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Article: The spread of Islam: for centuries, the followers of Muhammad ruled one of the largest empires the world has been seen.(World History)
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- Junior Scholastic
- Article date:
- November 24, 2003
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OBJECTIVES
Students should understand
* How Islam, which began with revelations to Muhammad in 610 A.D., spread.
TEACHING STRATEGY
Ask students which religions they think have the most followers worldwide. Students may be surprised to learn that Islam is the fastest-growing religion in the world. Muslim scholars say that Islam draws many followers because of its specific guidelines for the social, economic, political, and spiritual aspects of life. According to scholars, Islam teaches an individual that the sacred and secular aspects of life are united.
BACKGROUND
All devout Muslims observe acts of worship known as ...