1-Start your critical reflection paper with a question regarding to Islamic study

1 Basic beliefs of Islam C ontemporary Islam What Islam is and what has passed over Islam Islam in History The Hijra “Migration” or “Emigration ”, No Flight During the pilgrimage season of 620 To Yathrib: Medina: Medinat al -nabi / city of the prophet The Hijra The Islamic lunar calendar Going to something positive more than leaving sometingh negative 1 – helpers : ansar 2 – emigrants: muhajirun Medina 620 – 632 • Constitution of Medina • Certain generalization • Cooperation of all parties • Bounding together by common religious faith • Revolution in Arabian social and political history • Breaking traditions The Jews in Medina • During a Friday worship service in February of 624 Muhammad received an inspiration to turn 180 degrees and faced Mecca. Beyond Arabia Bedouin tribes had significant role in introducing Islam Muhammad’s later Life Continually deepening religious life Stability and patience in difficult time Trouble – prone family life Muhammad’s Death In June 632