WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Islam, whose followers are known as Muslims, began in Arabia in the seventh century and are based upon the teachings of which of the following prophets?
A
Jesus
B
Moses
C
Muhammad
D
Abraham
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Muhammad and his followers spread the teachings of Islam throughout the Arabian peninsula.

Detailed explanation-2: -He enjoined people to mercy, justice, pa-tience and faith, and abhorred oppression towards people, animals and the environ-ment. Amongst his many sayings are: Everyone starts his day and is a vendor of his soul, either freeing it, or bringing about its ruin.

Detailed explanation-3: -Muhammad’s Life: The followers of Islam are called are called Muslim, which means “those who have surrendered themselves", or “believers” of the Divine message. Historically one became a Muslim by following the teachings of Mohammed.

Detailed explanation-4: -Most historians believe that Islam originated in Mecca and Medina at the start of the 7th century CE. Muslims regard Islam as a return to the original faith of the Abrahamic prophets, such as Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, Solomon, and Jesus, with the submission (Islām) to the will of God.

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