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Explore the rise of Islam in the 7th century Arabian Peninsula, from Muhammad’s teachings to the spread of Muslim rule and the schism between Sunni and Shi'a branches. Learn about the Five Pillars of Islam, the oneness of God, and the significance of key historical events like the Hejira and the Night Journey. Discover the impact of Muhammad’s actions, such as the smashing of idols at the Ka'bah, and the implications of the split between Sunni and Shi'a Muslims. Uncover the cultural and intellectual achievements of the Abbasid period, and the influence of Islamic civilization on science, medicine, and trade. Delve into the principles of monotheism, prophethood, and the shariah law, while understanding the similarities and differences between Islam, Christianity, and Judaism.
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Islam Identifications • Muslim: person who follows Islam • Ka’aba: Islam’s holiest shrine – located in Mecca • Qu’ran: secret text, holy book of Islam • Mecca: birth place of Islam, holiest city, Saudi Arabia • Mosque: Muslim house of worship • Allah: Arabic for God same as J and C • Medina: first Islamic community, 2nd Holy city, Muhammad gains political and religious power • Hejira: 622 – Muhammad’s journey from Mecca to Medina; marks first expansion of Islam • Jerusalem: 3rd Holiest city to Islam – Dome of the Rock
Five Pillars of Islam (#3) • Declaration of Faith (Shahada) • Prayers (Salah) • Charity (Sawm) • Fasting (Zakat) • Pilgrimage (Hajj)
Arabian People • Nomads/Bedouins • Farmers • Traders • Tribes
Paganism • Worshipped many gods • Chief god was “Allah” meaning simply “the God.” Al-Uzza
Muhammad (#4) • Born CE 570 • From Quraysh tribe • Marries Khadija • Merchant/trader • Meditated in desert • Daughter Fatima married to cousin Ali
Muhammad (#5) • Final Prophet/Founder of Islam • Means to surrender/submit (#2) • Messages from God compiled in the Qur’an • Spread the message of one God
Medina and Hejira 622 Marks the beginning of expansion of Islam (#10)
Jerusalem • “Night Journey” from the nearest mosque to the farthest (“al-Aqsa”) mosque - 619 AD Al-Aqsa Mosque, Jerusalem The Night Journey
People of the Book (# 6) • Muhammad’s Term for Jews and Christians • Cause followed Gods teachings • Old and New Testament were God’s words but had been corrupted over time • Christianity and Judaism influenced Islam
Return to Mecca – 628AD Mecca
Kaaba • Housed 360 idols • Muhammad Smashed idols and dedicated to God (360) (#5) • Pilgrimages during holy month Dhul-Hijjah Ka’bah
What do you think? What are some of the implications that flowed from Muhammad’s smashing the idols at the Ka’bah?
“Farewell Speech” • Tribes throughout Arabia acknowledged Muhammad’s authority and converted to Islam • Muhammad delivered farewell speech in 632 • Muhammad died without designating a successor Mosque of the Prophet, Medina
Schism • Disagreement over style and qualifications • Bloody massacre • (#11) Split into Sunni and Shi’a during Umayyad Dynasty – date? • over the choosing of caliph – successor to Muhammad as leader of Islamic community (#11) • (#12) Sunni – 80% caliph based on merit – anyone • Shi'ite/Shi’a – caliph descendent of Muhammad Shrine at Karbala
7. Hadith and Koran make up the Shariah Shariah – sacred law of Islam 8. oneness of God and Muhammad Final Prophet 9. Birth, Marriage, Death 10. Hejira (622), Muslim Army united by Jihad (to struggle to be the best Muslim/Holy War) and promise of riches, resentment of foreign rule, Conversion (equality of believers), tolerance 11. Umayyad, choosing a caliph 12. Shi’a (Shiite) and Sunni 13. Halal In Arabic, the word halal means permitted or lawful. Halal foods are foods that are allowed under Islamic dietary guidelines No pork or alcohol
Five Pillars of Islam • Declaration of Faith (Shahada) • Prayers (Salah) • Charity (Sawm) • Fasting (Zakat) • Pilgrimage (Hajj)
Ramadan (#14) 9th month of the Islamic/lunar calendar Month that Qur'an to Muhammad Fasting from sunup to sundown Focus on relationship with God/spiritually Night of Power: last days of the month it is believed that Muhammad first received the Qur'an. Eid ul-Fitr: holiday that marks the end of Ramadan and fasting
Monotheism Prophethood Old Testament Golden Rule 10 Commandments Jerusalem Holy Judgment Day Heaven Prayer Fasting Charity Coming of Age Pilgrimage Dietary Laws Islam, Christianity, and Judaism Similarities
Umayyad Culture Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem Al-Aqsa (“furthest”) mosque, built CE 715
Umayyad Decline • Fragmentation • split • Non-Arabs • Leadership problems
Abbasids (750–1258)First 100 years 1st Golden Age (#15) Because of economic power, medicine, science, math, and architecture
Abbasid Culture • Trade revival • Arabic numerals • Algebra
Science and Medicine • Astrolabe • Medicine • Ibn Sina (Avicenna) • Muhammad Al-Razi Astrolabe
Abbasid Decline Mosque of Abbasid Caliph Al-Mutawakkil
The Moors: The Visigoths had ruled Spain until 711, when the Moors crossed into Spain from North Africa. For the next three centuries, the Moors controlled most of Spain by establishing a “caliphate,” or religious center, in Cordoba. Spain enjoyed a “golden age.” The Moors were able administrators who built Spain into a thriving center of culture and scholarship. The Moors were Muslims, but they were generally tolerant of the Christians and Jews who lived in Spain. Spanish Jews benefited from the tolerant policies of the Moors. This enabled them to have one of the most prosperous periods in their history. Christian kingdoms in northern Spain and France slowly began the Reconquista (or reconquest) of Spain, a struggle that lasted almost 500 years. Quarrels among the Moors led to the overthrow of the caliphate of Cordoba in 1031. The Moors remained in Spain until King Ferdinand of Aragon, and Queen Isabella of Castille merged their kingdoms and forced the Muslims and Jews to leave Spain
Row 5 16. Life long learners/education important - translated Greek and Sanskrit works on philosophy and science House of Wisdom – Baghdad – Al Mamun – preserved ancient learning – diffused to Europe 17. Medicine: Diagnosis/treatment/qualifying examinations Muhammad al-Razi and IbnSina – all influenced the West Math – algebra Science Architecture - minarets 18. Letters of credit – receipts – bills of lading