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The Emergence of Islam

The Emergence of Islam

Islam, followed by nearly 2 billion people today, began in the seventh century with revelations to the Prophet Muhammad. These revelations were later compiled in the Qur’an. After the Prophet Muhammad’s death, the religion spread rapidly.

Key Ideas

As this video progresses, key ideas will be introduced to invoke discussion.

Key Ideas

Think about the following questions as you watch the video


  1. 00:50 According to the Islamic faith, who received messages from God?
  2. 01:25 What are the five pillars of Islam?
  3. 04:16 What are Hadith?
  4. 05:18 How far did Islam expand in the first century after the death of the Prophet? How was this expansion achieved?
  5. 07:29 How did Islam spread from 750 to 1700?
  6. 09:46 What do most historians agree on about early Islam?
  7. 10:06 What are important sources of Islamic history for Muslims?