WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -According to Islamic belief, Muhammad was the only person to see Heaven and Hell while still alive. When Muhammad died in 632, he had not named a successor. One faction, the Shi’a, believed that only individuals with direct lineage to the Prophet could guide the Muslim community righteously.

Detailed explanation-2: -Islam began with the Prophet Muhammad. Islam means “surrender” and its central idea is a surrendering to the will of God. Its central article of faith is that “There is no god but God and Muhammad is his messenger". Followers of Islam are called Muslims.

Detailed explanation-3: -Muhammad, the prophet of Islam, was born in Mecca around the year 570. Orphaned before he had reached the age of six, he was raised under the protection of his uncle Abu Talib. Muhammad began working as a merchant and became known for his trustworthiness.

Detailed explanation-4: -Muslims believe that Muhammad was the last prophet. He was the last of a line of prophets sent by God to guide humanity, the seal of the prophets (khatam al-nabiyyin, Q.

Detailed explanation-5: -Profession of Faith (shahada). The belief that “There is no god but God, and Muhammad is the Messenger of God” is central to Islam. Prayer (salat). Alms (zakat). Fasting (sawm). Pilgrimage (hajj).