key Concepts
Before Islam
Before Islam, Arabia was divided into many tribes. People mainly raised livestock, fought over grazing land, and had no strong political organisation.
Prophet Mohammad was born in Mecca
Prophet Mohammad was born in Mecca around CE 570. In CE 610, he had a spiritual experience and became a prophet. He preached the message of Allah and
Mohammad moved from Mecca to Medina
Mohammad moved from Mecca to Medina in CE 622 because of opposition in Mecca. This emigration is called Hijra and marks the beginning of the Muslim ca
The five pillars are Shahada
The five pillars are Shahada, Salat, Zakaat, Sawm or Siyam, and Haj. They guide the main religious duties of Muslims.
After Mohammad's death
After Mohammad's death, his kinsman Abu Bakr became the new leader. Mohammad's successors were called Caliphs or Khalifas. The first four were Abu Bak
Learning Objectives
- Understand the conditions in Arabia before Islam
- Learn about the life and teachings of Prophet Mohammad
- Identify the Five Pillars of Islam
- Explain the Hijra and the start of the Hijri calendar
- Describe the role of the first four Caliphs
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