Muhammad and The Foundation of Islam Thesis: The goal of Islam is to create, improve, and prepare within man the proper attitudes and qualities of Islam. Introduction A. Islam is a universal religion of monotheism. B. Islam is an Arabic word meaning submission, surrender, and obedience.II. Muhammad A. The preachings and teachings of Muhammad frightened and angered the Meccans. B. Muhammad accepted work from Khadija and had led a few caravans for her.III. Quran A. The Quran or Koran is the sacred text of Islam. B. It is composed of some 300 pages which are divided into 114 Surahs (chapters).IV. Kaaba A. It is the most sacred shrine of Islam. B. Before the Prophet and his doctrine, the Kaaba was used for the practice of Polytheism.V. Women in Islam A. Women do have quite a significant role in the religion of Islam. B. A woman is regarded as little more than a possession, first of her father and her family, and subsequently, of her husband and his family. IV. Marriage in Islam A. Marriages are usually arranged by the families. B. The preferred marriage is between two MuslimsWeems 3 Muhammad and The Foundation of IslamAs a religion, Islam is based on the teachings of Muhammad, embodying a sound belief in one God (Allah). Islam is an Arabic word meaning submission, surrender, and obedience (Maududi, 1). It also stands for peace. Its followers are known as Muslims or Moslems. Islam emerged in Arabia, specifically in the city of Mecca, in the seventh century C.E. (Matthews, 386). With the evolution of Islam in Mecca, Mecca is known as the center of Islam. Islam is the youngest of the major world religions with the exception of Sikhism, which is a derivative of Hindu and Muslim beliefs that appeared in India. Islam is a universal religion of monotheism. The goal of Islam is to create, improve, and prepare within man the proper attitudes and qualities of IslamMuhammad ...
