the 5 pillars of islam
1.Shahadah (confession) NO other god
buy Allah and M.
2.Salat (Prayer) Pray towards Meccah 5
times a day
3.Zakat (charitable) 2 1/2% of net worth
annually
4.Ramadan (Fasting) for 1 month no
eating or drinking during daylight hours
5.Hajj (Pilgrimadge) Come to Mecca at
least once during lifetime, funds
permitting

Mohammud died suddenly, most likely
poison from a jewish woman.

Abu Bakr - Muhammud's father in law

Sunnis - a more conservative tribe (sunna
meaning tradition). Their leader
was Caliphs. Follwed written tradition in
Hadith and other
places. Similar with jewish/ talmud and
catholics/church council

Ali - Muhammud's cousin

Shi' ite - Party of Ali
Followed tradition plus, inspired religious
leaders. This was a more
fanaical church tribe than the Sunnis