Mohammed

Mohammed

1. Born around 570

   • Arabian town of Mecca
   • Time where Arab tribes worshipped many different gods

2. At middle-age

   • Meditating in the desert
     • Heard a voice telling him:
       • There is only one true God, Allah
         • And that he, Mohammed was his prohpet
       • Did as the voice commanded
         • People began to follow the new religion
   • Mohammed had made enemies among supporters of the old religions
     • Had to flee Mecca
       • Escaped to Medina
         • Gained more supporters
           • Began to be known as Muslims or Moslems

3. His journey from Mecca to Medina in 622 is known as the Higra

   • Means the beginning of new life
   • Starts the Muslim calendar
   • Was pursued by soldiers
     • Hid in a cave
       • Spider in cave entrance
         • Made a web
           • Therfore soldiers did not think anyone was in there

4. In Medina, Mohammed was able to organise his followers into an army

   • In 628 this army conquered Mecca

5. He moved back to the Mecca in 630

6. He died in 632