Watch: Emergence of Islam

According to the Islamic faith, who received messages from God?

What are the five pillars of Islam?

What are Hadith?

How far did Islam expand in the first century after the death of the Prophet? How was this expansion achieved?

How did Islam spread from 750 to 1700?

What do most historians agree on about early Islam?

What are important sources of Islamic history for Muslims?

Why do you think understanding Islamic history is important for practicing Muslims? In what aspects of your life is understanding history important for your own activities?

In this video, Nate Bowling talked about different narratives about Islam that may be politically motivated. Can you think of a politically-motivated narrative about a religion that you have heard? Do you think this narrative is credible? Why or why not?