Islam

Islam is the last religion we are going to talk about. People that believe in Islam are called Muslims. They believe that Muhammad was the last of series of holy prophets that include Abraham, Moses, and Jesus. Muslims believe that Allah is the only god and that Muhammad was his messenger. Here are some history facts:
570 CE Birth of Muhammad.
610 CE Muhammad receives first vision in a cave near Mecca.
610-22 CE Muhammad preaches in Mecca.
622 CE Hijira - Muhammad and followers flee to Medina.
Islamic calendar (AH, Anno Hegirae) begins.
632 Death of Muhammad. Abu Bakr chosen as caliph.
633 Muslim conquests (Futuhat) begin.
late 600s Ruling classes in East and West Africa convert to Islam.
732 Muslim empire reaches its furthes extent. Battle of Tours prevents further advance northwards.
1453 Mehmet Fatih (rules 1451-81) conquers Constantinople. The two halves of the Ottoman Empire are united and the sultan becomes Byzantine emperor.
1912 Founding of Islamic Union (Sareket Islam), a modernizing movement in SE Asia.
The Quran is the holy book of Islam. They believe that the only true version of the Quran is written in Arabic. Many people gather in mosques on Friday afternoon for prayers. Muhammad taught that believers should pray five times every day. Mecca is a holy city because it is the site of Kabba which is a small shrine that is believed to be the most sacred spot on earth. Ramaden is a holiday in which belivers fast between dawn and dusk. Ramadan will begin on November 17, 2001.
Site Used:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islam
http://www.religionfacts.com/islam/timeline.htm