Islamic State

• The Prophet Muhammad was born in Mecca, Arabia around the year 570 CE.
• At age forty, Muhammad received revelations from God through the angel Gabriel.
• He married Khadijah at age twenty-five and had children with her.
• Muhammad's father died before he was born, and his mother died when he was six years old.
• At age 25, Muhammad married Khadija, who became his first wife and supported him financially throughout their marriage.
• At age 25, Muhammad married Khadija, who became his first wife and supported him financially throughout their marriage.
• As caliph, Baghdadi declared allegiance to himself alone and demanded allegiance from all Muslims worldwide.
• Muhammad's father died before he was born, leaving his mother to raise him as an orphan.
• Muhammad's father died before he was born, leaving his mother to raise him alone.
• Baghdadi was a military commander in the Iraqi insurgency and helped found Al Qaeda in Iraq.
• Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi proclaimed himself caliph of the Islamic State in 2014.
• Muhammad's first followers were his close friends and family members.
• Islam is based on five pillars or principles.
• Muslims believe that Allah sent prophets to guide humanity throughout history.
• Muhammad's first wife died when he was only thirty years old.
• After his marriage to Khadijah, Muhammad began receiving messages from Allah through the angel Gabriel.