Islam Review

• People of the Old Kingdom were polytheistic

• During the New Kingdom people began worshipping Aten & moved towards monotheism.

• Rome conquered Egypt in 30BC.

• In the 7th century, Islam began in the city of Mecca and spread outwards to Northern Africa and Asia.

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Egypt's Move from Polytheism to Monotheism

• Monotheistic Religion: Allah

• Muhhamad is the messenger of god.

• Dietary Restrictions: Pork

• Holy Site: Mecca

• Prayer: Facing the Ka'bah

• Muslims must follow the 5 Pillars of Faith

• Wudu is performed before entering a mosque for prayer.

Guiding Beliefs

• June 632, Muhammad died leaving Muslims without a leader.

• He did not have a successor named.

• Instead, Abu Bakr reassured Muslims.

  • Used military force to reunite the Muslim community.

  • Led conquests to northern territories.

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After Muhammad's Death

​​Sunnis

• Accepted the rule of Umayyad

• Term means followers of Muhammad's example.

• Most followed branch of Islam.

​​Shi'a

• They believe the calif should always be a relative of the prophet Muhhamad.

• Most live in modern day Iran & Iraq.

​Branches of Islam