WORLD RELIGIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -The rise of Islam is intrinsically linked with the Prophet Muhammad, believed by Muslims to be the last in a long line of prophets that includes Moses and Jesus.

Detailed explanation-2: -It is the third of the Abrahamic religions. It was founded by the Prophet Muhammad in 610, in what is now the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Mecca, the most important city in Islam, would be the counterpart of Jerusalem for the Christians and Jews.

Detailed explanation-3: -The first converts to Islam at the time of Muhammad were: Khadija bint Khuwaylid-First person to convert and first free female convert. Ali ibn Abi Talib-First free male child in Muhammad’s family to convert. Zayd ibn Harithah-First freed slave male convert.

Detailed explanation-4: -Islam started in Mecca, in modern-day Saudi Arabia, during the time of the prophet Muhammad’s life.

Detailed explanation-5: -In the year 610, when he was 40, he had visions in a cave of the Angel Gabriel, who revealed that Muhammad had been chosen as the messenger of God. Muhammad began to preach his revelations, becoming the founder of Islam and creating the Five Pillars of Islam.