History Of Islam
– founded by Muhammad b. 570 AD – 632 AD. He is called “The Messenger of God”, and is considered the exemplar of right living.
– father died before birth, mother when he was six. Raised at first by grandfather, later his uncle. Began working for merchant widow Khadijah, 40 yrs. He ultimately married her, had 2 sons who died, and 4 daughters.
Mohammed objected to the rampant polytheism in Mecca area. He would go apart to meditate, and at age 40, claimed to have received his first of many visions, which are recorded in the Qur’an...
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