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I chose gold coins because they represent that Muhammad came from a family of merchants and traders, who probably used gold coins that looked like this.

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Muhammad is born in Mecca

His name derives from the Arabic verb hamada, which means “to praise, to glorify”

He came from a family of merchants and traders

Member of the Hashim clan; clan was very poor and did not share in the wealth of Mecca’s merchants

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I chose this picture of footprints in the dessert to show that Muhammad lived as a nomad early in his life,meaning that he constantly moved around.These footprints symbolize how he walked around in the dessert..

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Orphaned at an early age

Placed under the care of his grandfather and then, later, his Uncle, Abu Talib

Learned the customs and traditions of nomads of the Arabian desert

Learned how to be a shepherd and later, he travels with his uncle on trading expectations

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12 years old

Experienced the world outside of Arabia for the first time by traveling to Bahira, Syria with his uncle

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I chose wedding rings because it represents Muhammad getting married with a woman.

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Became known as a trustworthy merchant in Mecca

Took on new duties and responsibilities

Managed caravans for Khadija, a wealthy widow

She proposed marriage and they wed when he is 25

They have 6 children

Only his daughter, Fatimah, later has children to carry on his bloodline

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The Mountain of Light, Makkah Saudi Arabia

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I chose a mountain because Muhammad received his revelation on a mountain. 

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Received his revelation on Mount Hira from God during the month of Ramadan

He later identified this visitation to be from the Angel Gabriel

His message is from Allah (God) is to “recite, recite, recite…..”

Muhammad - “You are the messenger of God”

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I chose a podium because Muhammad wanted to give a speech to the Meccans.Also because everyone can hear you from the podium.

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Muhammad begins to preach Islam publically in Mecca

His preaching is met with skepticism because the Meccans are polytheistic believers

The Meccans ask for miracles, but Muhammad gives them none

The Meccans reject his calling, but the Muslims stand firm in their beliefs

Muhammad’s clan is faced with boycotts and starvation, but they do not recant their faith

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I chose this picture of Jerusalem because he traveled there to meet God.

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Muhammad experiences his “Night Journey” on a winged horse to Jerusalem

During this journey, he meets with the other prophets

He is taken through the seven levels of heaven where Muhammad meets God

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I chose a military tank because Muhammad becomes a military leader.A tank shows military leadership because soldiers use them.

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Growing animosity between Muslims and the pagan believers forces Muhammad and his followers to flee to Medina

This experience is known as the “Hijrah,” which marks the beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar

Muhammad begins his metamorphosis from a preacher to a political and military leader

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I chose a sword because it represents the battle of Badr in 624 AD.People use swords in battles.

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Battle of Badr in 624 (victory) - Badr, Saudi Arabia

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I chose a sword because it represents the battle of Uhud in 625 AD.People use swords in battles.

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Battle of Uhud in 625 (defeated) - Uhud Mountain, Saudi Arabia

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I chose a sword because it represents the battle of Trench 627 AD.People use swords in battles.

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Battle of the Trench in 627 (victory)

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I chose ripped paper because it represents Muhammad breaking the treaty.

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Muhammad and the Meccans sign a treaty

Islam is recognized as a new force in Arabia

Meccans break the treaty a year later

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I chose this Military pattern. It represents Muhammad and his army conquering Mecca because this pattern represents soldiers.  

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Muhammad and his army conquered Mecca

He is aided by other tribal people

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I chose a heart because Muhammad brought people together and everyone was in peace.

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Consolidated most of the Arabian Peninsula under Islam and his control.

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I chose the Kaaba because Muhammad returns to the Kaaba to do the pilgrimage.

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Muhammad returns to Mecca to perform a pilgrimage (Hajj)

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I chose a coffin because it represents Muhammad's death.

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He returns to Mecca after a brief illness. He dies.

He is buried in the Mosque of Medina